Sharper Media was formed in December 2001 near Houston, Texas by Shelly Harper. Sharper Media is a media consulting company specializing in sports television. The company focuses on helping organizations, conferences and universities obtain a better understanding of the television business. By understanding television business practices and objectives; these companies can determine what their options for coverage are, how networks make decisions, establish pricing and how to obtain the best possible deal for exposure of their product. Sharper Media was founded on the premise that clients need better representation by a knowledgeable television executive - someone to be on their side!

Sharper Media can provide television distribution options to any one with a television show idea or event, program ideas need not be limited to sports. The acquisition process for stations is very similar for all program genres and stations.