ABOUT PATRICK
Patrick is a PhD economist who has
established a reputed expertise on
the business of professional and
amateur sports, with an emphasis in
economic impact analysis, sports
marketing, and consumer behavior.
Patrick writes for Forbes.com's SportsMoney section covering various topics related to the business of professional and collegiate athletics. Recent topics Patrick has covered include the economics/politics of conference realignment, the most/least economically savvy NFL teams, dealing with cheaters in college athletics, how the economy has impacted sports sponsorships, the NFL and NBA Lockouts, and the financial plight of the LA Dodgers.
Patrick appears regularly on Fox 2 St Louis' AM Show to discuss the sports industry. Additionally, he is oft quoted in various business journals and newspapers both nationally and abroad. He conducts numerous radio and webcast interviews on topics related to the North American sports industry.
Patrick is the Director of the sports marketing consulting firm Sportsimpacts. Founded in 2000, Sportsimpacts has conducted over 75 market research studies for events such as the Super Bowl (twice), the Final Four (3), MLB All-Star Game, the Ryder Cup, and much more. Sportsimpacts conducted the economic impact study for the 2011 Super Bowl XLV held in North Texas.
Patrick is also an Associate Professor of Economics at the George Herbert Walker School of Business at Webster University in St Louis, MO.
Patrick is a PhD economist who has
established a reputed expertise on
the business of professional and
amateur sports, with an emphasis in
economic impact analysis, sports
marketing, and consumer behavior.
Patrick writes for Forbes.com's SportsMoney section covering various topics related to the business of professional and collegiate athletics. Recent topics Patrick has covered include the economics/politics of conference realignment, the most/least economically savvy NFL teams, dealing with cheaters in college athletics, how the economy has impacted sports sponsorships, the NFL and NBA Lockouts, and the financial plight of the LA Dodgers.
Patrick appears regularly on Fox 2 St Louis' AM Show to discuss the sports industry. Additionally, he is oft quoted in various business journals and newspapers both nationally and abroad. He conducts numerous radio and webcast interviews on topics related to the North American sports industry.
Patrick is the Director of the sports marketing consulting firm Sportsimpacts. Founded in 2000, Sportsimpacts has conducted over 75 market research studies for events such as the Super Bowl (twice), the Final Four (3), MLB All-Star Game, the Ryder Cup, and much more. Sportsimpacts conducted the economic impact study for the 2011 Super Bowl XLV held in North Texas.
Patrick is also an Associate Professor of Economics at the George Herbert Walker School of Business at Webster University in St Louis, MO.
