Episode 153 |ย David welcomes Tim back from the Final Four circuit, and the hosts waste no time diving into a packed slate of basketball storylines, industry deals, and emerging regulatory issues. The conversation blends courtside insight with boardroom analysis before shifting to a compelling discussion with a leading golf executive ahead of one of the sportโs biggest stages.
In this episode:
๐ A look back at the NCAA Menโs and Womenโs Final Four, including:
โข The high-profile spat between coaching legends Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley
โข The transfer portal ripple effects impacting the Tennessee Lady Volunteers
โข Timโs firsthand experience at the Naismith Awards in Phoenix and Indianapolis
๐ผ A major move in the marketing world as 160over90 is acquired by Publicis Groupe for $500M โ and what it signals about the continued rise of sports and experiential marketing
๐ Ongoing efforts by states to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi, raising new questions at the intersection of sports, gaming, and financial products
โณ A featured conversation withย Omer Kem, EVP of Sales at GSE Worldwide, discussing:
โข The business landscape heading into The Masters
โข Expanding NIL opportunities for collegiate golfers
โข His unique journey from professional cycling to sports sales leadership
โข Key trends shaping golf marketing, sponsorship, and athlete representation
From Final Four friction to fairway strategy, this episode delivers a comprehensive look at the forces shaping todayโs sports business ecosystem.
Smart takes. Occasional nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.
