Justin Titchenell

The 2026 NFL Draft starts this Thursday in Pittsburgh. Most people tune in to see who their favorite team picks, but I'd argue that the more compelling story is the business behind it. The draft is expected to attract 500,000–700,000 visitors across three days which could create an economic impact of $125–$200 million for the region. If you zoom out, it’s one of the best case studies in the business of sports. The NFL is building a three-day window where it owns attention, monetizes it at...

We're thrilled to announce  Johnson Kendall Johnson   as annual partners at Sports Business Leaders! Johnson, Kendall and Johnson (JKJ) was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Newtown, PA. JKJ is a private, independent brokerage licensed in all 50 states. As a Certified Evergreen company, they are employee-owned and built for the long term. Risk managers, general counsel, CFOs, and ownership groups across sports and entertainment trust JKJ to deliver coverage that keeps them protected and...

Our lates t  Sports Business Leaders  event in P hilly featured 14-year MLB pitcher turned venture investor,  Jesse Biddle  of  October Ventures . A 2021 World Series Champion and  Philadelphia Phillies  2010 first-round pick, Jesse offered a unique perspective that only someone who's competed at the highest level and now invests in the future of sports business can offer. We captured the entire conversation for the SBL podcast, give it a listen! It's exciting to see how these events continue...