Podcasts about sports business journal

Luka Dukich is the Vice President of Content for the Chicago Bulls, where he leads the teams responsible for content strategy, creation, and distribution - including video, design, social media, international content and digital partnerships. With more than 45 million fans across social platforms, the Bulls are one of the most followed sports teams in the U.S., and Luka's team plays a central role in storytelling and building the team's brand with this global audience. Recent wins include: Sports Business Journal's “Best in Sports Social Media” Nominee (2025)- Hashtag Sports “Most Creative Partnership” Award Winner (2023)- Brand Innovators Midwest 40 under 40 (2018)- Sports Business Journal's “Best in Sports Social Media” Award Winner (2017). During his tenure with the Bulls, Luka also spent two seasons (2021-22) in a consulting role with the Chicago White Sox, helping to build out their digital content team and overall content strategy. Prior to his time at the Bulls, Luka also spent five years working in public relations and sports marketing at United Entertainment Group, a DJE Company. Luka graduated from Valparaiso University, earning a bachelor's degree in public relations & business administration. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Luka now resides in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and son. He loves reading, movies, and sports, with a particular passion for basketball, boxing, and soccer.

Kern Egan is the founder and CEO of Multiplier, an agency that shapes culture to build brands. Multiplier manages the cultural marketing initiatives for a roster of world-class brands, including Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Chase Sapphire, Invisalign, JP Morgan Payments, On Running, PitchBook, Winnebago, and Wyndham Hotels, among others. Multiplier Ventures is a limited partner in Sapphire Sport Ventures and Elysian Park Golf Ventures and has made direct investments in Leeds United, Overtime, and TMRW Sports, among others. Kern is an advisor for Cal-Berkeley's SkyDeck technology accelerator and is the founder and chairman of Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE), the area's leading industry nonprofit, granting over $1,000,000 to 46 local youth charities. He is also the former Chairman of the Heart of Dallas Bowl at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium and served on the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee. Kern, a graduate of Indiana University, was named a Forty Under 40 honoree by both the SportsBusiness Journal and Dallas Business Journal.

Welcome to SBJ On Stage. Each week, hear an exclusive interview from one of Sports Business Journal's industry events.

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Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Ben Portnoy, college sports reporter for Sports Business Journal, tells McElroy & Cubelic why college sports officials are wanting to enforce contracts & what changes could be coming down the line; then, Ben Garrett, who covers Ole Miss for On3 Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic why Jaxson Dart is jumping up draft boards, and what Ole Miss did during spring ball to prepare for the 2025 season; later, Cole & Greg lay out what they think of Ole Miss after spring; and finally, the guys like Kenny Dillingham's policy of cutting guys at this point of the calendar. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danette Leighton is a 30-year sports industry and corporate executive with experience serving both men's and women's professional and collegiate sports leagues and teams. Since March of 2022, Leighton has led the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) as CEO, joining the 51-year-old organization, founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. Leighton was most recently chief marketing officer at the Pac-12 Conference. Prior to her nearly 12 years with the Pac-12, Leighton was with Maloof Sports & Entertainment's NBA Sacramento Kings as vice president of marketing and brand development, as well as vice president of business operations for the WNBA Monarchs, where she led the business of the World Championship-winning WNBA franchise. She also previously worked for Sony and managed their sponsorship of the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii and was Stanford University's executive director of the 1999 NCAA Women's Final Four. A graduate of the University of Arizona, she was named a Game Changer by Sports Business Journal and recognized for her innovation and excellence by Media Inc. She currently serves as a member of Women Leaders in College Sports Board of Directors. Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/supportWsports Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletter Follow Women's Sports Foundation on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsfoundation/ Find Women's Sports Foundation at https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ Read the Play to Lead Executive Summary at https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Play-to-Lead-Report-Executive-Summary-2024.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is an award-winning marketer, business executive, strategist, and brand innovator. Daniel Cherry III has extensive experience across sports, CPG, lifestyle, music and entertainment, and luxury consumer categories. He's had a storied career working with some of the world's most iconic brands, including DC Comics, Activision Blizzard Esports, the New Jersey Devils, the New York Cosmos, and now Adidas.His work has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including a Grammy nomination—we've got to get into that—a spot on Sports Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40, the Adweek Vanguard Award, and several Effies for advertising effectiveness. Daniel is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, a husband, and a proud father of two amazing daughters. 

