When Innovation Meets Competition: The New Era of Global Sports
Summary
Featuring: <br> Beth Keating, Client Account Lead, NFL, Accenture Kevin Lopes, VP, Sports Business Development & Innovation, ESPN RJ Paige, Business Strategy and Innovation, NFL Kirk Goldsberry, Director of the Business of Sports Institute, McCombs Center, UT <p> Description: How emerging technologies are accelerating change across every corner of the sports world—from collegiate sports to global broadcasts, major leagues, and modern media. <p>
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