SBJ Unpacks

The Road Ahead: The Famous Group's Jon Slusser

The Famous Group Owner & Managing Partner Jon Slusser joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the past, present and future of virtual- and mixed-reality in sports.

The Road Ahead: PGA Of America President Jim Richerson

New PGA of America President Jim Richerson joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss coming into his position during these unprecedented times and his goals for the future of the association. *Interview recorded 11/9/20

The Road Ahead: National Lacrosse League Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz

NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the league has navigated the pandemic and where it is heading for its 35th season in 2021.

The Road Ahead: Breeders' Cup's Justin McDonald

Breeders’ Cup Senior VP/Marketing Justin McDonald joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down how the event intends to engage with fans and bettors who won’t be in attendance this year. *Interview recorded 11/5/20

The Road Ahead: Genesco Sports Enterprises' John Tatum

Genesco Sports Enterprises President & CEO John Tatum joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to provide his take on the NFL season at the halfway mark, and to look forward toward the second half, playoffs and Super Bowl LV.

The Road Ahead: SBJ's Research Director David Broughton

SBJ Research Director David Broughton joins Bill King to break down political campaign spending around sports broadcasts.

The Road Ahead: Religion Of Sports' Ameeth Sankaran

Religion Of Sports CEO Ameeth Sankaran joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the outfit’s content strategy and to discuss its projects past, present and future.

The Road Ahead: Athletes Unlimited’s Jon Patricof

Athletes Unlimited co-Founder & CEO Jon Patricof joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the outfit’s inaugural softball season, its upcoming women’s volleyball and lacrosse leagues, plus the impacts and implications of its new league model.

The Road Ahead: SpringHill's Andrew Hawkins

The SpringHill Co.’s Andrew Hawkins joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his new role as host of the Uninterrupted’s “Kneading Dough” series, and to break down how the series is fulfilling the vision of SpringHill co-Founders LeBron James and Maverick Carter.

The Road Ahead: T-Mobile's Mike Belcher

T-Mobile VP, Marketing Business Development & Partnerships Mike Belcher joins Terry Lefton to discuss the mobile carrier’s activation around the World Series, how they have adjusted during the pandemic and how they are advancing as the company after their recent merger with Sprint.

The Road Ahead: NHL's Keith Wachtel

NHL Chief Business Officer Keith Wachtel joins Bill King to discuss the league’s participation in the American Gaming Association’s responsible gaming campaign.

The Road Ahead: Fox Sports Florida's Steve Tello

Fox Sports Florida Senior VP & GM Steve Tello joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his RSN’s coverage of the Lightning and Rays, as well as to break down other matters impacting RSNs amid the pandemic.

The Road Ahead: ESPN's Seth Markman

ESPN VP/Production Seth Markman joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss producing “College GameDay” amid this global pandemic.

The Road Ahead: Slate Co-Founders Michael Horton & Eric Stark

Slate co-Founder & CEO Michael Horton and co-Founder & COO Eric Stark join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss social media dynamics across sports business, including recent investments from TitletownTech and WISE Ventures in the mobile-first content-creation platform.

The Road Ahead: Yahoo Sports GM Geoff Reiss

Yahoo Sports GM Geoff Reiss joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down the business of fantasy sports -- its past, present and future.

The Road Ahead: NFL Writer Ben Fischer

Ben Fischer joins Bill King to discuss how the NFL is navigating COVID-19 outbreaks and adjusting schedules.

The Road Ahead: Synergy Sports CEO Mark Silver

In a conversation focused on the proliferation of computer vision and AI in sports, Synergy Sports CEO Mark Silver joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the new company created via the recent merger of Atrium Sports, Synergy Sports Technology and Keemotion.

The Road Ahead: MLB Rangers' Rob Matwick & Paige Farragut

MLB Rangers Exec VP/Business Operations Rob Matwick and Senior VP/Ticket Sales & Service Paige Farragut join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down myriad health-and-safety and ticketing dynamics related to fans attending the NLCS and World Series at Globe Life Field.

The Road Ahead: MLB Writer Eric Prisbell

Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to talk Major League Baseball as they head towards the league championship series and fans possibly in the stands.

The Road Ahead: Sixers Innovation Lab's Seth Berger

Sixers Innovation Lab Managing Dir Seth Berger joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment-backed business incubator, as well as other dynamics related to venture capitalism.

The Road Ahead: Mark Zablow, Founder & CEO of Cogent Marketing

Cogent Marketing founder & CEO and Mark Zablow joins Terry Lefton to talk about how the marketing agency industry is adjusting during the pandemic.

The Road Ahead: Upper Deck's Jason Masherah

Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the company’s exclusive deal with expected No. 1 overall NHL Draft pick Alexis Lafreniere, and to break down the pandemic’s impact on the trading card and memorabilia marketplace.

