Business in Sport and Leisure

UMD Smith and Partners Launch Sports Management Program

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Sunday, August 27, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert H. Smith School of Business, with partnering University of Maryland programs, has launched a Sports Management Program to develop undergraduate leaders with the skills, foundational knowledge and educational opportunities to pursue careers and professional opportunities in the sports industry.

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  • Students in the program will have opportunities for site visits and attend fireside chats with industry professionals, sports industry-focused career fairs and sporting events.
  • Its interdisciplinary approach has the potential to produce well-rounded, knowledgeable, innovative leaders in the sports industry, says Tori Shay, associate director for the program.
  • "SMP students have an exciting opportunity to leave this program with a tangible way to show their knowledge with hands-on experience," says Shay.
  • The final course, BMGT483: Sports Management Program Capstone, sees student teams developing and pitching solutions for a multifaceted real-world case study from a corporate partner in the sports industry.

FII Institute Announces Featured Speakers for Global PRIORITY Summit in Miami

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced the confirmed speakers at the Global PRIORITY Summit who will discuss humanity's most pressing issues in our evolving world. Taking place at the famed Faena Hotel in Miami Beach on March 30th & 31st, 2023, the summit is held in partnership with the Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis X. Suarez.

Key Points: 
  • The speakers represent a diverse and highly motivated group chosen to address the world's most pressing problems.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced the confirmed speakers at the Global PRIORITY Summit who will discuss humanity's most pressing issues in our evolving world.
  • Taking place at the famed Faena Hotel in Miami Beach on March 30th & 31st, 2023, the summit is held in partnership with the Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis X. Suarez.
  • Prominent speakers at the event include:
    Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Former Secretary of the Treasury, United States.

FII Institute Announces Featured Speakers for Global PRIORITY Summit in Miami

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced the confirmed speakers at the Global PRIORITY Summit who will discuss humanity's most pressing issues in our evolving world. Taking place at the famed Faena Hotel in Miami Beach on March 30th & 31st, 2023, the summit is held in partnership with the Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis X. Suarez.

Key Points: 
  • The speakers represent a diverse and highly motivated group chosen to address the world's most pressing problems.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced the confirmed speakers at the Global PRIORITY Summit who will discuss humanity's most pressing issues in our evolving world.
  • Taking place at the famed Faena Hotel in Miami Beach on March 30th & 31st, 2023, the summit is held in partnership with the Mayor of the City of Miami, Francis X. Suarez.
  • Prominent speakers at the event include:
    Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Former Secretary of the Treasury, United States.

10 Startups Selected for the Second Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Comcast today announced the 10 startups selected to join the second class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown .

Key Points: 
  • Comcast today announced the 10 startups selected to join the second class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown .
  • Since the accelerators launch last year, alumni have participated in 29 pilots and partnerships with SportsTech partners, including 5 commercial deals.
  • We launched Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech to find, fund, and fast-track the top sports technology startups challenging the status quo and creating new innovations that will impact how we participate in, view, and celebrate sports, said Jenna Kurath, Vice President, Startup Partnerships and Head of SportsTech.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal invests in the best sports tech startups in the world.

Florida Sports Debate Advisory Council Created

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. ("FDI") announced the formation of the Florida Sports Debate Advisory Council (the "Council"), expanding the growth of civics and debate in Florida, while tapping into the $1.3 trillion sports and entertainment industry.

Key Points: 
  • JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. ("FDI") announced the formation of the Florida Sports Debate Advisory Council (the "Council"), expanding the growth of civics and debate in Florida, while tapping into the $1.3 trillion sports and entertainment industry.
  • "Sports Professor" Rick Horrow will Chair the Council, which will include representation from Florida professional sports teams, facilities, and events; as well as leaders from the business, civic, and political communities.
  • Understanding that the synergies between debate, sports, and entertainment are overwhelming, the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc. brought on Rick Horrow to help create a new form of competitive sports debate and extemporaneous speaking.
  • Under the direction of the FDI's Director, Tara Tedrow, the Florida Education Foundation and the State Director of Civics and Debate, Beth Eskin, the expansion of debate, hosting of competitions, and growth of sports debate will continue to flourish.

PGA TOUR and WWE® Join the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator as Advisors to its Upcoming Class of Rising Startups

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that PGA TOUR and WWE have joined the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown , as advisors when it commences its second cohort of startups in February 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that PGA TOUR and WWE have joined the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown , as advisors when it commences its second cohort of startups in February 2022.
  • Startups selected to the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator will gain valuable access to PGA TOUR and WWE business leaders on top of those currently involved with the program.
  • The startups selected for the next Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator class will be announced on February 21, 2022.
  • The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamrica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, Forme Tour and PGA TOUR Series-China.