One on One with Rick Alessandri ft. Lee Berke

By Rick Alessandri, Managing Director at TurnkeyZRG

In this episode of One on One, Rick Alessandri interviews Lee Berke, President and CEO of LHB Sports Entertainment Media.

The two discuss the changing landscape of sports media and the challenges faced by regional sports networks (RSNs). He emphasizes the need for RSNs to adapt to new distribution technologies and reach fans on multiple screens, including streaming, broadcast, and pay TV. Berke also highlights the importance of direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies for professional sports teams and colleges to generate new revenue streams. He discusses the impact of Warner Brothers Discovery and Amazon entering the sports media market and the ongoing integration of betting, interactivity, and e-commerce into sports media.

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