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Greetings, On behalf of the Ivy Sports Symposium Planning Committee and the Ivy Sports Symposium Advisory Committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 2010 Ivy Sports Symposium. This year’s symposium is the fifth installment of an event that has become an annual landmark in the sports industry and on Princeton University’s campus. Since 2006, the Ivy Sports Symposium has assembled the most knowledgeable and successful professionals in the sports industry to discuss the most engaging topics in business today. Speakers from around the world also share information about their own experiences by providing insight into their successful careers, allowing attendees to obtain a unique glimpse into the vast potential of the business of sports. The symposium was founded to provide a forum where students and professionals can interact and acquire invaluable knowledge about this fast-growing industry. We trust that today’s event will give you an opportunity to learn from and network with some of the most accomplished sports professionals, as well as to explore the industry’s vast career options and opportunities. This year’s Ivy Sports Symposium is hosted by the Princeton Sports Business Club, a student organization at Princeton University dedicated to actively engaging undergraduates with the multi-faceted sports industry. The Princeton Sports Business Club is part of the newly-founded Ivy Sports Business Network, which facilitates networking and professional development among Ivy League students, alumni and professionals. As of 2010, the Ivy Sports Symposium is held in conjunction with the Ivy Sports Business Network. Following this year, the Symposium will rotate amongst the Ivy League schools, with the goal of returning to Princeton every five years. This conference would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors and supporters. We would like to thank Princeton University for its continuous support in making this event possible. We would also like to thank Christopher Lencheski and his team at Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment for their tremendous support. Again, welcome to the 2010 Ivy Sports Symposium. We sincerely hope you enjoy this remarkable event! Warmly,
Chris Chaney (Princeton ’07) Founder & Executive Director, Ivy Sports Symposium
Miheer Mhatre (Princeton ’11) Chair, Ivy Sports Symposium Planning Committee and President, Princeton Sports Business Club
Greetings, On behalf of Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment and everyone involved in the fifth annual Ivy Sports Symposium, I wanted to welcome you to this year's event. The Symposium, founded and still run by Princeton alum Chris Chaney, continues to grow every year, and is truly one of unique events in sports and entertainment marketing. Today’s agenda combines many of the most visionary leaders in the business with some of the industry’s rising stars in a fast-paced and informative format, whether you are involved in an established business or a person looking to find out what new opportunities are on the horizon. As someone who has spent over 20 years in the industry, I know we are always looking for new ideas, facing new challenges and striving for innovation. While many of these type of events provide the same speakers and information, this event is always looking to provide what’s next, in a setting here at Princeton that is reflective of that spirit of innovation that has fueled this institution since its founding. We at Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment are proud to be part of the team, and are looking forward to helping grow the event beyond its current boundaries in the future. Thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to join us today. We hope you have an informative and enlightening experience, and are looking forward to your feedback. Enjoy the day and let us know what you think – clencheski@phoeniciasport.com. Regards,
Christopher Lencheski Chief Executive Officer Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment
COMMITTEES Miheer Mhatre (Princeton ’11) - Chair President, Princeton Sports Business Club
Allison Galer (Brown ’11) Career Services Director, Ivy Sports Business Network
Brandon Bagley (Penn ’11) Co-Chair, Ivy Sports Business Network
Gabe Gershenfeld (Cornell ’11) Co-Chair, Ivy Sports Business Network
Jason Belzer - Advisor President, Global Athlete Management Enterprises, Inc.
