Bloomberg Business of Sports

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss how NBC fared with its Olympics broadcast. They also discuss, among other things, CBS's new direct-to-consumer offering, the college basketball scandal involving Sean Miller at the University of Arizona, and the celebrity buyers of an Australian Basketball League team.

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Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR) Chief Executive Officer Jessica Gelman discusses a bevy of topics related to the business of sports, including how the New England Patriots crunch customer data to help drive revenue. She also discusses how the company is helping other teams in the sports and entertainment space to help understand who their customers are and what they want. Among the teams and entities KAGR works with are the Josh Harris-owned Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, as well as Mississippi State University's athletic department. Gelman is also the co-founder of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, which takes place this weekend in Boston. Among the featured speakers is former U.S. President Barack Obama. 

Gelman, a former Harvard University basketball player, joined The Kraft Group on the business side of its sports properties in 2002. She has overseen business operations, customer marketing and strategy. Previously, she was a consultant at the Mitchell Madison Group, a McKinsey spin-off. 

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On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss what the optimism surrounding the New York Yankees season means for the team and the YES Network. They also discuss, among other things, the English Premier League's new TV contracts, which for the first time saw broadcasters paying less than the existing deal. 

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Nascar President Brent Dewar discusses a host of topics related to the business of car racing, including this weekend's Daytona 500, which is often referred to as the circuit's Super Bowl. He also discusses whether Monster Energy will re-sign as a sponsor and how the league is trying to drive engagement with its core fan base while attracting new customers. Dewar also talks about establishing a footprint in the New York area and says the sport may be close to adding a new manufacturer. 

Dewar was promoted to president of Nascar earlier this year after having served as the racing league's chief operating officer and vice chairman. He serves on Nascar's board of directors. Prior to joining Nascar Dewar was an executive with General Motors. 

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On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss Derek Jeter's latest hire, what to expect from Nascar's Daytona 500 and who might cash in on the Olympics. 

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Erika Nardini, chief executive officer of Barstool Sports, discusses a host of topics related to the company that’s controlled by the Chernin Group. She talks about what the investment from Peter Chernin means for the company and how Barstool intends to grow. Barstool content is aimed at a core fan base of 18- to 24-year-old male fans who go by the moniker “stoolies.” She also talks about the company’s reach into a more diverse audi  ence and other revenue streams like pay-per-view boxing, clothing and a subscription service.

Nardini, Barstool’s first CEO, is a former chief marketing officer at AOL. She also previously worked as president and chief revenue officer at influences-platform Bkstg.

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On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss the best and worst-received Super Bowl ads, television ratings for the big game, and how much of a boon the Winter Olympics could be for NBC.

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John Collins, chief executive officer of On Location Experiences, discusses the business surrounding the high-end hospitality business that surrounds the Super Bowl. On Location, which is part owned by the NFL’s 32 owners through their investment vehicle, 32 Equity, offers luxury travel, accommodations and experiences like on-field, post-game access. It’s offerings include a number of NFL events beyond the title game, including the Pro Bowl, draft and international games in London and Mexico City.

Collins joined OLE in 2015 from the National Hockey League, where he served as COO for nine seasons. He spearheaded a number of initiatives at the NHL, including the popular Winter Classic outdoor game. Prior to that Collins was a senior executive at the NFL for 15 years before taking over as president of the Cleveland Browns for the 2004-06 seasons.

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Will Tiger Woods’ latest performance give golf viewership a boost? Is heading to the WWE the right move for Ronda Rousey? And how much money can Las Vegas make from Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s quest to make history? Bloomberg’s Michael Barr, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams have answers to those questions in this week’s Monday edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast.

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Bloomberg business of sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams joins Michael Barr and Scott Soshnick for a discussion of the week's biggest sports business stories, including news from the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots. The AFC Champions on Jan. 29 will launch the ``Not Done Network,'' which is a 24-hour video stream from Minneapolis, site of the Super Bowl. The network will be available on several platforms, including the team's website, app and YouTube page. We also discuss Vince McMahon's second attempt at a professional football league after the XFL, which lasted just one season before folding. The venture is being funded through McMahon's personal investment vehicle, Alpha Entertainment. Also discussed are the financial implications of the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal, David Beckham's soccer team in Miami and what the NBA's framework for legalized sports betting looks like. 

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