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We are pleased to announce that NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, Jon Miller, is day 2 of SportsPro New York's 12 days of speakers! Previously, Miller served as President of Programming where he was responsible for linear and digital sports programming, and is credited for creating the NHL Winter Classic – an event that the New York Times said “has stolen New Year’s Day”. See who will be joining Jon at SportsPro New York 2025: https://lnkd.in/dxfsu-8s #SPNYC25

Day 3 of SportsPro New York's 12 days of speakers is Micky Lawler, Commissioner at Unrivaled Basketball. Micky Lawler is a seasoned sports executive with a proven track record of success in leading and growing global sports organizations. Currently serving as the inaugural commissioner of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking 3x3 women's basketball league set to launch in January 2025, Lawler is poised to revolutionize the sport. Micky is being joined at SportsPro New York 2025 by an incredible group of industry leaders who will be discussing topics and trends that you won't want to miss: https://lnkd.in/d2hcPkYB #SPNYC25

For day 4 of SportsPro New York's 12 days of speakers we are pleased to announce DAZN's Global Chief Revenue Officer & President of US, Walker Jacobs. At DAZN, Jacobs oversees the expansion of the group’s relationships with sponsors, brands and advertisers, as well as exploring new commercial opportunities and monetization models for its content available for free. Today is your last day to claim $500 off your passes with our super early-bird discount for SportsPro New York - Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/dVArdQp8 #SPNYC25

Nursing a hangover from the Christmas party? Trying to kill time before clocking off for the holidays? Looking for a comprehensive recap of the past 12 months in sports business? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then SportsPro has you covered. First published in my last newsletter of the year, here's my take on the ten things we've learned about sports sponsorship and marketing in 2024: https://lnkd.in/ewBuSeqR We've also looked back on the 25 stories that shaped the sporting year: https://lnkd.in/ewqHB_4p And if you like deals, then our month-by-month rundown of the biggest from this year is for you: https://lnkd.in/eu_P2Ka5 Elsewhere, Steve McCaskill has also been gathering his thoughts on the key trends that have shaped sports media in 2024: https://lnkd.in/evV4zX8r While there's also been time for our team of writers to make their predictions for 2025: https://lnkd.in/eCBfm3SN Finally, if you're in the mood for some chaos and want to know what we really think of each other, then listen in as Tom Bassam, Steve, Ed Dixon and I take on George Breare's Christmas quiz: https://lnkd.in/e6BZQzyc

We are pleased to announce PGA TOUR's SVP of Golf Technology, Ken Lovell, is joining us as a speaker at the first AI-dedicated event in the North American market in March. Today is your last chance to claim the super early-bird discount for SportsPro AI USA: https://lnkd.in/d3fT6aZ6 Don't miss out! #SPAIUSA25

Joining us for day 5 of 12 days of speakers is National Hockey League (NHL)'s Chief Marketing Officer, Heidi Browning Pearson. Heidi Browning leads the National Hockey League’s growth marketing strategy with focus on digital, innovation and social media. See what Heidi and her peers will be covering at SportsPro New York 2025: https://lnkd.in/d2hcPkYB #SPNYC25

Sam Carp brings you the full rundown of the 25 #SportsBiz stories that shaped 2024 🗞️

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today:   1. US billionaire Dan Friedkin completes Everton Football Club takeover    2. NASCAR's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as chartered teams in 2025 following key court ruling   3. Average National Basketball Association (NBA) team valuation rises 15% to US$4.6bn as Warriors take top spot   4. LIV Golf reportedly nearing new broadcast deal with Fox Sports   5. Roku becomes exclusive US streaming home of the X Games    6. ESPN to run MegaCast presentation for early rounds of College Football Playoff   7. Netflix announces new docuseries following SEC college football conference   8. Wrexham AFC extend partnership with Clogau   9. Independiente sign Sportsbet as front-of-shirt sponsor for 2025   10. Greenedge Cycling announces MAAP as official technical supplier from the 2025 season   11. BYD named official partner of 2025 UEFA Euro Under-21   12. Dallas Mavericks enlist Softtek to support digital transformation   13. Midea Group becomes official major appliance partner of PWHL 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/eQbVtW7u

Who is day 6 in SportsPro New York's 12 days of speakers? It's none other than Joe Franzetta, Head of Sports at Roku. As the inaugural leader of Roku’s Sports team, Joe has played a key role in rapidly expanding Roku’s sports offering. Make sure you join us and Joe at SportsPro New York 2025, and claim your super early-bird pass before the offer ends on Friday: https://lnkd.in/dVArdQp8 We hope to see you at #SPNYC25

Joining our growing line-up of speakers on our newly released agenda is Charlie Kurian, Director of Innovation & Strategy at Spurs Sports & Entertainment. There is still time to claim a super early-bird pass (offer ends on Friday) and join Charlie at SportsPro AI USA: https://lnkd.in/d3fT6aZ6 You can see what our speakers will be covering on our newly released agenda: https://lnkd.in/diwgv74g #SPAIUSA25