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Navigating Sports Business


May 7, 2025

Nic Barlage - CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group - on how their organization is maximizing a dominant season from the Cavs, all while managing a growing portfolio of other properties across sports and media.

 

He also breaks down their Cavs Rewards program, and what differentiates it from what other teams have tried before.

 

Details:

  • 1:50 - What is Rock Entertainment Group?
  • 10:05 - Dan Gilbert’s ISMs
  • 16:35 - Other organizations to emulate 
  • 19:00 - Investing in new innovations
  • 23:55 - The Cavs’ success
  • 28:10 - Cavs Rewards
  • 30:40 - Measuring business success in a 1-seed season
  • 36:15 - Launching Rock Entertainment Sports Network
  • 40:35 - Rapid Fire Questions

Nic's Cleveland Restaurant Recommendations:

 

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