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Weekend Plans With Warriors Chief Revenue Officer Brandon Schneider
Schneider, who grew up a Warriors fan, is now in his 14th season with the team Warriors CRO BRANDON SCHNEIDER got into L.A. Thursday afternoon just in time to see his team take a 2-1 series lead over the Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. This is Schneider’s 14th season with the Warriors, so he’s no stranger to the stress of a playoff run. But this season has been a little… → Read More
Forty Under 40: Fabian Stechel
Ten years ago, Fabian Stechel was the first hire for Evolution Media Capital. His tenure even predated the company’s first client. But things moved fast for the upstart with the help of a powerful partner in CAA and Stechel’s dynamic background. Managing Director, Evolution Media Capital Age: 37 Born: Cologne, Germany Education: Maastricht University, The Netherlands, M.S., international… → Read More
Forty Under 40: Joe Smith
What’s the best way to gain some street cred when marketing the Chicago Marathon? Senior Vice President, Global Sponsorship Marketing, Bank of America Age: 38 Born: Portland Education: Gonzaga University, BBA, marketing, and B.A., public relations; University of Massachusetts, MBA and M.A., sport management Family: Wife, Erica; children, Sofia (7), Max (6) You wish you knew 10 years ago: What… → Read More
Weekend Plans With Wasserman VP/Brands Jez Lubenetski
Lubenetski, a former FSU soccer player, makes a point of spending time with her children away from the office Photo: JEZ LUBENETSKI Wasserman VP/Brands JEZ LUBENETSKI has battled through the first week of the year like the rest of us, gearing up for '19 while trying to transition out of... → Read More
Our Year In Review: A Look Back At Sports Media
Our Year In Review: A Look Back At Sports Media Rise and shine sports fans! Before everyone turns to Sunday morning news shows or setting their lineups for fantasy football or just that next cup of coffee, we look to bring you down memory lane as part of our 2018 rewind for the year in sports business. Today, we're looking back at some of the bigger stories that made noise in sports media. From… → Read More
Weekend Plans With Adidas Golf President Jeff Lienhart
Lienhart joined Adidas back in '14 after stints at both Nike and Louisville Slugger Adidas Golf President JEFF LIENHART has spent the week wrapping up year-end items for the apparel giant before his West Coast home opens its doors to extended family and friends for the Christmas holiday. Lienhart: "We're really just putting a bow on things. It can be stressful but fortunately it’s been a good… → Read More
Weekend Plans With Echo Fox President Jared Jeffries
Echo Fox' Jared Jeffries balances LoL, family time. → Read More
Weekend Plans With Fiesta Bowl Exec Dir Mike Nealy
Nealy joined the Fiesta Bowl organization in '14 after having led the Coyotes for several years Fiesta Bowl Exec Dir MIKE NEALY is set for championship weekend, though his agenda looks quite different than your typical college football fan. Nealy will be flying cross-country in the coming days to get a handle on things ahead of the New Year at the newly renamed State Farm Stadium, and his… → Read More
Weekend Plans With Professional Fighters League Co-Founder Donn Davis
Davis recently took in a Capitals game in DC alongside PFL fighter Kayla Harrison Photo: DONN DAVIS Professional Fighters League co-Founder & Chair DONN DAVIS knows the circuit's highly-anticipated New Year's Eve bout at MSG is still over a month ... → Read More
Weekend Plans With Eagles Senior VP/Media & Marketing Jen Kavanagh
Kavanagh in her first year with the team has placed an emphasis on connecting with the fanbase Fresh off their first Super Bowl title in franchise history, the Eagles this past summer went out and made several moves in free agency, including bringing on a new leader for their media operations. JEN KAVANAGH came on board in late June as a senior VP, and she’s hit the ground running in her first… → Read More
Weekend Plans With ESPN's Chris Berman: Ryder Cup-Bound
ESPN stalwart uses downtime during NFL season to watch this weekend's Ryder Cup in Paris. → Read More
Weekend Plans With HBO’s Jim Lampley: Canelo-GGG Rematch
Lampley was inducted into the Int'l Boxing Hall of Fame back in '15 after decades of covering the sport HBO's JIM LAMPLEY will be calling the shots for Saturday's PPV CANELO ALVAREZ-GENNADY GOLOVKIN rematch at T-Mobile Arena, and the longtime broadcaster earlier this week took THE DAILY behind the scenes on how he preps for the sport's biggest weekend of the year. Lampley, who entered the Int'l… → Read More
Weekend Plans With Bespoke Sports & Entertainment’s Mike Boykin
Boykin this week has been able to swing by the "SEC Nation" set several times ahead of UT-WVU The college football season is here, and even the most hardcore fan may have trouble rivaling Bespoke Sports & Entertainment CEO MIKE BOYKIN's enthusiasm. Boykin is not shy about his fandom, and this weekend he's ready to see his South Carolina Gamecocks open the season strong against Coastal… → Read More
Weekend Plans With MSG Nets' Bob Papa: Giants, Golf Planning
Few know the NFL Giants organization better than MSG Networks host BOB PAPA, and the veteran play-by-play man likes what he sees from the team's new regime so far at training camp. Papa has been on the ground covering practices throughout the summer, and he'll be back at camp throughout the weekend while keeping his eye on the PGA Championship from afar. Papa, who also works for Golf Channel,… → Read More
Weekend Plans With NBC Sports VP/NASCAR Production Jeff Behnke
Behnke (far left) and his family enjoy life outdoors and often watch Tennessee football games together NBC Sports VP/NASCAR Production JEFF BEHNKE on Thursday made the trek from Charlotte to New York for a race-filled weekend culminating with Sunday's Monster Energy Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. He caught up with THE DAILY shortly after touching down to share how NBC's team preps for three… → Read More
Weekend Plans With MLS' Jennifer Cramer: Family Reunion, ASG
MLS' Jennifer Cramer is ready for a 2 Chainz concert in Atlanta. → Read More
PBS Goes In Depth For "American Masters" Doc On Late Ted Williams
Big Papi among producers of documentary examining the life of the Red Sox great. → Read More
Weekend Plans With Wasserman's Shelley Pisarra: Texas Heat, T-Swift Show
Pisarra and her husband Scott support both their daughters in sports back home in N.J. Wasserman Senior VP/Research & Insights SHELLEY PISARRA has been working remote from Dallas this week as she and her family visit some longtime friends in their former home state of Texas. Pisarra, who now lives in Summit, N.J., and commutes to Wasserman’s N.Y. office, has been wearing many hats through… → Read More
Weekend Plans With AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Host Jenny Cavnar
Cavnar said it is a dream come true to be able to work in Denver, where she grew up It’s been quite the year already for AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain’s JENNY CAVNAR after she became the first woman since ‘93 to call play-by-play for a televised game. Now with All-Star festivities fast approaching, the 12-year MLB reporting veteran is set to enjoy a weekend away from the field as she readies… → Read More
Weekend Plans With AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Host Jenny Cavnar
Cavnar said it is a dream come true to be able to work in Denver, where she grew up It’s been quite the year already for AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain’s JENNY CAVNAR after she became the first woman since ‘93 to call play-by-play for a televised game. Now with All-Star festivities fast approaching, the 12-year MLB reporting veteran is set to enjoy a weekend away from the field as she readies… → Read More