Eric Kutner (Princeton ’95) - Advisor Business Development and Strategic Planning Consultant
Royce Cohen (Penn ’12)
Steven Lang (Penn ’11) Events and Marketing Director, Ivy Sports Business Network
Anthony S. Caponiti - Advisor Partner, Activ8Social
Richard Zhang (Princeton ’10) - Advisor Analyst, Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
Chris Chaney (Princeton ’07) Executive Director Ivy Sports Symposium and President & Chief Executive Officer Chaney Sportainment Group
Abrutyn, David IMG Baird, Lisa United States Olympic Committee Belzer, Jason Global Athlete Management Enterprises, Inc. Bernard, Randy Indy Racing League LLC Bernert, Kristin Los Angeles Sparks (Formerly) Bernstein, Randy Premier Partnerships Bettman, Gary (Cornell ’74) National Hockey League Bowman, Bob (Harvard ’77, Penn MBA ’79) Major League Baseball Advanced Media Boyages, Rick Big Ten Conference Brown, Jim JBC International and 2014 FIFA World Cup Campbell, Rod Campbell & Company (Formerly) Cavanaugh, Pat The Crons Brand Cherry III, Dan (Penn ’00) The New York Cosmos Corcoran, Brian Shamrock Sports Group Craig, Andrew The Craig Company LLC Cummins, Simon Odgers Berndtson Executive Search Daly, Bill (Dartmouth ’86) National Hockey League de Picciotto, Phil (Penn JD ’81) Octagon Dell, Donald (Yale ’60) Lagardère Unlimited Donovan, Ryan (Dartmouth ’96) Versus Dunn, David Athletes First Durham, Hugh Florida State University and University of Georgia (Formerly) Eiler, Derek The Collegiate Licensing Company Falk, David Falk Associates Management Enterprises Filippell, Buffy Team Work Online, LLC and Team Work Consulting, Inc. Flannery, Chris Ripken Baseball Group Inc. Ganis, Marc SportsCorp Ltd. Goodman, Brett (Princeton ’90, Columbia JD ’95) NBC Universal Sports & Olympics Grimes, Larry The Sports Advisory Group Grousbeck, Wyc (Princeton ’83) Boston Celtics
Marshall, Danny Synergy Racing and Virginia House of Delegates Mastalir, Mark OptionIt Mattioli III, Joseph Pocono Raceway McIntyre, Jason The Big Lead Mingey, David GlideSlope, LLC Montag, Sandy IMG Sports & Entertainment Moore, Peter EA SPORTS Noonan, Mark Repucom International Pannes, Mark HSBC Private Bank Perlman, Doug Sports Media Advisors, LLC Robichaud, Michael MasterCard Worldwide Rodriguez, Ann (Princeton ’99) Under Armour Inc. Sanz, Begoña Real Madrid Club de Fútbol Schiller, Harvey Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Schneider, Kurt (Dartmouth ’87) Harlem Globetrotters Shaffer, Eric Novus Applications Sheehey, Michael Comcast Sports Group Spirito, Michael YES Network Stacey, Lee Devils Arena Entertainment (Formerly) Storms, Jennifer Gatorade Sturner, Ben Leverage Agency Tellem, Arn Wasserman Media Group LLC Tilliss, Robert Inner Circle Sports LLC Van Riper, Tom Forbes, Inc. Via, Greg Gillette Waller, Mark National Football League White, Peter DLA Piper Wiggins, Candice Minnesota Lynx Wilson, Michelle (Penn ’87, Harvard MBA ’92) World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Wolff, Russell (Dartmouth ’89, Dartmouth MBA ’94) ESPN International
Harvey, Mary Women's Professional Soccer and FIFA (Formerly) Hopkins, Gary G7 Sports Hunter, Shawn Club Deportivo Chivas USA (Formerly) Lefton, Terry SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily Lencheski, Christopher Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment Levine, Michael (Cornell ’93) CAA Sports Lisles, Brian Newman/Haas Racing Litvin, Joel (Penn ’81) National Basketball Association Lynn, Jimmy JLynn Associates
9:00 am Continental Breakfast Hosted by Ivy Sports Business Upper and Lower Atrium, Friend Center
Network
10:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks Room 10, McCosh Hall Keynote Roundtable Room 10, McCosh Hall 11:30am Business of Motorsports Room 10, McCosh Hall 12:30pm Lunch Upper and Lower Atrium, Friend Center 12:30pm Speakers' Luncheon Hosted by Phoenicia Sport Phoenicia Sport Room, Friend Center 1:00pm
Lunch Presentations Auditorium 101, Friend Center
2:00pm
College Athletics Room 004, Friend Center
2:00pm
Athlete Marketing & Representation Room 006, Friend Center
2:00pm
Properties Room 008, Friend Center
Networking Break 3:30pm
