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Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsDriving Innovation in Sports Partnerships with Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports PropertiesIn this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports Properties. Christy takes us through her remarkable career, starting with her time in college basketball and her pivotal role in shaping the WNBA. She shares insights into her journey in sports leadership and the experiences that have shaped her career, leading her to her current role at Playfly.
2025-08-1229 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsJohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business On Campus, The BIG EAST’s March into a New Era (Ep. 1)Just as the BIG EAST prepared to announce its new 6-year digital media deal with ESPN, Val Ackerman, BIG EAST Commissioner, sat down with Mike Schreiber, Playfly Sports Founder and Chairman, for the first episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business On Campus podcast. In this episode, Commissioner Ackerman shares her vision for the BIG EAST conference, weighing in on media rights and reaching digital audiences, the impact of revenue-sharing within BIG EAST schools as a result of the House Settlement, the unique Pitino coaches’ clash next season, and more.
2025-07-1441 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsReimagining Premium Hospitality and Fan Experience with Gil Beverly, President of Playfly AspireIn this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by President of Playfly Aspire, Gil Beverly. Gil shares his professional journey, beginning with his first job in healthcare and a subsequent transition into sports marketing. He reflects on his roles at ESPN, the NFL, and the Tennessee Titans, detailing his experiences and accomplishments in sports marketing and sales. Beverly discusses his recent position at Playfly Aspire, where he aims to continue to evolve the company from an outsourced ticketing firm to a premium hospitality and fan experience company. The conversation covers strategies for maximizing ticket sales...
2025-07-0832 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: Modernizing the Business of College Sports“Playfly FanScore: Modernizing the Business of College sports” presents a comprehensive overview of the challenges and necessary modernizations within college athletics. It argues that college athletic departments must adopt a corporate business and media company mindset to navigate financial pressures and evolving fan engagement. It highlights key areas for revenue maximization, including robust sales infrastructure, diversified revenue streams, and strategic innovation in sponsorships and ticketing. The report also emphasizes the importance of enhanced fan engagement through digital strategies, technology, and data utilization to build strong brands and increase commercial value in a rapidly changing landscape.
2025-07-0315 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: College Basketball Edition 2025“Playfly FanScore: College Basketball Edition 2025” focuses on college basketball in 2024-25, offering insights into fan engagement, viewership, and attendance trends. It examines the demographics and dedication of college basketball fans, highlighting their regional distribution and emotional connection to the sport. The report also discusses viewing patterns for both men's and women's college basketball, detailing how on-court success influences university applications and offering strategies for marketing to fans through sponsorships and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.
2025-07-0316 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: NHL Edition 2024"Playfly FanScore: NHL Edition 2024," is a report from Playfly Insights, powered by Vision Insights, focusing on the National Hockey League (NHL) fandom. It highlights the NHL's growing popularity, revenue, and technological advancements such as digitally enhanced dasherboards and player tracking, which aim to enhance the fan experience. The report also identifies the unique characteristics of NHL fans, describing them as passionate, young, educated, affluent, and tech-savvy, with significant regional variations in their values.
2025-07-0322 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: NBA Edition 2024“Playfly FanScore: NBA Edition 2024” offers a comprehensive examination of the NBA's fan base and its value. It highlights the league's distinctive cultural influence, global appeal, and diverse, younger audience.
2025-07-0311 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: College Football Edition 2023"Playfly FanScore: College Football Edition 2023” examines the state of college football fandom in 2023, highlighting that fan sentiment is very positive and growing. It notes a 15% increase in viewership during the early 2023 season, attributing this to factors like marquee matchups, star players, the transfer portal, and conference realignment. The source also points out that college football attendance more than doubles NFL attendance and details how fan loyalty is deeply tied to geography. Furthermore, it explores brand sponsorship receptivity, indicating that Group of 5 conferences surprisingly outperform Power 5 conferences in this area, and discusses the generational awareness of Name, Image, and Likeness (NI...
2025-07-0319 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlayfly FanScore: MLB Edition 2023“Playfly FanScore: MLB Edition 2023” focuses on the popularity and unique characteristics of Major League Baseball (MLB) fans in 2023. It aims to demonstrate that MLB is a highly popular sport with a devoted fanbase, often underestimated compared to other major sports leagues.
2025-07-0317 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOne Year Out: How Cities & Brands Win the World Cup MomentWith less than 12 months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we’re diving into what it will take for host cities and global brands to make the most of this generational opportunity. Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with John Kristick, Co-Head of Playfly Sports Consulting and a global soccer veteran that has had a hand in every World Cup since 1994. From city readiness and infrastructure to brand storytelling and fan engagement, this episode is packed with insights on how to activate locally and think globally. Topics include: - Wh...
2025-06-3018 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlaymakers by Playfly Sports feat. Jason Frandi and Jon BishopThe House v. NCAA settlement has forever altered the landscape of college athletics — and in this episode of Playmakers, we dive headfirst into what that means for properties, brands, and the future of NIL. Playfly CE Craig Sloan sits down with Jon Bishop and Jason Frandi to break down how schools can adapt, how brands can authentically engage, and how Playfly is uniquely positioned to lead in this new era. You’ll hear about: How the shift from donor-driven to brand-centric NIL changes the game What millions in new financial pressure means for athletic departments Brand succ...
2025-06-0931 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlaymakers by Playfly Sports feat. Nick Cartan and Paul AsencioIn this episode of Playmakers, Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with two of the company’s top commercial minds — Nick Cartan and Paul Asencio — for a candid conversation on what it really means to connect with sports fans. They challenge the outdated notion that simply buying into sports guarantees engagement, and instead focus on what it takes to create authentic, high-impact brand experiences. Nick shares how Playfly’s commercial strategy is helping brands move from passive exposure to intentional activation, while Paul reflects on his first 90 days at the company and why he believes Playfly is uniquely position...
2025-05-3032 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlaymakers by Playfly Sports feat. Chad Copher, SVP GM of Playfly MediaIn Episode 3 of Playmakers, titled “Certainty in the Uncertain,” Playfly Sports CEO Craig Sloan sits down with Chad Copher, SVP General Manager of Playfly Media, for a candid conversation about how brands can find clarity amid today’s fragmented media landscape. Chad shares his perspective on why local sports fans represent a powerful yet underleveraged opportunity for national advertisers, how live sports continues to serve as one of the last true reach vehicles, and the evolving role of streaming in media strategy. The episode also explores how Playfly Media is driving measurable impact through integrated campaigns and what brands need t...
2025-05-3024 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlaymakers by Playfly Sports feat. Gregg Liebman, Playfly's Head of InsightsIn our second episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly Sports CEO, sits down with Gregg Liebman, Head of Insights at Playfly Sports, to unpack the recent release of the Playfly FanScore: College Basketball Edition. Gregg breaks down the untapped marketing potential of the college basketball regular season, how brands can more effectively invest in the space, and some of the most surprising—and telling—insights uncovered in the report. Together, they explore how data is reshaping fan engagement strategies and opening up new opportunities across the collegiate sports ecosystem.
2025-05-3029 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPlaymakers by Playfly Sports feat. Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports PropertiesIn our first Playmakers by Playfly Sports episode, Craig Sloan, Playfly Sports CEO sits down with Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports Properties, to break down her personal journey in sports, leadership values, and the underlying foundation and reason behind the exponential growth of Playfly Sports Properties. She also provides an inside look on the challenges - and opportunities – that face college athletics today, and the secret to successfully navigating this constantly-evolving landscape.
2025-05-3024 min
Sports Marketing News DailyReinvigorating WSU Athletics: Playfly Sports Poised to Reshape Multimedia PartnershipsWashington State University (WSU) athletics is making a significant change in its multimedia partnerships by reportedly replacing Learfield with Playfly Sports. This strategic move is anticipated to reshape the university's sports marketing and outreach efforts. Playfly Sports, a prominent sports marketing and media company, is known for its innovative approach to engaging sports fans and enhancing the value for its partners. This change aims to leverage Playfly's expertise in the digital age to boost WSU's presence and engagement in the sports arena.A notable figure in this transition is Gene DeFilippo, the firm's market strategist. DeFilippo brings a...
2025-04-0903 minSports Marketing News DailyMater Dei High School Pioneers Groundbreaking NIL Partnership with Playfly Sports, Revolutionizing High School AthleticsMater Dei High School, renowned for its strong athletic programs, has entered into a groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with Playfly Sports, a prominent sports marketing and multimedia rights organization that manages marketing and media rights for leading athletic departments across the nation. This collaboration marks a significant development in the high school sports landscape, highlighting the increasing influence of NIL deals beyond collegiate athletics.Playfly Sports specializes in providing comprehensive marketing solutions and extending media reach for sporting entities. With this partnership, Mater Dei High School athletes will have opportunities to capitalize on their personal...
2025-03-2203 min
SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership ShowMichael Schreiber, Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership ShowOn this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Executive Chairman of Playfly Sports and Venture Partner at SeventySix Capital, Michael Schreiber. Schreiber brings his operational experience and media competency to the SeventySix Capital team as it continues to invest in the convergence of the physical and digital worlds in sports, where media serves as the glue between the two. Additionally, he uses his expansive network to grow SeventySix Capital’s strategic investor base and enhances the team’s media, digital, and television relationships.Schr...
2025-03-2035 minSports Marketing News DailyMater Dei High School Partners with Playfly Sports in Groundbreaking Seven-Figure NIL and Media DealMater Dei High School, a prominent educational institution known for its strong athletic programs, has entered into a groundbreaking seven-figure media and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Playfly Sports. This partnership marks a significant step in the evolving landscape of high school sports marketing and athlete compensation.The deal follows Playfly's acquisition of Paragon Marketing Group, a company with a substantial history in high school sports marketing. This strategic move by Playfly aims to enhance its reach and influence in the high school sports sector, building upon Paragon's expertise and existing relationships.Under this...
2025-03-1902 min
College Sports: Follow The MoneyFTM, Ep. 73: Playfly Max's Jon Bishop on Texas A&M's new MMR dealVice President of Playfly Max Jon Bishop is a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 1993, and he joined this episode of Follow The Money with Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco to discuss Texas A&M's new multimedia rights agreement with Playfly Sports.
2025-03-0659 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsCraig Sloan, CEO of Playfly Sports, on Leadership, Strategic Revenue Growth, and moreIn this episode of On The Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Craig Sloan, CEO of Playfly Sports, for an engaging conversation about Craig's career journey and the growth of Playfly Sports. Craig discusses his experiences from his early days after graduating from the University of Iowa to his current role and Playfly's strategic approach to maximizing sports revenue through media rights, technology, and fan engagement. He also shares insight into Playfly's expansion into international markets, his views on the evolving landscape of college athletics, and the importance of maintaining a strong work culture.
2025-02-0335 min
Huskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Gus FelderJessica Coody sat down with Director of Player Development Gus Felder to talk about his role with Husker Football, his relationship with Matt Rhule, the importance of the Huskers giving back to the community, his journey from high school dropout to All-Big 10 offensive lineman, and much more.
2023-06-3025 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Caroline JureviciusJessica Coody sat down with freshman outside hitter Caroline Jurevicius to talk her journey to Nebraska Volleyball, the recruiting process, how her Super Bowl Champion dad influenced her as an athlete, goals for the summer and more!
2023-06-3011 min
Huskers Radio Network PodcastsKicking Back with the Cooks Podcast: June 2023Your Nebraska Volleyball squad is back in the states and Coach Cook & Lauren have a lot to catch you up on from the Huskers international team trip to Brazil. Hear about that and more on the latest episode of Kicking Back with the Cooks!
2023-06-2945 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Corey CampbellJessica Coody sat down Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Corey Campbell to give a summer update on Nebraska Football, goals for the team leading up to fall camp, an explanation on The Ten %, how the first year of camps went for the staff, and more!
2023-06-2815 min
Huskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Natalie Potts Husker Women's Basketball freshman Natalie Potts joined Jessica Coody in studio to talk joining the Huskers, her recruitment process and phone call to Coach Williams, her background coming from a powerhouse high school that won 100 straight games, her love of playing defense, the adjustment to college and more.
2023-06-2310 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Brittany Timko BaxterGreg Sharpe caught up with Nebraska Soccer All-American and Olympian Brittany Timko Baxter after being named as a member of the 2023 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.
2023-06-2209 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Luke Lindenmeyer, Isa Androver Gallego and Stacey BurlingJessica Coody sat down with Husker Football's Luke Lindenmeyer, Isa Adrover Gallego from Husker Women's Tennis, and Life Skills Director of Education and Engagement Programs Stacey Burling, to discuss the recent NOFilter service abroad trip to Panama. Twenty student-athletes from 14 different sports participated in the program designed to open minds to new perspectives, change views, and allow for the student-athletes to make a difference beyond borders.
2023-06-2118 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Rhonda RevelleHusker Softball Head Coach Rhonda Revelle joined Jessica Coody in studio for a summer update, what the team gained from the post season, the addition of Jordy Bahl, the excitement surrounding the program, and more!
2023-06-2109 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Jordy BahlNew Husker Softball pitcher Jordy Bahl joined Jessica Coody in studio to talk about her decision to transfer home to play at Nebraska.
2023-06-2110 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Lori EndicottGreg Sharpe caught up with Nebraska Volleyball legend Lori Endicott after being named as a member of the 2023 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.
2023-06-1711 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Gary PepinGary Pepin joined Greg Sharpe in studio after being named as a member of the 2023 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.
2023-06-0913 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Trev AlbertsNebraska Director of Athletics Trev Alberts joined Greg Sharpe to discuss the B1G 2024 and 2025 football schedule release.
2023-06-0914 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Tommie FrazierGreg Sharpe caught up with Husker Football legend Tommie Frazier, just announced as a member of the 2023 Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame Class.
2023-06-0810 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Amy WilliamsHead Coach Amy Williams joined Jessica Coody in studio for a summer update on Nebraska Women's Basketball, including the new additions to the roster and coaching staff, Alexis Markowski's Team USA tryouts, Jaz Shelley Return, Allison Weidner progress, summer goals and much more!
2023-06-0821 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPat Manak, CEO of NACDAIn this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo sits down with Pat Manak, the CEO of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, for a conversation about the upcoming NACDA convention and all the things the association does to help athletics directors across the country.
2023-05-3127 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Matt Rhule and Dr. Brett HaskellDuring Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Nebraska Director of Sport Psychology Dr. Brett Haskell and Head Football Coach Matt Rhule sat down with Jessica Coody for a conversation on the growth of sports psychology, and the importance of the mental health resources available for Husker Student Athletes.
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2023-05-3022 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsKicking Back with the Cooks Podcast: May 2023Coach Cook & Lauren are back to talk all things Brazil as the Husker Volleyball team embarks on their international trip today! Tune in & and take a listen!
2023-05-2927 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Peyton RobbHusker Wrestling All-American Peyton Robb joined Jessica Coody to talk about his health scare following the NCAA Championships, how wrestling helped him through it, the progress of his rehab, his excitement for the future of Nebraska Wrestling, and much more.
2023-05-2618 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Trev Alberts Show 5-22Nebraska Director of Athletics Trev Alberts joined Greg Sharpe in studio for his monthly sit down on Sports Nightly.
2023-05-2338 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Till SteinforthNebraska Track and Field Athlete Till Steinforth joined Jessica Coody in studio to break down the men's Big 10 Championship, the program's first outdoor title since 2016, Till also takes us through his record-breaking decathlon win, and how his lone jump also crowned him the long jump champion, he gives us the rundown of his training, his journey to Nebraska from Germany and more!
2023-05-1724 minCollege Sports: Follow The MoneyFollow The Money - Ep. 44 (feat. Craig Sloan of Playfly Sports)In Ep. 44 of College Sports: Follow The Money, Gabe Bock, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin and Jon Heidtke dive into major gambling issues happening of late around college sports, address the Bob Huggins situation at WVU and talk sports marketing with Playfly Sports COO Craig Sloan.
2023-05-1256 min
Huskers Radio Network PodcastsSideline Slice with Sirles - Episode 20It's the O-Line episode of the Sideline Slice presented by Valentino’s Pizza! After a little quarterback chat, Jeremiah Sirles and Jessica Coody dive into all things offensive line, what goes into great technique, what this offensive line will need to do for the offense this season, Jeremiah’s perspective on the praise from Coach Rhule for this o-line group this spring, and much more!
2023-05-1029 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsWake Forest Football Coach Dave Clawson Talks Portal, NIL, Schedules & MoreDave Clawson has spent the last nine years building Wake Forest into a respectable program in the ACC, including seven straight trips to bowl games. As he enters his 10th season at the helm of the Demon Deacons, he sits down with host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation on all the hot-button issues in college football today: from the transfer portal and NIL to scheduling and more.
2023-05-1034 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsSports Nightly - Matt RhuleHusker Football head coach Matt Rhule joined Greg Sharpe in studio for a spring edition of the Nebraska Football Show.
2023-05-0937 minHuskers Radio Network PodcastsHuskers Radio Network Podcast - Julian AssibeyNebraska WBB assistant coach Julian Assibey talks joining Amy Williams' staff, and the excitement for him and his family to join the Huskers, Julian talks recruiting, the addition of grad transfer Darian White, the growth of women's basketball, and much more!
2023-05-0817 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsLisa Campos, UTSA Director of AthleticsWhat goes into changing conferences? In this episode of On the Fly, hear all the details and work that goes into making it happen. Host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Lisa Campos, director of athletics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, for a wide-ranging conversation, covering everything from multimedia rights to on-field football success.
2023-04-2622 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsPatti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in College SportsWomen's college sports are having a moment. Buoyed by incredible viewership numbers from the NCAA Tournament, and with the Women's College World Series on the horizon, there's more attention than ever. Patti Phillips is the CEO of Women Leaders in College Sports, and joins host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation about the impact of increased viewership, why athletic departments need to hire more women in leadership roles, and so much more.
2023-04-1930 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsBlake James, Boston College Director of AthleticsIn the latest edition of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Boston College Director of Athletics Blake James for a wide-ranging conversation, covering everything from building new facilities to contract extensions. What makes James a great fit at BC? And how did the apparel deal with New Balance come about? All that and more in this week's episode.
2023-03-2926 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsChris Pezman, Houston Director of AthleticsWhat goes into switching conferences? Chris Pezman knows that as well as anyone. The Houston Director of Athletics is going through the transition process now, moving from the AAC to the Big 12. In this episode, Pezman joins host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation about that process and more.
2023-03-2234 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsBrian White, Florida Atlantic Director of AthleticsIn the latest episode of On the Fly, FAU athletics director Brian White joins host Gene DeFilippo for a fun and insightful conversation about balancing life as an AD and a dad, why FAU is an up and coming hotspot, and what it was like growing up in a sports family.
2023-03-1526 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsNCAA SVP Dan Gavitt on the NCAA TournamentIn this episode of On the Fly, we take you inside the NCAA Tournament with senior vice president for basketball Dan Gavitt. How is the tournament field selected? How are host sites determined? All that and much more in this conversation with host Gene DeFilippo.
2023-03-0832 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsBill Polian on the NFL Draft CombineHave you ever wondered why the NFL Draft Combine exists, and what it's true purpose is? Or what about the Wonderlic Test? In this episode of On the Fly, NFL Hall of Famer and longtime GM for the Bills, Panthers and Colts Bill Polian joins host Gene DeFilippo to answer those questions and more.
2023-03-0138 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsBarry Collier, Butler Director of Athletics"It's really important to have good people around you in your organization. There's no two ways about it. The people do make all the difference." For Butler director of athletics Barry Collier, his journey is all about the people. In the latest episode of On the Fly, Collier joins host Gene DeFilippo to go through his rise through the coaching ranks to administration, advice for younger administrators and more.
2023-02-2226 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsDave Heeke, Arizona Director of AthleticsIn this edition of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Dave Heeke, director of athletics at Arizona, for a wide-ranging conversation about hiring coaches, building programs and how his career journey has led him to where he is now.
2023-02-1532 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsDoug Gillin, Appalachian State Director of Athletics"We recruit student athletes that fit. And it's hard to define, but there is a fit up here in the mountains of North Carolina. It's not for everybody, but if you want to come get a world-class education and play for championships, this is a place people come and they come in with a chip on their shoulder and they play hard." That's what Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics at Appalachian State, says about fit and culture at the school in Boone, N.C. In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo takes Gillin through...
2023-02-0826 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsWhit Babcock, Virginia Tech Director of AthleticsIn this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo visits with Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, his career journey, and more. What does Babcock look for when hiring coaches? Why do college athletics matter now more than ever? And what does he do to unwind? All that and more is on this newest episode of On the Fly.
2023-01-3128 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: Eric Poms & the Orange BowlWhat goes into preparing for a New Year's Six bowl game in the College Football Playoff era? Despite what so many people think, it's a year-round job. In this episode of On the Fly, Orange Bowl CEO Eric Poms joins host Gene DeFilippo to discuss that and more.
2022-12-2934 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)How to Turn Your Customers and Employees into Super Fans, COO of Playfly Sports, Craig SloanYour customers and teams don't leave when they're fans.This is much easier said than done but the bigger risk though is when your customers and teams become fans of your competition. As a leader it’s important to become proactive in building this vital fan connection.I host the COO of Playfly Sports, Craig Sloan, who shares how you can leverage emerging tools and data to increase customer and employee loyalty.Playfly Sports is the emerging leader in sports marketing, media, and technology. By connecting more than 2,000 brand partners with appro...
2022-12-2039 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: Brett Miller & the Wasabi Fenway BowlBrett Miller is the executive director of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. After a couple of false starts due to Covid-19, the bowl is set for its inaugural game. What's gone into making it happen? Brett joins host Gene DeFilippo for a wide-ranging conversation about how the game started, how it's finally happening, and all the planning that's gone into making this game a reality.
2022-12-1733 min
Smart Business Dealmakers: The Middle-Market M&A PodcastMichael Schreiber, Founder & CEO of Playfly SportsMichael Schreiber knows something about disruption. He was on the team that founded and launched Hulu and led some of the media industry's first digital distribution deals. Now he's leading PlayFly Sports, a full-service sports marketing company managing multimedia rights for universities, state high school associations and other properties, including esports. The fledgling company, with significant backing from Sinclair Broadcast Group and Access Holdings, has already made a slew of acquisitions and grown from a single employee to more than 700. Schreiber talks about building PlayFly, the opportunity in the market it addresses as well as how he deals with...
2022-11-2920 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly with Bill HancockBill Hancock is the executive director of the College Football Playoff and has long been involved in college athletics postseason play. With the CFP expanding, Bill and host Gene DeFilippo discuss the logistical challenges of growing the playoff, the considerations being made to start an expanded playoff sooner rather than later, and so much more.
2022-11-2135 min
SBJ On StageSBJ Spotlight: Playfly founder Michael SchreiberPlayfly founder and CEO Michael Schreiber joins SBJ’s Abe Madkour to talk about the growth of the agency, its focus on the fan experience, and what comes next.
2022-10-2623 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Val AckermanThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference. Gene DeFilippo & Val talk about her incredible impact on both professional and collegiate basketball, Val's time as the President of the WNBA, and the role she played in the development of the Dream Team. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-10-1137 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Marcus BlossomThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Marcus Blossom, McCormick Endowed Athletic Director at Creighton University. Gene Defilippo & Marcus talk about the many successes Marcus has seen so far in his career, the importance of Jesuit universities, and the four different areas of focus Marcus has when making decisions for his University. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-09-2725 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Mark JacksonThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Mark Jackson, Vice President & Director of Athletics at Villanova University. Gene Defilippo & Mark talk about the many different stops of Mark's impressive story, the importance of mentors and the impact they play throughout careers, and the incredible, well rounded athletic program Mark has led at Villanova. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-09-1328 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Brent JonesThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Brent Jones, Director of Athletics at Troy University. Gene Defilippo & Brent talk about the realignment of the Sun Belt Conference and all the good that has come with it, the different factors that go into Brent's coach hiring process, and Brent speaks on some unique sponsorship opportunities Troy is exploring. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-08-3040 min
HR SuperstarsTeaming Up with Your C-Suite with Playfly Sports’ Kate McKinnonBecoming a teammate with the rest of the leadership team is critical to building a successful HR function. Kate McKinnon, Head of HR at Playfly Sports, knows this firsthand and has developed strategies that allow her to serve her form a partnership with the C-Suite from day one at an organization. In this episode, Kate and Shane discuss what it looks like to partner with your people, find creativity in HR, and unify around a shared mission. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Forming a partnership with your C-Suite [03:50] Making room for...
2022-08-0939 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Arthur JohnsonThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Arthur Johnson, Director of Athletics at Temple University. Gene DeFilippo & Arthur discuss his incredible career working with a variety of major programs, the challenges that come with being a Director of Athletics, and the impressive feat Arthur accomplished with the development of the Moody Center. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-07-2742 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Terry MohajirThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Terry Mohajir, Director of Athletics at the University of Central Florida. Gene DeFilippo & Terry discuss the challenges and benefits with the introduction of NIL deals, what Terry looks for when hiring new coaches, and what it took for him to get to the position he is in today. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-07-1934 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Bill PolianThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Bill Polian, six time NFL Executive of the Year and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Gene Defilippo & Bill discuss the new struggles colleges are facing with the transfer portal and NIL, Bill gives his view on the four key indicators that continue to drive college sports forward, and the two reflect on conference realignment and where they think we are headed next. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-07-1247 min
Navigating Sports BusinessHighlight: Christy Hedgpeth & Michael Schreiber – Playfly Sports Christy Hedgpeth – President of Playfly Sports Properties – and Michael Schreiber – Founder & CEO of Playfly - discuss the opportunities they can create for partners, as the largest independent national sales organization in sports. Michael highlights their deal with Take 5 that encompassed 11 unique sports markets across MLB, the NBA, the NFL, and college sports, all in a single transaction. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=75d40cc2a6596091177ebc3da0c9f441 For more insig...
2022-07-0604 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Joe ParkerThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Joe Parker, Director of Athletics at Colorado State University. Gene Defilippo & Joe discuss the impact of Colorado State's new football stadium, Joe speaks about great leaders he has learned from throughout his career, and they end the episode talking about the growing cost of keeping high level football programs together. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-06-2835 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Jeramiah DickeyThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jeramiah Dickey, Director of Athletics at Boise State. Gene Defilippo & Jeramiah discuss his quick rise to becoming an Athletic Director, Jeramiah talks about different mentors who have helped him along the way, and different ways Jeramiah deals with the high level of stress that comes with his job. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-06-2234 minNavigating Sports Business47. Christy Hedgpeth & Michael Schreiber - Playfly Sports Christy Hedgpeth - President of Playfly Sports Properties - and Michael Schreiber - Founder & CEO of Playfly - are the guests for our first ever double interview. They discuss Playfly's role in the marketplace, and its position among the competition. Michael explains how their goal is to provide a national sales network, as well as best-in-class technology and innovation, to teams and clubs at the local level. Christy provides further detail on how Playfly Sports Properties is advancing the MMR space for collegiate and high school clients.
2022-06-1550 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Stephanie RempeThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Stephanie Rempe, Executive Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer at LSU. Gene Defilipo & Stephanie discuss both of their incredible journey's working in athletics, Stephanie tells the audience some advice she wished she had at the start of her career, and they talk about the work ethic that is needed to have a fulfilling career in the sports industry. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-06-1432 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Jay WrightThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jay Wright, Former Villanova Basketball Head Coach and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Gene DeFilippo & Jay discuss the complications involved with the Transfer Portal and NIL deals, how his team's culture played a huge role in their success, and Jay tells us some amazing stories from his historic career. You won't want to miss this action-packed episode of On The Fly!
2022-06-0739 min
Pep: Talk by Perpetual:Craig Sloan | Chief Operating Officer at Playfly SportsWe welcome Craig Sloan, Chief Operating Officer at Playfly Sports for a raw conversation on the turning points in his life that got him to where he is now and what drives him to keep going.
2022-05-2628 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports - Mark HicksThis episode of On The Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Mark Hicks, Managing Director of NCAA Enforcement. Chuck Schmidt & Mark discuss how their paths crossed throughout their careers, what to look for when choosing a college as a student, and Mark gives the listeners his take on the future of high school and collegiate sports. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-05-0225 min
UNAIDED: The Brand Building PodcastMaking Your Brand Part of The Fabric of the Community with PlayFly Sports' Mike SchreiberThere's a lot of discussion revolving around sports media and entertainment. In this episode, we have Mike Schreiber talk about his path to becoming a household name in the sports property landscape. He was interested in arts, media, and sports during his youthful years but his initial career still ended up being in the corporate world. Still, it did not last long because he discovered it was not what he wanted and so he used his experiences to help him found Playfly Sports. It is now a leading sports marketing & media company that brings an innovative, digitally enabled approach...
2022-04-2636 min
SporticastNational Championships, NIL and NCAA with PlayFly’s Christy HedgpethScott and Eben chat with Christy Hedgpeth, president of Playfly Sports Properties, about the commercial growth of women’s college basketball, and other rapid changes to the billion-dollar business of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0732 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Gloria NevarezThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Gloria Nevarez, Commissioner of the West Coast Conference. Gene Defilippo & Gloria discuss what they look for when hiring new people within organizations, how great leaders have impacted their careers, and the value of improving diversity within the sports industry. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-04-0529 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Pat HobbsThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Pat Hobbs, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Rutgers University. Gene DeFilippo & Pat discuss the challenges of taking over a young program, enjoying the journey while still being highly competitive, and how he got to the position he is in today. You won't want to miss this action-packed episode of On The Fly!
2022-03-2430 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Jennifer CohenThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Jennifer Cohen, Director of Athletics at the University of Washington. Gene DeFilippo & Jennifer discuss how to move up in the sports industry, Jennifers path to her current position at Washington, and the relationships she has built through the process. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-02-2232 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Kevin WarrenThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Kevin Warren, Commissioner of The Big Ten Conference. Gene DeFilippo & Kevin discuss Kevin's incredible career, from the COO of the Vikings to his current role with the Big 10, the most rewarding aspects of his job, and Craig Sloan joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and The Big 10 Conference. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-01-2537 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Allen GreeneThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Allen Greene, Director of Athletics at Auburn University. Gene DeFilippo & Allen discuss what it takes when finding the right coaching candidate, the changes Allen hopes to see in college athletics in the future, and Mike Schreiber joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and Auburn University. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2022-01-0434 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports - Julian TackettThis episode of On The Fly: High School Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletics Association. Chuck Schmidt & Julian talk about the value of high school sports within communities, the rise in attendance across different sports in this last year, and some great pieces of advice for anyone looking to get involved in High School athletics. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2021-12-1536 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Carla WilliamsThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Carla Williams, Director of Athletics at the University of Virginia. Gene DeFilippo & Carla discuss the high points over her career, Carla's path to the University of Virginia, and Mike Schreiber joins us to discuss the great relationship between Playfly and UVA. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2021-11-3026 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Eddie NuñezThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Eddie Nuñez, Director of Athletics at the University of New Mexico. Gene DeFilippo & Eddie discuss career development, the struggles that came with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some great moments they have enjoyed together. Along with that we have a special guest, Mike Schreiber, the CEO of Playfly Sports joining today's show. You won't want to miss this action packed episode of On the Fly!
2021-11-0334 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Terry TumeyThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition presented by Playfly Sports welcomes Terry Tumey, Director of Athletics at Fresno State University. Gene DeFilippo & Terry discuss what is needed to work in the world of education, the joy that comes with seeing your students succeed, and other important lessons Terry has picked up throughout his career. You won't want to miss as Terry shares how he looks to leave his impact on Fresno State.
2021-09-2124 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Rick GeorgeThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Rick George, Athletic Director at The University of Colorado. Gene DeFilippo & Rick discuss his incredible career, the challenges that came with fundraising / building new athletic facilities, and what success really looks like when working in collegiate athletics. You won't want to miss as Rick shares how he looks to further engage with his student athletes / the student body as a whole.
2021-09-0724 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Sandy BarbourThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Sandy Barbour, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State. Gene DeFilippo & Sandy discuss her incredible career, the future of conference alignment, media rights in the college game, and even some unique stress relief tactics. You won't want to miss as Sandy gives her perspective on what it takes to be a successful Athletic Director in this ever changing environment.
2021-08-1026 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Heather LykeThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Heather Lyke, Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh. Gene DeFilippo & Heather cover a wide range of topics from Heather's mentors in her journey to Pitt, defying the naysayers, and even her playing days at the University of Michigan. You won't want to miss as Heather gives her unique perspective on the importance of people and family in the role of a high profile Athletic Director.
2021-07-0627 min
Next Play: The Business of Sports powered by Playfly SportsOn the Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports - Joe CastiglioneThis episode of On The Fly: College Edition by Playfly Sports welcomes Joe Castiglione, Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma. Gene DeFilippo & Joe discuss innovations in collegiate athletics; past, present, and future. Joe, as one of the fathers of Sports Marketing, gives his insight as to how the industry has revolutionized over time and the importance gameday will always play in the fan experience. Later, Gene and Joe discuss the immensely critical dynamic of work life balance as an Athletic Director at a major program.
2021-06-1547 min