Talking Spaces

Episode 5: Forty Nine Degrees - Jason Grooms

In this episode, you will hear from our new VP of Strategy and Development, Jason Grooms. Prior to joining our team in May, Jason was a client of Forty Nine Degrees for 15+ years at Ohio University and Vanderbilt University. Listen as he discusses his journey and experience from the client side and how he helped transform facilities at two different universities.

Episode 4: North Carolina Athletics

Join us as we explore the topic of what the future of the recruiting experience looks like from a facility and branding perspective, with UNC Senior Associate Athletic Director, Rick Steinbacher. This episode is a live recording from our featured session at the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) 2023 Annual Convention.

Episode 3: A-Rod Corp

In this episode we discuss branding and culture with Nick Silva, Sports and Media Associate at A-Rod Corp, a company founded by MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez. Nick is responsible for Alex's MLB broadcast preparation, sourcing and executing new partnerships, speaking engagement opportunities and supporting sports related investments. Earlier this year Forty Nine Degrees finished branding the A-Rod Corp Headquarters in Miami, FL. Hear from Nick the goals for this refresh and how his colleagues and clients reacted to the new space.

Episode 2: Kentucky Athletics

In this episode we discuss the logistics around the creation of new athletic facilities, as well as, the logistics around maintaining those facilities with UK’s former Senior Associate AD, Russ Pear. Russ worked for Kentucky Athletics for 26 years and helped launch numerous new facilities throughout his career, including Nutter Field House, Kentucky Proud Park, Joe Craft Basketball Center, and more.  In addition, Russ also touches on the relationships with several well-known coaches and AD’s that he worked closely with throughout the years.

Episode 1: Rose Bowl Stadium

In our first episode of Talking Spaces we will chat with President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, Dedan Brozino and discuss the past, present and future of the Rose Bowl Stadium and how fundraising, branding and story-telling has amplified their efforts. Links:  Dedan Brozino: LinkedIn Profile  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedanbrozino/] Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Website: https://www.rosebowllegacy.org/ [https://www.rosebowllegacy.org/] Forty Nine Degrees + Rose Bowl: 1922 Locker Room [https://www.fortyninedegrees.com/rose-bowl-lr], Rose Bowl Game Pageantry [https://www.fortyninedegrees.com/rose-bowl-pag],