Navigate
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Data-driven consulting firm, guiding major strategies & decisions in sports & entertainment.
🎙️ Navigating Sports Business - http://nvgt.com/podcast/
🎙️ Navigating Sports Business - http://nvgt.com/podcast/
🎙️: Dan Porter - CEO of Overtime - breaks down how their platform is able to add 35k followers a day, and the big swings they're taking in high school sports.
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🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎙️: Dan Porter - CEO of Overtime - breaks down how their platform is able to add 35k followers a day, and the big swings they're taking in high school sports.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down why huge coaching buyouts in college football might actually make financial sense.
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/yr.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/yr.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down why huge coaching buyouts in college football might actually make financial sense.
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/yr.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/yr.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down why huge coaching buyouts in college football might actually make financial sense.
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/year.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/year.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down why huge coaching buyouts in college football might actually make financial sense.
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/year.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/year.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
It's a 3peat! 🥇
We are excited to see Navigate named as one of SBJ's Best Place to Work in Sports for the third year in a row!
We will continue emphasize culture as we work to support team members, clients, and friends in the industry.
🔗: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
We are excited to see Navigate named as one of SBJ's Best Place to Work in Sports for the third year in a row!
We will continue emphasize culture as we work to support team members, clients, and friends in the industry.
🔗: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
Best Places to Work in Sports: Navigate
Best Places to Work in Sports: Navigate
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's a 3peat! 🥇
We are excited to see Navigate named as one of SBJ's Best Place to Work in Sports for the third year in a row!
We will continue emphasize culture as we work to support team members, clients, and friends in the industry.
🔗: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
We are excited to see Navigate named as one of SBJ's Best Place to Work in Sports for the third year in a row!
We will continue emphasize culture as we work to support team members, clients, and friends in the industry.
🔗: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
🎙️: Jeb Terry - President & CEO of Cosm - explains "Shared Reality" and how immersive venues are changing the sports fan experience.
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🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎙️: Jeb Terry - President & CEO of Cosm - explains "Shared Reality" and how immersive venues are changing the sports fan experience.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Congratulations to our client, the Milwaukee Brewers, on their local media renewal with FanDuel Sports Network!
The 2025 Brewers not only finished with the best record in Major League Baseball but also consistently rank among the top three teams in local television ratings.
The 2025 Brewers not only finished with the best record in Major League Baseball but also consistently rank among the top three teams in local television ratings.
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Congratulations to our client, the Milwaukee Brewers, on their local media renewal with FanDuel Sports Network!
The 2025 Brewers not only finished with the best record in Major League Baseball but also consistently rank among the top three teams in local television ratings.
The 2025 Brewers not only finished with the best record in Major League Baseball but also consistently rank among the top three teams in local television ratings.
🎙️: Donn Davis - Chairman and Founder of the PFL - on the opportunity he saw in the MMA space, and why PFL has become such a valuable property as it looks to gain market share.
He also shares lessons from some of the most (and least) successful deals of his career.
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He also shares lessons from some of the most (and least) successful deals of his career.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎙️: Donn Davis - Chairman and Founder of the PFL - on the opportunity he saw in the MMA space, and why PFL has become such a valuable property as it looks to gain market share.
He also shares lessons from some of the most (and least) successful deals of his career.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
He also shares lessons from some of the most (and least) successful deals of his career.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Drew Weatherford - Founding Partner of Weatherford Capital - has a novel idea for how private equity could get involved in college sports.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXY...
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXY...
A New Approach for Private Equity in College Sports?
YouTube video by Navigate
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Drew Weatherford - Founding Partner of Weatherford Capital - has a novel idea for how private equity could get involved in college sports.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXY...
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXY...
🎙️: Eric Ratchman - CRO of FanDuel Sports Network - discussed the new era of the RSN model and how they're finding sustainable success.
He argues that no other media company offers the same combination of local penetration and national scale.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
He argues that no other media company offers the same combination of local penetration and national scale.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🎙️: Eric Ratchman - CRO of FanDuel Sports Network - discussed the new era of the RSN model and how they're finding sustainable success.
