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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 - Tryouts, Tears, & Texas 32:48

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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what it’s like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durant’s international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauff’s greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.…

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SportsPro Podcast

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How did Covid-19 change sport? 30:08

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The Covid hiatus led to promises of major reforms in the sports industry, but has anything really changed? Five (and a bit) years on from the coronavirus pandemic, SportsPro's Cian Brittle, Elena Kouyoufa, Michael Long and Sam Carp reflect on how the sports industry has (and hasn’t) transformed since. From the rising tide of private equity and the emergence of newfangled fan engagement tools like NFTs to bubble tournaments and fake crowd noise, the team discuss what ideas have tested positive and what would be better left in lockdown.…

SportsPro Podcast

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How IPL teams use data to get ahead on and off the pitch 38:32

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With the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in full swing, Subhayu Roy, director of CricViz in India, joins the podcast to lift the lid on how the Ellipse Data-owned cricket data and analytics provider is powering teams to success, delivering insights across everything from fan engagement to performance analysis. Talking points: Why the IPL is a commercial juggernaut The work CricViz does with the IPL and the difference it makes Trends and shifts in how IPL teams are leveraging data Effectively gathering and presenting data…

SportsPro Podcast

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Where the Olympic movement goes next under IOC president-elect Kirsty Coventry 34:39

منذ 16 weeks34:39

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Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and first African to be elected as president of the International Olympic Committee in its 130-year history. At 41, the former swimmer turned politician is also set to become the youngest person ever to hold perhaps the most influential position in global sport. In this episode, SportsPro’s Michael Long, Sam Carp and Ed Dixon reflect on the vote that saw Coventry, a former Olympic gold medallist in the pool, make history by defeating her rivals in a landslide. The trio also discuss the state of the IOC she inherits in the wake of Thomas Bach’s departure and what the future holds for the ever-evolving Olympic movement. Key talking points: • How the presidential vote went down • What skills and experience Coventry brings to the presidency • Bach’s tenure and the commercial health of the Olympic brand • Where Coventry stands on the big issues, such as athlete compensation and gender eligibility • What comes next for the IOC and wider Olympic movement…

SportsPro Podcast

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More than a sponsor: How Dove is tackling girls' sports dropout crisis 33:15

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To mark International Women's Day and shine a light on the barriers facing young girls in sport, SportsPro's Katie Preston and Elena Kouyoufa – co-hosts of the newly launched NEW ERA podcast – sit down with Stacie June, Global Head of Education & Advocacy at Dove, to explore how the personal care brand is tackling the dropout crisis. Last year, Dove was among 11 brands inducted into the Laureus Sport for Good Index , recognised for its efforts in driving positive impact through sport. Central to this is the Body Confident Sport initiative , a partnership with Nike aimed at redefining body confidence and keeping more girls engaged in sport. On this episode, we discuss: Why girls are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys, and how brands can help reverse the trend The power of purpose-driven partnerships and the role of brands outside of sport in driving real change How Dove is using its platform to challenge beauty standards and build a more inclusive sports culture Find out more about NEW ERA here…

SportsPro Podcast

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MLS turns 30 and Cristiano Ronaldo’s new broadcasting gig 34:11

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One year ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup and in what could be Lionel Messi’s final year in the league, the 2025 MLS season is now underway. As the competition celebrates its 30th year, Michael Long, Sam Carp and Josh Sim assess the commercial growth of the league, including its sponsorship portfolio, global following and broadcast partnership with Apple. Then, the trio reflect on the success of the NHL’s inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, which was a huge television hit in North America. There’s also time to ponder potential lessons from Cristiano Ronaldo streaming the Premier Padel P1 event on his YouTube channel, as well as what’s next for DAZN after it announced a long-rumoured investment from Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investments. Content we mentioned: 1. MLS Commercial Guide 2. The Health Check: Why MLS sponsorship growth is about more than just Messi 3. Canada v USA 4 Nations Face-Off final draws 16.2m viewers across North America 4. Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel becomes Premier Padel broadcaster 5. Saudi Arabia’s SURJ takes ‘US$1bn’ stake in DAZN…

SportsPro Podcast

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How sustainable infrastructure can transform your sports business 36:40

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On this special episode recorded for SportsPro’s Impact Week, editorial director Michael Long is joined by Wayne Mumford, sports and leisure director at RSK Group. As one of the world’s leading sustainable engineering companies, RSK has built its sprawling business implementing sustainable solutions across a range of sectors, from water to energy - and now it’s turning its attention to sport. Mumford, a former commercial director in soccer, joins the show to discuss his personal experience of operating in the industry and why sports organisations need to get serious about environmental sustainability – not only for the good of the planet, but for the benefit of their balance sheet. He also lifts the lid on RSK’s business model and how it’s helping clubs and venue operators achieve both short and long-term savings through investments in sustainable infrastructure. Key talking points: Why most loss-making soccer clubs are sitting on an untapped revenue opportunity The challenge of getting sustainability on the boardroom agenda Balancing short-term commercial imperatives with sustained environmental action Sport’s wider role and influence in tackling climate change This episode forms part of SportsPro’s Impact Week, a five-day run of exclusive content profiling sport’s social and environmental impact. Click here to find out more and access every piece of content for free.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Why these are the 20 most exciting sports tech startups in the world today 58:18

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SportsPro’s annual 20 ideas to invest in now spotlights the most noteworthy sports technology startups in the industry. In this tech special Sam Carp, Ed Dixon and Steve McCaskill break down this year’s list, discuss the findings from the tech investor roundtable, and there’s another quiz. The team also discuss why Football Manager 2025 has been cancelled and how the soccer management game is now directly influencing on-field performance and fan engagement, and there’s a bit of time to reflect on Super Bowl LIX. In part two, we speak to Trickshot, a member of this year’s ideas to invest in now class of 2025, about its technology, its business and development journey, and how it's already working with the likes of the NBA and Australian Open. Content we mentioned: 20 sports tech ideas to invest in now – Class of 2025 Investor roundtable: Sports tech experts on the next phase of AI, overhyped trends, and the impact of Trump Sports Interactive and Sega cancel Football Manager 2025 video game Record ratings, free streaming and Brady in the booth: Super Bowl LIX broadcasting stories to watch out for…

SportsPro Podcast

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Will Super Bowl LIX be the most watched yet? Plus, how the LA Rams are transforming the NFL stadium experience 53:49

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As anticipation builds for Super Bowl LIX, Sam Carp, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim discuss what they’ll be looking out for when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans this weekend. After a quickfire quiz to determine which of the two teams is winning the commercial battle off the field, the trio talk through the big business around the NFL’s championship game, what to expect from the broadcast on Fox, and the commercials already catching their eye. In part two of the show, Steve is joined by Marissa Daly, the vice president and general manager of media for the Los Angeles Rams, to hear how the franchise is using real-time data to generate immersive highlights for the infinity screen at SoFi Stadium. Content we mentioned: NFL commercial guide Chiefs v Bills becomes most-watched AFC Championship game in NFL history Roger Goodell: NFL media rights “undervalued”, contract opt-outs offer “significant opportunity” Super Bowl commercials on Fox sell for record ‘US$8m’ Stella Artois | David & Dave: The Big News When Sally Met Hellmann's :30 - Super Bowl Commercial 2025 NFL teams ‘not allowed’ to launch on Bluesky LA Rams become first NFL team to provide data-driven in-stadium highlights…

SportsPro Podcast

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The Six Nations is here, but does rugby need a commercial rethink? 40:45

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With the Six Nations back on our screens this weekend, Ed Dixon, Michael Long and Sam Carp sit down to preview the tournament. The trio discuss the rumours around the tournament potentially switching to a pay-TV broadcaster in the UK, if a culture shift in rugby would mean more growth, and whether the sport can really crack the US market. There’s also time to unpick the latest goings on at Ineos amid continued unrest at Manchester United and an acrimonious split with sailing legend Ben Ainslie, before taking a look at the NBA’s plans in Europe after commissioner Adam Silver talked up the potential for a new league on the continent. Articles we mentioned… Six Nations likely to stay on FTA in UK as TNT Sports distances itself from bid Six Nations TV rights soon to be up for grabs Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow Rugby must ‘do things differently’ to break into US, says Roc Nation president Ainslie ‘astounded’ at Ineos America’s Cup split Manchester United get government backing for Old Trafford regeneration project Adam Silver: NBA looking “very closely” at European league launch…

SportsPro Podcast

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What the return of Donald Trump means for the sports industry 33:05

منذ 25 weeks33:05

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After seeing Donald Trump sworn in for a second term as president of the United States, Sam Carp, Michael Long and Ed Dixon consider what impact his return to the White House will have on sport. The trio reflect on the role team owners and other sporting personalities played in helping the 78-year-old win November's election before looking ahead to some of the major events set to take place under his watch, including the 2026 Fifa World Cup and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. As the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to hammer out a peace deal, there's also time to discuss what Trump's warm relationship with Saudi Arabia could mean for the future of golf and the wider industry. Articles we mentioned... US sports owners make huge political donations. Which party does your team’s give to? TikTok access in US restored after brief ban-imposed blackout DAZN ‘nears’ US$1bn investment from Saudi PIF TKO and Saudi Arabia ‘close’ to launching new boxing league Saudi Arabia’s SURJ partners with Enfield Investment to boost global sports portfolio Investors aim to raise US$5bn for ‘F1-style’ international basketball league…

SportsPro Podcast

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New year, new leagues... Reviewing the TGL's debut and what to expect from Unrivaled 48:00

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New year, new leagues... Reviewing the TGL's debut and what to expect from Unrivaled There have barely been three weeks of 2025 but several new sports leagues have already been making their debut. In this episode, Sam Carp, Ed Dixon and Josh Sim discuss what they liked and what they didn't about the TGL's inaugural match and look ahead to the highly anticipated tip-off of three-on-three women's basketball league Unrivaled this weekend. Meanwhile, Josh shares the key takeaways from his interview with League One Volleyball chief operating officer Rosie Spaulding before the trio hedge their bets on which of the three sports properties are best placed for success. There's also time to hear from our friends on the StreamTime Sports podcast, as Chris Stone and Steve McCaskill break down the demise of US sports streaming joint venture Venu Sports.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ten Influencers 2025: We pick out the industry figures who will define the year in sports 39:30

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Michael Long, Sam Carp and Ed Dixon kick off 2025 by reviewing SportsPro’s list of Ten Influencers for the year ahead. With representatives from the worlds of sports media, women’s soccer, major events and more all featuring in the list, the trio discuss why these individuals are going to be shaping the sporting agenda in the coming months and how their influence will be felt across the industry. Find out more here 🔗 https://www.sportspro.com/insights/features/ten-influencers-2025-michele-kang-bob-iger-caitlin-clark-nike-netflix-saudi-arabia/…

