Blake Lawrence on expanding athlete marketing with Opendorse
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Blake Lawrence, chief executive and co-founder of Nebraska-based athlete marketing platform Opendorse. Fisher and Russo also discuss the return of golfer Tiger Woods from a serious auto accident to compete in The Masters, the opening of the legal sports betting market in the Canadian province of Ontario, Major League Baseball’s new streaming agreement with NBCUniversal’s Peacock, the ongoing sale of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, and MLB’s new use of PitchCom technology.
Komoroski to depart from Cavaliers CEO role
Executive led arena transformation, expansion of Gilbert-owned portfolio
Two coaches join Flores racial bias suit against NFL, teams
Amended complaint expands upon prior allegations of discrimination
MLB finalizes streaming rights agreement with Peacock
League once again carves out an exclusive streaming rights package
NFL led latest Fanatics funding round with $320m investment
Sports-related entities provide more than half of most recent company financing
Octagon creates new agency devoted to social impact
Formation of No2ndPlace provides dedicated focus on pressing issues
MLB completes new sponsorship pact with Dairy Queen
League-level sports deal is a first for chain of restaurants and ice cream shops
MLB approves use of PitchCom technology
Electronic system aimed at curbing sign stealing, improving pace of play
NHL gains $10m in Sportradar stock
League exercises one option, declines a second, holds a third in data company
OVG, Durant begin work on Baltimore Arena renovation
$150m project aims to revive 60-year-old venue in Maryland city