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Sep 5, 2025
Ted Leonsis, Founder and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, recounts the transformative impact of streaming on fan engagement, emphasizing the new digital strategies reshaping sports. Mike Harrity, Dartmouth College's Director of Athletics, shares insights on the shifting landscape of college sports, particularly around name, image, and likeness regulations. Their discussion highlights the intersection of technology and athletics, exploring how these changes affect both fan experiences and the governance of college sports.
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Arenas As Intelligent Platforms
- Ted Leonsis says AI and data will be built into arenas to anticipate fan needs and behaviors.
- He frames venues as intelligent platforms that collect demographic and behavioral data to personalize experiences.
Own Distribution To Reinvent Reach
- Buy and reinvent distribution channels rather than flee declining models, Leonsis advises.
- He says now is the time to acquire rights and build direct-to-fan platforms.
Tech Should Preserve The Game's Authenticity
- Gary Bettman emphasizes technology should enhance access without changing the essence of the sport.
- Player and puck tracking create new, consumable data points that draw in casual and younger fans.