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"We're just in the early stages here. We were definitely pleased with the way things played out. It was great to partner with the NFL on this and we were really happy with how our customers reacted to it. But it's too soon to say this impacts our strategy going forward" -- Amazon Head of Sports Jim DeLorenzo, on how aggressive the company will be in the sports streaming landscape after its first year as an NFL partner (AP, 1/11).

"Copenhagen represents the type of location we think can really provide a great platform. Scandinavia has been a great part of our sport and having local drivers is always a plus" -- F1 CEO & Exec Chair Chase Carey, on backing plans for a new street race in Denmark's capital city, possibly by '20 (ESPN.com, 1/11).

"I’m confident that something will be worked out, yes" -- Islanders co-Owner Jon Ledecky, on if the team could play games at Nassau Coliseum before moving into a new arena at Belmont Park. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and a group of senior officials toured the team's old home on Tuesday (N.Y. POST, 1/11).

NASCAR’s Brian Herbst, NFL Schedule Release, Caitlin Clark Effect

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp chats with our Big Get, NASCAR SVP/Media and Productions Brian Herbst. The pair talk ahead of All-Star Weekend about how the sanctioning body’s media landscape has shaped up. The Poynter Institute’s Tom Jones drops in to share who’s up and who’s down in sports media. Also on the show, David Cushnan of our sister outlet Leaders in Sport talks about how things are going across the pond. Later in the show, SBJ media writer Mollie Cahillane shares the latest from the network upfronts.

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 14, 2024

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SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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