He argues that no other media company offers the same combination of local penetration and national scale.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
He argues that no other media company offers the same combination of local penetration and national scale.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
Our Head of Analytics & Innovation, Matt Balvanz, published an op-ed in SBJ that lays out a practical roadmap for AI adoption in sports.
His "crawl - walk - sprint" framework helps sports orgs evaluate new tools and scale what already works. 📊
🔗:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
His "crawl - walk - sprint" framework helps sports orgs evaluate new tools and scale what already works. 📊
🔗:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
AI isn’t new — but sports needs a smarter playbook
Organizations don’t need to pause or move slowly with AI, but they do need to be smarter and more intentional.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our Head of Analytics & Innovation, Matt Balvanz, published an op-ed in SBJ that lays out a practical roadmap for AI adoption in sports.
His "crawl - walk - sprint" framework helps sports orgs evaluate new tools and scale what already works. 📊
🔗:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
His "crawl - walk - sprint" framework helps sports orgs evaluate new tools and scale what already works. 📊
🔗:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
Will you be at ANA Masters of Marketing in Orlando this week?
Jordan Bloem and Matt Zajac from our team would love to say hello. Be sure to reach out on LinkedIn or find their contact info at NVGT.com/team
Jordan Bloem and Matt Zajac from our team would love to say hello. Be sure to reach out on LinkedIn or find their contact info at NVGT.com/team
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Will you be at ANA Masters of Marketing in Orlando this week?
Jordan Bloem and Matt Zajac from our team would love to say hello. Be sure to reach out on LinkedIn or find their contact info at NVGT.com/team
Jordan Bloem and Matt Zajac from our team would love to say hello. Be sure to reach out on LinkedIn or find their contact info at NVGT.com/team
We are looking forward to next week when AJ Maestas and Jeff Nelson moderate several sessions at the YPO Sports and Entertainment Business Summit in Las Vegas.
If you're a YPO member who will be at the summit, or if you're based in Las Vegas, please be sure to reach out!
If you're a YPO member who will be at the summit, or if you're based in Las Vegas, please be sure to reach out!
October 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are looking forward to next week when AJ Maestas and Jeff Nelson moderate several sessions at the YPO Sports and Entertainment Business Summit in Las Vegas.
If you're a YPO member who will be at the summit, or if you're based in Las Vegas, please be sure to reach out!
If you're a YPO member who will be at the summit, or if you're based in Las Vegas, please be sure to reach out!
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: AJ Maestas & Charles Rolston broke down reports of a $2B private capital deal for the Big Ten.
With a deal now on the table, we revisit their thoughts on how conferences can optimize revenue.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBDE...
With a deal now on the table, we revisit their thoughts on how conferences can optimize revenue.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBDE...
How Will the Big Ten Utilize $2B in Private Capital?
YouTube video by Navigate
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: AJ Maestas & Charles Rolston broke down reports of a $2B private capital deal for the Big Ten.
With a deal now on the table, we revisit their thoughts on how conferences can optimize revenue.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBDE...
With a deal now on the table, we revisit their thoughts on how conferences can optimize revenue.
➡️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBDE...
Women’s sports aren’t just having a moment - they’re redefining the future of sponsorship.
Health brands, built on wellness and empowerment, are a natural fit to lead this surge. The evidence is clear: authentic investment creates real impact and ROI.
Full blog ➡️ nvgt.com/blog/ideal-p...
Health brands, built on wellness and empowerment, are a natural fit to lead this surge. The evidence is clear: authentic investment creates real impact and ROI.
Full blog ➡️ nvgt.com/blog/ideal-p...
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Women’s sports aren’t just having a moment - they’re redefining the future of sponsorship.
Health brands, built on wellness and empowerment, are a natural fit to lead this surge. The evidence is clear: authentic investment creates real impact and ROI.
Full blog ➡️ nvgt.com/blog/ideal-p...