Episode 494 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch and Josh Carpenter, an assistant Managing Editor, Digital Operations Golf reporter for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss where The Masters sits today in American sporting culture; the declining viewership of the final round of the Masters; the possibility of the Masters ever airing on the streamer such as Netflix; the PGA vs. LIV in ratings; how Josh thought the TGL went; the viewership of the men's and women's tournaments; and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal joined 3 Man Front on Wednesday to break down the latest hearing on the NCAA House Settlement & what it means for NIL, roster sizes and more across college athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 191 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest Jan Wendt – Co-founder & CEO of PLAIER AI. We spoke about: How Plaier AI got a database of over 300,000 players How their AI system work How it is beneficial to teams, players, scouts, coaches etc. Expanding outside of football The future of Plaier AI And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been trying to revamp Chase Field for years now. So far, that journey has left them without the proper funds to renovate the 27-year-old stadium. A new amendment to House Bill 2704 proposes a 50-50 split between Phoenix and Maricopa County to provide as much as $500 million a year from the sales taxes collected at the stadium – a change that prompted the county to oppose the bill.  This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by Bret McCormick. He's a beat writer for the Sports Business Journal covering fan experiences, ticketing and sports facilities. (1:53) Bret talks with Ron and Mary Jo about the reality of the Diamondbacks ballpark situation and how Arizona compares to other states in similar positions. (19:20) Then, Ron and Mary Jo break down the bipartisan support — and bipartisan opposition — the bill is finding in the Legislature. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Guest: Bret McCormick, beat writer for the Sports Business Journal covering fan experiences, ticketing and sports facilities. Hosts: Ron Hansen, Mary Jo Pitzl  Producer: Amanda Luberto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team briefly paused for spring break, but is back in action this week, preparing for the 2025 spring football season. Today, we're reviewing the latest winter workout winners and ranking the Penn State offense by position heading into spring camp. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay anytime on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, embedded in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. With practice just around the corner, now is a great time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated! Join us for just one dollar and get access for a week to try us out.Penn State Athletic Director up for awardPenn State athletic director Pat Kraft has been a busy man. He's helped push through the long-awaited renovation of Beaver Stadium, secured naming rights for the building, found donors for the project, and enacted other building projects for other sports simultaneously. With the football team reaching the final four last year, he's up for the Athletic Director of the Year award from the Sports Business Journal. We'll discuss Kraft's impact on the program since his hiring. Next, we'll shift to the team's latest winter workout winners. Penn State broke for spring break last week but is back to finish up winter conditioning before starting spring football next week. Reporter Greg Pickel reviews the latest winners for the award and will point out any standouts or repeat winners from the group. Penn State offensive positions rankedLast week, we ranked the Penn State offense by position from five to one, and today, we'll discuss those rankings and take feedback from the chat! Join us during the Live show to give us your rankings and discuss what you think of our list. We'll discuss why the offensive line isn't ranked higher, what factors led the tight ends to take a step back, and more. Lastly, we'll finish up answering questions from the BWI Mailbag. We didn't get to the entire conversation with fans who submitted questions on the BWI Message board, so we'll answer those to end the show. Be sure to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel this week so you don't miss any updates or action during the first week of spring cam. Head coach James Franklin speaks with the media next Tuesday, so be sure to hit the subscribe button so you're the first to hear his comments about opening spring football next week!#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Ranking the Penn State Offense before Spring Football

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the injury situation in camp for the Milwaukee Brewers, including an oblique that's going to sideline starter Tobias Myers and a shoulder issue for Brice Turang. Does that change the shape of the roster? Who's going to start games for Milwaukee? On the bright side, several players are absolutely mashing, including Jackson Chourio, Christian Yelich and Rhys Hoskins. What was Curt's impressions of the young prospects on hand in the Spring Breakout game? Then JR is joined by sports business reporter John Ourand of Puck, formerly of the Sports Business Journal, to discuss the Brewers' television situation with FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. What does it mean that the team went back to FanDuel after agreeing to let Major League Baseball produce their games? What's the long term future of Brewers broadcasting? Will MLB ever reclaim streaming rights for all of its teams?

