📰 In The Arena Weekly
The go-to newsletter for sports, media & entertainment professionals. Each week, we curate the top events, insights & people to know to help you stay connected to new opportunities.
🎟️ Nike, MLS, 49ers & JP Morgan Are Attending
Join sports executives, founders, and investors at PEAK 2026, April 20-22 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Hear from leaders across the Las Vegas Raiders, UFC, MLS, WTA, and PGA of America. Use code ArenaTalent to save $500 at checkout ($1300+ off door prices).
⚡️Headlines & Hot Takes
🏀 Partnerships like Ballislife x SeaWorld show how experiential venues are becoming the next frontier for youth sports showcases.
🏒 Women’s hockey is expanding its reach as the Professional Women's Hockey League partners with Scripps Sports for U.S. broadcast distribution.
🎬 Hollywood’s AI shift is accelerating as Netflix acquires an AI filmmaking startup founded by Ben Affleck, signaling how studios are investing in technology to reshape production.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Inside Arena - March Member Session
On March 26th, Arena Members will gather for a virtual session of curated conversations with leaders working in sports, media, and entertainment.
These sessions bring together executives across the Arena member network - a chance to meet peers beyond weekly curated introductions.
Curious about joining Arena? Apply by this Friday, March 20th. Approved applicants will receive an invitation to join this session.
Arena Members can log in → Events to reserve a seat.
Across the Industry
📃 Digiday Publishing Summit 2026 | Hosted by Digiday
🗓️ Mar 23–25 | 📍 Vail, CO | Register here
A three‑day conference for media and publishing leaders, featuring sessions on audience strategy, AI-driven revenue, creator partnerships, and networking opportunities.
🤝 Experiential Leadership Summit | Hosted by BizBash
🗓️ April 14-16 | 📍Louisville, KY | Register here
This summit brings together top event leaders for three days of practical insights, real conversations, and strategies shaping the future of experiential events.
📱 Adweek Social Media Week 2026 | Hosted by Adweek
🗓️ Apr 14–16 | 📍New York, NY | Register here
A three‑day conference for social media and digital marketing professionals, featuring expert speakers, brand case studies, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities to explore the latest trends, tools, and strategies in the industry.
📸 Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit 2026 | Hosted by Variety
🗓️ Apr 22 | 📍 Los Angeles, CA | Register here
A full‑day summit for entertainment and marketing leaders featuring discussions on brand strategy, experiential campaigns, AI integration, and creator marketing with top industry speakers from film, TV, and media.
🏓 Huddle in the Hamptons 2026 | Hosted by Front Office Sports
🗓️ Jul 31 | 📍 The Hamptons, NY | Register here
An executive‑level summer experience bringing together leaders in sports, media, entertainment, tech, and finance.
💼 New Jobs This Week
🎯 Pac-12 Conference | Digital & Social Media Director | San Ramon, CA | $110k - $125k/yr
📸 Chelsea Piers | Director of Brand Marketing | New York, NY | $125k - $135k/yr
⚖️ Lionsgate | Director, Business & Legal Affairs | Santa Monica, CA | $130k - $140k/yr
🎥 (USTA) United States Tennis Association | Director, Broadcast Operations | New York, NY | $140k - $170k/yr
💻 Sony Music Entertainment | Lead Software Engineer | New York, NY | $200k - $224.2k/yr + Bonus
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That’s it for this week In The Arena of sports, media & entertainment.
-Arena’s founders | Parul Khosla, Adriene Bueno & Olivia Schwartz.
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