Media & Technology Room 004, Friend Center
3:30pm
Marketing Agencies Room 006, Friend Center
3:30pm
Brands Room 008, Friend Center
Networking Break 5:00pm
Global Soccer Room 004, Friend Center
5:00pm
Leagues Room 006, Friend Center
5:00pm
Ownership & Finance Room 008, Friend Center
6:30pm
Reception Hosted by Leverage Agency Phoenicia Sport Room, Friend Center
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9:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Upper and Lower Atrium, Friend Center Hosted by the Ivy Sports Business Network
Miheer Mhatre (Princeton ’11), Chair, Ivy Sports Symposium Planning Committee and President, Princeton Sports Business Club Chris Chaney (Princeton ’07), Founder & Executive Director, Ivy Sports Symposium Christopher Lencheski, Chief Executive Officer, Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment
David Falk
Peter Moore
Gary Bettman
Harvey Schiller
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Falk Associates Management Enterprises MODERATOR
Commissioner National Hockey League (Cornell ’74)
President EA SPORTS
Vice Chairman & President, Sports, Media and Entertainment Practice Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Falk Associates Management Enterprises Moderator, Keynote Roundtable
David Falk, the founder and chief executive officer of Falk Associates Management Enterprises (FAME), has long been recognized as one of the sports industry’s leading figures and most talented innovators. He has represented the top players in NBA history and has negotiated record-breaking contracts for his clients, both on and off the court. Falk began his career representing professional athletes with ProServ in 1974, rising to vice chairman of the company. He left ProServ in 1992 to form Falk Associates Management Enterprises. During his career, Falk has represented more NBA first-round draft selections, lottery picks, rookies of the year, and all-stars than anyone else in the athlete management business. Falk negotiated the highest contracts in NBA league history for Patrick Ewing (New York Knicks) in 1985 and Danny Ferry (Cleveland Cavaliers) in 1990. He negotiated professional sports’ first $100 million contract in 1996 for Alonzo Mourning as part of an unprecedented free agency period in which FAME changed the entire salary structure of the NBA, negotiating over $400 million in contracts for its free agent clients in a six-day period. In 1985, he negotiated Michael Jordan’s ground-breaking deal with Nike, which is the most successful endorsement relationship in history, and in the process coined the nickname “Air Jordan.” In 1996, Falk crossed over into entertainment as he executive produced the Ivan Reitman/ Warner Bros. feature “Space Jam,” Michael Jordan's first film, teaming Jordan with the Looney Tunes in an intergalactic basketball showdown. In 1998, Falk sold FAME to SFX Entertainment. Falk is ranked second, behind NBA Commissioner David Stern in a Basketball Digest survey of the most influential people in basketball. He has been a perennial selection to The Sporting News’ “100 Most Powerful People in Sports.” Falk is a founding investor in Marquis Jet, a private aviation company, Golf GCX Partners, and is a founder and principal in Pokeware, a digital alternative advertising company. A 1972 honors graduate of Syracuse University with a B.A. in economics, the 59-year-old New York native received a J.D. with honors from the National Law Center at George Washington University in 1975. Falk founded and endowed The David Falk Center for Sports Management at Syracuse University. He recently released his first book, “The Bald Truth.” Falk has served as chairman of the annual Sports-a-Thon to benefit the Leukemia Society of America, raising over two million dollars over the past eleven years. He is on the Board of Trustees for Syracuse University and the Board of Advisors for George Washington University’s National Law Center. Falk is also a member of The Congressional Awards, the official charity of the U.S. Congress. He and his wife, the former Rhonda Frank, live in Rockville, Maryland, and have two daughters, Daina and Jocelyn.