Ben Portnoy, Sports Business Journal joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 485 of the Sports Media Podcast features Ben Fischer, who covers the NFL and all other professional football news for Sports Business Journal; Sean Keeley, the Managing Editor for Awful Announcing, and Austin Karp, the managing editor/newsletters for SBJ. In this podcast were discuss why NFL free agency has become such a media event and where can it go heading forward; ESPN signing of Stephen A. Smith for five years 100 million; X versus Bluesky; goodbye for Around The Horn; viewership for March Madness and the Clark/McConaughey debate.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we sit down with Irving Mejia Alaro, the agency's labor and general assignment reporter at Sports Business Journal. Broadcasting live from Dallas, Irving shares his captivating journey covering the intricate world of sports businesses. We delve into the crucial role of relationships in journalism and uncover valuable pitching insights. Irving also offers a compelling discussion on how Texas gambling laws could potentially reshape the sports industry. Join us as we explore the fascinating realm where sports and business intersect, and learn how journalists and publicists can effectively work together. Grab your favorite brew and tune in for an enlightening conversation.

Ben Portnoy from the Sports Business Journal joined 3 Man Front on Tuesday to discuss his recent article on the growing importance of general managers across college football. Plus, Ben's take on the ACC settlement with FSU & Clemson! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Rosenhaus negotiated over 10 billion dollars in contracts. Only Agent ever to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Appeared in national ESPN commercial. Published Autobiography with brother Jason titled ‘A Shark Never Sleeps”. Cameo appearance in and consultant to “Jerry MaGuire” and “Any Given Sunday” motion pictures. Regular contributor to the HBO Series “Arliss”. Ranked #1 Agent by the Sports Business Journal in 2006. Frequent national commentator on current sports issues. Has appeared on ABC Primetime Live, ABC Nightline, ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, ESPN's Outside the Lines, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN and many others. Recently featured on HBO's Real Sports and Inside the NFL. Appeared in a national Burger King commercial with client “The King”

Episode 480 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch, and Austin Karp, assistant managing editor of Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss ESPN's massive 9.3 million viewers for the 4 Nations Face-Off final; whether there will be a carryover to NHL viewership; ESPN's opt-out with MLB; where the Home Run Derby might air next; TGL and Unrivaled audiences, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL legend Patrick Peterson and the Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter joined us today. Peterson talked about how he fell for the game of golf, how it has given him something competitive after football, his experience at Augusta National, and his participation in The Pro. Carpenter joined to talk about the most recent news from the PGA TOUR and LIV discussions and the continued promise of progress and a deeper look at the current TV ratings.Gary Williams started the show with a recap of the Vidanta Mexico Open and how Brian Campbell got the break of a lifetime and capitalized for a career-changing win.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, Abe Madkour. Abraham Madkour brings more than 20 years of experience covering the business of sports and serves as Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, Sports Business Daily/Global. He is responsible for shaping the editorial direction of the publications while managing the entire editorial staff. He also oversees the editorial content for the various conferences produced by the Sports Business Group, including the prestigious World Congress of Sports, Sports Business Awards and Forty Under 40 awards. Madkour writes weekly editorials and pro le features of the management and leadership strategies of leading industry executives. He is a frequent industry speaker and serves as the lead moderator and editorial spokesman at all of the company's events.Abe Madkour:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abe-madkour-493646/

Sports Business Journal reported Sunday that Cleveland is expected to be the next city to be chosen for the league's expansion. What would a new women's sports franchise mean for the region?