SportsPro Podcast

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For better or worse, SportsPro's annual Christmas quiz is back 37:26

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Chaos is the order of the day as SportsPro's annual Christmas quiz returns. There's a cameo from quizmaster George Breare as he oversees three rounds of sports-based questions to decide who comes out on top in the battle of the SportsPro editorial department, with Tom Bassam and Sam Carp teaming up to take on Steve McCaskill and Ed Dixon. Who wins? Tune in to find out.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Is the Club World Cup more of a real tournament now? 36:54

منذ 31 weeks36:54

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Fifa's Club World Cup has a broadcaster, with DAZN paying $1 billion for the global rights to air the tournament next year. Tom Bassam is joined by SportsPro's Steve McCaskill and Ed Dixon to discuss whether it's time to take Gianni Infantino's pet project a bit more seriously. Also on the agenda are outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay's less than kind comments about the state of cricket and the Bundesliga's resolved rights situation.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 6: The WSL's plan to become a powerhouse sports property | How to Win 49:19

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The WSL is already the leading women's domestic league in Europe, but it has bigger goals. Zarah Al-Kudcy joined the organisation from Chelsea as the top two tiers of the English women's game became independent of the FA under the leadership of Nikki Doucet. Al-Kudcy is the final guest in this series of How to Win, joining SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and NorthStar Solutions Group CEO Chris Collins to explain how the WSL is being set up for success.…

SportsPro Podcast

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The WTA Tour just increased its revenues by 24% so we spoke to the woman who made it happen 37:28

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Marina Storti is the CEO of WTA Ventures, the CVC-backed commercial arm of the WTA Tour. She was named as one of SportsPro’s ten influencers for 2024 and it’s fair to say she’s delivered, with the elite women’s tennis tour growing its revenues 24% this year. To reflect on that success and discuss the WTA Tour’s future, Sam Carp made the short trip to Storti’s office for an in-depth conversation.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 5: Leading Brighton, the club using data to challenge the big boys of European football | How to Win 55:45

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Brighton are one of the most-admired football clubs in the business and one of the people who have helped oversee the Seagulls' dramatic rise is CEO Paul Barber. Working closely with data-obsessed owner Tony Bloom, Barber has overhauled Brighton's operations and got the club into a position off the field where they can rival the giants of the game on it. As one of the few with a key to Brighton's famously guarded black box of data, Barber is the ideal guest to join SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and NorthStar Solutions Group CEO Chris Collins for a conversation about reading the right numbers to achieve success.…

SportsPro Podcast

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TV isn’t dead, public service broadcasters still matter and other SportsPro Madrid thoughts 49:46

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With the dust having settled on a lively week of industry conversation at SportsPro Madrid, here are Tom Bassam and Steve McCaskill’s thoughts on the state of the sports media business from the event. Sandwiched between takeaways from the onstage discussion is Steve’s interview with Anna Thompson, head of women’s sport at the BBC.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 4: Rebuilding British Cycling with CEO Jon Dutton | How to Win 47:38

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British Cycling is one of the jewels in the crown of UK Sport but has endured its struggles in recent years, both in terms of governance and commercially. Jon Dutton joined the NGB as CEO, having previously served in the same role at the delayed Rugby League World Cup 2021, and has set about re-establishing a high-performance culture at British Cycling. Given that experience, Dutton was the ideal guest to join SportsPro CEO and NorthStar Solutions Group CEO Chris Collins to discuss the delivery of the strategies required to achieve those goals in the business of sport. Over six instalments of this special series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar, we'll be hearing from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to win in their field. Subscribe to the SportsPro Podcast feed to make sure you don't miss an episode.…

SportsPro Podcast

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How Uefa is capitalising on 'party time' and more with Guy-Laurent Epstein 47:08

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In a conversation recorded at SportsPro Madrid, Tom Bassam talks to Guy Laurent-Epstein, Uefa's marketing director, with their wide-ranging conversation covering Euro 2024, the revamped Champions League, the Conference League and the direction of the women's game.

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 3: Once the deal is done... growing a $650m business through mergers and acquisitions | How to Win 51:00

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You've acquired another company, now what? Two Circles has been on a buying spree this year, recently snapping up KORE and Spring Media in a pair of moves that significantly grew the sports marketing agency's global footprint. For the latest episode of How to Win, Two Circles CEO Gareth Balch joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Chris Collins, president and CEO of NorthStar Solutions Group, to forensically examine how to make a success of an acquisition. Over six instalments of this special series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar, we'll be hearing from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to win in their field. Subscribe to the SportsPro Podcast feed to make sure you don't miss an episode.…

SportsPro Podcast

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This is how you do sports marketing with social impact 34:41

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This isn't a podcast, this is a strategy meeting for an early-stage business that wants to has identified sport as a sector to spend its marketing budget in and sees social impact as the best way to build consumer affinity. This high-level meeting is led by SportsPro Podcast host Tom Bassam, with Katie Cross, the CEO of Pledgeball, and Gunnar Hagstrom, head of strategic partnerships at Laureus, also on the board.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 2: An insider's guide to executing a tech-enabled strategy to gain a competitive advantage | How to Win 33:45

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The second episode of our new series on how to win in the business of sport sees the conversation turn to tech. Rachel Jacobson, Infinite Reality's CRO, and president of business ventures and partnerships, has done it. As president she built up the Drone Racing League to secure a $250m sale and know how to take a challenger through the glass ceiling with clever use of tech. In the second episode of How to Win, Jacobson discusses the secrets of her strategy with SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Chris Collins, president and CEO of NorthStar Solutions Group. Over six instalments of this special series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar, we'll be hearing from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to win in their field. Subscribe to the SportsPro Podcast feed to make sure you don't miss an episode.…

SportsPro Podcast

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The AI-powered reality for Populous and the sports venues of the future 27:53

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Tom Bassam is joined by a couple of sports venue experts as he sits down with Jonathan Nelson, global head of digital at Populous, and OnePlan founder and CEO, Paul Foster, to talk about the future of the space. Populous is the leading firm in sports and entertainment venue architecture, while OnePlan is a five-year old business specialising in digital twin technology - essentially AI-powered virtual representations of physical spaces - like football stadiums or event venues. Together, with AI technology unlocking new possibilities, the two companies are collaborating to unlock greater understanding about the stadiums and arenas fans flock to, as well as helping those who manage them make sure those spaces are being used in the most optimal fashion.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Ep 1: Delivering ROI as an investor with Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne | How to Win 42:30

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It all starts with a strategy but how do you make sure that plan is being realised to its fullest potential? In How to Win, a new six-part podcast series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar Solutions Group, we hear from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to win in their field. Episode one sees SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Chris Collins, president and CEO of NorthStar, welcome Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne for a high-level conversation about how an active investor can put in place the right building blocks to maximise returns when it comes time to exit.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Introducing... How to Win 0:36

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Want to learn from some of the best in the business? Here's something new from SportsPro... How to Win. This new six-part podcast series, in collaboration with our friends at Northstar Solutions Group, features some of the top industry leaders and hones in on how to successfully implement the strategies required to win in the business of sports. Launching on 6th November, episode one sees Bruin Capital CEO and founder George Pyne join SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Northstar CEO Chris Collins to discuss delivering ROI as an investor. The rest of the series will be released weekly every Wednesday, subscribe to the SportsPro Podcast feed to ensure you never miss an episode.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Is this new triathlon series showing the way for how to run a challenger sport? 34:49

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An invitation to the T100 Triathlon World Tour stop-off in Ibiza was a bit too good to turn down, so SportsPro packed its bag and hopped on a plane. From on the ground in Ibiza Town, Tom Bassam brings you interviews with PTO CEO Sam Renouf and others to find out how this venture-backed new-ish sports property is doing things a little bit differently in a bid to take triathlon mainstream.…

SportsPro Podcast

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How the stars of the WSL are protecting themselves amid the reality of professionalisation 32:50

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While the pay gap between the stars of the WSL and the Premier League remains large, the realities of life as a professional footballer are consistent - a short career at the top of your earning potential and a high risk of injury. To learn more about how the game is changing for the new generation of women’s pros, Tom Bassam is joined by a couple of specialists in the field, Arthur Fane from Miller Insurance’s specialist sports team and Sophie Barrington, who leads on sport and entertainment in Barclays’ wealth management division.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Who is the most marketable athlete in the world? 39:54

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SportsPro’s latest annual 50 Most Marketable Athletes list is out now and, as ever, throws up some fascinating names. Tom Bassam is joined by Sam Carp and Ed Dixon to discuss the rankings, powered by Northstar Solutions Group, while also analysing the trends that emerge from this years’s list. You can download an expanded list of the top 150 athletes, featuring a full statistical breakdown, here .…

SportsPro Podcast

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How did the NBA get such a good rights deal? Plus, checking in on the NFL's London games with Henry Hodgson 38:55

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With the new NBA season upon us, Tom Bassam is joined by Josh Sim to talk about the differing trends in the US sports media market compared to Europe. There's also some discussion on the US major leagues' overseas endeavours, (25:54) with the NFL UK's general manager Henry Hodgson also dialling in to provide an update on the London games and more.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Manchester City v the Premier League was a split decision, right? 35:22

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Depending on where you get your news (literally), Manchester City’s legal challenge to the Premier League over associated party transactions was highly successful or not particularly seismic. Tom Bassam is joined by Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim to get the bottom of it. We also learn what AI thinks about Steve’s sailing knowledge and discuss some of the technological innovations that are powering the upcoming America’s Cup.…

SportsPro Podcast

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All the things we don’t know about the Club World Cup and BodyArmor’s plan for sports drink domination 49:40

منذ 41 weeks49:40

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So we know the Club World Cup final will be at MetLife Stadium but otherwise little else about Fifa’s new tournament. To pick holes in the plan, Tom Bassam is joined by Ed Dixon and Sam Carp, who also discuss the state of British basketball, as well as the new NHL season. Then, in part two, BodyArmor’s Tom Gargiulo takes us inside the sports drink brand’s marketing strategy.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Reasons to be hopeful about the influence of AI 26:31

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AI: dangerous threat or the technology that will set us free? The truth, of course, is somewhere in between. To discover more Tom Bassam and Steve McCaskill went along to the inaugural SportsPro AI event at London Stadium where they found out how sports is embracing AI, as well as how the rapidly-evolving technology is shaping the future.…

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The big questions for the WSL as Nikki Doucet takes over 46:57

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The FA has handed over control of the Women's Super League to the newly-created Women's Professional Leagues. Now CEO Nikki Doucet is at the helm, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim join Tom Bassam to discuss the status of the women's game in England. Also on the agenda are the ever-shifting picture in the RSN market and the proposed ATP-WTA merger.…

SportsPro Podcast

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If the Champions League’s ‘Swiss system’ is the answer, what’s the question? 41:46

منذ 44 weeks41:46

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Next week sees the first round of the Champions League’s new group stage, but will it work and for who? To answer that question Sam Carp and Ed Dixon join Tom Bassam. Also discussed are the influence of AI in sports media and a reflection on the impact of Alex Morgan’s career.

