In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Peter Scott, Vice President of Emerging Media and Innovation, at Turner Sports. Pete has been with Turner Broadcasting, an AOL Time Warner company since 1989. He first started in the Video Journalist program at CNN, becoming an editor and cameraman for CNN news. He traveled the world for six years covering wars in Bosnia, the US invasion of Haiti, Presidential campaigns, Earthquakes in Los Angeles, and otherworldly events. In 1996, Peter moved to Turner Sports where he became a Senior Production Manager of Remote Operations coordinating, logistics for the NBA, NFL, and MLB telecasts on TNT and TBS.In this episode we discuss:Peter’s experience at CNNPeter’s specific role at Turner SportsHow Pete keeps the mindset of being open to new approachesHow he thinks the media will evolve in the next 3 to 5 years In 2000, he moved to Los Angeles to become Senior Video Producer for FoxSports.com. There he was responsible for producing and directing the first live college football game streamed over the Internet. In 2001 he returned to Turner, where he was Executive Interactive Producer of Content, Programming, and Production for Turner Sports Interactive, where he managed the digital rights for NASCAR.com PGATOUR.com, and PGA.com. In 2007 he became GM and Business Manager for PGA.com and PGATOUR.com. In 2008 Pete became the Executive Director of Digital Partnerships and was in charge of Turner's content and business relationship with Yahoo Sports and responsible for all new emerging technologies as it relates to the Turner Sports portfolio. Currently, Pete is Vice President, Emerging Media with an expanded role of overseeing new technologies for Sports Illustrated and NCAA Digital. Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Peter Scott: LinkedIn

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Michael Jackson, a former American professional basketball player who played in three NBA seasons for the Sacramento Kings from 1987 to 1990. He was a 6'2" guard from Georgetown University and was a member of the 1984 Hoyas team that won the Division I national championship in 1985 and returned to the Final Four the following year. In this episode we discuss:Michael’s college basketball careerThe transition from a pro ballplayer to NBA CoachHow MJ contributed to Turner Sports  Challenges and experiences when working with pro ballers like Kobe Bryant and LeBron JamesFollowing his college career, Jackson was selected by the New York Knicks in the second round (47th pick overall) of the 1986 NBA draft. In his NBA career, Jackson played in 89 games, scored a total of 188 points, and had 198 assists. He led the Kings in assists in a number of games in the 1987–88 season. MJ was a member of Georgetown's 1984 National Championship team. After graduating with a degree in sociology in 1986, he was accepted to the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Upon retirement, Jackson assumed management positions with the United States Olympic Committee and Turner Sports and served as the president of Yankees–Nets, currently known as YES Network. He has worked in a number of executive positions at Nike, Inc, including vice president and general manager of global basketball from 2014 to 2016.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Alex Kennedy and Oliver Maroney, the hosts of the NBA Top Shot Weekly Podcast. Alex Kennedy is an NBA writer and the Chief Content Officer at BasketballNews.com. Alex also previously worked at HoopsHype as an editor. Oliver Maroney currently works in Talent Relations Sports at Cameo. Oliver previously worked at BIG3 as a Content and Media strategist, as well as a senior writer at Dime Magazine and Basketball Insiders. Both hosts have very successful careers in NBA media and are now leading voices in the NBA Top Shot community.In this episode we discuss:Basic understanding of NBA Top Shots Oliver and Alex explained which moments are hot and why   What the future of this product looks like In this episode, Alex and Oliver answer all the basic questions so anyone can gain an understanding of NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot lets you build a collection featuring all the players you love, including the elite rookies, the role players that made your favorite team tick, and the players you can’t get enough of. Alex and Oliver are early adopters of NBA Top Shot and are now leading voices in the Top Shot community. They provide an easy and user-friendly onramp into the world of NBA Top Shot.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Alex Kennedy:  Instagram | Twitter Connect with Oliver Maroney: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Bleacher Report Writer, NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement expert, and NBA TV & Basketball Insiders Capologist, Eric Pincus. Pincus is currently covering the league for Basketball Insiders and the Los Angeles Lakers for Bleacher Report. In this episode we discuss: Ideas and advice for beginner sports reporters and writers What makes the Virtual Experience Draft Academy unique  What the Virtual Experience Draft Academy will be covering over the weekEric Pincus is a leading expert on NBA player contracts and the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. As an NBA Senior Writer for Basketball Insiders, Pincus publishes detailed team pages on each NBA franchise with accurately sourced salary information for each player. He is also the resident Capologist for NBA TV and the Los Angeles Lakers lead writer for Bleacher Report. Eric also recently launched his own YouTube Channel with videos discussing all 30 NBA teams' relationship to the salary cap.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Eric Pincus: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with the CEO & Co-Founder at Another Lane, Adena Jones. Adena has over 10 years of developing award-winning social editorial strategies and digital activations by creating engaging content for use in social media campaigns. Her past job titles consist of Director of Social Media, Director of Content Operations, Senior Manager of Social Moments, Deputy Managing Editor, Social Media Manager, Writer, Editor, Manager of Social Media Communications, and Interactive Producer.In this episode we discuss:Taking chances in your career Learning from each job opportunity Past work experiences and responsibilities From Nike to NBA.com and even the worldwide leader in sports ESPN, Adena has her finger on the pulse of the digital sports world. No matter the medium: video, social, or printed word, Adena has a passion for being at the forefront of delivering information and engaging users with powerful brand messaging. Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Adena Jones: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with Dominique Willis, known to NBA fans as Dom2K. The NBA YouTube personality started out just over 5 years ago, has gained over 365K subscribers on YouTube, 43.1K followers on Twitch, and has been a great success within the NBA community.In this episode we discuss:What led Dom to the path of content creatingChallenges that Dom deals withEarly stages of Dom’s career and how it has evolved Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Dom 2K:  Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience, we sat down with the Assistant Director of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team, BJ Domingo. In his role with the men’s program, Domingo assists Team USA in all facets, but his primary focus will be on the Men's Junior National Team. In his role, he will coordinate the participation of athletes and staff for the men's junior team minicamps and international competitions, as well as assisting in the implementation of the health and wellness and life skills components.In this episode we discuss:How BJ fell in love with the game of basketballBJ's responsibilities as Assistant Director for USA basketballDeveloping and trusting your own process as a scoutWhat BJ has learned from his past career experiences How a season progresses for a scout as an NBA team points toward the draftDomingo earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Jose State University in May 2013, and recently he worked in the Milwaukee Bucks front office as a scout, a position he began in 2017 and held until being hired at USA Basketball. Domingo also served as a basketball operations associate from 2015-17 and a player relations intern in 2014-2015 for the Bucks. Before that, he was a video intern for the Golden State Warriors in 2013-14. During his summers BJ was a HallPass Media staff member coordinating operations for Adidas Nations for five summers (2011-15); an intern for the NBA Summer League from 2008-15; an attraction manager for the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2011 in Los Angeles; and an administrative assistant for Warren LeGarie Sports Management in 2008.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with BJ Domingo: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

