
The biggest names in the global business of sport sit down with Leaders Editorial Director, James Emmett, and Content Director, David Cushnan.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessSports | |||

Adam Silver met the press in New York on Tuesday, delivering a much-anticipated, but brief, status report on NBA Europe. James Emmett and David Cushnan, back in London, examine his comments, as the NBA's ambitious project - the talk of the industry o... more
Richard Thompson wears several hats - Chair of M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment and the England & Wales Cricket Board among them - but it’s his role chairing hospitality giant Levy UK & Ireland, parent of Lyvera, that’s the focus of this conversat... more
The annual Two Circles EMEA client summit took place in London this week; hundreds of the agency's partner organisations - drawn largely from across the world of sporting rights holders - convened to discuss aspects of the central theme of fandom.
T... more
Fresh off the back of a whirlwind fact-finder to New York, James Emmett returns to the studio alongside David Cushnan with his observations from the US Open.
As the tournament grows - physically and as a New York social and cultural occasion - they ... more
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The show centers on the business of sport, exploring governance, sponsorship, media rights, and monetization across global leagues and events. Episodes thread through strategic shifts in properties like major cricket and football properties, athlete entrepreneurship, and the evolving role of rights holders and brands in shaping fan engagement. Noteworthy quirks include deep dives with top executives and investors, a willingness to compare models across sports and markets, and a strong emphasis on practical, deal-focused insights for sponsors, agencies, and media buyers. Potential listeners who want actionable perspectives on sponsorship strategy, event marketing, and the economics of modern sport will likely find it compelling and timely.
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