BCOMS (Black Collective of Media in Sport) A Black led organisation aiming to diversify the UK sports media. Founder @Leon_Mann
Joined August 2010
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12 Jun 2025
Congratulations @MarvaKreel and @Copa90 on a great film on South Asian players in the womenโs game.
Very proud to see @wearebcoms alumni, Marva, continue to fly high. Sheโs an outstanding talent and human!!
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๐จ Applications are now open for the BCOMS Media Academy โ North and South Programmes!
This is your chance to take a key step into the sports and media industry with guidance from top professionals and real-world experience.
linktr.ee/wearebcoms?utm_souโฆ
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๐จ BCOMS Membership has landed! ๐จ
A new platform for the next gen of sports media creatives ๐ฅ๐ค๐๏ธ
Whether you're starting out or switching lanes, get:
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Masterclasses
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Job opps
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Private Discord
Join now. Get noticed. Get connected.
bcoms.co/homepage/memberful/
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๐ฅ Behind the Scenes with @Refreshsport & BCOMS! ๐๏ธ On Monday at the #SJAAwards, our team was on the ground, capturing the atmosphere, filming, and editing in real time. Check out how we bring sports media to life! ๐โจ #ChangingTheGame #SportsMedia
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youtu.be/LHzQOByljHs?si=PmNDโฆ
๐๏ธ We had a fantastic time delivering a Podcast Pitching Masterclass with @talkSPORT at @NewsUK !
From crafting standout concepts to pitching with confidence, we shared insights to help creators bring their ideas to life.
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BCOMS retweeted
10 Mar 2025
๐ฅ Great to have been behind the camera for this!
@wearebcoms
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BCOMS retweeted
5 Mar 2025
Super proud of @wearebcoms and the work we are doing.
Loads more to do and we wonโt stop pushing forward. ๐๐ฝ
5 Mar 2025
.@BBCSport head of football Steve Lyle reveals its work with @wearebcoms to boost diversity and opportunities in broadcast #broadcast #production #tech #sportsbiz broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcastโฆ
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5 Mar 2025
Excited to be working with @BBCSport to drive greater diversity across the industry!
The North Media Academy has been running for nearly 4 years, making a phenomenal impact breaking down barriers, creating opportunities & bringing fresh talent into the sports media.
5 Mar 2025
.@BBCSport head of football Steve Lyle reveals its work with @wearebcoms to boost diversity and opportunities in broadcast #broadcast #production #tech #sportsbiz broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcastโฆ
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10 Feb 2025
Huddersfield Masterclass with our Media Academy!
A fantastic opportunity for the group to go behind the scenes & explore all areas of the stadium on match day - gaining invaluable experiences.
Captured by BCOMS Alumniย @UsmaanTalkUTD - brilliant work as always!
#SportsMedia
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BCOMS retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Want to be the next sports media star? ๐ฅ
Continuing Chelsea Foundation's partnership with BCOMS, Journalist Bursary Programme applications are open for a fourth year. ๐
Apply now at bcoms.co
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13 Nov 2024
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๐ข Announcing The D Word 5 Conference
A fireside chat between BCOMS Founder @Leon_Mann & BBC Director of Sport @AlexKayJelski diving into diversity in the sports media.
#TheDWord5
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12 Nov 2024
๐จ Announcing the Third Panel of the Day at The D Word 5 ๐จ
๐ข Platforms of Opportunity - hosted by @FloydTweet
with insights from panelists
@mikeantwi88 and
Arthur Guisasola
Sharing expert analysis on how new digital platforms, are reshaping the sports content industry.
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12 Nov 2024
The D Word 5 Second Panel of the Day!
Women in the Sports Media
Hosted by @AnitaAbayomi with panelists
Taz Hasham-Laywood
@nakeirawest_
@SandraBrobbey78
@alibendertv
A chance to hear from some of the top Female sports professionals shaping the Sports Media ๐
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12 Nov 2024
The Future of the Industry is partnered with the @CFCFoundation
Hosted by @MayowaQuadri_ this discussion will feature insights from:
@ItsUmeAymen
@SirayahShiraz
Ella Wilkinson& Brian Matovu
An amazing opportunity to hear from young leaders shaping the future of the industry.
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12 Nov 2024
๐ Excited to kick off The D Word 5 tomorrow with our Opening Leadership Panel! ๐
@_JordanJBryan will lead a powerful discussion with panelists:
@Leon_Mann
@MirrorDarren
@Shelley Bishton
Get ready for insights, inspiration, and impactful conversations! ๐ช๐พ
#TheDWord5
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12 Nov 2024
๐ Exciting News! ๐
BCOMS is thrilled to announce that @_JordanJBryan will be hosting the D Word 5 Conference tomorrow!
Join us as we dive into essential conversations around EDI and the power of representation in media
#DWord5 #BCOMS #RepresentationMatters #InclusionInMedia
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BCOMS retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Increasing the number of BAME footballers who transition into coaching ๐ค
Former @LCFC players Eric Odhiambo and Adi Yussuf have made their first steps into a new career chapter through the Professional Player to Coach Scheme
#NoRoomForRacism | @vsrsus
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BCOMS retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Greatness comes from everywhere.
๐๏ธ @Wretch32 | #NoRoomForRacism
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1 Oct 2024
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a powerful reminder of the contributions of Black people to society.
At BCOMS (Black Collective of Media in Sport), we stay committed to promoting inclusion and diversity within the sports media industry.
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1 Oct 2024
As our founder, @Leon_Mann , states: โWe can use Black History Month to build serious plans that genuinely accelerate inclusion and diversity.โ
This month is not just a celebration, but an opportunity for reflection and action in our industry.
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BCOMS was created to tackle the lack of Black representation in sports media.
While progress has been made, the work is far from done. Together with the industry, we must set ambitious goals and create lasting change.
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