In this episode of SBJ On Stage, recorded at SBJ's Game Changers conference in 2024, trailblazing sports agent Nicole Lynn joins veteran broadcaster Bonnie Bernstein for a candid conversation about purpose, authenticity, leadership, mentorship, personal branding and the power of betting on yourself. Nicole shares how she left Wall Street to pursue a career in sports, why she refuses to "cover" parts of her identity to fit in, and how empathy, excellence and mentorship have shaped her approach to representing athletes.

Following the conversation, SBJ's Managing Director, Dan Kaufman, is joined by Tiffany Griffiths-Williams, Senior Business Counsel at NFL Players Inc., to unpack Nicole's insights on sponsorship, authenticity, empathy and creating more opportunities for the next generation of leaders in sports.

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In this edition of SBJ On Stage, we take you to SBJ's Media Innovators conference in the fall of 2024 for a conversation with UFC CEO Dana White, and SBJ Publisher and Executive Editor, Abe Madkour.

Fresh off a record-setting run at Madison Square Garden, White discusses the UFC's upcoming media rights negotiations, the rise of streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube, and why he believes the sport has yet to reach its ceiling. He also shares his views on global expansion into markets like Spain, Mexico and Africa, the evolution of athlete development through UFC's Performance Institutes, and how TKO Group is creating new opportunities across combat sports.

White dives into the rapid growth of Power Slap, the future of boxing under the TKO umbrella, the challenges of piracy, Las Vegas' emergence as America's sports capital, and the leadership principles that have guided UFC's rise from a niche property to a global powerhouse.

Plus, he offers thoughts on social media, younger audiences, talent development, workplace culture, longevity, health and performance, and the vision that continues to drive him after more than two decades at the helm of UFC.

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In this edition of SBJ On Stage, we revisit a conversation between Bob Iger and Jimmy Pitaro from SBJ’s 2025 CAA World Congress of Sports.

The conversation takes on added relevance considering Iger and Josh Kushner’s pending acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers in a record-breaking transaction. Plus, as the industry reflects on the one-year anniversary of ESPN's direct-to-consumer service, listeners can evaluate many of the predictions, priorities, and strategic themes discussed between Iger and Pitaro.

SBJ’s managing director, Dan Kaufman, and Jump’s CEO & co-founder, Jordy Leiser, add additional context and commentary.

Whether you're hearing this conversation for the first time or revisiting it with fresh perspective, it offers a fascinating snapshot of two influential executives discussing the future of sports, media and technology.

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