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Front Office Sports

By Front Office SportsCurated by SPMA Hub because sport culture lives beyond the field.

Front Office Sports brings its sports business reporting to video, with interviews and analysis on leagues, media, sponsorship and the people running sport.

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Front Office Sports

The Gist

Why it caught our attention

Front Office Sports is a YouTube channel that SPMA recommends for students who want to follow sports business news week to week. Watch it to learn how leagues think about media rights, streaming and scheduling.

The Details

Quick facts

Format
YouTube Channel
Creator
Front Office Sports
Relevant Sport
Multi-Sport
Handle
@FrontOfficeSports
Hosts
Front Office Sports reporters and hosts
Based in
United States
Language
English
Formats
Explainers (FOS Explains), interviews, event coverage
Watch on
YouTube

At A Glance

Front Office Sports brings its sports business reporting to video, with interviews and analysis on leagues, media, sponsorship and the people running sport.

About This Shelf Item

About Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports is a media company focused on the business of sports. Its YouTube channel carries interviews with league leaders and executives, plus video coverage of the deals and trends its newsroom reports on.

Why It Belongs

The Sport Connection

The channel is built around the decisions made in league offices and boardrooms, such as media rights, scheduling, sponsorship and growth strategy. Hearing commissioners and executives explain those decisions in their own words is useful context for anyone working in sport.

Our Recommendation

Why Watch Front Office Sports

Watch it to keep up with the conversations shaping the industry and to hear how senior leaders talk about their priorities. Start with the long-form conversations with league leadership.

Who It Is For

Who should watch Front Office Sports on YouTube

  • Students who want to follow sports business news week to week
  • Anyone preparing for jobs in league offices, media or sponsorship
  • Professionals who want quick explainers on new trends

Key Takeaways

What you will learn from Front Office Sports on YouTube

  1. How leagues think about media rights, streaming and scheduling
  2. Why some sports grow faster than others in the business sense
  3. How billionaire investment is changing cities and leagues
  4. Why betting is becoming a bigger part of major events

Start Here

Best Front Office Sports YouTube videos to start with

In Conversation with MLB Commissioner Rob ManfredMLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the issues facing baseball, in his own words.
The Real Reason Hockey Outperforms Every Winter Sport | FOS ExplainsA FOS Explains video on why hockey does so well as a winter sports business.
The Billionaire Behind Utah’s Sports BoomHow one investor reshaped a city’s sports market.
Why the World Cup Could Be the Biggest Betting Event Ever | FOS ExplainsWhy the World Cup could become the biggest betting event ever, and what that means for the industry.

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Series & Playlists

Front Office Sports YouTube series and playlists

For Your Career

What Front Office Sports teaches about working in sport

Front Office Sports itself started as a class project and grew into a business media company, which is a useful reminder that sport careers can be built, not only found.

Its interviews show how league leaders explain decisions to the public. Learning to read and repeat that reasoning is valuable in any role that faces partners, media or fans.

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Where to watch Front Office Sports on YouTube

Watch the channel on YouTube

Front Office SportsFOS News on YouTube

FAQ

Front Office Sports YouTube channel: common questions

What is the Front Office Sports YouTube channel about?

Front Office Sports brings its sports business reporting to video, with interviews and analysis on leagues, media, sponsorship and the people running sport.

Who makes Front Office Sports?

Front Office Sports is made by Front Office Sports. On camera: Front Office Sports reporters and hosts.

Is Front Office Sports useful for sport management students and professionals?

Yes. It is especially useful for: Students who want to follow sports business news week to week; Anyone preparing for jobs in league offices, media or sponsorship; Professionals who want quick explainers on new trends.

Which Front Office Sports videos should I watch first?

Start with: In Conversation with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred; The Real Reason Hockey Outperforms Every Winter Sport | FOS Explains; The Billionaire Behind Utah’s Sports Boom.

Alex Bennett

Final Thoughts

Alex's Final Thoughts

Useful for staying current on sports business, especially if you already follow Front Office Sports in writing.

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