Kenon Brown

Kenon A. Brown is a professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR) at the University of Alabama. He is also the director for the Institute for Communication and Information Research and co-director for the Beyond Sports Initiative. Prior to his academic appointment, Kenon worked for eight years in restaurant management and marketing. His research interests include image and reputation management, particularly in sports, and minority recruitment in mass communication. During his academic career, Kenon has worked with several sport and entertainment organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, FOX Sports, Twitch, NASCAR and the Country Music Association, specifically assisting with strategic planning and diversity and inclusion initiatives.