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Episode 136 | In this episode ofย Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee, the guys welcome Campus Multimedia Founder & CEOย Karl Mawhinneyย for a deep dive into how brands can authentically connect with Kโ€“12 schools across the country.

Karl shares how lessons from his collegiate sports career translate to elementary, middle, and high school environments โ€” and how his platform,ย SponsorPlace, supports principals, administrators, and athletic directors navigating todayโ€™s rapidly changing landscape.

Before Karl joins, DP & McGhee tackle a busy week in sports business news:

โšฝย MLS Shakes Things Upย โ€” The league unveils a major shift as it prepares to align with the global football calendar in 2027.
๐Ÿ“บย A More Accessible MLSย โ€” A tweak to the Apple TV deal expected to make match access easier for supporters.
๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธย Disney & YouTubeTV Make Peaceย โ€” David breathes a sigh of relief as ESPN and other Disney networks return to the platform.
๐Ÿ€ย NBA All-Star Game Tweaksย โ€” Both hosts cautiously praise the updated format, though Tim questions how international stars may be affected.
๐ŸŽฒย Another Betting Scandal?ย โ€” The guys weigh in on a developing story tied to alleged gambling activity in Turkish football.

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