In today’s episode of the Sports Business Classroom, we sat down with the owner of BarrysTickets.com, Barry Rudin. Barry’s Ticket Service is one of the largest ticket brokerage firms in the United States. For over 35 years, Rudin has been an industry innovator, successfully expanding and evolving with the times. He has always maintained a strong position at the forefront of the ticket industry. From official partnerships with several professional sports franchises to foreseeing technological necessities, Rudin’s business savvy, and vision have always placed him among the leaders in the business. With his continued focus and enthusiasm, Barry’s Ticket Service will maintain its position as an industry leader through an unprecedented period without live events. In this episode we discuss:How hard the live sporting event/concert business was hit by COVIDHow he plans to come back as a business after the pandemicThe outlook for the live events business in the futureThe public’s enthusiasm to return to arenas and sports venues The owner of Barry’s Tickets, Rudin has been Southern California’s top broker for decades. He started his business in high school, in the early ‘80s, operating out of his parents’ home in the San Fernando Valley, and he continued as an undergrad at USC, acquiring and dropping off tickets between classes. He then made a small fortune brokering tickets at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Since then he has been the front, center, and courtside in the ticketing game. So much so, that while his business is mostly run online, he still has his own office in the Luxe Hotel on Figueroa, a block away from Staples Center. Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Barry Rudin: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

In today’s episode, we sat down with senior coordinating producer for the NBA on ESPN, Tim Corrigan. Corrigan oversees all aspects of ESPN game and studio production including NBA Countdown, NBA Tonight, NBA Coast to Coast, and NBA segments on SportsCenter. In addition, he produces ABC broadcasts of NBA games including the Conference Finals, NBA Finals, and NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC. He also oversees WNBA and Major League Lacrosse telecasts. Since 2004, Corrigan has also produced ESPN Sunday Night Football (prior to 2006) and Monday Night Football (since 2006) telecasts.In this episode we discuss:The responsibilities of an NBA ProducerTim’s experience in the NBA Bubble How Tim’s job is different in 2021 compared to 2020Steps that an aspiring NBA producer should takePreviously, Corrigan had worked as a production assistant (1987-89) and associate producer/director (1989-93) on a variety of ESPN events, including America’s Cup, French Open, NCAA basketball, college, and NFL football, and Major League Baseball. He also served as a producer of ESPN’s college football and basketball telecasts, as well as bowl games, and served as coordinating producer in 2002.  He also produced the Women’s Final Four 1994-2002, the ACC Tournament 1993-2002, ABC Sports’ college basketball 1999 – 2002, the WNBA in 1996 and 1997, Olympic trials in 1996, and had served as producer of Winter and Summer X Games telecasts.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter

In today’s episode, we sat down with President of Don Vaden InterActive Consulting and Former Vice President of Basketball Operations for the National Basketball Association and Director of Officials Don Vaden. Don worked for the NBA from 1988 until 2018 and served the game of basketball in many ways for both the NBA and WNBA. Don refereed from 1988-2003, as well as the NBA Finals in 2002. He also served on the Management Team from 2003-2010, worked as Director of Officials for the NBA from 2011-2016, and Director of Officials for the WNBA from 2016-2017.In this episode we discuss:What keeps Don motivatedThe development of refereeing Don’s new business venture in consultingPrior to joining the NBA Don graduated from Lynchburg College (VA), played professional baseball, taught Physical Education, coached high school baseball, football, indoor track, was an assistant college baseball coach, and refereed NCAA basketball. Don was the first director in League history to serve both leagues. Don was a team consultant for the Portland Trailblazers, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and Washington Wizards. Currently, Don works with a number of NBA teams as well as the Big 12 men’s basketball officials.  His consulting role includes producing development and training for NCAA officials, focusing on improving the working relations between players, coaches, and referees, and educating the team’s players on improving their performance through increased knowledge of the rules and analytics.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Don Vaden: LinkedIn