The Road Ahead: Facebook's Rob Shaw

Facebook Dir of Sports Media & League Partnerships Rob Shaw joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss Oculus from Facebook’s new role as the official virtual-reality headset sponsor of the NBA, and to break down some of the massive implications of VR in a pandemic and post-pandemic world.

The Road Ahead: Sara Slane

The Road Ahead: Make Good Economy with Will Cavanaugh of SportsAtlas

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The Road Ahead: Honeywell's Tom Sumner

Happy Int'l Podcast Day! On today’s episode, Honeywell Senior Sales Manager Tom Sumner joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the company is supporting the NFL Panthers as the team readies to host fans this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, including deploying an air-quality monitoring dashboard at the facility, and offering PPE packs. *Interview recorded 9/30/20 at 11:30am ET.

The Road Ahead: Colleges Update with Michael Smith

The Road Ahead: PBR's Sean Gleason

PBR Commissioner Sean Gleason joined SBJ’s Bill King prior to the circuit’s announcement that it is moving its World Finals from Las Vegas to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Among the topics Gleason discussed include how PBR returned to action, handling positive COVID-19 tests and holding indoor events.

The Road Ahead: LiveLike's Miheer Walavalkar

LiveLike co-Founder & CEO Miheer Walavalkar joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down innovations and impacts related to co-viewing and social sports watching amid this global pandemic.

The Road Ahead: Motorsports Update with Adam Stern

Adam Stern joins Bill King to talk Michael Jordan’s foray into motorsports and much more.

The Road Ahead: Austin FC President Andy Loughnane

Austin FC President Andy Loughnane joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to provide insights on the expansion club as it readies itself -- amid this global pandemic -- for MLS play in 2021.

The Road Ahead: CSM CEO Dan Mannix

Dan Mannix joins Terry Lefton to discuss how CSM has navigated the pandemic, his decision to step down from his full-time role as the agency's CEO and more.

The Road Head: CSM CEO Dan Mannix

Dan Mannix joins Terry Lefton to discuss how CSM has navigated the pandemic, his decision to step down from his full-time role as the agency's CEO and more.

The Road Ahead: Pro Football HOF President David Baker

Pro Football HOF President David Baker discusses the dedication of Centennial Village as part of the NFL celebrating its 100th birthday as well as how the HOF navigated COVID-19 pandemic.

The Road Ahead: USGA's Craig Annis

USGA Chief Brand Officer Craig Annis joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down this week's U.S. Open, as well as to discuss future implications related to the governing body’s plans for a second headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C.

The Road Ahead: Ben Fischer NFL Update

Ben Fischer joins Bill King to discuss NFL Week 1 with no fans, but plenty of action.

The Road Ahead: cbdMD's Ken Cohn

cbdMD Chief Markting Officer Ken Cohn joins Terry Lefton to discuss how the pandemic and subsequent quarantine is impacting the CBD industry.

The Road Ahead: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down shifting power dynamics across college sports, as well as to discuss his involvement with the proposed College Athletes Bill of Rights.

The Road Ahead: Washington Football Team President Jason Wright

New Washington Football Team President Jason Wright joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the organization’s future under his tutelage.

The Road Ahead: Rosie Casals and Julie Heldman

The Road Ahead: Blair Henley

The Road Ahead: O’Melveny's Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij

O’Melveny Sports Industry Group co-Chairs Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the recent rise in pro soccer ownership deals in the U.S. and abroad.

The Road Ahead: Golf Datatech Partner John Krzynowek

Golf Datatech partner John Krzynowek joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the golf retail industry is navigating the coronavirus pandemic.

The Road Ahead: Facilities Update with Karn Dhingra

Karn Dhingra joins Bill King to discuss the future of the last-minute ticket sales market during and after the pandemic as well as other developments around two unsettled aspects of the sports industry, ticketing and facilities.

The Road Ahead: Filming the NHL Bubble with Ross Greenburg

Award-winning documentary producer Ross Greenburg joins Bill King to discuss the all-access pass into the NHL’s life in the bubble that his group is producing through the popular Quest for the Stanley Cup show debuting this week.

The Road Ahead: Noah Syken, VP of Sports and Entertainment Marketing at IBM

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The Road Ahead: Randy Ambrosie, CFL Commissioner

CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down the league’s decision to cancel its 2020 season. *Interview recorded 8/26/20.

The Road Ahead: Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Premium Seating

Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Premium Seating President, joins Karn Dhingra to discuss his company’s efforts to have a safer return to venues for fans and sports organizations.

The Road Ahead: Steve Mayer, NHL EVP and Chief Content Officer

NHL Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joins Bill King to talk about planning for the league’s bubble and how they have managed to keep things safe while also broadcasting a product viewers have enjoyed.

The Road Ahead: Benjamin Watson, Activist and Former NFL Player

Activist and former NFL player Benjamin Watson shares with SBJ Contributor Mark Wright what he is helping to implement in this time of pandemic and social unrest.