
Sports – Understanding An Uncertain Business Model
Sports – Understanding An Uncertain Business Model – Panel Discussion
12:25 – 1:15
Moderator: Leonard Armato
Panel Members: Randy Freer, Amy Brooks, David Katz, Christopher Dempsey, Ed Desser, John Kosner
After several months of shut down due to the 2020 novel coronavirus pandemic, the limited return of sports has begun. How will the coronavirus change sports? What changes will occur in the current business model? What will be the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the sports world? Some say that the risk posed by large crowds at international gatherings will downsize if not kill the Olympics as a mass spectator event. Others point to dramatic reductions in the size of college athletic departments, funding of amateur athletes, and the future elimination of some sports. Our esteemed panel of sports thought leaders cover a broad industry spectrum including: Fox Sports and Fox Entertainment Network, NBA, NBA Media, Denver Nuggets Media/Altitude Television, Fox Sports Digital, ESPN Digital, and the convergence of sports, entertainment, marketing, and technology. The panel will provide their predictions and answers to understanding a changing and uncertain sports business model.
Moderator
Leanard Armato
Founder & CEO
Management Plus Enterprises
Randy Freer
Former CEO – HULU
Amy Brooks
Chief Innovation Officer – NBA
David Katz
Executive Vice President – Digital Fox Sports
Christopher Dempsey
Denver Nuggets Media/Altitude Television Sports Reporter And Analyst
Ed Desser
President Desser Media, Inc. (“DMI”) Former Head of NBA Media and Sports Media Consultant
John Kosner
President Kosner Media
Previous Executive VP Digital and Print Media for ESPN