Sports Broadcasting Agents: Value, Timing, and Career Navigation
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People Mentioned
- Malika Andrews (Host of ESPN's The Jump, The Countdown NBA Today, WNBA Countdown, and the NBA Draft) - Discussed her experience with agents and advice for young broadcasters.
- Chiney Ogwumike (Studio analyst for ESPN) - Discussed her experience with agents and advice for young broadcasters.
- Allison Galler (Chiney Ogwumike's agent) - Mentioned as an agent who came from the basketball world and negotiated a talent deal for Chiney.
- Matt Kramer (Agent at CAA, Malika Andrews' agent) - Mentioned as a traditional sports broadcasting agent who negotiates deals.
- Lane Kiffin - Briefly mentioned in relation to CAA.
- Doug - Mentioned in relation to Liberty Mutual.
Organizations & Institutions
- ESPN - The broadcast network where Malika Andrews and Chiney Ogwumike work.
- CAA - A talent agency mentioned in relation to Malika Andrews' agent.
- The New York Times - Malika Andrews' former employer.
- The Chicago Tribune - A potential employer Malika Andrews considered.
- Sports Illustrated - A potential employer Malika Andrews considered.
- The Athletic - A burgeoning online company Malika Andrews had a conversation with her agent about.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company - Mentioned in a segment about customizing car insurance.
Websites & Online Resources
- fanduel.com/sportsfan - Mentioned for betting on the NFL live.
- usps.com/holidays - Mentioned for tools and tips to ship with confidence during the holidays.
- libertymutual.com - Mentioned for customizing car insurance.