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We figured out how to do an NFL Europe division 1:08:44

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The NFL is back, the SportsPro staff fantasy draft has taken place and to celebrate StreamTime Sports co-host Chris Stone swaps pods to join Tom Bassam and Josh Sim for a discussion on the biggest developments during the off-season. In part two (32:01) we try to figure out how and if a proper European division of the NFL would work, plus Steve McCaskill pops in to talk about AI Week.…

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F1: The three biggest storylines of the 2024 season so far 41:53

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When we need a motorsport expert at SportsPro Towers we turn to BlackkBook's Cian Brittle. The host of the Mics Out podcast joins Tom Bassam to reveal the three biggest off-track storylines of the current F1 season. Plus there is a bit of chat about Liberty Media's takeover of MotoGP and Adidas on the grid.…

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Why can't Chelsea find a shirt sponsor? Plus, we hear from Paralympics president Andrew Parsons 54:04

منذ 47 weeks54:04

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Football fans love a clean kit with minimal branding but the C-suite, very much, do not. Despite what looks like an experienced team of sports executives running Chelsea, the Premier League club have started a second season in a row without a principal partner, but why? Tom Bassam, Sam Carp and Josh Sim seek to answer that question before also assessing a disastrous set of financial results for Warner Bros. Discovery. Then, ahead of the Paralympic Games, we hear Sam's interview with IPC president Andrew Parsons.…

SportsPro Podcast

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Predicting the Premier League... why Man City's charges won't stick and Everton are a mess 43:17

منذ 48 weeks43:17

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The Premier League is SO back. Here to talk about it are SportsPro's Tom Bassam and Ed Dixon as they cover the most-pressing off-field issues ahead of the start of the new English top-flight season. Manchester City's 115 alleged rule breaches, Everton's ongoing sale saga, the new football regulator and the potential of overseas Premier League games all get some airtime, plus there's a few customary predictions on what the next nine months has in store…

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How LiveScore Group is elevating women in sports business 41:12

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What are companies doing to drive positive change and promote more 'badass' women in the sports business industry? LiveScore Group's general counsel and board member, Rani Wynn, joins SportsPro's Elena Kouyoufa to explore strategies and initiatives that are reshaping the landscape for women in the industry. Discover how LiveScore Group is tackling outdated hiring practices, fostering diversity, and actively supporting their employees.…

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USOPC happy with IOC's Salt Lake conditions, Paralympics update, the role of Atos and touring Eurosport's studio | The Olympic Briefing Ep 4 7:37

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Steve McCaskill takes over the baton for the final leg of the Olympic Briefing as we hear from USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland, IPC president Andrew Parsons and Atos, as well as paying a visit to Eurosport's rooftop studio.

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Is DAZN now Europe’s biggest football broadcaster? Plus, how Team USA funds its gold rush 42:52

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DAZN now has a slice of domestic football rights in four of Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues so SportsPro deputy editor Ed Dixon joins Tom Bassam to discuss the sport’s media company’s latest moves, including the deal for Ligue 1 in France. Also on the agenda is rebounding Olympic viewership and the arrival of IPL money into English county cricket. In part two, Sam Carp speaks to USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland about Team USA’s future funding plans.…

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Noah Lyles wants his own shoe | The Olympic Briefing Ep 3 7:55

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Noah Lyles won the tightest 100m men's final ever with SportsPro's Sam Carp watching on at the Stade de France. We hear what the fastest man in the world wants to do next, the latest in the women's boxing gender row, Simone Biles' impact on USA Gymnastics and how On Location has been getting on with hospitality sales. Sam will be back with the final Olympic Briefing on Friday. If you enjoy this special episode please leave us a review.…

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How Snoop Dogg became an unlikely star at Paris 2024 | The Olympic Briefing Ep 2 6:00

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Sam Carp has been criss-crossing across Paris to bring us his second Olympic Briefing. In this episode, he gets the inside track on how Coca-Cola is trying to show responsibility on reducing plastic waste, speaks to NBC's Gary Zenkel about what Snoop Dogg is adding to the US coverage and how Paris 2024 is proving an effective fundraiser for minority sports. Sam will be back with another Olympic Briefing on Tuesday. If you enjoy this special episode please leave us a review.…

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Michael Johnson's plan to put athletics on the fast track to big business 25:19

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As four-time gold medallist Michael Johnson knows very well, athletics is one of - if not the - biggest ticket events at the Olympic Games. Ahead of the start of the Paris 2024 track and field competition, the US sprint legend explains to Sam Carp why the time is now to launch his new athletics series and how Grand Slam Track will revolutionise the sport without resorting to gimmicks.…

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Was the soggy opening ceremony better for athletes than fans? - The Olympic Briefing Ep 1 7:50

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Sam Carp has arrived in Paris after an Olympic opening ceremony that flirted with controversy, but thankfully saw no major security issues arise. In the first of our special Olympic Briefing episodes from Paris 2024 we hear from Tony Estanguet and Michael Johnson on the ambitious curtain raiser, while Sam also has updates from 142nd IOC session. Sam will be back with another Olympic Briefing on Friday. If you enjoy this special episode please leave us a review.…

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What if tennis wasn't in the Olympics? 44:35

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The eyes of the sporting world are turning to Paris as the Olympics gets underway with Friday's opening ceremony. Tom Bassam is joined by SportsPro features editor Sam Carp and technology editor Steve McCaskill to preview Paris 2024, while they also discuss what changes they would make to the sports programme. Talking points: - Pre-Games news (2:12) - What we're looking out for (11:56) - What sports aren't in the Olympics but should be? (24:59) - What sports should be dropped? (30:51)…

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Euro 2024 review: Was it good? What did we learn? And were our predictions correct? 33:09

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All the tears have now dried after Euro 2024 so it's time to unpick the last month's events in Germany. Tom Bassam is joined by SportsPro features editor, Sam Carp, and reporter Josh Sim for a review of the tournament. Talking points: - Did Euro 2024 deliver? (2:20) - Talent v broadcasters (6:11) - What we learned from the Euros (9:18) - Who changed their narrative during the tournament? (20:12) - Favourite moments and looking back at our predictions (26:26)…

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Who were the big winners of the year so far? We handed out some awards 58:39

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Now we're through Q1 and Q2, it's about time to recognise the sports industry's outstanding performers in first half of 2024. SportsPro Podcast host Tom Bassam is joined on the judging panel by deputy editor, Ed Dixon, and features editor, Sam Carp. Categories: - Executive of the year so far (1:29) - Property of the year so far (15:30) - Deal of the year so far (26:12) - Marketing campaign of the year (37:48) - I don't believe in this idea award (45:04)…

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Jim Ratcliffe 'the disruptor' at Manchester United, $2bn for Fifa+, AI at Wimbledon and leading change at Dizplai 1:00:41

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These are changing times at Manchester United with new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe undertaking a root and branch overhaul of the club. Tom Bassam, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim discuss the good and bad of the changes at Old Trafford, plus reports of Fifa wanting $2bn to beef up its OTT service, the role of esports, as well as AI in the sports industry. Then, in part two (37:20), Dizplai CEO Ed Abis joins the pod to talk about leading change in his business.…

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Successfully managing the work-life balance | NEW ERA 17:56

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How do top female leaders juggle professional success and a personal life? Kate Miller, the ECB's chief communications and diversity officer, addresses the challenge head on in a candid conversation with SportsPro's Elena Kouyoufa. Kate, who is a NEW ERA steering group member, discusses navigating parenthood while also remaining professionally ambitious, upholding a strong internal compass and striving for meaningful change in the sports industry.…

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Taking Roc Nation international 44:49

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This week's guest is Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports International, the man taking Jay-Z's talent-led vision to the global sports industry. In an in-depth interview with Tom Bassam, Yormark explains how he left the US with a suitcase five years ago before going on to create a global sports agency with the likes of Vinicius Junior and Siya Kolisi on its books. Talking points: How Roc Nation signs and serves modern athletes Yormark's view on the changing landscape of athlete marketing Reflections on five years of Roc Nation Sports International The vision for Vinicius Junior…

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The Euro 2024 most marketable XI 47:22

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A Hungarian striker primed to sell you power drills, a German defender-cum TV star and a keeper with his own partnerships web page, this is SportsPro’s entirely scientific and deeply researched Euro 2024 most marketable XI. Hosted by Ed Dixon, alongside Sam Carp, Steve McCaskill and Tom Bassam, this episode was recorded live from Hotel Mundial. Thanks to the kind folks at Footballco for having us.…

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A 'football ramble' and other things with Stak's Luke Moore 1:02:54

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The Football Ramble is an 'OG' sports podcast in the UK and Luke Moore has seen it grow from a hobby into the centrepiece of a successful, independent production company. Now the chief operating officer of Stak, Luke talks to Tom Bassam about sports podcasting, growing an audience and running a creative media business.…

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What next for Hellmann's and Jack Grealish? Will Hisense regret sponsoring VAR? All the big Euro 2024 questions answered 46:15

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Euro 2024 is here, so to answer all the serious (and less serious) commercial questions ahead of the tournament, SportsPro Podcast host Tom Bassam is joined by features editor Sam Carp and technology editor Steve McCaskill. Talking points: Euro 2024 true or false (2:07) Big tournament trends (19:56) Predictions (32:58)…

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AI in the sports industry... best practices in groundbreaking technology 30:45

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30:45

The advent of artificial intelligence is the biggest tech innovation since the dawn of the Internet. The sports industry, much like the rest of society, is still figuring out how to use it effectively, but companies like Relative Insight are leading the way. Tom Bassam speaks to Rauri Hadlington, business development director at Relative Insight, to understand more about the sports industry could - and should - be using AI.…

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Interviewing Ice Cube... 'It's time to take the Big3 to the next level' 35:45

