Dr. Kenon Brown
Dr. Kenon A. Brown is a professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR) at The University of Alabama. As the director of the Institute for Communication and Information Research (ICIR), Kenon is responsible for the day-to-day management of the institute to achieve its mission and promote its efforts. He is also the co-managing director of the Beyond Sports Initiative.
His research interests focus on the role of identity in sports, specifically related to athlete image and reputation management and media consumption of international competitions. He also examines minority recruitment and retention in mass communication.
Before his academic appointment, Kenon worked for eight years in restaurant management and marketing while also conducting independent media training for several smaller nonprofit organizations and local businesses. Kenon has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters and has co-authored and co-edited four books. Keeping with his practitioner roots, Kenon also consults with several local and regional organizations, specifically assisting with market research and strategic planning. He has worked closely in multiple capacities with several sports and entertainment organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, Twitch, FOX Sports, NASCAR and the Country Music Association.