Posted by chicagomedia.org on September 29, 2008 at 17:42:45:
Chicago Cubs Radio Broadcaster Pat Hughes Retains NM Marketing Communications for Appearances
GLENVIEW, Ill. -- Chicago Cubs Radio Broadcaster Pat Hughes has retained NM Marketing Communications, Inc. as the media agency to represent him for various public appearances and hosting engagements.
Hughes, "The Voice of the Cubs" on WGN-AM 720 since 1996, has been a major league baseball announcer for more than 25 years. Before joining Cubs' legend Ron Santo in the booth, he partnered with Bob Uecker on the Milwaukee Brewers' Radio Network from 1984-95. Named five times Illinois Sportscaster of the Year, Hughes is noted for his attention to detail, knowledge of baseball history, love for the game and connection with his radio audience.
In July 2008, Pat Hughes' voice was featured in a State Farm commercial, calling the end of a walk off win for the Cubs, in which a ball was hit onto Waveland Avenue and caught by a teenager who then gives the game winning ball to a young Cub fan.
He has produced/written and narrated a series on great baseball announcers entitled Baseball Voices. His releases have been short books about former colleagues Bob Uecker and Harry Caray, as well as Marty Brennaman, Jack Buck and Harry Kalas.
"Pat Hughes humor, wealth of sports information and speaking experience are ideal for corporate meetings and conventions; trade shows and conferences; charity events, fundraisers/golf outings," explained Norwin Merens, managing director for NM Marketing Communications, Inc.
Bookings are being scheduled now for the November 1 to March 1 time frame since Hughes' availability during the baseball regular season and post season is extremely limited.
NM Marketing Communications, Inc. is a Chicago-area B2B agency specializing in industrial, professional services, trade association and sport marketing clients.
(PRNewswire)