Northern Arizona AD Mike Marlow announces his retirement, Sports Business Journal examines whether the CFP is impacting men's hoops and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Is your career strategy secretly holding you back? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Becky Heidesch, MBA, on her new #book The Career Masterclass for Women: Staying Marketable and Succeeding in a Changing Business World.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Becky Heidesch, MBA, is the founder of two online career centers and a boutique executive search firm, where she has interviewed hundreds of executives and placed senior-level women across various industries. With decades of experience as a coach, HR director, entrepreneur, and executive recruiter, she has consulted for companies like Oshman's Sporting Goods, Franklin Covey, and Hyundai Motor America. A recognized industry expert, Becky has been featured in college textbooks, major publications like the Los Angeles Times and Sports Business Journal, and on media outlets including NBC and the S&P Global podcast. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from California Polytechnic State University and an MBA from Concordia University. https://beckyheidesch.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Episode 471 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch and Austin Karp, the managing editor of Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss Super Bowl viewership; why Deitsch and Karp think there will be a record; whether there is any Chiefs fatigue (there isn't); how Tom Brady will do as a Super Bowl analyst; Greg Olsen being ticked at not doing the game; the ESPN-ACC relationship continuing for nine more years; Peacock adding no new paid subscribers in Q4 and remaining flat at 36 million subscribers; Reggie Miller joining NBC as its No. 1 NBA analyst; Hubie Brown; the passing of Dick Button and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 276 features author, Tom Hoffarth discussing his book, Perfect Eloquence:  An Appreciation of Vin Scully and pitmaster, Brad Vollmer from the Meat's My Mistress Barbeque Team    Tom Hoffarth is an Associated Press award-winning journalist.  He has written for the Southern California News Group, the Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, Angelus News, National Catholic Reporter, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Sports Business Journal.  His latest project is Perfect Eloquence:  An Appreciation of Vin Scully which is a collection of 67 essays, one representing each season of his career calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1950 through 2016.  Written by various essayists, some more well known than others, but all with heartfelt thoughts which reflect on the ways his professional and private life influenced them.  The collection includes fellow broadcasters as well as historians, players, journalists, celebrities, and others connected to the game of baseball, with each piece introduced by Tom. Brad Vollmer is a great example of what can happen when a backyard cook becomes a competition winning cook through  hard work and dedication.  Brad is a member of the Meat's My Mistress Barbeque Team, which counts Danny Wilk's, My Dad's BBQ as one of its sponsors as well as being a brand ambassador for The Good Charcoal which was founded by Ben Jablonski and Rob Silverman.  Brad has been busy with his latest project and is ready to come to market with two  barbecue sauces.  Brad knows the sauce business is tough, but he is prepared to do what it takes to be successful and share his sauces with consumers hungry for a quality product. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/   We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.    Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

Episode 467 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Chad Finn, the Boston Globe sports media writer and Austin Karp, managing editor/newsletters for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee, telling SBJ that Brady is in for 10 years at Fox; the transparency issue of what Brady owes viewers when discussing coaches he has interviewed as a Raiders minority owner; the viewership for the divisional round games; the Bills-Chiefs mega-showdown; the college football playoffs; Kirk Herbstreit getting emotional; and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Portnoy from the Sports Business Journal joined 3 Man Front on Tuesday to share his thoughts on the National Championship Game and the latest information on the CFB Playoff meetings & possible changes for the 2025 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jr Motorsports wants to race in this year's Daytona 500, and Adam Stern of The Sports Business Journal is the guest. Doug Rice, Brad Gillie, and Alexis Erickson are on the panel.

Jack Easterby is just a man who will not go away. The former Texans executive vice president was recently part of a piece in the Sports Business Journal, "The Complicated Saga of Jack Easterby." Wex is especially annoyed with the premiss of this article. He takes us through the painful history of when Easterby had his hand in important decisions being made over on Kirby. 

Last year, it was an amatuer who made history at the American Express. Alabama Sophomore Nick Dunlap took down some of the best players in the world to become the first amatuer to win on the PGA Tour since 1991. Dunlap joins Damon and Eamon to reminisce on his 2024 victory and how he plans to defend his title. Josh Carpenter, Assistant Managing Editor, Sports Business Journal, also joins the show to discuss the TGL, Tiger's debut and how the TGL team is preparing for their second event. NICK DUNLAP (3:18) GRAY ALBRIGHT (11:41) JOSH CARPENTER (31:43) PETER STURGEON (49:54)

Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer are joined by two special guests: WWE NXT Champion Oba Femi fresh off his title win at NXT New Year's Evil, plus, Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal to explain the WWE Raw on Netflix debut ratings.  Want even more? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on our Apple Podcasts show page to unlock exclusive bonus content, early access, and ad-free listening to new episodes.

