Episodes

May 26, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin – Micropayments, measuring success, and more with the NBA’s George Aivazoglou

The Leaders team bring you their thoughts on the current sports broadcast space, along with a Q&A with the NBA’s Head of Fan Engagement & DTC. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and exploration around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. Leaders Editor-at-Large and Head of Content James Emmett and David Cushnan unpack a Q&A with the NBA’s Head of Fan Engagement & DTC for EMEA, George Aiva...
May 20, 2022

Leaders on the Ground: 4SE New York with Elevate’s Al Guido and Shawn Doss

Behind the Scenes of the inaugural edition of our 4SE event experience in NYC with two key leaders from Elevate Sports Ventures. Leaders on the Ground takes you behind-the-scenes at our in-person events – and this one’s a bit different. The Leaders team has been in New York this week, working with our sister companies Sports Business Journal and SportTechie to launch 4SE, a brand-new event experience providing a much-needed opportunity for senior executives to explore and navigate the collision...
May 20, 2022

Leaders on the Ground: 4SE New York with Elevate’s Al Guido and Shawn Doss

Behind the Scenes of the inaugural edition of our 4SE event experience in NYC with two key leaders from Elevate Sports Ventures. Leaders on the Ground takes you behind-the-scenes at our in-person events – and this one’s a bit different. The Leaders team has been in New York this week, working with our sister companies Sports Business Journal and SportTechie to launch 4SE, a brand-new event experience providing a much-needed opportunity for senior executives to explore and navigate the collision...
May 20, 2022

Leaders on the Ground: 4SE New York with Elevate’s Al Guido and Shawn Doss

Behind the Scenes of the inaugural edition of our 4SE event experience in NYC with two key leaders from Elevate Sports Ventures. Leaders on the Ground takes you behind-the-scenes at our in-person events – and this one’s a bit different. The Leaders team has been in New York this week, working with our sister companies Sports Business Journal and SportTechie to launch 4SE, a brand-new event experience providing a much-needed opportunity for senior executives to explore and navigate the collision...
May 11, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin: DAZN’s move into betting, the launch of FIFA+, and more

Leaders Editor-at-large and Head of Content James Emmett and David Cushnan bring you their thoughts on the latest trends and developments in the sports broadcast space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and exploration around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode’s conversational agenda: The long anticipated announcement of DAZN Bet, and how DAZN are differentiating themsel...
May 11, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin: DAZN’s move into betting, the launch of FIFA+, and more

Leaders Editor-at-large and Head of Content James Emmett and David Cushnan bring you their thoughts on the latest trends and developments in the sports broadcast space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and exploration around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode’s conversational agenda: The long anticipated announcement of DAZN Bet, and how DAZN are differentiating themsel...
May 11, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin: DAZN’s move into betting, the launch of FIFA+, and more

Leaders Editor-at-large and Head of Content James Emmett and David Cushnan bring you their thoughts on the latest trends and developments in the sports broadcast space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and exploration around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode’s conversational agenda: The long anticipated announcement of DAZN Bet, and how DAZN are differentiating themsel...
May 6, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Management Futures’ Shona Crooks & Sarah Cartwright and Commonwealth Games’ Darnelle Morgan-Johnson

In this episode, three inspiring advocates for diversity discuss what they have learned about standing firm and speaking out. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. This episode features an unmissable conversation led by Shona Crooks, who works as Management Futures Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She is joined by Sarah Cartwright, coach, trainer, spea...
May 6, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Management Futures’ Shona Crooks & Sarah Cartwright and Commonwealth Games’ Darnelle Morgan-Johnson

In this episode, three inspiring advocates for diversity discuss what they have learned about standing firm and speaking out. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. This episode features an unmissable conversation led by Shona Crooks, who works as Management Futures Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She is joined by Sarah Cartwright, coach, trainer, spea...
May 6, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Management Futures’ Shona Crooks & Sarah Cartwright and Commonwealth Games’ Darnelle Morgan-Johnson

In this episode, three inspiring advocates for diversity discuss what they have learned about standing firm and speaking out. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. This episode features an unmissable conversation led by Shona Crooks, who works as Management Futures Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She is joined by Sarah Cartwright, coach, trainer, spea...
April 29, 2022

Leaders Live: The Ultimate Matchday Experience - what does it look like and how much is it worth?

DFL Digital CEO Andreas Heyden joins the team to reveal how technology is enriching the fan experience. Leaders Live is our studio talk show on hot button issues facing the industry, featuring interviews with leaders from across and beyond sport. On this episode, we are examining the ultimate matchday experience – what is it, how has it changed, and how can we deliver it? To provide answers to our burning questions this month: Andreas Heyden. Heyden is the Executive Vice President of Digital I...
April 29, 2022

Leaders Live: The Ultimate Matchday Experience - what does it look like and how much is it worth?

