Voices from the Field --- Sport Industry Professional Insights UFSPM

Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Scott Palanjian, Assistant Athletic Director - Marketing and Promotions for the University Athletic Association (UAA) aka the Gators. With a career spanning several decades in sports and marketing, Scott Palanjian shared his insights and experiences working with HBO, the Washington Wizards, and XFL football. Prior to Scott's time in Gainesville, Scott also worked in varying capacities at UCLA, UNC, and UCF, all within the realm of marketing and revenue generation.

Please tune in to learn what Scott shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Michelle Young, Director of Sports Analytics and Sports Business Initiative for the Wharton School. With a career spanning several decades in sports and events, Michelle Young shared her insights and experiences with the Philadelphia Eagles, Temple University, Wharton School, and as a tour manager.

Please tune in to learn what Michelle shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning, interviewed Will Kraus, Director of Operations at the University of Florida University Athletic Association. Will Kraus is an operations executive with over a decade of experience driving operational initiatives in sports.

Please tune in to learn what Will shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding his many professional accomplishments.

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning interviewed Robert Stecklow, SVP Subscription Marketing, for the America's and Global Markets for DAZN Group.  Rob Stecklow is Sports and entertainment marketing executive with over 20 years of experience driving global business and brand objectives. Rob’s previous roles included the Head of Sponsorships & Event Activation for Verizon, the General Manager, for Sports Products, Sponsorship & Original Content Marketing for DIRECTV, the Vice President, Advertising & Media for the National Football League, and more.   

Please tune in to learn what Robert shared with #UFSPM​ students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding his many professional accomplishments. 

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Hosts Brian Avery and Shelley Lyle, with the University of Florida Department of Sport Management, Office of Engaged Learning interviewed Kristi Dosh, a sports business reporter/analyst for ESPN, Forbes, The Washington Post, SportsBusiness Journal, and more.   Prior to joining ESPN, Kristi was a practicing attorney and a sports business analyst for Forbes, Comcast Sports Southeast, and more. Kristi founded BusinessofCollegeSports.com in 2010 and started the Business of College Sports podcast in early 2020. The site has become a nationally recognized source for news and analysis of the business of college sports. Additionally, Kristi authored a book on the business of college football, Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges.  Please tune in to learn what Kristi shared with #UFSPM
students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends regarding her many professional accomplishments.  

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Brandon Curran — Brandon is a NBA Player Marketing and Business Development executive that has worked with John Wall, Marcus Smart, Amar’e Stoudemire, De’Aaron Fox, RJ Hampton, Iman Shumpert, Romeo Langford, Jerami Grant, Lonnie Walker, Landry Shamet, and more. In addition to working with successful NBA players, Brandon has worked with the brands CashApp, Robinhood, Chipotle, Gap, Burberry, Mattel, GOAT, MTN Dew, The North Face, General Mills, and more. Brandon has held positions at Catalyst Sports, Relativity Sports, CAA Sports, Wasserman, IMG, the Golden State Warriors, and CBS Interactive.  

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