Episode 463 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Business Journal managing editor/newsletters Austin Karp. In this episode we discuss the awful news out of New Orleans left more than a dozen dead and about three dozen injured following a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons; how this will impact the Super Bowl news coverage; the decision to postpone the Sugar Bowl; the best viewership scenarios between Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State; Joe Tessitore calling games; the Vikings-Lions game ending the season for the NFL and NBC; the Top 100 sports broadcasts of the year, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bourbon Street in New Orleans has reopened with a heavy police presence after the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people. Walter Isaacson, a Tulane University professor and New Orleans resident, weighs in on the city's resilience. Next, college football's inaugural 12 team playoff brought a revenue surge to college sports. Sports Business Journal editor Abe Madkour discusses the blowouts and the tweaks that may come next season. Plus, President Biden has officially blocked Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion effort to buy U.S. Steel, a U.S. appeals court struck down the FCC's landmark net neutrality rules, and the U.S. surgeon general issued a warning officially linking alcohol to cancer. Walter Isaacson - 10:02Abraham Madkour - 24:18 In this episode:Walter Isaacson, @WalterIsaacsonBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In episode 181, Coffey talks with Dr. Jamil Northcutt about the business of sports and the competitive advantages former athletes bring to business teams.They discuss the similarities and differences between sports organizations and traditional businesses; the importance of balancing analytics with human judgment in talent decisions; the challenges of managing high-performing individuals who may not work well with teams; the value of consistent feedback and communication in performance management; the successful transition of college athletes into corporate roles; the unique challenges faced by African American athletes in career transitions; the application of transition theory in managing organizational change; the critical role of understanding employees' personal circumstances in leadership.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Dr. Jamil Northcutt is a sports executive who brings over 20 plus years of experience to the industry. In 2024 he founded Strategic Transitions Advisors, LLC (STA) to help people and organizations navigate change strategically. He currently serves on the Governing Board of Pro Sports Assembly, the Business of Sports School Advisory Board, the Sports Business Journal's All-In Advisory Board, and the Advisory Board for Alterity Capital.Prior to founding STA, Northcutt served as Major League Soccer's Senior Vice President of Player and League Advancement where he was responsible for the implementation of league programs, initiatives, and worked to identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships that enhanced the league's player and competition relationships. Before joining MLS, Northcutt held numerous roles in professional and collegiate athletics, including roles at the NCAA, National Football League, Cleveland Browns, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Kansas City Chiefs, and Southeastern Conference. Dr. Northcutt played football at Ole Miss, where he earned the Chucky Mullins Courage Award, helped the Rebels to four bowl games and was selected to the 2003 AFCA and SEC Good Works teams.Northcutt received his Ph.D. from Ole Miss. He also completed an executive education certification program at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Jamil Northcutt can be reached at https://www.strategictransitionsadvisors.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-northcutt-ph-d-28781b4 https://x.com/cutt54 https://www.instagram.com/strategic_transitions_advisors About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and is a volunteer leader with the SHRM Texas State Council and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200).Mike and his very patient wife of 27 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives: Implement a balanced approach to talent management that combines both analytical data and human factors when making personnel decisionsDevelop effective feedback mechanisms that provide regular, constructive communication about performance while demonstrating genuine care for employees' successApply transition theory principles (relationships, assumptions, roles, and routines) to better manage organizational changes and support employees through various life and career transitions