DFL Digital CEO Andreas Heyden joins the team to reveal how technology is enriching the fan experience. Leaders Live is our studio talk show on hot button issues facing the industry, featuring interviews with leaders from across and beyond sport. On this episode, we are examining the ultimate matchday experience – what is it, how has it changed, and how can we deliver it? To provide answers to our burning questions this month: Andreas Heyden. Heyden is the Executive Vice President of Digital I...
April 29, 2022

Leaders Live: The Ultimate Matchday Experience - what does it look like and how much is it worth?

DFL Digital CEO Andreas Heyden joins the team to reveal how technology is enriching the fan experience. Leaders Live is our studio talk show on hot button issues facing the industry, featuring interviews with leaders from across and beyond sport. On this episode, we are examining the ultimate matchday experience – what is it, how has it changed, and how can we deliver it? To provide answers to our burning questions this month: Andreas Heyden. Heyden is the Executive Vice President of Digital I...
April 22, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Kick It Out’s CEO Anthony Burnett

In this episode, we bring you a conversation on Inclusive Leadership with the CEO of English Football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.  This episode includes a guest interview with Anthony Burnett, the CE...
April 22, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Kick It Out’s CEO Anthony Burnett

In this episode, we bring you a conversation on Inclusive Leadership with the CEO of English Football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.  This episode includes a guest interview with Anthony Burnett, the CE...
April 22, 2022

Leaders in EDI: Kick It Out’s CEO Anthony Burnett

In this episode, we bring you a conversation on Inclusive Leadership with the CEO of English Football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport.  This episode includes a guest interview with Anthony Burnett, the CE...
April 7, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin – Digital Innovation with Stadion’s Russell Stopford

Digital expert and newly appointed CEO of Stadion gives his views on the innovations happening in the space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and analysis around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode, James Emmett and David Cushnan are joined by Russell Stopford, a giant in world of sports digital, who is newly-installed as CEO of digital agency Stadion, following over a d...
April 7, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin – Digital Innovation with Stadion’s Russell Stopford

Digital expert and newly appointed CEO of Stadion gives his views on the innovations happening in the space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and analysis around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode, James Emmett and David Cushnan are joined by Russell Stopford, a giant in world of sports digital, who is newly-installed as CEO of digital agency Stadion, following over a d...
April 7, 2022

Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin – Digital Innovation with Stadion’s Russell Stopford

Digital expert and newly appointed CEO of Stadion gives his views on the innovations happening in the space. The Leaders Broadcast Disruptors Audio Bulletin is a regular podcast for discussion, debate, and analysis around the latest developments in sports content production, distribution and monetisation. On this episode, James Emmett and David Cushnan are joined by Russell Stopford, a giant in world of sports digital, who is newly-installed as CEO of digital agency Stadion, following over a d...
March 31, 2022

Leaders in Conversation: Atlanta Hawks’ Melissa Proctor

Atlanta Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor in conversation with Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan. Melissa Proctor is an accomplished leader with 20 years of experience across sports and entertainment. She began her professional life with Turner Broadcasting as an intern, before going on to assume multiple roles during a nine-year stint, such as Director of Insights & Inspiration for the Turner Media Group, Senior Director of Strategy Development at Cartoon Network & Adult Swim, and eventually VP of...
March 31, 2022

Leaders in Conversation: Atlanta Hawks’ Melissa Proctor

Atlanta Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor in conversation with Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan. Melissa Proctor is an accomplished leader with 20 years of experience across sports and entertainment. She began her professional life with Turner Broadcasting as an intern, before going on to assume multiple roles during a nine-year stint, such as Director of Insights & Inspiration for the Turner Media Group, Senior Director of Strategy Development at Cartoon Network & Adult Swim, and eventually VP of...
March 31, 2022

Leaders in Conversation: Atlanta Hawks’ Melissa Proctor

Atlanta Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor in conversation with Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan. Melissa Proctor is an accomplished leader with 20 years of experience across sports and entertainment. She began her professional life with Turner Broadcasting as an intern, before going on to assume multiple roles during a nine-year stint, such as Director of Insights & Inspiration for the Turner Media Group, Senior Director of Strategy Development at Cartoon Network & Adult Swim, and eventually VP of...
March 24, 2022

Leaders in Conversation: Football Australia’s James Johnson, FFF’s Laura Georges & former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler

The big issues facing football around the world, as seen by three international leaders in developing the game. Leaders in Conversation is a series that puts you in the room, fly-on-the-wall style, for discussions between the most influential leaders in sports and media. Our latest episode features James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, Laura Georges, Secretary General at the French Football Federation and Robbie Fowler, the former England and Liverpool player, in an on-stage session led by ...
March 24, 2022

Leaders in Conversation: Football Australia’s James Johnson, FFF’s Laura Georges & former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler

The big issues facing football around the world, as seen by three international leaders in developing the game. Leaders in Conversation is a series that puts you in the room, fly-on-the-wall style, for discussions between the most influential leaders in sports and media. Our latest episode features James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, Laura Georges, Secretary General at the French Football Federation and Robbie Fowler, the former England and Liverpool player, in an on-stage session led by ...