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Ice Cube is many things: a rapper, a film star, producer and more recently - with the Big3 - a sports mogul. The 'fireball' 3x3 basketball league that Cube co-founded with Jeff Kwatinetz has defied pessimistic projections to survive seven years and nine seasons, selling out arenas while airing on major US network TV. Speaking to Tom Bassam, Cube and Kwatinetz discuss selling Big3 franchises, the league's future and how the rapper's career has influenced his approach to being the CEO of a sports organisation. Talking points: - Franchising the Big3 (1:26) - Getting the right type of owners (8:27) - Taking risks (21:08) - What Cube's learned about owning a sports property (25:36)…

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Katrina Adams has been championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for a long time 22:09

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A trailblazer in the tennis world, Katrina Adams has consistently championed gender equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout her career. Firstly as a player, then as a leader at the UTSA, US Open and the Fed Cup. Speaking to SportsPro’s Elena Kouyoufa as part of Women’s Sport Week, Adams discusses the initiatives she has spearheaded, her efforts to create equal opportunities in sports, and the journey that led her to receive the prestigious IOC’s 2023 Global Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion award.…

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Why PWHL fever in Ottawa offers a blueprint for sporting success 33:36

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A packed out TD Place full of young Ottawa fans have come to watch their team try to make the playoffs and SportsPro's Tom Bassam was lucky to have one of the best seats in the house. This is the PWHL, North America's incredibly popular, new elite women's ice hockey competition that is smashing attendance and viewership records in its first season. PWHL Ottawa's GM, Michael Hirshfeld, and Ottawa Tourism's Lesley Pincombe explain the impact of the new franchise in the Canadian capital, as well as what more the city has to offer as a sports destination.…

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We went to the Beyond Rally Forum and here's what we learned 1:00:44

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Few sports properties in the world are embracing sustainability like the World Rally Championship. Co-hosting the Beyond Rally Forum, the most recent event in the FIA's Sustainable Innovation Series, was the latest initiative undertaken by the WRC to demonstrate its green credentials. We sent Cian Brittle to Porto get the inside track on the sustainability conversation in motorsport and speak to some of the key players in the space. Talking points: - Interview with Sara Mariani, the FIA's director of sustainability and diversity and inclusion (1:12) - Martin Popilka, CEO of P1 Fuels, on the potential impact of green fuel in WRC and for the automotive industry (26:09) - Santiago Peña Gomez, WRC Promoter's sustainability manager, explains how the series is putting its new Sustainability Roadbook into action (34:02) - Cian's final thoughts (1:00:06)…

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Afcon, Amapiano and TikTok: How culture and digital media is taking African soccer to the world 38:01

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The year started with an Africa Cup of Nations that broke all manner of records and cut through globally unlike any tournament before. Now, with major players such as Fifa, the NFL and NBA all finally realising the continent's potential, 2024 could be a breakout year for African sport. Kicking off a new content series delving into the African sports landscape, SportsPro editorial director Michael Long and Pulse Sports MD James Torvaney speak to Sherif Hassan, head of digital and marketing products at the Confederation of African Football, about the sports business opportunity in Africa.…

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ECB CEO Richard Gould on why the time is right to privatise The Hundred and the state of play in English cricket 27:05

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Richard Gould, CEO of the ECB, comes into the SportsPro Podcast studio to give his view from the top on the health of English cricket. Speaking exclusively to Tom Bassam, Gould discusses the role of the county game in 2024, dealing with the challenges of the IPL, investment in The Hundred, cricket on TV and the exciting future of the women's game.…

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WNBA preseason, 3x3 events and Olympic history... why Edmonton is putting women's basketball at the heart of its hosting strategy 27:06

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Edmonton's history as a hotbed for women's basketball dates back more than a century with the all-conquering Edmonton Grads. Now with Fiba 3x3 events and the WNBA coming to the capital of Alberta, that tradition continues. SportsPro's Tom Bassam speaks to Janelle Janis, Executive Director of Business Development and Events with Explore Edmonton and the WNBA chief marketing officer, Phil Cook, to learn more about the city's credentials as an elite sports destination.…

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Why women make the sports industry better 29:46

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SportsPro's Katie Preston talks to Gemma Woor, a member of this year's NEW ERA class and a senior client director at the MKTG agency, about being a female in the sports industry and some of the initiatives she's involved in to improve it for women in the future.

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Why running the WSL is the most exciting job in sports... in conversation with NewCo CEO Nikki Doucet 35:36

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The Women's Super League is under new management and top of the org chart is former Nike executive Nikki Doucet. Speaking to Sam Carp at SportsPro Live 2024 the CEO of NewCo, the commercial entity that is set to take over running the top two tiers of English women's soccer, discusses her vision for the WSL and how the league can forge a new path for women's sports. Talking points: The opportunity for the NewCo with the WSL (2:02) The broadcast rights picture and other revenue streams (10:18) Investing in equitable opportunities (14:14) Where and how the WSL reaches fans (22:58) Doucet's vision for the WSL (25:03) Reflections on the interview (27:03)…

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The winners and losers from the Premier League's new 'squad cost' rules 40:54

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Last week Premier League ushered out the PSR era and in the dawn of 'squad cost' regulations - meaning the amount clubs can spend on players will be index rated against revenues. The Price of Football's Kieran Maguire joins Tom Bassam to unpack what it all means and provide a look across the financial landscape of English soccer's top flight.…

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The Masters arrives with golf stuck in a holding pattern 25:19

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Jon Rahm arrives at Augusta not only as defending champion but also as a member of a different tour to 12 months ago. Tom Bassam is joined by SportsPro technology editor, Steve McCaskill, to discuss the current state of the game, LIV Golf's continued disruption and some of the technology that will be on show during the Masters.…

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MotoGP changes gear as Liberty makes €4.2bn move 34:07

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The owners of F1, Liberty Media, will now control the two biggest global motorsport properties after agreeing to pay €3.5bn for 86% of MotoGP's commercial rightsholder, Dorna Sports. The BlackBook Motorsport team of Cian Brittle, Alice Evans and Tom Brown discuss the deal as the SportsPro Podcast taps into the knowledge of Mics Out (1:18). Then, regularly scheduled programming resumes with Tom Bassam, Sam Carp and Arif Islam hitting a few of the biggest stories in the sports industry, right now. Talking points: - Liberty Media's MotoGP takeover (1:18) - The German FA splits up with Adidas (16:19) - Ipswich Town valued at £260m as it gets investment injection (23:15) - A-Rod's deal to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves collapses (30:56) Find all episodes of Mics Out here.…

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IPL 2024... can anything stop the big business of Indian cricket? 30:39

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The opening day of the 2024 IPL season brought in 590m video views for JioCinema, showing nothing moves the needle in sports like Indian's Twenty20 franchise cricket behemoth. How far will the tournament's influence grow? Here trying to answer that question are SportsPro's Ed Dixon, Josh Sim and Tom Bassam.…

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Does Fubo CEO David Gandler have a point about the 'streaming cartel'? Answers from on the floor at SportsPro NYC 20:57

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Amid a very publicly announced antitrust lawsuit, FuboTV CEO David Gandler has described the new streaming service from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery as a 'streaming cartel'. With Gandler one of the speakers at SportsPro New York, we took the opportunity to take the temperature of the industry from on the ground at the Marriot Marquis.…

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman... new season, new teams, growing interest 45:25

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The NWSL is back for the 2024 season with an expanded 14 franchises, a new raft of TV deals and growing interest from fans, as well as investors. Here, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman speaks exclusively to Tom Bassam in a broad-ranging interview about the direction of women's football and how the top league in the US is working to grow the game.…

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Darts is arrowing up on the Luke Littler wave so we spoke to PDC CEO Matt Porter 40:24

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4.8 million people tuned in to watch the 2023/24 World Darts Championship final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries across Sky Sports' channels - a record for a non-football broadcast on the UK pay-TV network. Since then, Premier League Darts' has also seen increased interest and a spike in viewers as fans tune in to see 16-year-old sensation Littler's matches. The man making sure the sport capitalises on this wave in interest is PDC CEO Matt Porter, so we invited him on the podcast to discuss the booming business of darts. Talking points: Porter's journey to PDC CEO (1:04) Professionalising darts (3:13) Luke Littler and the 2023/24 World Darts Championship (15:50) Reaching new audiences and changing times (26:34)…

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What does allyship truly mean? 56:59

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In this special NEW ERA podcast, SportsPro's Katie Preston, Yin Khoo and Jatila Blake discuss the true meaning of allyship and the importance of active support to achieve gender equity. Then, in part two (33:20), Elena Kouyoufa is joined by Santo Raggiri, the founder of Fair Play Project, where he shares practical advice and insight to the work that needs to be done to achieve gender equality in sports.…

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F1 2024 season preview: The big off-track storylines 41:21

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Formula One returns this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix and, to mark the start of the new season, BlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle joins the pod to discuss all the major narratives from the paddock. Talking points: - Andretti's rejected bid to join the grid (2:56) - Keeping fans engaged when the competition is lacking (12:50) - New team sponsors and partnership challenges (22:36) - The expansion of F1 Academy (30:21) - Season predictions (37:31)…

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Green Football Weekend and the challenges of sustainability in soccer 36:01

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The second-ever Green Football Weekend was held earlier in February to encourage fans to adopt a more sustainable approach to following their teams. Pledgeball CEO, Katie Cross, and Helen Taylor, the former CEO of Forest Green Rovers, join the podcast to discuss the initiative and how best to tackle football's sustainability challenges. Talking points: What is the Green Football Weekend? (7:27) Why the focus on reducing meat consumption? (12:26) Are fan campaigns the most effective way of changing behaviours (16:36) Should the English football regulator be thinking about green issues? (25:30) Are broadcasters leading the way? (29:22)…

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2033: The next ten years in sport 32:36

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Recorded at SportsPro Live 2023 to celebrate ten years of our flagship event, we put together a panel to predict what we have in store over the next decade in the sports industry. For this job we asked SportsPro chief executive Nick Meacham, SportsPro editorial director Michael Long and Laura Williamson, deputy editor at The Athletic, to get out their crystal balls. The voice you'll hear first is then SportsPro commercial director Paul Guest.…

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The ultimate breakdown of the 2023 Women's World Cup 45:17

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Spain have won, the Lionesses fell just short and Australia fell in love with the Matildas, but what does it all mean? Tom Bassam, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim unpack the 2023 Women's World Cup. Talking points: Tournament takeaways (1:10) The big winners (2:42) Who were the losers? (9:03) The important numbers (15:33) Spain and the RFEF, uncomfortable winners? (23:44) How should the FA and the Lionesses view the tournament? (29:23) Women's World Cup breakout stars (36:03) The sports industry stories that matter this week (39:11)…

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The Big Interview: Gary Lineker 32:57

