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Sports Blog

Philis McLennan, Director, Conventions & Sports Marketing

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Philis McLennan

With over thirty years of experience and a true passion for marketing, Philis brings a unique perspective and enthusiasm to her role as Director, Conventions & Sports Marketing. Philis considers herself an avid sports fan and enjoys hiking and playing frisbee with her dogs.

Matt Hartner at Moshofsky Center

The Deep Freeze of Winter Sports

By Philis McLennan on Feb. 11, 2021

Oregon Matt Hartner Memorial Volleyball Classic at the University of Oregon's Moshofsky Center The…

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Esports Player by Florian Olivo

Esports Growth Continues

By Philis McLennan on Jan. 20, 2021

The incredible growth of esports continues amidst the pandemic The esports industry has seen…

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Eugene Marathon Start 2019

Eugene Marathon - A Long Time Running

By Philis McLennan on Jun. 22, 2020

Running is a sport that defines Eugene. The city has a long-standing reputation as the "Running…

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Baseball

Prepared for the Comeback!

By Philis McLennan on Jun. 17, 2020

Sports have been put on hold all over the world, but creative sports planners are exploring ways to…

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Hayward Field at University of Oregon

Leveraging the Summers of 2020 and 2021

By Philis McLennan on Oct. 23, 2019

Eugene, Oregon is known around the world as TrackTown for a reason! The list of track and field…

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OSSS Media Panel

Winning Sports Event PR and Marketing

By Philis McLennan on Sep. 13, 2019

Marketing and public relations are paramount in many aspects of planning sports events including…

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Autzen Stadium Duck Football by Curtis Reed

Six Special September Sports Events

By Philis McLennan on Aug. 29, 2019

There’s always a full schedule of sports events in the region during the summer months, but…

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Eugene Civic Alliance Final Rendering

Eugene's Civic Park Comes to Life

By Philis McLennan on Jun. 20, 2019

Civic Park is a new sports venue that the community of Eugene, Oregon is excited to see coming to…

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