Episode 461 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable of sports media writers offering predictions for 2025. The guests are: Mollie Cahillane, sports media writer for Sports Business Journal; Boston Globe media writer Chad Finn; Austin Karp, managing editor/newsletters for Sports Business Journal and Sports Media Watch founder and editor Jon Lewis. In this episode the group offers predictions for 2025 including on Tom Brady, Inside The NBA, media rights deals and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Austin Karp, managing editor/newsletters for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss Bill Belichick getting hired by North Carolina as its football coach; how TV networks might be thinking about North Carolina games now; whether Belichick can succeed at the school; Netflix's Christmas Day games and how viewership might look; Al Michaels returning next year to Amazon Prime Video and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot on a sidewalk in Midtown Manhattan last week. The Baltimore Banner's Justin Fenton tells us more. Then, after the sudden downfall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria this past weekend, we hear from Rehab Alkadi, a refugee who entered the U.S. via Chicago in 2015. And, the New York Mets made history this week when it signed Dominican superstar outfielder Juan Soto to a record $765 million contract. Sports Business Journal's Mike Mazzeo joins us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This episode of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Mollie Cahillane, sports media writer for Sports Business Journal; Austin Karp, managing editor/newsletters for Sports Business Journal and Sports Media Watch founder and editor Jon Lewis. In this podcast we discuss the big NFL viewership numbers; The Athletic's reporting on Stephen A. Smith's possible annual contract; how the CFP playoffs first round will do viewership-wise; the flood of alt-broadcasts hitting the sports market and Bluesky's potential. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy's on the road so Brendan put together an ensemble episode for your Friday listening pleasure! First, he's joined by Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna to discuss the RSM Classic, the Australian PGA, and the LPGA's Tour Championship. Ahead of a potential Browns snow game on Thursday Night Football, Joseph asks if the movement of NFL teams to domed, turf stadiums is part of the homogenization of venues and ties this to the golf courses we see on the PGA Tour. Speaking of the PGA Tour, Joseph and Brendan dive into the first round of the RSM Classic, the final event of the 2024 season. With a lot of focus on the "Bubble Boys" hovering around the Top 125 line, PJ brings a new coverage conspiracy to light, leading Brendan to assure everyone that PGA Tour Live is not actively plotting against YouTubers. Joseph shares the latest projections for who will keep their card for 2025, with some players who earned free points from sponsor exemptions into the no-cut Zozo falling on the right side of things as of now. Brendan and Joseph then move down under to the Australian PGA where podcast favorite Jacob Skov Olesen was hit with a slow-play penalty in his DP World Tour debut. Olesen turned down his Masters exemption as an amateur in favor of turning pro after earning his DP World Tour card at Q-School, prompting Joseph to preview his upcoming article looking at how WAGR points are earned and the overall state of the high-level amateur game. After that, Brendan chats with Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal about Comcast's decision to spin-off its cable channel offerings, including Golf Channel, into a new company, "SpinCo." Josh shares what this may mean for the future of Golf Channel, the sport's media deals as a whole, and how the PGA Tour itself continues to evolve as a media outlet. Finally, Brendan and PJ talk some TGL ownership news in a Friday Swag Sports Minute before wrapping up this episode with a few Golf Advice questions.

I'm heading off to the Sports Business Journal's 25th annual celebration tonight (11/22), toasting "40 Under 40" in Sports Marketing, which includes the CEO of USA Fencing, Phil Andrews. So, in homage, and since his triumphant return from the Olympics and Paralympics which took place after this recording, I'm sharing a replay of our Insider Interviews episode, ICYMI! And, if you were living under a rock, know that history was made. I asked Phil for his recap and he said: "We made history at Paris 2024 on and off the piste, sharing the gold medal lead for the first time and an historic all-American final. Back home we had 35,000 people try Fencing over the Games, moved from 12th to 6th in our media share and have seen 12.7% growth in the business post-Games; while we've signed 4 new partners, including a record breaking deal with Italian brand Macron who are seeing the benefits from our expanded presence.” -- Phil Andrews Wow. So, to better understand how niche sports like fencing can not only stay relevant but grow their fanbase, here's Phil Andrews, who I called the British Ted Lasso for bringing a Midas touch to the world of parries and ripostes as CEO. I also encourage you to visit the team News site to really see why Phil is being honored: from promoting the sport to a diverse community to growing sponsorships to innovating ways to increase awareness through sweepstakes and experiential marketing. He is, himself, gold. In advance of the Paris Olympic Games, Phil and I explored how he's applying creative strategies to boost awareness, revenue, and membership in a sport that still takes some explaining. Which he does beautifully. For this audience, he also shares his data-driven approach to attracting sponsors, revealing, "We have to, to be candid, fight dirty a little bit. We don't have the brand of a New York Yankees or even a USA Gymnastics where you're buying brand and eyeballs. But we have data, we have people, and we have a direct road to them." This innovative thinking has led to partnerships with brands like Naked Wines, Avis, and Hilton. Phil even teases an upcoming sponsorship that's perfectly on-point: the "Official Fence of Fencers." Talk about targeted marketing! But it's not all about the money. Phil is passionate about making fencing accessible to all. He discusses USA Fencing's award-winning diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the "Fencing the Gap" program. "The idea of Fencing the Gap is very simple. It's grant funding that we can put towards fencers who otherwise can't afford to play the sport," Phil explains. Get ready for some Olympic-sized insights as Phil breaks down: - The complexities of Olympic sponsorships (it's not as simple as you might think!) vs sponsorships of the NGBs (National Governing Bodies). - How USA Fencing is bringing the Olympic experience to communities across America allowing locals to fence with some greats in 10 cities this summer.  - The surprising connection between fencing and the NCAA (hint: it's not just about the sport) - Why listing women first in team announcements is a small but powerful change. Olympic-bound Team USA Fencing As a bonus, listeners get a glimpse into Phil's personal life, including his connection to me (spoiler: we met last year when I discovered we were related by marriage!). Phil even shares why he told Sports Business Journal in his interview as a "40 Under 40" that Insider Interviews is his go-to podcast!: "A lot of what I've done over my career is taking other people's ideas and applying them into Olympic and Paralympic sport. That's how we've done things differently. And so I find it a great way to listen to, as the title suggests, an insider and apply their ideas to what we do." This "40 under 40" picked Insider Interviews as #1! Whether you're a marketing pro looking for fresh ideas, a sports enthusiast curious about the business behind the games, or just someone who appreciates a good underdog stor...