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Gary Lineker, the former England striker turned Match of the Day host and founder of Goalhanger Podcasts, sits down with Tom Bassam for a wide-ranging conversation. Talking points: Becoming a podcast mogul with Goalhanger (1:21) The Walkers relationship (10:50) Lineker's media career (14:35) How Match of the Day is made (17:50) The role of the BBC in modern sports media (24:35)…

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The Premier League 2023/24 season preview… what’s more likely? 51:54

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Tom Bassam hosts a look ahead to the new season of the Premier League with SportsPro colleagues Sam Carp and Ed Dixon. The panel tackle a few key storylines dominating the headlines going into the new campaign by asking: what’s more likely? Then, Josh Sim comes on to talk about his latest feature that dives into some of the more interesting metrics that we should be on the look out for with the Premier League this season. Talking points: What's more likely? The Glazers cancel the sale of Manchester United or Manchester City learn of their punishment over alleged financial rule breaches before Christmas (1:12) What's more likely? Amazon takes over as the main UK broadcaster for the Premier League or DAZN finally picks up a domestic package of matches (11:54) What's more likely? The 'New Deal for Football' sees the English Football League (EFL) Cup scrapped or Chelsea agree a shirt sponsorship deal with a betting brand (20:31) Predictions for the season (31:45) The key data points for the 2023/24 Premier League season (38:16)…

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The business of Fantasy Premier League 23:22

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With 11.4 million users around the world, Fantasy Premier League is a success story in fan engagement. Alexandra Willis, director of digital media and audience development at the Premier League, explains how the English soccer competition’s official fantasy game provides value for the organisation’s commercial partners and underlines its role in promoting the league globally.…

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On the floor at SportsPro APAC 2023 49:05

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George Breare and Ed Dixon bring you the insights and sounds from SportsPro APAC 2023 from on the floor at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. Talking points: Setting the scene (0:52) The importance of mobile (4:32) ONE Championship and the metrics that matter (7:43) FanCode and cracking the Indian market (15:34) How Hong Kong Sevens has positioned itself as an entertainment event (23:07) Liverpool's approach to APAC with CEO Billy Hogan (27:07) The health of esports in 2023 (34:09) Inside SportsPro APAC networking drinks (40:57)…

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Monetising MotoGP: Dorna Sports' new chief commercial officer Dan Rossomondo eyes big gains 20:28

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BlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle sits down for an in-depth conversation with Dorna Sports' new chief commercial officer, Dan Rossomondo, about improving the fortunes of MotoGP.

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Options narrow for the Premier League as Viaplay and Apple bow out of the rights race 45:41

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The UK media market continues to turnover, but while some things change others remain the same. Viaplay leaves as quickly as it entered, Apple indicates now is not the time for the Premier League and BT Sport becomes TNT. So where does it leave us? George Breare, Tom Bassam and Sam Carp discuss all of that and what the future holds for the Commonwealth Games.…

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2023 Women's World Cup preview show 44:19

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SportsPro features editor Sam Carp makes an appearance alongside regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam to cast an eye Down Under as Fifa prepares for its biggest Women's World Cup yet. Talking points: Changing perceptions of women's soccer since the France 2019 (2:50) Has the unbundling of the Women's World Cup rights been a success (4:57) Will Fifa meet it two billion target for tournament viewership? (22:56) Hitting targets on the ground in the host nations (27:50) The equal pay issue (29:28) Predictions (40:20)…

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The inside line on F1's British Grand Prix... on the ground at Silverstone 32:06

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Something different from the SportsPro Podcast, as BlackBook writer Cian Brittle talks us through his experience of Formula One's British Grand Prix. Talking points: Reflections on race day and a health check on Formula One at Silverstone (0:41) What's the fan experience like at the British Grand Prix? (5:06) Is there room for improvement? (7:39) Can F1 Academy be a game changer for bringing in female fans? (9:41) Report from Silverstone: Taking in the Fusion Lounge (11:17) Report from Silverstone: Pre-race predictions (14:11) Report from Silverstone: Post-race reaction (18:48) Report from Silverstone: James Byrom on Match Hospitality's secrets to success at Silverstone (22:03)…

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WTA president Micky Lawler on the past, present and future of the leading property in women's sports 28:50

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For Women's Sport Week , we share a conversation between SportsPro editorial director Michael Long and Micky Lawler, the president of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The interview, recorded as part of our special series to mark the WTA's 50th anniversary in June, covers the early days of the tour, its progression as a business and the direction of travel as women's tennis enters a new era. Talking points: - The WTA’s foundation in 1973 (02:48) - Commercial partners involved in the tour’s growth (04:46) - The WTA’s purpose and the push for gender parity (06:43) - Setting the commercial benchmark for women’s sport (14:51) - Expansion into Asia and the tour’s future in China (18:53) - CVC’s investment and the creation of WTA Ventures (25:03)…

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Women’s Sport Week: Why taking risks means something different for women in the workplace 49:12

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To mark Women's Sport Week at SportsPro, we have a special NEW ERA episode of the podcast with Milly Miller-Adams, Elena Kouyoufa and Katie Preston exploring the meaning of taking risks. Our hosts take it in turns to interview three women at different stages of their careers in the sports industry to find how they view taking risks and the biggest roll of the dice they have made so far. Talking points: What does risk mean to you? (0:46) Katie Bryan, senior event manager at Keith Prowse, on leaving full-time employment to take on a short-term contract (3:15) How Sahaj Shah, product designer at Areto Labs, made the big leap from working in business development to chase her dream in a completely new role (16:49) The story of how Gabrielle Guedj, ATP Media's director of commercial rights sales and new business development, agreed a deal that could have brought down IMG based on a handshake (31:34) Lessons in how to think about taking risks (45:24)…

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Wimbledon 2023: The tech, the sponsors, the traditions and the problems 30:17

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Regular SportsPro Podcast hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by technology editor Steve McCaskill to talk all things SW19 as the British tennis Grand Slam takes hold for its two weeks in the sun (and rain).

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Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin on running a club in a warzone and how Fifa are making it more difficult 33:00

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In this special episode of the SportsPro Podcast we hear from Sergei Palkin, the chief executive of Ukrainian soccer powerhouse Shahktar Donetsk, about the challenge of leading change in the face of conflict as his club struggles for survival amid the Russian invasion of his homeland. Recorded at SportsPro Live 2023, Palkin is in conversation with Empower Sports' Pedro Pinto. Talking points: How the war changed everything for Shakhtar and the Ukrainian people (6:30) Why was important to return to football (9:23) Fifa, Annexe Seven and the cost of losing players (11:28) Representation in the ECA and UEC (16:35) Pivoting from being a recruitment strategy to a development strategy (18:18) What others can do to support Ukrainian clubs (20:58) The reality of operating a club in a warzone (24:51) Quick-fire questions (30:25)…

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Reviewing 'Tour de France: Unchained' and is MLB making it work in London? 35:24

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SportsPro Podcast hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam chop up the latest sports industry news and look at the impact of Netflix's latest sports docuseries, before Josh Sim joins the pod to give his thoughts on MLB's return to London. Talking points: Will 'Tour de France: Unchained' do for cycling what 'Drive to Survive' did for F1? (2:44) Unpacking Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami (12:20) Todd Boehly becomes the latest to move into the multi-club ownership game (18:24) Talking MLB in London (24:05)…

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Does the business of the Masters still make sense in the age of LIV Golf? 38:21

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The Masters, arguably golf's most iconic major, will see the eyes of the sporting world turn to Augusta this week. It may be a tradition unlike any other, but does it still make sense as a business? Golf's other big events make more money and offer a more modern fan experience. George Breare and Tom Bassam explore the reasons why the Masters can afford to be stuck in its ways, while also asking what the tournamemt's future looks like. Talking points: What the clash with LIV Golf does for the Masters (1:52) The Masters as a proxy in the battle (5:14) How the business of the Masters works (7:08) Can this traditional approach endure? (15:40) We are up for an award! Here is how you can vote for us (18:20) Plus, the NBA's new CBA (20:00) Endeavor's deal for WWE (28:13) The EFL and Sky enter exclusive rights talks (34:04) The SportsPro Podcast is delighted to have been nominated (for the second year in a row) for a Sports Podcast Award in the sports business category. If you enjoy the show we would really appreciate it if you could give us a vote here or via www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/sportspro-podcast-2/ (you will need to register before voting).…

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What is the best live event in sports? 1:00:40

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SportsPro senior staff writer Ed Dixon joins regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam for a special Live Event Week pod where they seek to identify the best live experience in sports. Considering both fan experience and commercial opportunity, the trio set out their criteria before trying to convince each other why their personally chosen event should come out on top: Talking points: The key metrics (1:16) We are up for an award! Here is how you can vote for us (15:56) The Super Bowl (17:00) The Masters (24:00) Formula One (30:53) Wimbledon (41:12) Influencer boxing (47:48) The Hundred (52:44) The SportsPro Podcast is delighted to have been nominated (for the second year in a row) for a Sports Podcast Award in the sports business category. If you enjoy the show we would really appreciate it if you could give us a vote here or via www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/sportspro-podcast-2/ (you will need to register before voting).…

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How do you build an effective social media strategy? We asked the UCI 39:04

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This August in Glasgow - and across other parts of Scotland - the International Cycling Union (UCI) is holding its inaugural Cycling World Championships, where 13 individual titles will be decided in a true festival of the sport. On this week's podcast, SportsPro's Tom Bassam is joined by UCI digital transformation executive Adrien de Cheveigné and Jonny Murch, chief executive of Redtorch, to find out how they planning to ensure the event hits the mark on social media, while also discussing the role of the agency's #SportOnSocial report in shaping the strategy. Talking points: What is the role of the #SportOnSocial report? - (1:27) Are there any lessons to put into practice from the report? - (5:08) Will the report have any impact for the 2023 Cycling World Championships? - (12:08) How do you build a social strategy for so many different disciplines? - (16:13) The role of athletes in telling stories on social - (23:40) Integrating partners into the strategy - (30:02) How to nail sport for purpose messaging - (34:30)…

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On the floor at OTT Summit USA 2023 53:45

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53:45

This week SportsPro touched down in New York for the latest OTT Summit USA event. Hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam take you inside Citi Field to get a taste of the discussion onstage, while providing their own commentary on an insight-heavy agenda.

