Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast February 16 full podcast

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Marchand and Ourand Sports Media: Ep. 45: Big Ten media deals & Jason McCourty

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Hours before taping this pod, John Ourand broke the news that ESPN would not be carrying Big Ten football in 2023; Fox, CBS and NBC would share those rights.

Wittenberg: Gotham FC role is a ‘transformational opportunity’

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Veteran sports executive Mary Wittenberg said joining the NWSL’s Gotham FC as president is a “transformational” opportunity that she couldn’t pass up. Wittenberg: “I love the potential to have an out-sized impact. I’m a builder."

Up and Down: Rolapp, Sanders, Apple, MLS and network ad execs

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The NFL’s Brian Rolapp made the “Who’s up” list this week on The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, along with Fox Sports and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.

2021 Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast December 22

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Wade says Hall of Fame induction is an ‘out-of-body experience’

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NBA legend Dwyane Wade says his induction this weekend into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame feels like an “out-of-body experience.” Wade: “I didn’t play the game to be a Hall of Famer. I played the game to be the best I can be."

Octagon’s William Mao on NBA ratings: ‘Important to understand — flat is actually good.’

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Octagon’s William Mao talks with Austin Karp about NBA ratings through the start of the playoffs. Mao: “If you’re able to maintain a consistent viewership number while the universe is kind of shrinking a little bit, that actually bodes very well."

SBJ Spotlight Ben Fischer NFL building boom and Russell Wilson to Broncos

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A finance agreement is expected soon for a new Buffalo Bills stadium and the Denver Broncos land a Super Bowl winner. SBJ Football Writer Ben Fischer details the looming NFL building boom and how the Russell Wilson trade could cause a ripple effect.

The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast: Episode 73: Top NFL exec Brian Rolapp

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The NFL’s chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp joins the podcast just three days before the Super Bowl to discuss the league’s media strategy including its blockbuster Sunday Ticket deal with Google YouTube.

SBJ Spotlight Sept 9 Ben Fischer on NFL business storylines

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Brand innovation lessons from Meta, Candy Digital and WWE

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Brand leaders from Meta, Candy Digital and WWE talk about strategies for reaching new fans using creativity, courage and new technologies. Full session from the 2022 SBJ Brand Innovation Summit in Chicago.