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⏳ There are only 3 weeks to go until SportsPro Live! We're gearing up to deliver hyper-focused forums and mainstage flagship content, specifically designed to provide you with everything you need to know about where the sports industry is headed. Our industry-leading experts are ready to explore the next change, the next opportunity, and the next potential innovation with you. So, what are you waiting for? Purchase your pass today: https://lnkd.in/eN-e2NXU #SPLIVE25

Golf’s most famous tournament transcends its sport thanks to its history, traditions, and iconic setting at Augusta National. In a SP+ exclusive feature, Steve McCaskill explores how the Masters uses technology to elevate and maintain its prestige, while bringing fans around the world closer to the tournament. Get all the details in our latest Tech Stack 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dZk_5kFx #SportsBiz #SportsTech #TheMasters #Golf #AI #Innovation

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today 👇 1. Market value of Saudi Arabia’s sports sector hits $8.53bn, up from $1.33bn in 2016 2. ESPN's coverage of NCAA Women’s Championship final averages 8.5m viewers, third most-watched ever 3. Juncos Hollinger Racing secures three-race primary sponsorship with MannKind to raise diabetes awareness 4. Los Angeles Rams unveil plans for new 52-acre neighbourhood development as club’s future HQ 5. ESPN to air Canada’s new Northern Super League in the US under multi-year deal 6. 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter signs exclusive trading card partnership with Panini America 7. Matchroom Sport reports £39.4m profit for 2023/24; PDC contributes £13.5m 8. Denver National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team breaks league record with over 10,000 season ticket deposits 9. Meyer Shank Racing inks four-race primary deal with Root Insurance starting this weekend 10. ARD and ZDF to broadcast every match of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 live in Germany 11. European Truck Racing Championship names Eurowag official partner, branding to feature at track and paddock 12. NWSL commissioner says league has potential to grow to 32 teams, matching NFL size 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/dJKSjMv5

Balancing a career in sports business with motherhood comes with unique challenges, from managing expectations to navigating workplace policies and shifting cultural perceptions. On our next edition of SportsPro NEW ERA Connect, we'll be joined by Rani Wynn, Louise Ransome and Francesca Greane to explore: 💡 Personal experiences of managing motherhood alongside a career, the role of family support, and the impact of returning to work. 💡 How media representation, workplace policies, and cultural norms shape expectations around caregiving roles. 💡 The importance of visible role models, progressive parental leave policies, and industry-wide efforts to support women at all stages of their careers. Register for free 👉 https://lnkd.in/euWCmHwu Please note that NEW ERA Connect is a private webinar and networking series which unites women and non-binary sports executives. LiveScore Group #SPNEWERA #Sportsbiz #Womeninsport

⚠️ BIG NEWS: George Aivazoglou, SVP & Managing Director of National Basketball Association (NBA) Europe & Middle East is a SportsPro Live speaker!   🏀 The NBA and FIBA potential new European men's basketball league, which will aim to expand the sport's commercial success and global fan base, is the hottest topic across sports today. Whilst no launch date has been set, the scene looks promising as the pair continue discussions with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners for a new competition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebg3X_BB   We are thrilled that George Aivazoglou, will be on the main stage to discuss the league's vision for European basketball, their key reasons for exploring the project, potential commercial benefits (believed to be valued at around $3 billion) and how it will improve European basketball as a whole.   Get your pass today to hear first-hand what the future of European basketball holds 👉 https://lnkd.in/emGY92wh   #SPLIVE25 #Speaker

Governing bodies are taking the stage! Check out the epic line-up of representatives from governing bodies set to speak at SportsPro Live, 29-30th April. Vikram B. | Managing Director of The Hundred | ECB Massimo Calvelli | CEO | ATP Tour  Alex Teasdale | Executive Director of Women's Game | England Rugby Teodora Ivanova - Limon | Chief Business Officer | WTA Ventures Jen Vile (née Smith) | Marketing Director | ECB Sally Horrox | Chief of Women's Rugby | World Rugby Carl Bengtsson | Head of Broadcast & Media Rights | European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) Sarah Massey | Managing Director | 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup Brent Nowicki | CEO | World Aquatics PLUS more... Check out pass options today: https://lnkd.in/evUAHuEw #SPLIVE25 #speakers

The WSL is already the leading women's domestic league in Europe, but it has bigger goals. Zarah Al-Kudcy joined the organisation from Chelsea as the top two tiers of the English women's game became independent of the FA under the leadership of Nikki Doucet.   In the last episode of the How to Win series, WSL chief revenue officer Zarah Al-Kudcy joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and NorthStar Solutions Group, LLC president and CEO Chris Collins to unpack how the WSL is being set up for long-term success. Watch now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dW2XKWn2 #SportsBiz #WSL #WomeninSport #WomensSport #WSL

Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today 👇 1. Women’s basketball league Unrivaled Basketball reportedly generated $27m revenue in year one 2. Trump grants TikTok another 75-day extension to avoid US ban 3. Chelsea could face UEFA fine and potential ban after overspending; £200m internal sales reportedly excluded from accounts 4. National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) commissioner says league could grow to 32 teams and match the NFL in scale 5. Michele Kang donates $25m to US Soccer as Kynisca Innovation Hub joins Soccer Forward Foundation 6. Liberty Media “likely to go to market next year” to sell Formula 1, per The Times 7. Aston Villa Football Club reportedly considering selling women’s team to comply with Premier League financial rules 8. Baltimore sues DraftKings and FanDuel owner Flutter, alleging misleading practices 9. PGA TOUR reportedly turned down $1.5bn investment offer from Saudi PIF due to insistence LIV Golf must continue 10. ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli to step down at end of June 2025 11. BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise FIFA Club World Cup in summer 12.  Joint FIFA-WTO study estimates $47bn economic output from upcoming World Cup and Club World Cup tournaments 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/dJKSjMv5

We are thrilled that Jennifer Fong, Head of Brand Partnerships, UK, at Google Pixel will be joining our Women's Sports Forum speaker line-up.   With multiple exciting partnerships within women's football, including impressive franchises such as Women's Professional Leagues, Arsenal F.C Women's team and Liverpool Football Club Women's team, Google Pixel's aim is to leverage technology to enhance visibility, storytelling, and career pathways in women's sport.    Speaking alongside representatives from Women's Sport Trust, Rexona (Unilever) and Metro Bank (UK), the panel will explore the evolving landscape of sponsorships and partnerships in women's sport. Swipe for more info. 👉   With passes selling fast, grab yours today: https://lnkd.in/emGY92wh   #SPLIVE25 #Speaker 

Meet our first Media Forum speaker! We are thrilled that Katie Coteman, GVP, Head of Advertising and Partnerships of UK&Ireland at Warner Bros. Discovery, will be joining us for a closed-door discussion at SportsPro Live 2025, this April. Katie manages the ad sales, partnerships and digital sales for D2C and linear channels, including Discovery Channel, Eurosport, TLC, Really, Quest, discovery+ and many more. Interested in seeing Katie on stage? Find out more about the invite-only forum here: https://lnkd.in/eNeUd7b5 #SPLIVE25 #speaker