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As we start to reflect on an amazing year, we couldn't help but recognize our friends across the industry. 👏 In 2024, our clients earned a combined 25+ championship titles, promotions, and industry awards. 🏆 While it's an honor to play a small part in some of these successes, it's even more rewarding to see their continued impact on our industry at large. #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz 

"The central thread has always been, let's make baseball fun." 🎙️: Jared Orton - President of the Savannah Bananas - shares the team's evolution from college summer baseball team to international entertainment sensation! Their focus on fan experience creativity has led to a tidal wave of ticket sales, merchandise, and new revenue streams like televised games and even a branded cruise. As they continue to scale, they are launching an entire league of Banana Ball teams that will compete in cities across the U.S. and beyond. Listen now 🎧: https://lnkd.in/grd-8A6W If you’d like to be featured on the show or want to learn more about the insights discussed, email us at INFO@NVGT.COM. #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #Baseball #Entertainment

Sharing some exciting end-of-year news: Madaket Chiarieri is joining our team full-time! 👏 She's already made an incredible impact on our team, interning with us this past summer. Prior to Navigate, Madaket held roles with the Chicago Blackhawks and Major League Baseball (MLB). Now she joins our consulting team to continue providing clarity and confidence to our clients. Meet Madaket 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gD7MKJsW #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness

🎙️: Tim Zulawski – President of AMB Sports and Entertainment & Entertainment – walks us through how AMBSE collaborates with brand partners to solve their business problems. AMBSE's perspective: ultimately it starts with sourcing partners that you know you can positively impact with the tools available to you. Revisit Tim's full episode ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejWf6w5c #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #NFL #MLS

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 No better feeling than being recognized as the only 6x honoree of Front Office Sports' Best Employers in Sports! Many thanks to all of our clients and friends who've made this possible, and congratulations to all. More on the award 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eYCUd2Cs #Navigate | #BES2024 #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz

As university athletic departments plan for the impending financial implications of House v. NCAA, some will be under pressure to raise or save nearly $20M annually. See how private equity and other high-ROI opportunities could offer a viable solution to making up this revenue. ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gSdk3upt ✍️: Marina Carpenter, Tatu Tiililä #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #CollegeAthletics #NCAA

Fan of Adam Grant? In his recent episode with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the pair discuss implications of the continued loneliness epidemic. Rewind to earlier this year ▶️: AJ Maestas breaks down how sports offer a solution to the growing isolation and loneliness so many of us face. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gzbkZBeJ

🎙️ From conference commissioners to athletic directors, Navigating Sports Business pulls back the curtain to reveal what it's like to work at the highest levels of collegiate athletics. Hear from guests like: -Greg Sankey of the Southeastern Conference -Patti Phillips of Women Leaders in Sports -Nina King of Duke University Listen now ➡️ https://nvgt.com/podcast/ Navigate | #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #LinkedInSports

🎙️: Jeremy Bloom - Former NFL & Olympic Athlete, and the Founder of Integrate - is set to announce his next career move tomorrow. He recently joined Navigating Sports Business to discuss his now famous legal battle with the NCAA over eligibility and how that was the first major domino leading to the current system in college sports. He also talks about his sister's underground poker game that spawned a Hollywood movie, lessons from the founding of Integrate, and his lifetime "Gold Pass" to any ski resort in the country that is reserved for Olympic medalists. Listen now 🎧: https://lnkd.in/grd-8A6W If you’d like to be featured on the show or want to learn more about the insights discussed, email us at INFO@NVGT.COM. #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #NFL #Olympics

Happy Thanksgiving from the Navigate team! We hope everyone's enjoying a safe and restful holiday with family and friends near.