Know What Is Next
Want to learn more about the most talked about topics and trends in the sports business industry from the sports business executives who run it?
Join Next League’s CEO David Nugent, a sports technology industry veteran and thought leader with over 20 years experience in the ever-changing technology services business. Tune in every week for insightful and engaging discussions on everything from artificial intelligence and fan engagement to the changing media landscape and the growth of women’s sports with the sports industry’s leading executives.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 37 episodes
Know What Is Next
Latest Episodes
How Nielsen Measures Fans, Media Value & ROI with Jessica Forrest
Fan attention is fragmented across platforms, and the race to measure it accurately has never been tougher. Nielsen Sports VP Jessica Forrest joins David to share how the industry’s most trusted data company is redefining what (and who) gets...
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Episode 37
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41:37
Inside OKC’s 50-Acre Stadium District, Fan Enrollment, and the Road to 2026
Something big is happening in Oklahoma City. Court Jeske, President of Echo Soccer, is redefining what expansion looks like in modern sports, applying lessons from launching Nashville SC to design a new franchise model built on data-driven f...
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Episode 36
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42:38
Where Is the Money Going in Sports? Private Equity, Youth, and Emerging Leagues
How is technology reshaping where the money flows in sports? Private equity and institutional investors are rewriting the playbook, and Greg Bedrosian, Managing Partner and CEO at Drake Star, joins Dave to break down what that shift means fo...
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Episode 35
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36:29
How to Build an Addressable Fanbase in Serie A with Sean Foley & Italo Zanzi
Demonstrable, addressable fanbases are now the foundation of media value, sponsorships, and sustainable revenue.Sean Foley and Italo Zanzi are here from Hellas Verona FC to outline their competitive DNA in player development and cult...
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Episode 34
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44:23
[REPLAY] The Business of Golf: Tech, Partnerships & The Ryder Cup with Jeff Price
What does it take to grow golf from 26 million to 45 million players in just a few years while adapting to shifting fan expectations? Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer at the PGA of America, chats with David to explore the ev...
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Episode 33
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40:43