PODCAST: Jess Smith (@GameTimeJess), President of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries joins Sports Business Radio. The WNBA expansion franchise begins play at the Chase Center in San Francisco for the 2025 WNBA season. Smith was named to the Sports Business Journal's 40 under 40 list in 2023 and has worked in the NWSL, MLB, NHL and MLS previously. In this conversation, Smith discusses the timeline between now and the start of team's inaugural season in 2025, the record-setting number of season ticket deposits for the Valkyries (20,000 and counting), the explosive growth of the WNBA and how her experience building expansion franchise Angel City FC of the NWSL has helped her with building the Valkyries. Smith also discusses working with Golden State Valkyries owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, who have championship DNA with the NBA's Golden State Warriors. In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the licensing deal between TNT's popular “Inside the NBA” and ESPN, the numbers from the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event on Netflix and the Tampa Bay Rays moving to Steinbrenner Field for the 2025 MLB season. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio. Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more. #WNBA #GoldenState #Valkyries #NBA #SportsBusiness #Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 442 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Business Journal managing editor/newsletters Austin Karp and Sports Media Watch founder and editor Jon Lewis. In this podcast, we discuss our World Series predictions for viewership; how good a World Series this is for MLB as far as media exposure; what is a realistic number for Fox; how the NBA looks at the start of the season; Turner's last NBA year; the WNBA Finals viewership; and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime friend of the pod Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins us for an action-packed episode. We cover a ton of ground here - the scene this past weekend that surrounded Indiana vs Nebraska, the slow but steady climb that Indiana University Athletics has undertaken to modernize the football program, and how different things are from 15 years ago. We also talk about ESPN College Gameday coming to town and how important that is for the program, the hiring of Curt Cignetti and why it has worked so well, and what it would do for Indiana football and the Athletics Program if they end up in the CFP. 