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The women of SportsPro 31:50

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31:50

To celebrate International Women's Day this week's episode has been handed over to the women of SportsPro, with operations manager Milly Miller-Adams taking over as host. Talking points: SportsPro's head of marketing, Katie Devaney, and marketing executive, Alice Evans, on why pursuing equity is important for women in the industry and their personal experiences (1:10) Editorial assistant Elena Kouyoufa discusses being part of a male-dominated team (7:01) Event manager Jatila Blake and project coordinator Katie Preston explain some of the challenges they've faced in the industry and the importance of allies (13:49) Yin Khoo, production director, on being a female leader and mentor to others (24:06)…

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Formula One season preview with Cian Brittle 36:51

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36:51

BlackBook correspondent Cian Brittle is in the hotseat this week to delve into the main talking points ahead of the 2023 Formula One season, including: Trouble brewing between F1 and the FIA (2:10) Are automotive heavyweights Ford, GM, and Audi returning to the paddock? (09:41) A temperature check on F1's sustainability efforts (19:52) Do cryptocurrency sponsorships still have a future in motorsport? (32:00)…

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SailGP’s Fiona Morgan explains the purpose of sport for purpose; plus Ottawa’s host city credentials 57:32

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57:32

It’s Sustainability Week at SportsPro so Tom Bassam digs into the meaning of sport for purpose with SailGP’s chief purpose officer, Fiona Morgan, before George Breare talks to the team at Ottawa Tourism to find out why the Canadian capital prioritises events that deliver both a community and commercial benefit. Talking points: Fiona Morgan on the role of sport for purpose (3:26) Ottawa Tourism's approach to events with social benefits (24:54)…

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Manchester City, the Premier League charges and what happens next? 53:19

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53:19

George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by soccer finance expert Kieran Maguire to discuss the Premier League's decision to refer Manchester CIty to an independent commission over alleged breaches of the financial rules that govern English soccer's top flight. Talking points: The Manchester City affair (2:02) The Super Bowl ratings (36:58) DAZN's US$1bn deal for NFL Game Pass (44:39) Under the radar stories (48:30)…

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Why is the Super Bowl recession proof? 44:03

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44:03

George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by SportsPro's resident American and community lead Chris Stone to interrogate the forever booming business of the Super Bowl. The NFL title game continues to wrack up gaudy numbers and 2022 edition looks like it is going to be no different. Talking points: The media outlook for this year's Super Bowl (2:53) How has the NFL made the game so big? (7:13) The commercial business of the Super Bowl and what's new this year (18:42) Star power or lack thereof (26:16) The economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl (36:18)…

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Ideas to Invest in Now 2023… unpacking this year’s sports tech startups to watch list 42:44

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Regular SportsPro Podcast hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by technology editor Steve McCaskill to talk about the latest Ideas to Invest in Now list , profiling the 20 startups who made it, while also looking at the trends behind their inclusion. Talking points: How is the list put together? (1:41) Diving into the 2023 Ideas to Invest in (4:32) Does the sports industry move too slowly when it comes to innovation? (10:25) The role of in-house tech teams and incubators (15:58) The trends that run through this year's list (21:25) The increasing value of data and its ownership (28:40) Looking forward to next year's Ideas to Invest In (34:15) What are the risks for sports in over-embracing technology? (37:39)…

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Podcast | Measuring the moments that matter with MindProber 50:22

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50:22

Mindprober CEO Pedro Almeida joins the pod to explain how its platform analyses consumers’ physiological and behavioral responses to media content in real time.

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How will tech's job cuts impact sport? Plus, unpacking the LIV Golf-CW Network rights deal, Misfits boxing, and exploring Edmonton's host city credentials 48:12

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SportsPro's George Breare is joined by Tom Bassam to hit a quick industry news wrap covering job cuts in tech sector, LIV Golf's US rights deal with the CW Network and the advances being made in influencer boxing by KSI's Misfits brand. Then, in part two, Edmonton Events director Cindy Medynski joins the show to talk about the Canadian city is taking a new approach to event hosting. Talking points: Big tech, big cuts and the impact on sport (1:20) LIV Golf arrives on US TV via the CW Network (6:45) KSI's Misfits, DAZN and athlete influencers (12:59) Interview: What Edmonton has to offer as an event host (18:51)…

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The NEW ERA year ahead in women's sports 46:32

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Tom Bassam is joined by Allie Dinsmore, vice president, strategy and new business development at the Professional Fighters League; Sahaj Shah, product and UX/UI designer, Areto Labs; and Charlie Sizer, global partnerships manager at DAZN - all members of the 2022/23 SportsPro NEW ERA cohort - to discuss what the year has in store for women's sport, as well as women in the industry. Talking points: Personal backstories (1:25) The NEW ERA experience so far (5:44) Things to look forward to in women's sport in 2023 (9:00) Building the profile of female athletes through original content (15:51) Why this could be the year that women's properties are properly valued (18:46) How important is it to have figures like Julie Uhrman leading the way? (26:52) Why the business of women's sport doesn't have to be the same as men's (31:20) Equality goals for the industry in 2023 (37:21) Personal new year's resolutions (41:46)…

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The Qatar 2022 debrief, considered thoughts on a World Cup like no other 44:09

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SportsPro's George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by PA Media chief sports reporter Jamie Gardner to reflect on Qatar 2022, before editorial director Michael Long unpacks his feature on a World Cup that has loomed large over much of his journalistic career. Part one talking points: View from on the ground in Doha (2:11) Fifa control and the fairness of media scrutiny (7:16) How successful was the tournament? (11:39) Qatar 2022 as a template for wannabe nation builders (16:21) Press freedom at Qatar 2022 and the social impact of the World Cup (24:34) Part two (30:03): How Qatar 2022 has dominated the last 12 years (31:42) Industry sentiment on the World Cup (33:33) Was this a line in the sand for major event hosting? (38:26)…

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The sports industry influencers who will shape 2023 and some bold predictions 48:34

منذ 3 years48:34

48:34

Regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by features editor Sam Carp to unpick SportsPro's annual list of ten industry influencers who will shape the sporting year, while also finding time to gaze into the crystal ball to predict the major business narratives of the next 12 months. Talking points: What does it take to make the ten influencers list? (3:00) The role of Women's World Cup COO Jane Fernandez (5:01) How Julie Uhrman is changing the NWSL (12:41) Rory McIlroy... the saviour of golf? (19:42) Is James DeLorenzo set to lead Apple into a bigger role in sports media? (28:24) Sam Carp's predictions for sponsorship in 2023 (38:26) Tom Bassam explains why Warner Bros Discovery is going to dominate the sports media space this year (43:55)…

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Jordan sells the Hornets, Fifa finally locks in Women's World Cup rights deals and the end of the W Series 28:59

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28:59

Tom Bassam and George Breare return for a quick roundup of the week in sports industry news. Talking points: Why has Michael Jordan sold the Charlotte Hornets? (2:10) The Women's World Cup rights picture becomes clearer (8:14) The demise and legacy of the W Series (17:50) Chelsea and Stake.com , how did we get here? (24:29)…

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The week Saudi Arabia took over golf and how the PIF could reshape soccer 48:59

منذ 2 years48:59

48:59

Tom Bassam and SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill have an in-depth conversation about the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's move to control the elite tours in men's golf and how the kingdom's enhanced financial backing of its domestic soccer league could reshape the sport's ecosystem. There's also time for a few thoughts on another logistical Uefa mismanagement issue at a major event, with the recent Champions League final and the passing of a man who helped shape the competition in its modern form, Silvio Berlusconi. Talking points: The PGA Tour, the PIF and golf... what just happened? (1:01) Why has this merger happened now? (7:25) What we know is happening and what we don't (16:04) Will the PIF's investment in the Saudi Pro League change soccer or be another CSL? (25:53) What would a Saudi takeover of soccer look like? (34:26) Another Uefa nightmare in Istanbul (40:33) The legacy of Silvio Berlusconi (45:28)…

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Why electronic player tracking systems hold the key to unlocking an athlete's full potential 27:11

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27:11

Most people know what an electronic player tracking system (ETPS) is, but there is more to the technology than meets the eye. Barin Sports' director of business development, Daniel Shopov, speaks to SportsPro technology editor, Steve McCaskill, about the different types of systems on the market, their various use cases and the business aspect of procurement.…

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The Champions League returns to Istanbul and a special report from the women's final in Eindhoven 40:40

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40:40

George Breare and Tom Bassam are back together for this week's podcast, discussing all things Champions League, plus we hear from SportsPro reporter Josh Sim who was lucky enough to attend the Women's Champions League final in Eindhoven. Talking points: Wasn't Istanbul supposed to host the final in 2021? (2:45) How the tournament can bring in major sponsors (4:30) Why it's important for Uefa to get this event right (8:23) Pepsi and creating an event around the final (10:17) Looking back at the Women's Champions League final (14:16) Josh dials in from Eindhoven (21:30) Rachel Yankey on the growth of the Women's Champions League (23:27) PepsiCo CMO Mark Kirkham on how the brand is tapping into the women's game (27:08) How Gatorade is activating at the final (31:44) Josh's pre-match thoughts from the Philips Stadion (33:33) Post-match reaction and big picture thoughts on the tournament (36:47) (Note: At around 6min Tom mistakenly mentions Istanbul Airport processes 200 million flights per year, this figure actually refers to passengers)…

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In Review: IPL 2023 and the 22/23 Premier League season 48:46

منذ 2 years48:46

48:46

As the curtain falls on the 2023 IPL and Premier League seasons, George Breare is joined by features editor, Sam Carp, to explore record-breaking campaigns and the twists and turns that took place on the pitch and in the boardroom, including: - The huge broadcast numbers on Star Sports and Jio Cinema - The IPL’s commercial pull for major global brands - Why the WPL launched at the perfect time - Is the Premier League really capable of self-governance? - Why football’s relationship with geopolitics shows no signs of slowing…

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Welcome to Wrexham: Behind sport's most talked about takeover 34:32

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34:32

In February 2021, Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney surprised the world by completing a takeover of small National League football club Wrexham AFC. Alongside Strategic Advisor, Shaun Harvey, and Executive Director, Humphrey Ker, we lift the lid on the story behind the takeover and how the club has come to embody an innovative and bold approach, including: The impact of the Disney+ Welcome to Wrexham docuseries and the explosion of Wrexham fans in North America and globally How Wrexham have transformed the streaming landscape of the National League What does the future hold for Wrexham and their Hollywood superstar owners?…

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Is the Indy 500 motorsport’s Super Bowl? Plus, Bayes Esports on why the esports opportunity is only just beginning. 57:43

منذ 2 years57:43

57:43

Part one sees Tom Bassam joined by BlackBook Motorsport writer Cian Brittle to discuss crown jewel of US motorsport, the Indy 500 to look at why the Indy 500 stands alone in terms of fan experience and commercial outlook. Part two sees George Breare chat to Amir Mirzaee and Clayton Larcombe from Bayes Esports about what the next phase of the esports industry looks like, including: · Why the impact of Covid-19 on the esports industry is exaggerated · Why PAC Capital decided to lead Bayes’ recent Series A funding round · How esports needs to adapt its commercial model to thrive · How regional esports markets differ…