Commissioner, National Hockey League (Cornell ’74) Keynote Roundtable
Gary Bettman has served the National Hockey League (NHL) as Commissioner since February 1, 1993 and has guided the world’s top professional hockey league through nearly two decades of growth and advancement – on the ice and off. Record revenues, record attendance and a variety of fan-friendly initiatives are just a few trademarks of Commissioner Bettman’s tenure. The innovation of the Winter Classic outdoor game has turned New Year’s Day into a celebration of hockey. The implementation of four-on-four overtime and the “shootout” eliminated tied games during the regular season. The implementation of the two-referee system has revolutionized hockey officiating around the world. Exclusive, original content on the League’s NHL.com website provides fans with original stories, highlights and videos, while the Game Center Live subscription service on NHL.com affords fans the opportunity to watch up to four regular-season games simultaneously and offers such features as “picture in picture,” a DVR function and variable bit-rate streaming options to optimize video quality. NHL.com is one of several progressive digital elements mandated by the Commissioner to serve the fans on their terms – wherever they are, through the medium of their choice. NHL Ice Time allows fans to use their mobile devices to access schedules, scores, stats, live audio, video highlights and condensed games. NHL Network provides viewers in the U.S. and Canada with original programming from the League. In addition, NHL Radio on Sirius XM satellite radio provides fans with expert analysis, interviews with the sport’s newsmakers, and, during the season, a weekly opportunity to speak directly to the Commissioner during his show, “NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman.” When he assumed office, NHL teams competed in 11 U.S. markets. In the years since, that number has more than doubled to 30. Commissioner Bettman negotiated a cable broadcast agreement with Comcast/Versus that provided rights fees in excess of $200 million over the first three seasons and created a variety of promotional and new media opportunities. Mr. Bettman returned broadcasts of NHL games to national over-the-air network television in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. Charitable undertakings also have been at the forefront of Commissioner Bettman’s tenure. “Hockey Fights Cancer,” created last December, has helped to raise millions in support of cancer research and awareness. Mr. Bettman also prioritized building the sport’s fan base through grassroots initiatives that bring hockey to youngsters. These programs include “Hockey is for Everyone,” a part of the NHL Foundation, the NHL’s charitable and community relations organization and a major component of the League’s youth hockey programming. Before being named NHL Commissioner, Mr. Bettman served twelve years with the National Basketball Association, attaining the position of senior vice president and general counsel. Prior to that, he was associated with the New York law firm of Proskauer Rose Goetz & Mendelsohn. A native of Queens, NY, he graduated from Cornell University and the New York University School of Law. Mr. Bettman lives in New Jersey with his wife, Shelli. The couple has three adult children.
President, EA SPORTS Keynote Roundtable
One of Sports Business Journal‘s “Most Influential People in Sports” in 2007 and 2008, Peter Moore has more than 25 years of leadership experience in gaming, entertainment and consumer products. Since taking over as president of EA SPORTS in September of 2007, Mr. Moore has revitalized one of the most recognized brands in sports and entertainment. He is responsible for the strategic leadership of the brand, from product development and global product management to marketing and planning for all packaged goods, and online offerings within the EA SPORTS brand. Mr. Moore’s global operation of EA SPORTS is anchored by headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, and development studios in Vancouver, British Columbia (EA Canada) and in Orlando, Florida (EA Tiburon). Mr. Moore has driven innovation in EA SPORTS’ core games business, with FIFA 09 and NHL 09 netting the highest critical acclaim of any sports products in the current console generation. FIFA 09 received 25 international awards and honors, and NHL 09 was named “sports game of the year” by 12 media outlets. EA SPORTS’ portfolio has also expanded under Mr. Moore’s leadership to captivate a broader audience of sports fans, releasing its first new title since 2002 with EA SPORTS Active (May 2009). In addition, Mr. Moore has led new strategic initiatives to expand the reach of the EA SPORTS brand throughout the fabric of sports. Mr. Moore was instrumental in the formation of a strategic licensing partnership with IMG as well as the development of breakthrough technologies such as EA SPORTS Virtual Playbook, an “augmented reality” that integrates EA SPORTS industry-leading video game graphics into real-world television broadcasts on ESPN. Prior to joining EA SPORTS, Mr. Moore was corporate vice president of the interactive entertainment business of Microsoft Corporation, where he was responsible for leading both the Xbox and Games for Windows businesses, driving games development at Microsoft Game Studios, as well as cultivating relationships with third-party game publishers and developers around the world. Before joining Microsoft, Mr. Moore was president and chief operating officer of SEGA of America, where he was responsible for overseeing SEGA’s videogame business in North America. Prior to his role at SEGA, Moore was senior vice president of marketing at Reebok International Limited. Mr. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree from Keele University, United Kingdom, and a master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Moore also maintains an executive blog for EA SPORTS fans and followers at itsinthegame.ea.com.
