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Sports Business Journal

By Sports Business JournalCurated by SPMA Hub because sport culture lives beyond the field.

Sports Business Journal’s channel brings its industry coverage to video, with interviews, event sessions and recaps of the year in sports business.

Alex Bennett
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Sports Business Journal

The Gist

Why it caught our attention

Sports Business Journal is a YouTube channel that SPMA recommends for students who want to follow the industry the way professionals do. Watch it to learn what the industry considers its biggest stories each year.

The Details

Quick facts

Format
YouTube Channel
Creator
Sports Business Journal
Relevant Sport
Multi-Sport
Relevant Sport Role
Agents
Handle
@sportsbizjournal
Hosts
Sports Business Journal reporters and editors
Based in
United States
Language
English
Formats
Interviews, event sessions, daily news podcast, year-end reviews
Watch on
YouTube

At A Glance

Sports Business Journal’s channel brings its industry coverage to video, with interviews, event sessions and recaps of the year in sports business.

About This Shelf Item

About Sports Business Journal

Sports Business Journal is a long-standing trade publication for the sports industry. Its YouTube channel features interviews with influential executives and agents, sessions from its industry events, and recaps of the biggest business stories.

Why It Belongs

The Sport Connection

SBJ covers the deals, people and trends that sports organizations care about, from athlete marketing and agency work to media and the year ahead. It reflects how the industry itself talks about its business.

Our Recommendation

Why Watch Sports Business Journal

Watch it to understand which topics industry insiders are focused on and to hear from people who shaped the business, such as agent David Falk on building athlete brands.

Who It Is For

Who should watch Sports Business Journal on YouTube

  • Students who want to follow the industry the way professionals do
  • Anyone heading into agency, marketing or media roles
  • Professionals who want a quick daily news briefing

Key Takeaways

What you will learn from Sports Business Journal on YouTube

  1. What the industry considers its biggest stories each year
  2. How agents built athlete brands and the business of athlete influence
  3. Which topics come up again and again at industry events
  4. How sports media deals and trends are covered by the trade press

Start Here

Best Sports Business Journal YouTube videos to start with

David Falk: Building Air Jordan NIL and the Business of Athlete InfluenceAgent David Falk on building the Air Jordan brand and what NIL means today.
From Headlines to Horizons: SBJ's Year-End Recap and 2026 OutlookSBJ’s look back at the year and the stories it expects to matter next.

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Series & Playlists

Sports Business Journal YouTube series and playlists

For Your Career

What Sports Business Journal teaches about working in sport

Trade publications set the agenda for an industry. Knowing what SBJ is covering helps you sound informed in interviews and networking conversations.

The event sessions are also a free look at how senior people present their work, which is good preparation for your own presentations.

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Where to watch Sports Business Journal on YouTube

Watch the channel on YouTube

FAQ

Sports Business Journal YouTube channel: common questions

What is the Sports Business Journal YouTube channel about?

Sports Business Journal’s channel brings its industry coverage to video, with interviews, event sessions and recaps of the year in sports business.

Who makes Sports Business Journal?

Sports Business Journal is made by Sports Business Journal. On camera: Sports Business Journal reporters and editors.

Is Sports Business Journal useful for sport management students and professionals?

Yes. It is especially useful for: Students who want to follow the industry the way professionals do; Anyone heading into agency, marketing or media roles; Professionals who want a quick daily news briefing.

Which Sports Business Journal videos should I watch first?

Start with: David Falk: Building Air Jordan NIL and the Business of Athlete Influence; From Headlines to Horizons: SBJ's Year-End Recap and 2026 Outlook.

Alex Bennett

Final Thoughts

Alex's Final Thoughts

A good companion for anyone who reads trade coverage, or who wants to start following the industry the way professionals do.