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What are the big storylines heading into the new WNBA season? 44:55

منذ 2 years44:55

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This week regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined on the podcast by SportsPro reporter Josh Sim to discuss the major off-field narratives ahead of the 2023 WNBA campaign. Talking points: The expansion question (1:06) Scripps and the media rights picture for the WNBA (10:25) Are women's sports properties valued properly by media companies? (13:37) Does the WNBA need a new CBA? (19:31) The flaws with the ICC's new revenue distribution model (26:05) The Ottawa Senators sale and what it says about the current state of the NHL (37:44)…

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How do you host the Women's World Cup? Jane Fernandez, COO of Australia and New Zealand 2023, tells all 32:42

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Back in January, Jane Fernandez was named as one of SportsPro's 'Ten Influencers' for 2023 . Now, with the countdown on to the 2023 Women's World Cup, the chief operating officer for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand explains how the organisers are planning to deliver what could be a landmark soccer moment.…

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Sky Sports is spending UK£935m on EFL rights, but is it a good deal? 35:10

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35:10

SportsPro Podcast hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam dive into the fine print of the EFL deal which will see Sky Sports broadcast the Championship, League One, League Two and the Carabao Cup in the UK until the end of the 2028/29 season. Talking points: The detail of the deal (1:33) The Saturday blackout remains and the headline changes (4:19) The end of iFollow (8:28) What it means for clubs in each division (16:40) The impact on matchday attendance (21:06) Will EFL club income get any closer to the Premier League? (22:48) Under the radar: Newcastle's new shirt sponsor (26:12) Under the radar: Matchroom's investment talks with CVC collapse (29:32)…

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Record women's sport crowds, Man Utd takeover latest and is The Hundred going T20? 40:30

منذ 2 years40:30

40:30

Tom Bassam is joined by Sam Carp for a whiparound the week in sports industry news. Talking points: Record attendances in the Women's Six Nations and Women's Champions League (1:24) Setting an example for others to follow (10:12) Where we're at after the third round of bidders for Manchester United (14:00) The fan influence on the takeover process (20:00) The Hundred changing course? (24:16) Gianni Infantino stands up for the value of the Women's World Cup (32:41)…

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On the floor at SportsPro Live 2023 51:50

منذ 2 years51:50

51:50

This week SportsPro took over the Kia Ova to stage SportsPro Live 2023. George Breare, Tom Bassam, Steve McCaskill - as well as a few special guests - capture the sights and sounds of the two-day event in London.

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A guide to tackling diversity and inclusion with the FEI 31:39

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On this special episode of the SportsPro Podcast, Tom Bassam is joined by Sabrina Ibáñez, secretary general of the FEI, who is one of the nine women in leadership roles out of 39 summer Olympic federations. Together they discuss wider representation challenges, leading a diverse organisation and addressing unconscious biases in evolving times. Talking Points: Female under representation at a senior level (01:40) How do we put practical measures in place in regulatory level? (02:39) Things the FEI is doing differently in regard to DEI compared to other federations? (05:38) How do you try to influence other federations (09:26) FEI initiatives in parasport (14:46) The power of using athletes for storytelling (17:37) Looking ahead to Paris 2024 (19:13) LQBTQ+ issues in a gender neutral sport (20:50) Efforts to modernise the FEI (26:34)…

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Could the betting shirt sponsor ban actually mean more money for Premier League clubs? 23:44

منذ 2 years23:44

23:44

George Breare and Tom Bassam return for a whiparound of the latest news in sports business, taking in the Premier Legaue's gambling ban, the talks of Saudi interest in T20 cricket, as well as the latest on Dan Snyder selling the Washington Commanders. In part two our hosts try to figure out how they would fix boxing and rugby union.…

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Inside the creation of SportsPro Live 2023 43:02

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The roles are reversed for this week's SportsPro Podcast as regular host George Breare is put in the interview chair by Tom Bassam for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into putting together our flagship SportsPro Live event. Drilling into Breare's day job as senior content manager, the conversation explores the themes that shape this year's event at the Oval in London and how SportsPro thinks about drawing up its agendas (1:10). Then discussion turns to a couple of big industry news stories from the past week, the IPL's staggering audience figures for its opening weekend (32:00) and the growing revenues reported by Uefa for the Women's Champions League (39:03). The tenth edition of SportsPro Live, taking place on the 25th and 26th April at London's Kia Oval, will be our biggest event to date. Book your place today with a special SportsPro Podcast discount, head to: live.sportspromedia.com/registration and use code POD20 for 20 per cent off (terms and conditions apply, not applicable to pre-existing purchases).…

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The secrets of making a successful sports documentary 40:03

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Series five of Drive to Survive was watched for 90.2m hours in the first half of last year - one of Netflix's biggest hits. Box to Box, the creator of the show, is now applying the popular format across a number of different sports. Warren Smith, the production company's head of sport and factual, joins the podcast to give us the inside track on Box To Box's approach to making a hit sports documentary. Talking points: Smith's background and working at Box to Box (2:10) Why did Box to Box's style cut through so well? (9:05) Are the stars more open to the cameras now? (15:44) How the producers work on storylines and put the shows together (19:49) Waiting for the call to commission the next season and keeping the series fresh (29:47) Upcoming projects (33:51)…

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These are 2024's 20 ideas to invest in now 38:41

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SportsPro has published its fifth annual class of sports technology startups worth investing your attention in. To mark the occasion, technology editor Steve McCaskill joins the pod to talk through the list before we hear from Gareth Lippiatt, co-founder and chief executive of one of the companies in this year's class, FanHub. Talking points: How the list comes together (1:08) The trends in this year's list (4:08) Steve picks his favourite startups on the list (9:58) Gareth Lippiatt interview (18:40)…

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Meet the man entrusted to spend PIF money on making Saudi Arabia a global sports powerhouse 36:47

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Danny Townsend, the recently installed CEO of SRJ Sports Investments, has a fun job. Counting the PIF as its sole shareholder, SRJ (pronounced 'surge') has been set up to accelerate the growth of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia by targeting the acquisition of new events IP and commercial rights. Trying to unpick what that actually means is SportsPro's Tom Bassam, who sat down with Townsend to discuss how SRJ plans to spend the kingdom's money.…

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Castore founder Tom Beahon on the journey of a challenger brand trying to become the next Nike 56:03

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Since being founded in 2016, UK-based Castore has come from nowhere to establish itself as one of the most eye-catching brands in sportswear. Brothers Tom and Phil Beahon have overseen a rise that has seen the company go from handing out apparel outside gyms to having some of the biggest names in sports wearing Castore kit. Here, Tom Beahon makes a return to the SportsPro Podcast to tell George Breare and Tom Bassam about the next stage for Castore, as well as discuss some of the challenges of growing a £1bn company amid the intense pressure of the sportswear business. Talking points: An update on Castore's journey (0:40) Positioning the brand and the company culture (11:37) Working with Andy Murray (19:35) Bringing in new investment (24:45) Dealing with challenges and challenging the big brands (28:50) How Castore works with its partner teams (35:07) Moving into new markets and sports verticals (41:29) Running a family business (49:32)…

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Everton and Forest in hot water... are the Premier Legaue's financial rules working? Plus, the Two Circles CEO on the Charterhouse deal 57:17

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As Everton (again) and Nottingham Forest become the latest Premier League clubs to fall foul of the Premier League's financial rules, George Breare, Tom Bassam and Josh Sim discuss that story, plus a potentially huge NFL-ESPN deal. Then Two Circles CEO Gareth Balch joins the show to talk about the Charterhouse move. Talking points: What's the story with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules? (1:04) Are the rules protecting clubs at the top? (7:28) The NFL-ESPN deal (18:03) Two Circles acquired by Charterhouse (29:49) Josh Sim interviews Two Circles CEO Gareth Balch (32:06)…

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Women's football in 2024... are we ready for takeoff? 44:32

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Lenah Ueltzen-Gabell, Wasserman Group MD, and Women in Football board member Jo Tongue, who is also CEO of Tongue Tied Management - an agency that represents two of the biggest stars in the England team in Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh, as well as current Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes - join SportsPro's Tom Basam for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of play in women's football. Talking points: The media picture for women's football Is it the right time go behind a paywall? What's the right commercial structure for a game still growing? How to take advantage of the unique appeal of women's football Being set up for success at a governance level Looking ahead to 2024…

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Ten Influencers 2024: The figures that will define the sports industry year ahead 41:04

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With SportsPro presenting its annual list of ten influential figures whose work will shape the sporting agenda over the next 12 months, George Breare, Sam Carp and Tom Bassam discuss some of the potential power players for 2024.

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SportsPro's big quiz of the #SportsBiz year 2023 30:28

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Two teams, three rounds of trivia based on the year in the sports industry... what could possibly go wrong? George Breare hosts SportsPro's annual end-of-year quiz as Tom Bassam and Chris Stone team up to take on Steve McCaskilll and Ed Dixon.

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The NEW ERA year in review 33:34

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33:34

The final NEW ERA podcast of 2023 is a look back at some of the professional and personal moments that defined the year for Kirsty Arundale, Tori Wells and Milly Miller-Adams. Plus, a look ahead to what 2024 might have in store for both women's sports and women in sports.

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The Great Debate 2023: StreamTime v SportsPro 51:40

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51:40

A European Super Bowl, the deal of the century, and whether or not it’s fair for fans to illegally stream live Premier League... worlds collide StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone face off with the stars of the SportsPro Podcast, Tom Bassam and George Breare, in a sports business debate that seeks settle the argument once and for all. - Is piracy of the Premier League fair and inevitable? - Was the IPL's latest rights deal the most significant of the century? - Will the NFL host a Super Bowl in Europe by the end of the decade?…

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Who came out on top in the Premier League's new rights deal? Plus, DAZN CEO Shay Segev on looking ahead 58:52

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Sky Sports, TNT Sports the BBC have agreed new rights deals to air the Premier League until 2029 worth a reported £6.7bn. George Breare, Tom Bassam and Sam Carp pick through the details. Then (29:43), we hear DAZN CEO Shay Segev talking to SportsPro editorial director Michael Long at the recent SportsPro Madrid event. Talking points: Initial thoughts on the new Premier League rights deals (1:11) Is the league a winner here? (4:06) Why is the cost per game going down? (12:22) Streaming takes a step back and DAZN's position (16:21) Amazon's next move in live soccer (24:02) DAZN chief executive Shay Segev on the UK-based sports media company's plans to achieve profitability (29:43)…

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A new direction for Ligue 1? Reading the room on LFP Media's new vision for French football at SportsPro Madrid 34:43

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Ben Morel, the new CEO of LFP Media, is overseeing a CVC-backed commercial overhaul of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. He spoke to Tom Bassam at SportsPro Madrid and then we took the temperature of the delegates to get their thoughts on the new vision for French football.

