Navigating Sports Business

Highlight: Populous - Brian Mirakian

"Most clients want to push create something completely cutting edge." Brian Mirakian - Senior Principal at Populous - on how they work with visionary team owners to push boundaries to bring something new to the marketplace with their venue designs. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=1f6000cb7657f36e212b6428ef8f9d3b [https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=1f6000cb7657f36e212b6428ef8f9d3b] For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2409032] or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ [https://nvgt.com/].

145. Ryan McCarthy - Virginia Tech

Board members and university administrators are spending an increasing amount of time on athletics. Ryan McCarthy — Board of Visitors Member at Virginia Tech — joined our podcast with insight on the goals of a university and the role that athletics plays in serving its broader mission. As the former U.S. Secretary of the Army, Ryan has a unique perspective on leadership and navigating a diverse group of stakeholders. Timestamps: * 1:10 - Board members spending more and more time on athletics * 4:25 - Navigate's engagement with Virginia Tech * 8:20 - What does VT athletics look like in 2030? * 12:25 - Ryan's Background as Secretary of the Army * 16:50 - Advice for other universities * 22:40 - Rapid Fire Questions Show Notes: * Our interview with Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=ae8d2b98dc149a023be6909fd08d9af4 [https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=ae8d2b98dc149a023be6909fd08d9af4] * Book Rec: Team of Rivals, [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Team-of-Rivals/Doris-Kearns-Goodwin/9780743270755] by Doris Kearns Goodwin For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2409032] or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ [https://nvgt.com/].

Highlight: NBA Europe

With the NBA accepting bids for NBA Europe, they get a chance to vet new owners and create new media inventory. AJ and Charles break down some of the unseen benefits of expanding the NBA internationally. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=98f53bb4360c6b9e03e064694295d7c5 [https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=98f53bb4360c6b9e03e064694295d7c5] For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2409032] or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ [https://nvgt.com/].

144. Populous - Brian Mirakian

Brian Mirakian - Senior Principal at Populous - discusses how architects and sports teams are designing multi-use stadiums with the future in mind. Trends and interests evolve much faster than stadiums can be built, so flexibility is key. Timestamps: * 1:45 - Brian's role at Populous * 6:00 - What owners are looking for in venue design * 10:05 - Trends in development * 13:55 - The Battery and Truist Park in Atlanta * 18:25 - The rate of change in new venues * 25:00 - AI in future planning * 30:35 - Rapid Fire Questions For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2409032] or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ [https://nvgt.com/].

Highlight: Will we Have a New NFL Media Deal by 2027?

From our annual predictions episode, AJ and Charles explore whether or not the NFL will have a new media rights deal by this time next year. The league already demands $12B annually and they are looking for a 50%-100% increase in their next deal. Will new and existing partners be able to write a big enough check? Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=f99b94e2b02b0387bb15267b517a2134 [https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=f99b94e2b02b0387bb15267b517a2134] For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2409032] or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/ [https://nvgt.com/].