Vice Chairman & President, Sports, Media and Entertainment Practice, Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Keynote Roundtable
Harvey Schiller, Ph.D., is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of GlobalOptions Group, a multidisciplinary international risk management and business solutions company. In addition, Dr. Schiller has been named to the newly-created position of vice chairman and president of the sports, media and entertainment practice of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson, one of the top executive search firms in the world. He also recently served as president of the International Baseball Federation, the international governing body for baseball. Schiller came to GlobalOptions from a position as chairman of Assante U.S., a leading provider of financial and life management products. Prior to joining Assante, Schiller served as chairman and chief executive officer of YankeeNets, an integrated sports-based media company with ownership of the New York Yankees, New Jersey Nets, and New Jersey Devils. Until December, 1999, Dr. Schiller served as vice president of sports programming for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; president of Turner Sports, Inc., a division of Time Warner; and president and governor of the NHL expansion franchise, Atlanta Thrashers. Before joining Turner in 1994, Schiller was executive director and secretary general of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Holding this position since 1990, he was instrumental in instituting significant changes within the organization to improve its financial health. In December 1994, he was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order, the highest decorated honor presented to an individual by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Schiller joined the USOC after serving as commissioner of the Southeastern Conference from 1986 to 1990 and served as a member of the NCAA Executive Committee. He also served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1986 including combat service in Vietnam, and attained the rank of brigadier general. In 1980, the President of the United States appointed Schiller as a permanent professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is a recipient of several military awards including the Legion of Merit and Distinguished Flying Cross. Schiller earned his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and is a member of their athletic hall of fame. He earned his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Michigan, and holds honorary doctorates from The Citadel and Northern Michigan University. Schiller is active in a variety of national organizations and corporate boards. He was recently elected to the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Schiller and his wife Marcia reside in New York City and South Carolina.
11:30AM, ROOM 10, McCOSH HALL
Christopher Lencheski Chief Executive Officer Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment MODERATOR
Brian Lisles
Executive Vice President Newman/Haas Racing
Randy Bernard
Danny Marshall
Rod Campbell
Joseph Mattioli III
Chief Executive Officer Indy Racing League LLC
Founder, Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Campbell & Company
President, Synergy Racing and Member, Virginia House of Delegates
President Emeritus Pocono Raceway
12:30PM LUNCH Upper and Lower Atrium, Friend Center 12:30PM SPEAKER'S LUNCHEON Phoenicia Sport Room, Friend Center Hosted by ™
1:00PM LUNCH PRESENTATIONS Auditorium 101, Friend Center Building Your Career: One Relationship at a Time Jason Belzer, President, Global Athlete Management Enterprises, Inc. How To Stand Out from the Crowd Buffy Filippell, President, TeamWork Online, LLC and TeamWork Consulting, Inc.
2:00PM, ROOM 004, FRIEND CENTER
Derek Eiler
Hugh Durham
Rick Boyages
Michael Sheehey
Pat Cavanaugh
Candice Wiggins
Senior Vice President & Managing Director The Collegiate Licensing Company MODERATOR
Associate Commissioner, Men's Basketball Big Ten Conference
Founder & Chief Executive Officer The Crons Brand
Former Men's Basketball Head Coach Florida State University and University of Georgia
Senior Vice President, Sports Content Comcast Sports Group
WNBA Player Minnesota Lynx
The college sports landscape has experienced sweeping changes over the course of the last year, particularly with the expansion of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, the realignment of athletic conferences, and stirring debates about true collegiate amateurism. This panel will examine issues surrounding present-day college sports and discuss the current state of intercollegiate athletics as it pertains to a variety of topics, including: The latest branding and business developments, the shifting landscape of the student-athlete experience, college sports television programming, academic performance standards as well as the overall future of college sports.