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Rebranding an icon: The birth of EA Sports FC from the ashes of FIFA 33:43

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How do take a 30 year old brand and relaunch it with a new name? David Jackson, EA Sports' vice president of brand, takes SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill on the gaming giant's journey through the launch of EA Sports FC and the plans for the soccer title going forward.

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What is Inside the NBA's secret sauce? 35:41

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Inside the NBA star Kenny Smith and long-time Turner exec Craig Barry help Sam Carp lift the lid on why the network's flagship basketball show is such a hit, plus we learn how Warner Bros Discovery is planning to extend that success to the UK. Talking points: Sam Carp goes behind the scenes at Inside the NBA (0:45) Why the show works (6:00) Kenny Smith and the role of the pundit in sports broadcasting (9:33) Shaq's role (18:13) What Warner Bros Discovery hopes to bring to its NBA coverage in the UK (23:43) Warner Bros Discovery's opportunity to take a global approach to sports broadcasting (30:39) SportsPro is currently offering 25% off our annual Premium Memberships, you can subscribe here and use code SP25 to claim your discount. Offer expires 24th November.…

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Why the Las Vegas GP is already an F1 race unlike any other 40:13

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The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to Nevada for the first time since 1982, with Formula One now worlds away from the series that previously raced around the car park at Caesars Palace. BlackBook writer Cian Brittle joins the pod to explain how and why Liberty Media is gambling $500m on a completely new approach to putting on a race. Talking points: How we got to a new F1 grand prix in Vegas (1:00) Is this a shift in F1's strategy for hosting races? (7:19) Is the interest there for another F1 race in the US? (19:39) Has F1 already peaked in the US? (26:30) The health of Nascar and motorsport's next big rights deal (34:50)…

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Bryan Habana, TikTok's Harish Sarma and the Laureus Sport for Good Index 47:08

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South African rugby legend and Laureus academy member Bryan Habana joins the pod to give his take on how brands can be a force for positive social change, before TikTok's global head of sports, Harish Sarma, explains why making it into the Index is a result of a deliberate attempt to use its platform for good. Talking points: Bryan Habana on the Laureus perspective (1:13) The brand view with Harish Sarma (19:27) The 30 brands in this year's Laureus Sport for Good Index have now been revealed. Check out the Sport for Good Index hub here .…

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How the NFL's International Series is creating new fans, with Viagogo's Cris Miller 33:51

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Few know more about how the NFL's overseas games are bringing in new fans than the companies that sell the tickets to the matches. As a secondary market specialist, Viagogo has a unique perspective on the industry and here, general manager, Cris Miller, explains how effective the league's overseas operations have been in creating new fans. Plus we delve into the business of resale ticketing and its role in sports.…

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Why the 2023/24 NBA season matters to the big business of basketball 42:15

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The dawn of a new NBA season brings with it some intriguing narratives on and off the court. George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by SportsPro analyst (and resident basketball nut), Gabriel German Higinio Hoyos, to break it all down. Talking points: What the data tells us about the NBA's media landscape (3:10) How the NBA is trying to boost its media value (9:55) The NBA's audience and why that provides an edge (17:43) Setting the scene ahead of the next rights deal (22:56) Why the NBA is so successful overseas (31:50) Check out the 2023/24 NBA Commercial Guide as discussed on the podcast!…

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Who is the most marketable athlete in the world? 40:22

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SportsPro's annual 50 Most Marketable Athlete list is out now to provide a definitive guide to the power players of global sports. In this episode, host Tom Bassam chats to SportsPro's Michael Long and Sam Carp about how we put the list together alongside our 50MM partner, Northstar Solutions Group. Talking points: How the 2023 50MM list came together (1:23) Why is Lionel Messi number one? (7:19) Why authenticity matters (11:38) NIL and the rise of athlete influencers (16:36) QUIZ: How well do we know 50MM? (21:53) This podcast is part of SportsPro's 2023 Athlete Week , which will also see the launch of our latest 50 Most Marketable Athletes list, in partnership with Northstar Solutions Group. Check out all our #SP50MM content on the dedicated 50mm.sportspromedia.com digital hub.…

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Michelle Wie West on making the switch from athlete to investor 32:44

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Michelle Wie West has never been afraid of being a trailblazer. At points in her career she has been the youngest ever qualifier for an LPGA Tour event, a record since taken by Ariya Jutanugarn, and the youngest female to ever play in a PGA Tour tournament. In an exclusive interview with SportsPro's Josh Sim, Wie West discusses her plans post-retirement, the health of women's golf and how she thinks about making investments. Talking points: • Looking back at Michelle's career and how women's golf has progressed (4:47) • Michelle's career influences and what's shaped her mindset (7:33) • The TGL and why being an athlete creates a unique approach to investing (14:19) • Why female athletes need to think like investors (20:52) • Why values are important when Michelle invests in a company (25:52) • Michelle's key lessons for athletes looking to become investors (20:46) This interview is part of SportsPro's 2023 Athlete Week , which will also see the launch of our latest 50 Most Marketable Athletes list, in partnership with Northstar Solutions Group. Check out all our #SP50MM content on the dedicated 50mm.sportspromedia.com digital hub.…

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NHL 2023 season preview, World Cup hosts galore and the rise of influencer-owned brands 28:13

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As the puck drops on the new NHL season, Tom Bassam, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim discuss some of the major business storylines, they then try to untangle the web of mystery that is Fifa's World Cup hosting process, plus some chat on what influencer brands bring to sports. Talking points: Health check on the NHL (00:59) The RSN issue (3:30) Consumer trends among NHL fans (8:49) The World Cup heads to... basically everywhere (13:25) Mr Beast's Feastables and unpacking the influencer brand sports deal trend (22:04)…

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The Cricket World Cup’s last hurrah, Ryder Cup in review and Ligue 1’s rights pickle 40:47

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With the Cricket World Cup getting underway in India, George Breare, Tom Bassam and Josh Sim consider whether the ODI tournament is on its last legs. Talking points: Why the stakes for the Cricket World Cup are high (1:43) The India problem (5:36) What does the tournament’s future hold? (9:29) How the ICC is trying to innovate (12:49) Disney’s battle to retain its status in India(15:05) Tournament predictions (18:47) Why the Ryder Cup was so good and why the Solheim Cup should feel let down (22:27) LIV Golf-PGA Tour latest (28:00) The Ligue 1 rights pickle (31:13)…

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BONUS EPISODE: SportsPro Madrid 2023 Agenda Launch 4:18

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Take a listen as George Breare takes you through this years SportsPro Madrid agenda. To view the full agenda and book your pass with a special podcast discount of 30%, head to www.sportspromadrid.com and use code POD30 . Discount ends Friday 6th October.

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The WSL’s big moment and how Sky Sports plans to make the most of it 54:07

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George Breare and Tom Bassam head to Sky’s west London campus for an in-depth chat with Sky Sports’ head of women’s sport Jo Osborne. Talking points: The new WSL season and Sky’s plans (0:47) The next rights deal (18:57) The rise of women’s sports and how to make the most of it as a broadcaster (21:49) Backing up the talk on (48:31)…

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What sports mean to us | NEW ERA special 44:02

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The latest NEW ERA special edition of the podcast sees Milly Miller-Adams, Katie Preston and Tori Wells explore what they've learned from sports. Before Elena Kouyoufa talks to Abi Ijasanmi, COO of the African Football Confederation (CAF), about her journey in the sports industry and what she's learned along the way. Talking points: Welcome Tori (0:20) Our personal learnings from sports (1:04) How major events bring people together (8:46) We have a new partner for NEW ERA (16:59) CAF chief operating officer, Abi Ijasanmi, and her journey in sports (17:24)…

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The Solheim Cup’s big moment, a ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ Rematch and the tech secrets of SoFi Stadium 51:37

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Regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by SportsPro features editor Sam Carp to discuss the upcoming Solheim Cup, before Stephen Minning, founder and CEO of PAM Wayfinding, joins the pod to talk about venue technology. Talking points: What is the state of play in women’s golf? (1:11) Have the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup missed a trick with B2B events? (4:51) Does the Solheim Cup need to spread its wings? (8:43) Sam also tells us about his recent night of experiential sports theatre at the Rematch, a re-telling of Muhammad Ali’s famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ with George Foreman (15:56) What the concept’s potential is for the industry (22:32) Part two: Stephen Minning tells us how PAM Wayfinding's tech makes SoFi Stadium one of the most advanced sporting venues in the world and what the future of smart destinations might look like (27:01)…

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How did YouTube handle its first week of NFL Sunday Ticket? Plus, ten years of Thomas Bach 50:39

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Regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam are joined by senior staff writer Ed Dixon to discuss the latest sports industry news, including a review of YouTube’s first week as an NFL broadcaster. Then Dixon talks us through his latest long read on a decade of of Thomas Bach as IOC president.

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Sports and technology... how to find a perfect match 29:59

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Digital transformation will impact sports organisations of all sizes, transforming existing processes or unlocking entirely new possibilities in almost every area – on and off the pitch. Recruitment, performance, and fan engagement are but three areas that are being revolutionised by digital innovations. Navigating an increasingly complex technological ecosystem that comprises big tech, startups and sports-specific vendors can be tricky. Mitch Heath, co-founder of Teamworks, and Katia Zavershinskaya, a technology lead who has experience working with Premier League soccer clubs, discuss what to look for when picking a technology partner, the importance of collaboration, and what the possibilities are for technology within sport.…

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How do you launch a successful sports tech startup? We asked ScorePlay 49:50

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Co-founders Xavier Green and Victorien Tixier explain the journey of establishing ScorePlay, their AI-fused content management management designed especially for the sports industry. The conversation with SportsPro’s George Breare covers all the steps of the startup’s journey, from setting up the business, to gaining high-profile athlete investors and case studies from ScorePlay’s clients, through to its future growth plans.…

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How the NFL plans to go international 28:15

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The NFL’s head of Europe and the UK, Brett Gosper, explains to SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham how the biggest money maker in American sports plans to grow that pie overseas. Talking points: What has been on Gosper's agenda since he joined the National Football League (NFL) from World Rugby? (0:57) How the NFL's approach to Europe has changed over time (6:00) The role of teams in marketing the NFL overseas (13:26) The international broadcast approach and working with DAZN (15:58) Creating a player pathway for overseas athletes (21:09) Quickfire questions (25:01)…

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