Miami Herbert Huddle

University of Miami Herbert Business School

At the intersection of sports, business, culture, and academic research from the University of Miami Herbert Business School.

  1. 03/27/2023

    How Joe Zagacki "The Voice of The Hurricanes" Approaches Broadcasting

    The "voice" of the Miami Hurricanes Joe Zagacki joins the Herbert Huddle to help kick off our new season! Joe talks about his journey to the top spot in the broadcast booth for 'Canes football, basketball, and baseball and gives his insight into where the sports broadcasting industry is headed.

    30 min
  2. Inside Game-Changing College Donations with NFI's Vice Chairman Jeff Brown

    12/10/2021

    Inside Game-Changing College Donations with NFI's Vice Chairman Jeff Brown

    The Herbert Huddle is joined by Jeff Brown, the Vice Chairman and President of NFI, one of the nation's largest third-party logistics companies. A graduate of Miami Herbert Business School, Jeff recently donated $1 million to Miami Herbert and the Miami Hurricanes Athletics program. In the episode he talks about why he decided to make the large gift and why he believes in the future of the University of Miami.

    30 min
  3. How to Build A Sports Newsletter Business in 2021 with Joe Pompliano

    07/29/2021

    How to Build A Sports Newsletter Business in 2021 with Joe Pompliano

    The Herbert Huddle is joined by Joe Pompliano, the founder and publisher of Huddle Up, a daily email newsletter. Joe has taken sports Twitter by storm over the past 12 months as he went from zero followers to over 270,000 followers by providing interesting insights into the sports business. In the episode he talks about how he built such a large following and what he learned from another sports media startups, like House of Highlights.

    29 min
  4. The Future of Sports Reporting in Local Newspapers with Michelle Kaufman

    07/15/2021

    The Future of Sports Reporting in Local Newspapers with Michelle Kaufman

    The Miami Herbert Huddle is joined by Michelle Kaufman, a longtime sports reporter for the Miami Herald. Michelle talks about the challenges facing the business of sports reporting on the local level and how she sees things evolving. We also talk about whether Inter Miami CF has a real chance to be a success in South Florida and which team has the largest fan base in the region—at least according to digital traffic.

    30 min
  5. Inside the Relationship Between the NCAA and ESPN

    06/10/2021

    Inside the Relationship Between the NCAA and ESPN

    The Miami Herbert Huddle is joined by Kristen Jacob Smith, the Associate Director of Championships and Alliances, Broadcast Services at the NCAA to talk about the current state and future of broadcasting in college sports. We delve into the inside of the operations of major live events like March Madness and the College World Series and get a detailed sense of how the NCAA manages its relationship with partners like ESPN, CBS/Turner Sports, The Golf Channel, and The Tennis Channel.

    31 min
  6. How Did the State of Florida Get so Good at Hockey?

    05/27/2021

    How Did the State of Florida Get so Good at Hockey?

    The Miami Herbert Huddle is joined by Laine Higgins, a sports reporter from the Wall Street Journal to talk about the current state of hockey in Florida. With the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers facing off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we delve into some of the challenges and advantages professional hockey clubs in Florida have.

    30 min
  7. Inside a Professional Sports Labor Union with WNBPA Head Terri Jackson

    05/14/2021

    Inside a Professional Sports Labor Union with WNBPA Head Terri Jackson

    Terri Jackson, the executive director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), joins the Miami Herbert Huddle to talk about her time as the head of the union during a collective bargaining negotiation, her past work for the NCAA, and her son NBA superstar Jaren Jackson Jr. We also discuss the art and science of negotiation with Professor Terri Scandura.

    1h 18m

  8. 04/29/2021

    The Future of Sports Betting with Bet99 Founder Doug Honegger and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins

    Doug Honegger, a Miami Herbert alumnus, former professional hockey player, and Olympian, joins the Miami Herbert Huddle to talk about growing up next to an ice rink in his native Canada, what he learned from being a sports agent and why he jumped into the brave new world of sports gambling. Also on the show is a conversation between Dean John Quelch and DraftKings CEO and co-founder Jason Robins on what it takes to build a daily fantasy sports giant.

    1h 2m
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At the intersection of sports, business, culture, and academic research from the University of Miami Herbert Business School.

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  • Creator
    University of Miami Herbert Business School
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021. University of Miami Herbert Business School
  • Show Website
    Miami Herbert Huddle