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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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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.
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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?
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Great hires can add an incremental $20M–$35M/yr.
Does it more sense to save the buyout and invest in NIL instead?
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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...
🎙️: Jeb Terry - President & CEO of Cosm - explains "Shared Reality" and how immersive venues are changing the sports fan experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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🎙️: 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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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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.
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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.
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🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
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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.
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🎙️: Navigate's AJ Maestas and Charles Rolston break down what this could mean for member schools and the college athletics landscape.
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🎙️: 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.
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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.
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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!
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!
🎙️: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios and supervising producer for "Full Swing" on why some sports docs break through the clutter while others don't.
He also shares advice for properties looking to invest in non-live content.
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He also shares advice for properties looking to invest in non-live content.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🎙️: Pat Dimon - Head of Front Office Sports Studios and supervising producer for "Full Swing" on why some sports docs break through the clutter while others don't.
He also shares advice for properties looking to invest in non-live content.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
He also shares advice for properties looking to invest in non-live content.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
How much do you already know about Data Clean Rooms?
Navigate and Wehave have created a NO-COST pilot program for teams & brands to test these concepts before deciding on a long-term strategy for sponsorship impact measurement.
➡️: www.nvgt.com/blog/data-clean-rooms
Navigate and Wehave have created a NO-COST pilot program for teams & brands to test these concepts before deciding on a long-term strategy for sponsorship impact measurement.
➡️: www.nvgt.com/blog/data-clean-rooms
August 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How much do you already know about Data Clean Rooms?
Navigate and Wehave have created a NO-COST pilot program for teams & brands to test these concepts before deciding on a long-term strategy for sponsorship impact measurement.
➡️: www.nvgt.com/blog/data-clean-rooms
Navigate and Wehave have created a NO-COST pilot program for teams & brands to test these concepts before deciding on a long-term strategy for sponsorship impact measurement.
➡️: www.nvgt.com/blog/data-clean-rooms
It’s official: Avery Wright has joined our team as Consulting & Custom Research Analyst!
With expertise across sponsorship, international events, and custom research, Avery will help drive purpose-led decisions for our clients.
Get to know Avery🔗: nvgt.com/blog/welcome...
With expertise across sponsorship, international events, and custom research, Avery will help drive purpose-led decisions for our clients.
Get to know Avery🔗: nvgt.com/blog/welcome...
August 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It’s official: Avery Wright has joined our team as Consulting & Custom Research Analyst!
With expertise across sponsorship, international events, and custom research, Avery will help drive purpose-led decisions for our clients.
Get to know Avery🔗: nvgt.com/blog/welcome...
With expertise across sponsorship, international events, and custom research, Avery will help drive purpose-led decisions for our clients.
Get to know Avery🔗: nvgt.com/blog/welcome...
Happy National Intern Day!
Our interns are a vital part of Navigate’s story — thank you for the energy, perspective & hard work you bring every day. You help push Navigate forward — and we’re better because of it. 🌟
Our interns are a vital part of Navigate’s story — thank you for the energy, perspective & hard work you bring every day. You help push Navigate forward — and we’re better because of it. 🌟
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Happy National Intern Day!
Our interns are a vital part of Navigate’s story — thank you for the energy, perspective & hard work you bring every day. You help push Navigate forward — and we’re better because of it. 🌟
Our interns are a vital part of Navigate’s story — thank you for the energy, perspective & hard work you bring every day. You help push Navigate forward — and we’re better because of it. 🌟
🎙️: Bruce Bassett is is one the world's leading experts on Artificial Intelligence and an embedded AI strategist with Navigate.
He gives tips for staying afloat in a tidal wave of AI innovation.
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📲: @cosmobruce.bsky.social
He gives tips for staying afloat in a tidal wave of AI innovation.
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📲: @cosmobruce.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🎙️: Bruce Bassett is is one the world's leading experts on Artificial Intelligence and an embedded AI strategist with Navigate.
He gives tips for staying afloat in a tidal wave of AI innovation.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
📲: @cosmobruce.bsky.social
He gives tips for staying afloat in a tidal wave of AI innovation.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
📲: @cosmobruce.bsky.social
We surveyed NBA fans & a sample of the general population to unpack the return of bundling, what consumers want, and how sports can drive acquisition & retention.
🔗: nvgt.com/blog/the-gre...
🔗: nvgt.com/blog/the-gre...
July 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We surveyed NBA fans & a sample of the general population to unpack the return of bundling, what consumers want, and how sports can drive acquisition & retention.
🔗: nvgt.com/blog/the-gre...
🔗: nvgt.com/blog/the-gre...
Navigate's VP of International Consulting, Kevin Kane, joins "The World Cup and the Rise of MLS: A New Era for Soccer"
📅 July 9
🕝2:30 PDT
Register with the code SPEAKER NETWORK for $150 off at www.sei-con.org
#SEICon #SEIConSpeaker
📅 July 9
🕝2:30 PDT
Register with the code SPEAKER NETWORK for $150 off at www.sei-con.org
#SEICon #SEIConSpeaker
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Navigate's VP of International Consulting, Kevin Kane, joins "The World Cup and the Rise of MLS: A New Era for Soccer"
📅 July 9
🕝2:30 PDT
Register with the code SPEAKER NETWORK for $150 off at www.sei-con.org
#SEICon #SEIConSpeaker
📅 July 9
🕝2:30 PDT
Register with the code SPEAKER NETWORK for $150 off at www.sei-con.org
#SEICon #SEIConSpeaker
We’re proud to extend our multi-year partnership with Florida State!
We will work to align institutional and athletic goals — starting with FSU Forward, a high-impact summit designed to unify leadership around FSU’s long-term vision.
Read more 👉
nvgt.com/blog/florida...
We will work to align institutional and athletic goals — starting with FSU Forward, a high-impact summit designed to unify leadership around FSU’s long-term vision.
Read more 👉
nvgt.com/blog/florida...
June 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We’re proud to extend our multi-year partnership with Florida State!
We will work to align institutional and athletic goals — starting with FSU Forward, a high-impact summit designed to unify leadership around FSU’s long-term vision.
Read more 👉
nvgt.com/blog/florida...
We will work to align institutional and athletic goals — starting with FSU Forward, a high-impact summit designed to unify leadership around FSU’s long-term vision.
Read more 👉
nvgt.com/blog/florida...
🎙️: Navigating Sports Media: Ahmed Darwish - CMO at NESN - on why the media value of sports is still so strong, even as distribution and monetization models change.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎙️: Navigating Sports Media: Ahmed Darwish - CMO at NESN - on why the media value of sports is still so strong, even as distribution and monetization models change.
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...
🎧: linktr.ee/navigatingsp...