Nick Vacanti

In a May 15th status conference, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), and National Hockey League (NHL) representatives voiced concerns about Diamond Sports Group’s lack of a renewal deal with Comcast, its third-largest distributor. ⚾️ Comcast's customers lost access to Bally’s regional sports networks in late April over cost and channel placement disputes. With a plan confirmation hearing on June 18th approaching, the leagues stressed the need for a viable business plan from Diamond. 🧢 Find out the implications of these disputes, the positions of the major sports leagues, and what to expect as the confirmation hearing nears. 👉 Read now: https://lnkd.in/eRzpXE3y #distresseddebt #leveragedfinance #debtcapitalmarkets

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Here are 10 player development questions YOU MUST answer. What are your answers? Listen to podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gGjdJmB9 #PlayerDevelopment #LinkedInSports

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If your interested in the business of Sport Joe Pompliano is a must follow. Here he does a great job of breaking down the complex scenario which is the NBA's new media rights deal. We think the money is big in American sports - wait until we see the new world this media rights deal will unleash! #sports #business #professionals #media #TV #nosuchthingasTVanymore #sportsbusiness #NBA

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As the Official Player Development Partner of USA Baseball and MLB's Prospect Development Pipeline, Rapsodo's PRO 3.0 unit gets a front row seat to all the action at the MLB Combine.   PRO 3.0 collected data during the on-field pitching and hitting sessions, providing MLB clubs, scouts, and coaches with real-time analytics of the MLB prospects' performances.   We studied the data captured from over 300 prospects during the week at Chase Field and identified some names that helped their draft stocks.   Here's a look at those standout performers as well as our leaderboards for hardest hits, fastest pitches, longest home runs, and highest pitch spin rates. MLB Combine Recap: https://lnkd.in/grSF4N5q   #PlayOn #PlayWithoutLimits #MLBCombine #MLBDraft #MLB #PlayerDevelopment #dataanalytics #SportsTechnology #SportsTech #Partnerships

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Next level event promotion. Create your organization. Schedule events. All of your followers get your events on their calendar. #camps #clinics #games #practice #speakers #influencers #podcasters #eventplanners

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As we bask in the aftermath of the Masters Tournament, it's thrilling to see how vibrant the golf scene has become. The latest findings from The Pulse of the Golf Consumer report reveal a significant upswing in golf's popularity. 📊 Key Insights: ⛳️123 million Americans engaged with golf last year in various forms, marking a 14% increase over five years. ⛳️An impressive 95% of core golfers are planning to play as much or more in 2024. ⛳️The female golf segment is showing particularly strong growth, with a 25% increase in participation over the last four years. ⛳️Social media continues to be a powerful platform for golf, with over 50 million Americans consuming golf-related content. The momentum in the golf industry is undeniable, and it’s exciting to see such enthusiasm and participation across the board. Whether it’s playing, watching, or discussing, the game is reaching more people than ever. Let's keep this momentum going!

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One of the standout features of Nirvana Super is that our HMB-infused beverages are designed for everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Plus, they taste fantastic. We're excited when sports legends like four-time NBA champion, two-time league MVP and 10-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and the parent company of his business endeavors, SC30 Inc. chose to invest in Nirvana Super out of all of their numerous beverage options, reflecting their commitment to wellness and great tasting, scientifically backed products. Our work with Stephen and our other #athleteinvestors is about more than simply growth; it's about forming relatable connections and sharing a common mission - #hydration meets #musclehealth. I believe the beverage industry is on the verge of becoming much more exciting, surpassing the trends of coconut water, coffee variations, and endless energy drinks. https://lnkd.in/exrAaz-b #NirvanaSuper #stayhydrated #stephcurry #linkedinSports #innovation #healthcare #startups #foodandbeverage

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Do really know the rules of baseball? Baseball Rules in Black and White App has helped thousands learn and retain the rules of baseball. We are the only rule resource that covers 4 rule sets. See the difference in Black and White. https://lnkd.in/g_6N6GN #entrepreneur #doyoureallyknowtherulesofbaseball

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We talk about the power of sports on a daily basis, but the results of the latest Sports Events & Tourism Association State of the Industry Report, sponsored by Northstar Meetings Group and produced by Tourism Economics make the case with real numbers. And they are the strongest numbers ever recorded. Among the highlights: ⚽ 63 percent of cities that responded said sports are the top room-night generator in their communities. 💵 The sports-events industry had a direct economic impact of $52.2 billion in 2023 and $128 billion overall factoring all spending. ✈ More than 200 million people traveled to youth and adult amateur sports, as well as collegiate championships in 2023. 🛌 Sports-related travel generated more than 73 million room nights in 2023. Thank you to John David, STS and Sports ETA for the chance to support this important research. If your destination or organization is not investing in sports-related travel, it is time to look at the power this market holds for the future. And our events, including the TEAMS Conference & Expo, the EsportsTravel Summit and TEAMS Europe, as well as our channels through SportsTravel Magazine can help position you for success.

