Brian Hendricks Joins IPC Sports Corp. As National Sales Director

Hendricks to lead global sales strategy for the Fan Band

North Andover, Mass (I-Newswire) February 5, 2013 - IPC Sports Corp., maker of the Fan Band, announced the appointment of Brian Hendricks as National Sales Director. In this role Hendricks will be responsible for leading the sales, branding and marketing efforts for the product, including managing and developing new partnerships with major sports franchises. Mr. Hendricks joins IPC Sports from EyeBlack, where he served as Director of Sales and Marketing.

“We're excited to have Brian Hendricks join IPC Sports,” said Holly Ruma, Chairman and CEO of IPC Sports. “Brian has a proven track record of acquiring new business and licensing opportunities, as well as opening new channels for distribution and international markets. I'm confident his winning combination of comprehensive market analysis, strategic thinking and sharp instinct will take the Fan Band to the next level.”

The Fan Band the only sports armband on the market embroidered with exact replicas of team and player jerseys. The Fan Band is officially licensed by the MLB and NBA, with additional licensing opportunities currently in development.

“I look forward to using my experience in the licensed sports marketing and sales world to make the Fan Band a household name,” said Mr. Hendricks. “Fan Bands will soon be a common sight on the court and on the field, as well as in every stadium and arena in America. You'll be able to walk into any large retailer or big-box store and buy Fan Bands to grow your collection.”

More information about the Fan Band can be found at FanBand.net.

About IPC Sports: IPC Sports Corp., maker of the Fan Band (www.FanBand.net), is a diversified sporting goods products and apparel company. Founded in 2012, the organization is focused on bringing to market innovative new sporting goods as well as licensed sporting goods and apparel products into the sports space, with an emphasis on team licensed merchandise.

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For additional information or to schedule an interview with Holly Ruma or Brian Hendricks, please email Dina Ely at Media@IPCSports.com or call Dina at (800)810-6691 ext 130.