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Top Trend of the Week
Streaming Steps Into the Arena
Streaming platforms are evolving from passive aggregators to active power players in live sports and entertainment with Netflix’s MLB broadcast and WWE’s debut ESPN premium live event.

Touring & Live Event Insights
WWE Breaks Ground on ESPN
“Wrestlepalooza” marks WWE’s first premium live event on ESPN, underscoring the growing convergence of streaming and professional wrestling.

Venue & Operations Watch
Rizzetta Launches Underdog Global
Matt Rizzetta’s new firm, Underdog Global Partners, sets its sights on investments in venues, media IP, and sports franchises.

Music & Industry Strategy
From Stadium Demand to Fan Experience: What Venue Leaders Are Saying
Both weekends of Coachella have sold out within five days, with promoters crediting the early reveal of a pop-focused lineup featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Anyma.

Sports & Entertainment Crossovers
NFL Goes Global on YouTube
Through a strategic partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the NFL team is leveraging local Canadian sports networks and marketing channels to expand its reach.

ICYMI: Other Stories We’re Watching
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Catch the Sports and Live Entertainment Team at these upcoming Events:
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IEBA Conference | October 5-7
IEBA is the leading not-for-profit trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals. Join the Live Entertainment team at our co-sponsored Happy Hour at Eastside Bowl - RSVP here. Team Members Attending: Todd Dyer, Keith Gibson, and Bri Buchanan
Billboard Latin Music Conference | October 20-24
The Premier Latin Music Event Returns to the Fillmore Miami Beach for a Week Exclusive Conversations and Industry-Defining Moments including the highly anticipated Billboard Latin Music Awards. Team Members Attending: Todd Dyer and Lizette Gomez
NAMT Fall Conference | October 21-22
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) is a membership organization dedicated to nurturing the development, production, and presentation of new and classic musicals by connecting producers, artists, and institutions across the theatre industry. Team Members Attending: Bri Buchanan, Sarah Galbraith, Maty Cameron