Health brands, built on wellness and empowerment, are a natural fit to lead this surge. The evidence is clear: authentic investment creates real impact and ROI.
Full blog ➡️ nvgt.com/blog/ideal-p...
🎙️: Drew Weatherford - Founding Partner of Weatherford Capital - discusses the role of private equity in college sports, including a less-discussed opportunity to invest in club sports.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
October 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🎙️: Drew Weatherford - Founding Partner of Weatherford Capital - discusses the role of private equity in college sports, including a less-discussed opportunity to invest in club sports.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
The Big Ten is exploring a $2B private equity deal — the largest cash infusion in college sports history.
🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
October 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Big Ten is exploring a $2B private equity deal — the largest cash infusion in college sports history.
🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
We’re proud to have partnered with Virginia Tech to help build the business case for increased investment in athletics. This milestone reflects their commitment to advancing opportunities for the entire university community.
Exciting things ahead. Go Hokies!
🔗: hokiesports.com/news/2025/9/...
Exciting things ahead. Go Hokies!
🔗: hokiesports.com/news/2025/9/...
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves budget plan in support of athletics
hokiesports.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re proud to have partnered with Virginia Tech to help build the business case for increased investment in athletics. This milestone reflects their commitment to advancing opportunities for the entire university community.
Exciting things ahead. Go Hokies!
🔗: hokiesports.com/news/2025/9/...
Exciting things ahead. Go Hokies!
🔗: hokiesports.com/news/2025/9/...
"What's one thing keeping you up at night related to partnerships?"
Still thinking of the knowledge that was shared during Greg Krug's session at #SBJAXSDrive.
Thanks again to our panelists!
Ryan Balogh - Chicago Cubs
Phil Libby - AMBSE
Micah Kamla - Houston Rockets
➡️: youtu.be/U4rahl6li8Y
Still thinking of the knowledge that was shared during Greg Krug's session at #SBJAXSDrive.
Thanks again to our panelists!
Ryan Balogh - Chicago Cubs
Phil Libby - AMBSE
Micah Kamla - Houston Rockets
➡️: youtu.be/U4rahl6li8Y
What's Keeping You Up at Night Related to Partnerships?
YouTube video by Navigate
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"What's one thing keeping you up at night related to partnerships?"
Still thinking of the knowledge that was shared during Greg Krug's session at #SBJAXSDrive.
Thanks again to our panelists!
Ryan Balogh - Chicago Cubs
Phil Libby - AMBSE
Micah Kamla - Houston Rockets
➡️: youtu.be/U4rahl6li8Y
Still thinking of the knowledge that was shared during Greg Krug's session at #SBJAXSDrive.
Thanks again to our panelists!
Ryan Balogh - Chicago Cubs
Phil Libby - AMBSE
Micah Kamla - Houston Rockets
➡️: youtu.be/U4rahl6li8Y
"Our role is to onboard and build a casual fan."
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Haley Rosen – Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports – shares how friction arises between athletes and media, and the role of JWS in building the women's sports ecosystem.
➡️: youtu.be/zToYKutFwMA
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Haley Rosen – Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports – shares how friction arises between athletes and media, and the role of JWS in building the women's sports ecosystem.
➡️: youtu.be/zToYKutFwMA
Founder of Just Women's Sports on Their Role in the Ecosystem
YouTube video by Navigate
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Our role is to onboard and build a casual fan."
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Haley Rosen – Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports – shares how friction arises between athletes and media, and the role of JWS in building the women's sports ecosystem.
➡️: youtu.be/zToYKutFwMA
🎙️ Podcast Highlight: Haley Rosen – Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports – shares how friction arises between athletes and media, and the role of JWS in building the women's sports ecosystem.
➡️: youtu.be/zToYKutFwMA
Gatorade Fast Twitch launched with full NFL backing and a rev-share deal. Three years later, it’s largely disappeared.
Ben Fischer at SBJ explored what happened, and our own Fede Gerber shared perspective on the marketing shift.
Full story: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/sb-blogs/new...
