The ROAR Podcast

The ROAR Podcast: Alex Teodosi, Chicago Sky

The conversation covers the rapid growth and evolution of the WNBA, the impact of this growth on the organization, the role and responsibilities of Alex Teodosi, strategic partnerships and community initiatives, changing conversations with brands, operational growth and evolution, the practice facility and business growth, adoption of data and analytics, and the use of AI-driven insights. The conversation delves into the impact of AI in sports and entertainment, highlighting the use of AI for data-driven insights and narratives. It also explores the organizational impact of SmartDOS and the expectations of senior leadership regarding the use of AI. Takeaways * Rapid growth of the WNBA * Evolution of data-driven partnerships AI in sports and entertainment * Leveraging AI for data-driven insights Chapters * 00:00 Use of AI-Driven Insights * 20:35 The Impact of AI in Sports and Entertainment * 33:46 SmartDOS and Organizational Impact

Best of The ROAR Podcast: Craig Sloan

The conversation with Craig Sloan covers his journey in sports media, the evolution of local media, the seismic changes in sports media, and Playfly's involvement in college sports multimedia rights. It delves into the impact of non-traditional sports providers, changes in data usage, and the future of multimedia rights in college sports. The conversation delves into the impact of multimedia rights and the challenges and opportunities of working with student athletes. It also explores the innovative approaches to revenue generation and the influence of data and technology on the industry. Takeaways * Evolution of Media * Seismic Changes in Sports Media Innovation in revenue generation * Impact of multimedia rights * Challenges and opportunities of working with student athletes Chapters * 00:00 Journey in Sports Media * 06:09 Evolution of Local Media * 19:28 Multimedia Rights in College Sports * 26:00 Multimedia Rights and Revenue Generation * 31:33 NIL and Revenue Sharing * 40:26 Data and Technology Impact

The ROAR Podcast:Jim Renne, AECOM

In this episode, Caroline Valvardi interviews Jim Renne, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of AE Com's Sports Practice. They discuss the evolution of stadiums and arenas, the impact of transportation and mixed-use development, global insights and projects, favorite projects, and the use of data analytics in sports architecture. Takeaways * Sports venues as community anchors * Challenges in sports architecture * Evolution of stadiums and arenas Chapters * 00:00 Favorite Projects and Data Analytics

The ROAR Podcast:Chris Bevilacqua, Smash Capital

Chris Bevelaka, a partner at Smash Sports, discusses the $5 billion annual deficit threatening the sustainability of college sports and the role of private capital, real estate, and artificial intelligence in reshaping the college sports model. The conversation also delves into the legislative process, media rights, and the impact of AI on college sports. Takeaways * Private Capital * Legislative Process Chapters * 00:00 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in College Sports

The ROAR Podcast:Jordan Goldstein, Gensler

The podcast episode features Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler, discussing Gensler's impact and involvement in sports and entertainment districts. The conversation covers Gensler's background, expansion into sports and entertainment, employee ownership, evolution of sports districts, community impact, innovation, sustainability, technology integration, data analytics, future trends, and leadership priorities at Gensler. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background of Gensler * 15:15 Evolution of Sports and Entertainment Districts * 22:40 Integration of Technology and Immersive Experiences * 29:27 Future Trends in Sports and Entertainment Districts