John Kosner joined Howard Lindzon for “Investing in Profit and Joy”
Original Article: Investing in Profit and Joy, by Bullish, November 10th, 2020
Listen in as Howard Lindzon and John Kosner discuss investing in sports, fitness, media, and technology!
John Kosner Moderated the "New Normal Meets New Generation" Panel for Hashtag Sports
Original Article: Hashtag Sports 2020, October 20th-22nd, 2020
Building off the huge success of Hashtag Sports LIVE in June 2020, the Hashtag Sports 2020 virtual conference featured video conference-enabled facilitated meetings that are fueled by AI-driven matchmaking, enabling individuals across the sports, media & entertainment landscape to connect with one another at unparalleled scale in distributed and digitally interactive environments.
Hashtag Sports 2020 provides unrivaled & interactive access to the industry's brightest minds, forward-looking executives, and athletes & creators, bringing together the most influential names and next generation of talent in digital sports & entertainment media for creative exchange, inspiring talks, and actionable insights. Learn from fan engagement's leading experts how COVID-19 and brand purpose will continue to change day jobs moving forward while staying ahead of the latest trends in content creation, media, and monetization.
John Kosner Appeared on The Forbes School of Business & Technology Panel
Original Article: Forbes Thought Leader Summit, October 20th, 2020
John joined Amy Brooks from the NBA, David Katz from Fox Sports Digital, former Hulu chief Randy Freer, his colleague Ed Desser, Chris Dempsey from Altitude Sports, and Leonard Armato for the Forbes SBT event on October 20th, 2020. Watch the recap below.
John Kosner 1-on-1 with David Levy
Original Article: The Future of Sport at Advertising Week, by Global VC Sports, October 8th, 2020
GlobalVC Sports partnered with Advertising Week to present the 7th Annual “Future of Sport.” Advertising Week granted free access to the entire week, which featured 750+ Speakers and 350+ Virtual Events, including John Kosner’s 1-on-1 with David Levy.
John Kosner Appeared on a Sports AI Panel for SportsProLive on Sept. 16
Original Article: SportsProLive, September 16th, 2020
Driving the new era of sports
Leading experts across the sports ecosystem will gather to discuss the most disruptive and challenging topics facing the industry today.
Attendees will hear from and connect with the most innovative brands, rights holders and technologies from all corners of the globe.
Founded on six key pillars – everything from AI to data to sustainability to digital transformation will be tackled head-on by the event’s pioneering speakers and thought leaders.
Watch the video recording below!
John Kosner Appeared on Two Panels for SIGA Sport Integrity Week
Wednesday, September 9th: “ESPORTS: THE FUTURE, NOW!”
Thursday, September 10th: “SPORT INTEGRITY, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION: THE NEXT BIG THING”
For more information on the Sports Integrity Global Alliance, visit their website.
Watch John Kosner at the N3XT Sports panel with Rick Welts
Original Article: N3XT Sports, July 16th, 2pm EST
Re-watch the panel with John Kosner and Rick Welts from the Golden State Warriors online, or read a quick recap on the N3XT website.
John Kosner Appeared in Frog Design Panel on Streaming Media June 24 with Matthew Ball, Veronica Belmont & Tom Richardson
Original Article: Frog Streaming Experience, June 24th, 2020
The Attention Economy is about more than just the streaming wars—it's everything that's currently fighting for the attention of the consumer, including news, podcasts, social media, literature, gaming, and more. The battle for consumer awareness is at an all-time high, bringing with it a golden age of entertainment and the potential for wide-scale tech fatigue.
So how does a platform stand out and successfully capture a piece of the “market share” that exists in consumers’ minds? By differentiating based on experience, rather than price and/or content alone.
What Was Explored:
• The Attention Economy and how to effectively break through the noise
• The current state of D2C streaming, including impacts from the COVID-19 crisis
• Why a human-centered experience is the only way to stand apart
John Kosner Interviews Villanova Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jay Wright
Original Article: Circles: Supporting Leaders, by Betaworks, June 17th, 2020
Video of John Kosner’s interview with Villanova Head Basketball Coach Jay Wright for Betaworks "Circles.”
Adam Grossman, CEO of Block Six Analytics interviewed John Kosner on Northwestern University’s “Revenue Above Replacement” podcast
Original Article: Block Six Analytics, by Revenue Above Replacement, May 21st, 2020
Northwestern's Master of Arts in Sports Administration (MSA) program is host of the Revenue Above Replacement (RAR) podcast. MSA faculty members Adam Grossman and Brice Clinton interview sports industry leaders like John on a weekly basis on a wide range of topics including business, economics, marketing, branding, media, sponsorship, events, and public policy.
The podcast will also be directly integrated into the MSA curriculum with students taking MSA 401-0: Sports Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis creating a production plan that includes an episode’s guest, questions, audience and timing as part of a group assignment for the course.
@ UCLA Anderson: What's Next in Sports Post COVID-19
Content Provided by UCLA Anderson School of Management, May 20, 2020.
John Kosner on "What's Next in Sports post COVID-19" for UCLA Anderson Class on "COVID Impact on Sports and Entertainment.”
“Staying Relevant in a Time of Uncertainty” with John Kosner and Darren Rovell
Original Article: Sport Hiatus, by VC Sports and Sport Hiatus, May 13th, 2020
Take a look at Office Hours #3, a Zoom discussion between John Kosner and Darren Rovell.
Careers in 20/20
Original Article: For What It’s Worth, by Fred Bucher, Apri 29th, 2020
For more than 25 years John Kosner has been at the forefront of the massive transformation in the ways we watch, engage and interact with sports on every screen. All sports fans have been impacted by his work. John was the EVP/General Manager for ESPN Digital and Print Media for many years in addition to holding leadership positions at the NBA, CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated. He’s a pioneer in our industry and today he offers his invaluable insights on Careers in 20/20. Check it out and stay safe.
"Impacts of the Sport Hiatus on Sports Business" with John Kosner and Rich Greenfield
Original Article: Sport Hiatus, by VC Sports and Sport Hiatus, April 15th, 2020
Take a look at the latest Office Hours, a Zoom discussion between John Kosner and Rich Greenfield.