Ben Fischer at SBJ explored what happened, and our own Fede Gerber shared perspective on the marketing shift.
Full story: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/sb-blogs/new...
SBJ Football: What ever happened to Gatorade Fast Twitch?
The September 25 edition of the SBJ Football newsletter
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Gatorade Fast Twitch launched with full NFL backing and a rev-share deal. Three years later, it’s largely disappeared.
Ben Fischer at SBJ explored what happened, and our own Fede Gerber shared perspective on the marketing shift.
Full story: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/sb-blogs/new...
Ben Fischer at SBJ explored what happened, and our own Fede Gerber shared perspective on the marketing shift.
Full story: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/sb-blogs/new...
🎙️: Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports - is no stranger to covering trends in sports business. She offers interesting perspective on the WNBA labor situation and the coverage of women's sports on traditional media platforms.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
September 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🎙️: Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO of Just Women's Sports - is no stranger to covering trends in sports business. She offers interesting perspective on the WNBA labor situation and the coverage of women's sports on traditional media platforms.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
That’s a wrap on SBJ Drive! 🙌
Many thanks to all who joined us for Greg Krug's panel on using data to power smarter sponsorships. It was great to share the stage with Phil Libby, Micah Kamla, & Ryan Balough!
Many thanks to all who joined us for Greg Krug's panel on using data to power smarter sponsorships. It was great to share the stage with Phil Libby, Micah Kamla, & Ryan Balough!
September 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
That’s a wrap on SBJ Drive! 🙌
Many thanks to all who joined us for Greg Krug's panel on using data to power smarter sponsorships. It was great to share the stage with Phil Libby, Micah Kamla, & Ryan Balough!
Many thanks to all who joined us for Greg Krug's panel on using data to power smarter sponsorships. It was great to share the stage with Phil Libby, Micah Kamla, & Ryan Balough!
What makes a sports docuseries unforgettable?
🎙️Podcast Highlight: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios – breaks down what it takes to make a hit like Full Swing or Drive to Survive.
➡️: youtu.be/wYl7CzQZc9A
🎙️Podcast Highlight: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios – breaks down what it takes to make a hit like Full Swing or Drive to Survive.
➡️: youtu.be/wYl7CzQZc9A
The Secret to Making the Next Drive to Survive or Full Swing
YouTube video by Navigate
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What makes a sports docuseries unforgettable?
🎙️Podcast Highlight: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios – breaks down what it takes to make a hit like Full Swing or Drive to Survive.
➡️: youtu.be/wYl7CzQZc9A
🎙️Podcast Highlight: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios – breaks down what it takes to make a hit like Full Swing or Drive to Survive.
➡️: youtu.be/wYl7CzQZc9A
Welcome to our amazing fall intern class!
Just a couple of weeks in and already making a difference. We can’t wait to watch this team grow and make an impact throughout the semester.
Just a couple of weeks in and already making a difference. We can’t wait to watch this team grow and make an impact throughout the semester.
September 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Welcome to our amazing fall intern class!
Just a couple of weeks in and already making a difference. We can’t wait to watch this team grow and make an impact throughout the semester.
Just a couple of weeks in and already making a difference. We can’t wait to watch this team grow and make an impact throughout the semester.
Only 1 week away 👀
Catch Greg Krug at SBJ Drive on Sept 17 moderating Precision in Partnership: Data-Fueled Sponsorship Strategy.
If you'll be in LA please be sure to say hi!
Catch Greg Krug at SBJ Drive on Sept 17 moderating Precision in Partnership: Data-Fueled Sponsorship Strategy.
If you'll be in LA please be sure to say hi!
September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Only 1 week away 👀
Catch Greg Krug at SBJ Drive on Sept 17 moderating Precision in Partnership: Data-Fueled Sponsorship Strategy.
If you'll be in LA please be sure to say hi!
Catch Greg Krug at SBJ Drive on Sept 17 moderating Precision in Partnership: Data-Fueled Sponsorship Strategy.
If you'll be in LA please be sure to say hi!