2:00PM, ROOM 006, FRIEND CENTER
Jason McIntyre
David Dunn
Phil de Picciotto
Sandy Montag
President, Athletes and Personalities Octagon (Penn JD ’81)
Senior Corporate Vice President & Managing Director of Clients IMG Sport & Entertainment
Donald Dell
Arn Tellem
Editor The Big Lead MODERATOR
Group President, Television, Tennis and Events Lagardère Unlimited (Yale ’60)
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Athletes First
Principal, Management Wasserman Media Group, LLC
More than ever, sports agents have risen to the forefront of the sports industry, thrust into the spotlight by their dealings with leagues, player associations, and the NCAA. How will agents prepare for the looming labor battles in the NBA and NFL? How are they helping their clients create new revenue streams, outside of traditional sponsorships and endorsements? What steps are agents taking to protect their clients’ public images in a world of social networking and instant communication? In this panel, these topics and others will be discussed by some of the field’s most experienced and respected individuals.
2:00PM, ROOM 008, FRIEND CENTER
Lee Stacey
Chris Flannery
Lisa Baird
Kurt Schneider
Chief Marketing Officer United States Olypmic Committee
Chief Executive Officer Harlem Globetrotters (Dartmouth ’87)
Kristin Bernert
Michelle Wilson
Former Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Devils Arena Entertainment MODERATOR
Former President Los Angeles Sparks
President Ripken Baseball Group Inc.
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (Penn ’87, Harvard MBA ’92)
Andrew Craig
President The Craig Company LLC
New and emerging properties are making headlines every day. How do these properties, along with industry staples, break through the clutter? Marketing partners are now demanding efficiency, integration, ownership, and return. How has this shift pushed properties to innovate in growth areas such as new media and technology? Hear from our distinguished speakers as they discuss their strategies for thriving in this new era of sports and entertainment business.
3:30PM, ROOM 004, FRIEND CENTER
Ryan Donovan
Doug Perlman
Brett Goodman
Eric Shaffer
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Affairs NBC Universal Sports & Olympics (Princeton ’90, Columbia JD ’95)
Chief Executive Officer Novus Applications
Jimmy Lynn
Michael Spirito
Vice President, Marketing Versus (Dartmouth ’96) MODERATOR
Managing Partner JLynn Associates
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Sports Media Advisors, LLC
Vice President, Business Development and Digital Media YES Network
Mark Mastalir
Chief Executive Officer OptionIt
Advances in media and technology have changed the fan experience in ways unimaginable just a few years ago; from the way we purchase tickets, to how and where we watch live events, from the two-screen experience to the advent of 3D. In this session, industry leaders will discuss how innovation is revolutionizing the world of sports and will predict what we can expect in the future.
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3:30PM, ROOM 006, FRIEND CENTER
Terry Lefton
Christopher Lencheski
Randy Bernstein
Michael Levine
President & Chief Executive Officer Premier Partnerships
Co-Head CAA Sports (Cornell ’93)
Brian Corcoran
Ben Sturner
Editor-at-Large SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily MODERATOR
President Shamrock Sports Group
Chief Executive Officer Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment
Founder & Chief Executive Officer Leverage Agency
With the increased roles and responsibilities that are being placed on today’s marketing agencies, there has never been as strong of an emphasis on “return on investment.” This panel will examine several key issues including: How to package and sell a property, how to create relevant and authentic partnerships, and the importance of developing meaningful relationships. Some of the savviest marketers in the industry will discuss the evolution of their agencies and the business, and how they create and deliver value for their clients.
3:30PM, ROOM 008, FRIEND CENTER
Ann Rodriguez
Michael Robichaud
David Abrutyn
Jennifer Storms
Manging Director, Senior Vice President & Head of Global Consulting IMG
Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing Gatorade
David Mingey
Greg Via
Director, Business Development Under Armour Inc. (Princeton ’99) MODERATOR
Partner GlideSlope, LLC
Vice President, Global Sponsorships MasterCard Worldwide
Director, Global Sports Marketing Gillette
Mark Noonan
President, Americas Repucom International
The economic downturn has encouraged a “thinking-outside-the-box” approach to sports marketing. Brand marketers are under more pressure now than ever to develop marketing platforms that will produce measurable returns on their investments. This panel will highlight issues including: Why do brands continue to invest heavily in the sports industry? Which innovative methods are leading brands utilizing to generate exposure and maximize their investments?
