Interview with Karen Brodkin, Executive VP of Endeavor, the media consulting company that Yormark used for the TV deal. She says that Yormark is a marketing genius and a builder of brands. She says that both basketball and women's sports are undervalued. Note in the Big 12 announcement, it says that Endeavor will lead the Big 12's conference composition strategy.
Starts around 42:50
Here is the Big 12 announcement:
The Big 12 Conference today announced it has appointed WME Sports and IMG Media, both Endeavor companies, to facilitate its global content and commercial strategy. Leaning into the expertise of the broader Endeavor network, WME Sports and IMG Media will lead the Big 12’s:
o media strategy, advisory and negotiation;
o conference composition strategy;
o premier asset assessment; and
o sales analytics and valuation.
“We have aligned with a best-in-class team to build a best-in-class business strategy for the Conference,” said Commissioner Brett Yormark. “As we ‘Open for Business’ to elevate the Big 12, the expertise and knowledge WME Sports and IMG Media bring to the table is critically important to analyze and evaluate the merit of commercial initiatives that strengthen our brand.”
“We are proud to bring the full power of the Endeavor network to bear for the Big 12,” said Karen Brodkin, Co-Head, WME Sports and EVP of Content Strategy and Development, Endeavor. “Brett and his team are innovating, upgrading and commercially accelerating value across the full spectrum of Conference assets, including media, content, partnerships, championship events, music, entertainment, international events and Web3, and we look forward to partnering with them to realize all of their ambitions.”