Playfly Insights is a leading provider of thought leadership, fan data and insights to the sports industry.  We compile and produce full-scope analytics and studies, as brands and partners alike seek to share their stories.  Inside and outside the sports industry, clients look to Playfly to understand what makes fans tick.  From consumer buying habits to values and motivators, we know fandom. Decision-makers in clubhouses, boardrooms, and newsrooms leverage our data insights to uncover fan trends, preferences, and behaviors. Our data and analysis help them better understand the sports fandom landscape and deliver on business objectives.  Increase brand awareness, maximize ROAS, activate new audiences, and more with data-backed solutions from Playfly Insights.

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Playmakers: Playfly Sports Leadership Series

Through Playmakers, we’re bringing you exclusive insights, perspectives, and expertise from our industry-leading executives as they tackle some the biggest challenges, and opportunities, in the business of sports.

In the latest episode, the House v. NCAA settlement has forever altered the landscape of college athletics —  we dive headfirst into what that means for properties, brands, and the future of NIL. Playfly CEO Craig Sloan sits down with Jon Bishop and Jason Frandi to break down how schools can adapt, how brands can authentically engage, and how Playfly is uniquely positioned to lead in this new era.

Stay tuned for more leadership perspectives and behind-the-scenes discussions that shape the future of sports business!

EPISODE 1: Christy Hedgpeth, President of Playfly Sports Properties

EPISODE 2: Gregg Liebman, Head of Insights at Playfly Sports

EPISODE 3: Chad Copher, SVP GM of Playfly Media

EPISODE 4: Nick Cartan, EVP Head of Commercial Strategy / Paul Asencio, EVP of Global Partnerships at Playfly Sports

EPISODE 5: Jason Frandi, Sr. Director of National Sales / Jon Bishop, VP of Playfly Max

FanScore Business Report

Playfly Sports, the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company, announced the release of its latest FanScore business report, a white paper entitled Modernizing the Business of College Sports. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, offering insights that show why Athletics Departments that adopt an ‘enterprise mindset’ will outpace their peers.

The report outlines how the most successful Athletics Enterprises will adopt an innovative business mindset, leveraging data-driven decision-making, third-party partnerships, and alternative capital structures. By implementing these strategies, Athletics Enterprises can unlock new revenue streams, enhance fan engagement, and secure a sustainable future in a rapidly changing sports ecosystem.

MARCH 2025: Modernizing the Business of College Sports

Playfly FanScore: Powered by Vision Insights

The Playfly FanScore is the first actionable and insightful sports ranking index geared to marketers and sports business leaders. It is a fresh perspective to understanding fan value based on our proprietary factors:

      • Fan Passion

      • Fan Receptivity

      • Fan Marketplace

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