My name is Michael Thompson and I'm the new Director of Corporate Communications for the Bobcats. My job is to craft and deliver messages through the media that help build our brand and create brand loyalty, so the organization can do things like sell tickets and sponsorships more effectively, and engage more people in ways that only sports can.

As Bobcats fans, you're all brand representatives as well, and a big part of my job is making sure all of our representatives are armed with information and facts on the team, Arena and our products/services. From insight on the team to single game ticket offers and everything in between, think of me as a resource to help you communicate more effectively about the Bobcats, provide answers for questions that you or others may have about the organization, or be a conduit for delivering messages directly to Bobcats' senior management. This is a partnership between fans and the organization, and the conversation should go both ways. I can help do that for you.

I'll be posting a lot on here. You've already seen the threads on Guns N' Hoses and the now-famous MJ practice. As news happens I'll bring it here. As questions arise, I'll answer them here. Feel free to reach out to me either on this forum, or at my work email: mthompson@bobcats.com

I look forward to working with all of you. Even some guy named Ziggy.