5:00PM, ROOM 004, FRIEND CENTER
Simon Cummins
Gary Hopkins
Jim Brown
Shawn Hunter
Dan Cherry III
Begoña Sanz
Mary Harvey
Russell Wolff
Managing Director, International Sports Practice Odgers Berndtson Executive Search MODERATOR
Principal, JBC International and Advisor, 2014 FIFA World Cup
Chief Marketing Officer The New York Cosmos (Penn ’00)
Former Chief Operating Officer Women's Professional Soccer and Former Director of Development FIFA
President & Chief Executive Officer G7 Sports
Former President & Chief Executive Officer Club Deportivo Chivas USA
Deputy Sales & Marketing Managing Director Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Executive Vice President & Managing Director ESPN International (Dartmouth ’89, Dartmouth MBA ’94)
As arguably the world’s most popular sport, soccer engages fans across all ages and demographics. Our speakers will discuss topics including: How are clubs and leagues, as well as FIFA, moving to maintain the sport’s global dominance? Into which developed and emerging markets are they seeking to expand? Which leagues are rising in stature and which are falling? What is the future of soccer in the United States?
5:00PM, ROOM 006, FRIEND CENTER
Tom Van Riper
Joel Litvin
Bob Bowman
Mark Waller
Staff Writer Forbes, Inc. MODERATOR
President & Chief Executive Officer Major League Baseball Advanced Media (Harvard ’77, Penn MBA ’79)
President, League Operations National Basketball Association (Penn ’81)
Chief Marketing Officer National Football League
Bill Daly
Deputy Commissioner & Chief Legal Officer National Hockey League (Dartmouth ’86)
Leaders from the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB will discuss the state of American professional sports. Fan engagement appears to be at an all-time high. How do the leagues harness this passion across many evolving channels? Sit in as the “Big Four” tackle hot topics including new media revenue, international expansion, season length, labor struggles and the fan experience.
5:00PM, ROOM 008, FRIEND CENTER
Mark Pannes
Wyc Grousbeck
Marc Ganis
Robert Tilliss
President SportsCorp Ltd.
Chief Executive Officer Inner Circle Sports LLC
Larry Grimes
Peter White
Director, Global Sports Group HSBC Private Bank MODERATOR
President The Sports Advisory Group
Managing Partner & Governor Boston Celtics (Princeton ’83)
Partner DLA Piper
Some of the world’s savviest businessmen have ventured into the realm of franchise ownership, yet many professional teams are now trapped in a financial tailspin. Our speakers will discuss the dynamic field of sports ownership and finance, and topics including: What course of action have franchises taken in recent years to position themselves for success on and off the field, particularly given the current economic climate? Do today’s owners regard their franchises merely as investable assets in a diversified portfolio at the expense of the on-field product? What implications does the continuing trend of foreign ownership have on sports?
6:30PM RECEPTION Phoenicia Sport Room, Friend Center Hosted by Leverage Agency
Phoenicia Sport & Entertainment Blue Star Jets Ivy Sports Business Network Leverage Agency Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Student Government
We would like to thank the following individuals for their support over the past four years: Emily Aronson
Jeanette DeGuire
Bill Hargrove
Kellie Staples
Ian Bakar
Janet Dickerson
Paul Harris (Princeton ’54)
Steve Stoute
Jenn Bloch
Thomas Dunne
Michelle Horgan
Shirley Tilghman
Jason Belzer
Dariusz Ejkiewicz
Marie Muhvic
Alyce Tzue (Princeton ’10)
Amy Campbell
Eric Kutner (Princeton ’95)
Stuart Orefice
Gary Walters (Princeton ’67)
Anthony S. Caponiti
Eric Hamblin
Vanessa Ross
Brenda Wood
Courtney Davall
Beverly Hamilton-Chandler
Kimball Smith
Steve Zirpoli
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