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Elite high school sports “is going to be one of the more valuable media rights [categories] and nationally monetized [broadcast] products in the next 10-20 years,” Michael Schreiber (founder and executive chairman, Playfly Sports) said. A Playfly commissioned study estimated that annual TV and streaming media rights fees could range from $70 million to $135 million, with multimedia sponsorship revenues projected to be an additional $64 million and $84 million. 👇 #sports #sportsbiz #television #media #streaming #TV cc: JohnWallStreet Randall Friedman Jacie Brandes

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Pro franchises are making big moves off the court too. 🏀 This week’s Youth Sports Investor Report covers team-led philanthropy, tech tie-ups, and the industry’s biggest funding plays. 📩 Get the full breakdown here → https://lnkd.in/erUZ8YbH

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Momentous Sports's Marley Hughes latest newsletter examines the behavioral economic impact of cashless transactions at sports venues using AMB Sports and Entertainment as a case study. His primary insight is that fans "spent significantly more while reporting higher satisfaction levels" is particularly compelling for #sportsbiz leaders given there is usually an inverse correlation between increases in price and fan satisfaction. I highlighted a similar dynamic when examining the increase in Major League Baseball (MLB) attendance during the 2023 season by spotlighting cashless transactions as catalyst for league attendance growth in a JohnWallStreet column. https://lnkd.in/gVCP9akk

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The biggest misconception in sports performance is thinking more data automatically means better decisions. It doesn’t. Clarity matters more than volume. Context matters more than dashboards. And longevity matters more than peak output on any single day. The future belongs to teams that can connect movement, performance, coaching insight, and availability into one shared language. Not replacing experts. Enhancing them. That’s where real competitive advantage lives.

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The X League is finalizing a series of consumer product licensing partnerships ahead of its inaugural season, providing licensees unified rights across the flagship US league, all clubs, and international league play. Powered by centralized athlete NIL and the second-largest digital and social media footprint in all American Football, trailing only the National Football League (NFL). Collectively, the vertically aligned ecosystem of the worldwide leagues, all member clubs, and its vast athlete network provide an unprecedented digital reach and consumer influence which has created opportunities for commercial extensions across fitness, fashion, beauty, cosmetics, headwear, activewear, gaming, and more. #HERTurn #WomensSports #FootballHasNext #XLeague

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We just released Volume Two of the Youth Sports Report... 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: • How AI + video is influencing the ecosystem • What this means for founders, investors, operators, & venues • Key quotes and insights from leaders at Hudl, SportsEngine, Perfect Game, EventConnect, and PlayOn If you’re building, investing, or operating in sports, this is required intel. Check out 👉 Volume Two: https://lnkd.in/eMVBnPis

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This is a big next step for Snapback Sports I wrote about the 3 month recruiting process, why Excel and what they'll do for Snapback Read here: https://lnkd.in/e3X8A4Uy

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Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Monday afternoon that sports books like FanDuel and DraftKings Inc. will cap prop bets on pitch-level markets such as “ball/strike” or “pitch velocity,” at $200 and not allow their inclusion in parlays. MLB’s leverage comes from partnership deals that provides sports books access to official league data and marketing platforms that advance their business. I think we will see pressure building on the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL) to create similar deals. There are probably advanced discussions underway. The NCAA has leverage with Genius Sports to distribute official data for post-season events but the leverage question in college sports remains more complex and diffuse. The Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference are likely talking to the sports books as well, but don't have anywhere near the same leverage as the pro leagues. It's time for state regulators to step up...just as they do with broader wagering vulnerabilities. There are greater risks in the college sports environment than in the pros. #sportsbiz #sportsgambling #sportsbetting #collegesports

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