Brazen adds media personality and presenter Ross Crist to its representation division

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Brazen adds media personality and presenter Ross Crist to its representation division

By Arjun RKTue, Jan 12 2016

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Brazen launched its representation division in November 2015 and has now added Ross Crist as its new client.

Brazen will be handling all of Ross Crist’s media publicity and will be acting as representatives for all brand partnerships. Originally from the US East Coast, Crist has established himself as one of the most popular sports commentators in the UAE.

Since his arrival in 2013, he has been lecturing on sports business at different colleges. His regular slots as a sport commentator include The Grill on Dubai Eye, as well as Dubai Sports TV and Sports Tonight.

Ross has also appeared in movies and commercials and hosts events for some of the UAE’s biggest brands and is also an experienced after-dinner speaker.

He says in a press statement: “I’ve been looking for an energetic and passionate team to help elevate my profile and presence and already Brazen is proving to be just that. Brazen has a track record of elevating personalities and I’m confident they will help me take the next step in media and commercial work.”

Louise Jacobson, managing director of Brazen, adds: “Ross has achieved a huge amount in the region in such a short space of time and we’re really excited to help him on the next stage of his journey.”

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