Navigating Sports Business

Gain exclusive insight into the professional and personal worlds of high-level executives in sports and entertainment as we host top decision-makers in the industry to discuss emerging topics, their business, careers, and personal life stories. From collegiate conference commissioners to professional sports team executives and owners, to CMOs and leading marketers at global brands, Navigating Sports Business takes listeners inside the lives of key people making a major impact on the sports and entertainment industry.

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  Episode #151

  151. The Rising Cost of Fandom

  Aug 19, 202630 minS1

  The average sports fan spends $3,600 per year watching and supporting their favorite teams. Twice what they spend putting gas in their car. Ticket prices, subscription costs, and other expenses continue to rise. AJ and Charles look into the inflation-adjusted numbers to determine what's driving the increases and if we're on a sustainable trajectory. They also discuss ways that properties and brand sponsors can mitigate the expenses for fans. Timestamps: 0:35- The cost of being a fan 3:45 - Does expense change fan behavior? 14:55 - How sponsors and brands can reduce fan friction 18:35 - What's driving cost increases? 23:55 - Predictions For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ .

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  Navigating Sports Business

  Highlight: Baltimore Orioles - Don Rovak

  Aug 12, 20263 minS1

  "If you care about the game of baseball growing, these are the things we need to continue to do." Don Rovak - CRO of the Baltimore Orioles - on the fan reactions to their renovations of Camden Yards. They have focused on adding new, branded social spaces as well a new video board to modernize the in-stadium fan experience. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast/ For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ .

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  Episode #150

  150. Baltimore Orioles - Don Rovak

  Aug 5, 202635 minS1

  It's the 150th episode of Navigating Sports Business! We're joined by our client, Don Rovak, to discuss to the latest with Camden Yards and the Baltimore Orioles. Don Rovak - CRO at the Baltimore Orioles - has helped modernize and grow the Orioles' commercial operation. He and Jeff Nelson discuss the Camden Yards renovation and how the definition of a great fan experience is always changing. They also explore some of the recently announced premium partnerships, the keys to hiring great sales people, and how success on the field impacts the business side. Timestamps: 1:20 - Differences working in NFL and MLB 3:15 - Responsibilities of the C-Suite 5:55 - Is hiring salespeople more difficult than ever? 12:00 - How the team's success impacts the CRO role 15:10 - Camden Yards Renovations 24:50 - Bringing non-baseball events to Camden Yards 28:15 - Rapid Fire Questions For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ .

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  Navigating Sports Business

  Highlight: Navigate's SBJ BIS Workshop - A Study in Fan Friction

  Jul 29, 20262 minS1

  AJ Maestas and Ally Corbin recap Navigate's fan friction study and Ally's presentation at the SBJ Brand Innovation Summit. Fans remember the brands that provide a practical benefit, not just a logo. Ally shares key insights and the best practices we're seeing today. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=0dcdb8b6faede311663e63eb7feb10d3 For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ .

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  Episode #149

  149. What Needs to Change in the Protect College Sports Act?

  Jul 22, 202619 minS1

  Where is the current version of the Protect College Sports Act lacking, and what needs to change? Amid ongoing leaks and revisions, AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston examine how the proposed legislation could shape the long-term health of college athletics and impact athletes, schools , and conferences. Can pooling media rights really double revenue? Navigate's analysis suggests otherwise. AJ breaks down where the projections fall short , the real ways the industry can professionalize, create stability and preserve what makes college sports special. Timestamps: 0:35 - The latest on the Protect College Sports Act 1:35 - The realignment provision 6:10 - Downsides to collective media rights pooling 8:45 - Should be focusing on NIL? 14:10 - Key Takeaways 15:20 - Predictions

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