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We’re excited to have Encompass Digital Media, Inc. on board as a Content Partner for this year’s SportsPro Media Summit. Encompass offers innovative solutions that ensure TV networks, broadcasters, and sports leagues can deliver their content seamlessly across television and digital platforms. With cutting-edge technology and a global infrastructure, they guarantee reliable, high-quality video delivery from any source to any destination. Discover the tech leaders that will be joining us at the SportsPro Media Summit 👉 https://lnkd.in/euH6issr #MEDIASUMMIT25 #Partner

🎙️ Breaking down SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes ranking Ed Dixon, Sam Carp, and Joshua Sim are joined by Michael Long and the data experts from NorthStar Solutions Group, LLC to unpack the 2025 SportsPro 50 Most Marketable Athletes - from surprise names to the power of authenticity and social media. 🎧 Watch now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNESCpRK #SP50MM #AthleteMarketability | Chris Collins Nic DeMichele, MBA

The newest StreamTime Sports episode dropped earlier this week. With special guest, David Salmon, EVP and Managing Director, International, of Tubi, Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss Tubi's rapid global expansion and its unique ad-led streaming model that's unlocking new audiences and advertiser value. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eHSQD5du Want further insights into understanding the role of AVOD in sports streaming growth? David will be taking to the stage at the SportsPro Media Summit next month to dive deeper into how AVOD is reshaping global sports consumption. Explore the agenda 👉https://lnkd.in/euyJcCp9 #MEDIASUMMIT25 #STREAMTIMESPORTS

I'm speaking at the SportsPro Media Summit!   The Summit brings together leading strategists, innovators, and decision-makers to connect, learn, and shape what’s next. I’ll be standing among some industry peers at Meliá Castilla in Madrid on 18-19 November to dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities defining the next era of sports media. I can’t wait to nerd out on all the things I love about sports media. From the challenges we’ve been overcoming at Volleyball World to the innovative and exciting ways we’re growing the sport! Ellie Norman, Sandeep Tiku, Sergio Lopes, Rollo Goldstaub,—you’ll find me in the front row for your talks come November!    #MEDIASUMMIT25 #SportsProMedia #SportsProSummit #SportsMedia #SportsBusiness #SportsInnovation #FutureOfSports #FanEngagement #MadridEvents #WomeninSport

All of the week's Movers & Shakers in one place: DAZN has appointed Rebbeca McCloy as group chief commercial officer, plus more.   Appointments Dhruv Prasad                Chief commercial officer, PGA TOUR Paul Hicks Executive vice president of strategic communications and public policy, PGA TOUR Bob Myers President, HBSE Sports Bimal Kapadia Chief executive, Meadowlark Media   Robert Hofmann Vice president of clubs, Major League Baseball (MLB)   Koby Langley Chief operating officer, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee David Highhill Head of strategy, WTA Tour   Michael Beckerman Chief commercial officer, Canadian Soccer Business   Departures Maurizio Scanavino Chief executive, Juventus   Tatxo Benet Chairman and chief executive, Grup MediaPro  

🚨 Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today 👇 1. National Basketball Association (NBA)’s return to NBC delivers its largest Tip-Off doubleheader audience since 2010, averaging 5.6 million viewers across NBC and Peacock 2. UEFA and Lidl extend partnership through 2030, with Lidl to remain official partner of Uefa Women’s Euro 2029, plus sponsor of the 2025, 2027 and 2029 Women’s Nations League and European Qualifiers 3. ATP Tour confirms new Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia, backed by SURJ Sports Investments 4. NBA team valuations rise 21% YoY to an average US$5.4 billion,  the Golden State Warriors lead at US$11 billion according to Forbes 5. FIS says media-rights centralisation will deliver “guaranteed more income” to national associations 6. Goldman Sachs reportedly nearing a US$1 billion acquisition of Excel Sports Management 7. Apple executive Eddy Cue says the sports viewing experience has “gone backwards,” calling for innovation in fan engagement 8. Red Bull and McDonald’s team up for a one-race partnership around the São Paulo Grand Prix 9. AC Milan and Coca-Cola sign a new official soft-drink partnership, including digital content, lifestyle activations, and visibility for Coca-Cola and Powerade at San Siro Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire – our one-stop shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dY6tu-As

🎙 New SportsProPod episode drops tomorrow! This time, the team dives deep into SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes ranking, exploring: 🏆 How the methodology began 🤔 The surprise inclusions in this year’s ranking 📊 The data-driven insights behind the numbers 🌍 The cultural trends shaping marketability today Don’t miss this insider breakdown dropping tomorrow! 🙌 #SportsBiz #SP50MM #AthleteMarketability | NorthStar Solutions Group, LLC Michael Long Sam Carp Ed Dixon Joshua Sim

🏀 Two basketball legends - but who's more marketable? Swipe to find out 👇 Check out SportsPro's renowned 50MM ranking, powered by NorthStar Solutions Group, LLC here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvkWBb7j #SP50MM #AthleteMarketability

🏎️ F1’s most successful driver of all time has topped SportsPro’s annual 50 Most Marketable Athletes list for the second time! Find out what makes Lewis Hamilton so uniquely marketable 👇 #SP50MM #AthleteMarketability | NorthStar Solutions Group, LLC Cian Brittle

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