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One thing MLS clubs do better than most Build fan communities... Supporter clubs are subgroups of fans, created by fans, typically rallied around a specific cause. Clubs even promote the support groups on their website. Atlanta Untied has six official supporter groups, each with a bit of a different purpose using the team as the connective glue. If you search Atlanta United on Google, "supporter groups" is the second link that comes up. . . . Fans are almost self-segmenting themselves to create their own unique identity, experience, and association with the club. Teams in other leagues have tried to manufacture this concept, but it seems hard to replicate if you don't have fans leading the charge. MLS clubs allowing these groups to be known and associated with the club adds a layer of credibility and develops an even deeper association with the club than if the supporter groups were unofficially tied to the team. What are the best supporter groups in sports you've seen? #fanbuilding #sportsmarketing #sportsbiz

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The NFL Schedule is being released this week. A few years ago, I worked with an Agile team to match the new NFL schedule to the ticketing system to provide clubs with secondary market insights as they looked to sell direct to customers. Why is this such a big moment to track secondary? 💴 Clubs that manage the secondary market tend to better generate primary revenue 🏈 Clubs can develop a direct promotion strategy to their fans, like allowing their most seasoned fans access first to their site for direct revenue 🆘 Clubs can spot unusual broker activity to identify any breaches of ticketing agreements One interesting takeaway - high ticket interest popped up during the NFL Draft. Some of it was related to Draft tickets, but the majority included searches for tickets. Should NFL clubs have the right to start selling tickets then? #tickets #sportsmarketing

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Codie A. Sanchez A. Sanchez reveals the hidden business strategies and deal-making expertise that drive the success of celebrities like #TheRock. This highlights how strategic partnerships, like his Teremana Tequila brand valued at $3.5 billion, play a crucial role behind their public images. They brought the company to this valuation very quickly by: - #Pricing: They didn’t go premium. - #Distribution: Mega partnerships. - #Billboards: Leveraged top influencers on social media. •°•°•°•°•° Dive into the full conversation to hear Codie Sanchez's valuable perspectives. #marketing #influencermarketing #businessdeals #riskmanagement #entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/d56k-ANg

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Our Commitment At Baseball Rules in Black and White App, we understand what is at stake for the future of sports officiating. We are committed to providing the best in baseball rule resources to the officials of today, but especially for the officials of tomorrow. We want every official to understand and retain the rules in order to apply the correct ruling on the field.  See the difference in Black and White. https://lnkd.in/gquFT2Xn

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Feeling inspired after our first Excelerator (young professional leadership development program) Brunch 'N Learn event, with SFIA - Sports & Fitness Industry Association's own Tom Cove, President and CEO. Tom shared a treasure trove of career and industry insights, including: i) Recognize skill gaps and navigate them with integrity and confidence ii) Pursue authentic, win-win partnerships from start to finish iii) Embrace diversity in collaboration - it's essential, not just a nice-to-have iv) Invest in all athletes (especially those who don't fit the profile norm) to boost participation and fitness activity in all sports v) Listen to both spoken and unspoken brand feedback - silence can be so telling Tom emphasized the need for more women in youth sports leadership (coaches and officials) and the need to focus on the insights behind the numbers, not just data. His advice on learning from failure and the ability to pivot quickly to a new direction struck a chord. Finally, his recommendations for words to live by for the Excelerators were authenticity, confidence, reading the room, and choosing your battles wisely. This session was a perfect kickoff to our Excelerator Brunch 'N Learn Series running through November. #ProfessionalGrowth #SportsIndustry #LeadershipLessons

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I've talked about the impact that the AIQ.team has in the NFL, but our value transcends beyond just the sport of football - we have a significant presence in basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and more. With the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals & Draft right around the corner, our team is looking at this past year's rookie class and the signals the AIQ picked up between the players cognitive scores & performance on the court. 🏀 I wanted to share one in particular: the NBA All-Rookie team outperformed all of the other 2023 NBA prospects in the area of Learning Efficiency (LE). LE is one of the 15 data points the AIQ measures and affects a player's ability to learn technique, strategy, reports, etc. and recall this information readily when needed. Teams that use the AIQ for scouting & talent selection know that LE is a crucial indicator in a prospect's ability to learn the playbook more quickly than their peers and adjust to the speed of the game better than other draftees. As sports evolve to rely heavily on analytics and measuring "between the ears", we continue to provide insights & correlations to our teams to help them select the right talent, develop players properly, and ultimately take the right step to a championship caliber team. #Linkedinsports #NBA #CognitiveAssessment

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