SBJ Presents

The sports industry is actively evolving to create more inclusive and successful opportunities for women in the sports business world. At UMass Amherst's Mark H. McCormack Department of Sports Management they are delving into just how transformative these times are through innovative curriculum development.

The experience of attending an event starts far before the main event begins. Surrounding audiences with digital displays as they arrive and gather ensure you are providing them with all the information they need and kick starts the excitement around the event even sooner. In this episode, Daktronics' Professional Sports Sales Manager Brent Stevens and Oak View Group's President Global Venue Development & Special Projects Steve Collins discuss how they worked closely together to deliver these type of experiences using Daktronics digital signage. They highlight projects at Climate Pledge Arena and UBS Arena to share real-life examples of creating a full street-to-seat, immersive and engaging live event experience that also drives new revenue opportunities for the arenas.

Butler is one of the 35 DI college basketball programs utilizing KINEXON, the most-used player tracking system in the sport. In this episode, Matt Johnson, Butler's Director of Strength & Conditioning, and Jim Garofalo, KINEXON’s Executive VP discuss how coaches are being provided with a new level of insight into player performance with this game-changing technology.

In this episode, sponsored by Daktronics, our topic is "Beyond the Board"--How big boards drive big revenue, and keep alumni, fans and sponsors connected. Joining us, University of Maryland Athletic Director Damon Evans, and Charley Bocklet, Daktronics Regional Sales Manager. 

In this episode, we discuss why soccer is king, the power of Hispanic fans, and the brand and media partnership opportunities with the world’s most beautiful game.

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In this episode, sponsored by Netspend, we’ll discuss digital payments at stadiums and other venues and how venue operators benefit from improved fan experience and operations, as well as the ability to collect data. Joining us is Derek Tanis, Senior Vice President leading Netspend’s Consumer Partnerships team.

In this episode, sponsored by Visit Frisco, our topic is shifting tourism strategies into economic strategies, and getting rightsholders to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Joining us? Josh Dill, Director of Sports and Events for Visit Frisco; Brad Alberts, President and CEO of the Dallas Stars; and Nick Shafer, Vice President of Stadium Operations for FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium.

In this episode, sponsored by NASCAR, we’ll explore diversity and inclusion at the racetrack and beyond, with two of the sport’s leaders: Brandon Thompson, a 17-year industry veteran appointed as NASCAR’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion; and Erik Moses, the first black track president in NASCAR history as head of Nashville Superspeedway.