Ahead of the upcoming AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view on October 12th in Tacoma, Washington, Khan took questions from the media call concerning the upcoming show, the new media rights deal and the future of the promotion.AEW WrestleDream Media Call NotesWhen asked about a possible roster split, Khan said it's an interesting thought and he is still working on some interesting things in terms of the future. He added that it is early to speculate given the new deal but it is an interesting thought.When asked if he has equity in AEW and the Sports Business Journal mentioning the possible stake in an article, Tony Khan said he will not get into the ownership structure but does have 100% of the voting structure and holds the vast majority of shares. Khan also confirmed is the controlling owner.Asked about Bryan Danielson and what it is like to work with him and his status, Khan said that one of the highlights of his life has been working with Danielson and watching him win the title at All In. Khan added Danielson has been instrumental in AEW and the story and rivalry with Jon Moxley encompasses all of AEW. Khan doesn't want to see Danielson's full-time run come to an end, much like many of the fans.In regards to the negotiation process with Daniel Garcia re-signing with AEW, Khan said that he understood why Garcia wanted to take time with a decision of this magnitude. He added it's a great beacon to the sport that he is someone that a lot of people want to work with and have spent time mentoring. He believes Garcia is a homegrown star and wanted to put him in a prominent spot. Khan outlined the connection Garcia has with the fans and how they have been believing in him more and more, especially coming out of the Continental Classic. Khan was thrilled to extend Garcia's contract for years to come and very excited about it.In regards to the thinking behind the trades of Rush and Lance Archer, Khan said that there have been trades in wrestling in the past but he hasn't seen it since he was a kid. He noted previous trades in sports and how it can change the scenery, adding that Jake Roberts and Don Callis are great managers. Khan also mentioned that a new coach will help Lance Archer and Rush with their new managers.When asked about a possible ROH deal and there being no updates, Khan said while ROH is not part of the deal it is important for the company as a whole and more media rights are set to be determined.Asked about more details on the PPV model beginning in 2025 and the Max model, khan stated that he is still finalising details before more details are rolled out. Khan added that live viewers matching wrestling on Max will be huge both live and with the back catalogue and that they have taken a lot of pride in AEW PPVs this year and Max took notice.Asked about the rise of women's wrestling in AEW and ROH, Khan said it is at a real high point and he enjoys working on it. Khan also praiseed the quality of the rosters getting better and better, noting that Mariah May and Toni Storm's storyline has been a highlight this year. Khan mentioned Baker's absence and how he had to be in his office until 4 am to make changes to Dynamite and the card while also saying that Baker is a great star for AEW. Khan also highlighted the singing of Mercedes Mone.Khan spoke about the victims of Hurricane Helene and that last night's Dynamite was about promoting hurricane relief as well as the PPV. Khan also added that Adam Copeland has been working directly with FEMA workers in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene's impact on the area.Closing out the call, Khan mentioned the legacy of Antonio Inoki and what the show means to him.#AEW #AEWNews #AEWWrestleDream #WrestleDream #WrestlingCommunity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 436 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Boston Globe media writer Chad Finn and Sports Business Journal managing editor/newsletters Austin Karp. In this podcast we examine the NFL's viewership rate so far; Zach Lowe's layoff and Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from ESPN, the NFL International Series; MLB's postseason interest, the WNBA's viewership without Caitlin Clark, and more.  You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave LaGreca & Nic Nemeth share their thoughts on the 5 Year Anniversary of AEW Dynamite, including Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada & MVP's business with Mercedes Moné. Also, the guys speech with Sports Business Journal's Austin Karp about AEW's multi-million dollar deal with WB/Max. Want even more? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on our Apple Podcasts show page to unlock exclusive bonus content, early access, and ad-free listening to new episodes.

Carolina pulled away from North Carolina Central on Saturday as the quarterback position took center stage...we talk about the win over the Eagles (4:36)Ted Keith from Sports Business Journal joins to talk his time at Carolina, the golden age of Sports Illustrated and the changing media landscape (46:39)Plus: action on and off the field in ACC Week Three (29:19), Power of the Pod in men's soccer (1:19:02), Emmy Winning pod guests (1:27:23), Game of Thrones update (1:29:39) and private equity in college athletics (1:30:29)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 428 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Boston Globe media writer Chad Finn and Sports Business Journal managing editor/newsletters Austin Karp. In this podcast we discuss Tom Brady's broadcasting debut for Fox; whether he will improve; how he might sound for Week 10; how much of Brady's debut was shaped by Greg Olsen; early season viewership including the NFL Kickoff on NBC; the college football viewership status; NFL studio shows; and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Inside Golf Podcast, Andy is joined by Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal to recap the 2024 PGA Tour season from a rating standpoint and analyze the position that professional golf finds itself in from a macro standpoint. Andy and Josh dive into what actually affects television ratings, how much the PGA Tour cares about this, how much they should care about this, and where we stand in the potential PGA Tour/LIV merger. Andy and Josh also dive into their predictions on what the Strategic Sports Group investment will actually look like, as well if they are bullish or bearish on the future of LIV, TGL, and made for television golf matches. Thanks for listening and subscribing to Inside Golf Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices