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We're searching for the next wave of talent to join our team! Applications for our spring internships are officially live. With positions available across all departments, you'll gain exposure to the world of sports business and have the ability to directly contribute to projects for some of the largest names in sports. 💻 Flexible, remote work schedule 💸 Paid positions 🤝 Ample networking + mentorship opportunities Application Timeline: 11.1 - 12.1 Learn more and apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g76Mfbg4 #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #Internship

"You're basically like, hey, we are going to keep charging you for this network and we're also now going to become your competitor." 🎙️: Umar Hussain – Head of Media at Navigate – on his experience negotiating multibillion dollar deals down the smallest details. He also talks about launching ESPN+ and the direct-to-consumer platform for NBA TV. Revisit Umar's full episode ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7QbjjTa #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #Media #Streaming

"If there is a good artist somewhere in the world, I want that artist to join Cirque du Soleil." 🎙️: Daniel Lamarre - Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group - on the origins of one of the world's most creative performances, and how they are continuing to innovate by adding new technologies and artists. He also discusses the meeting with Paul, George, and Ringo that led to Cirque's collaboration with the Beatles. Listen now 🎧: https://lnkd.in/grd-8A6W If you’d like to be featured on the show or want to learn more about the insights discussed, email us at INFO@NVGT.COM. #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #Cirque #Entertainment

Last night, Navigate led a masterclass on data analytics for the 2024 cohort of The Black Sports Business Academy. During this session, members walked through a ticket pricing strategy case study and learned how to leverage data when making high-stakes decisions. Navigate is a trusted advisor to leading brands in sports & entertainment including Major League Baseball (MLB), the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Kansas City Royals, and many more. Founded on best-in-class research, data, and analytics, Navigate guides strategies and decisions on projects like sponsorship benchmarking, impact, valuation, marketing/sponsorship portfolio analysis, ROI estimate, and more. Thank you to our friends and partners at Navigate for elevating our members' learning experience!

What an incredible few days at the Women Leaders in Sports National Convention! 🙌 Thank you again to our panelists Kimberly Bolt of the Washington Nationals, Robyn Theodorakis of SeatGeek, and Marina Carpenter for their insight on what trends are set to shape the future of our industry. The energy in the room was truly remarkable! #Navigate | #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #WomenLeadersInSports #WeAreWomenLeaders 

Heading to HUSL this November? Don't miss Anne (Mihalyfi) Ristau's session. ⤵

"The beer is colder, the hot dogs are hotter, and all of us look like marketing geniuses when the team is winning." 🎙️: Alex Martins – CEO of the Orlando Magic – on leading both the business and basketball sides of an organization. The mission statement for the Magic is "to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way." But due to the cyclical nature of the NBA, you have to be find ways to succeed as a business, even when the team is isn't competing for a championship. One area where the Magic has found success, is in group ticket sales, where they've led all NBA teams for nine consecutive seasons. Now that their young team is emerging into a threat in the Eastern Conference, the sky is the limit. Revisit Alex's full episode ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gneh5cnA #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #NBA #TicketSales

Major League Soccer is set to capitalize on the surge in soccer fandom we're sure to see from the 2026 World Cup. Are you? ⚽️ With more than 65% of Gen Z Americans expected to engage with the world's largest sporting event, check out actionable ways you can build your own strategy ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPPv8KSb ✍️: Ad Age | https://lnkd.in/gd4V9bmT #Navigate | #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #Soccer #2026WorldCup

Are international student athletes getting a fair deal when it comes to NIL? 💸 Former Navigate intern and international student athlete Hayley Manners provides a first-hand perspective, in addition to our breakdown on what limitations exist for student athletes operating under F-1 Visa status. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dM9AN_T2 #Navigate | #SportsBusiness #SportsBiz #CollegeAthletics #NIL

"What are we doing analytically, professionally, and revenue stream wise to make sure that we are a player to where this industry is going in the future?" 🎙️: Michael Alford, M.Ed. - Vice President and Director of Athletics at Florida State University - on how his team uses analytics to project future revenue streams and explore new opportunities, including private equity. He also discusses how taking the right risks has led to success as a department. Listen now 🎧: https://lnkd.in/grd-8A6W If you’d like to be featured on the show or want to learn more about the insights discussed, email us at INFO@NVGT.COM. #NavigatingSportsBusiness | #SportsBiz #SportsBusiness #analytics #CollegeFootball