The Sports Business Journal’s first television series will debut on Monumental’s top local media platform on Monday, January 27.
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Washington, DC (January 15, 2025) – Award-winning local media platform Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) and renowned sports industry media and events company Sports Affairs Journal (SBJ) announced today that the highly anticipated show Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry will premiere Monday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET on MNMT.
THE a dynamic new program is SBJthe first television series of will cover the rapid evolution of the sports sector and provide an in-depth look at the trends, leaders and innovations shaping the world of sports today. Within the industrywhich will broadcast new episodes on the last Monday of each month, is produced by Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE) in partnership with SBJ.
“Our network takes great pride in offering a diverse lineup of compelling programming that reaches both our core fan base and other audiences,” said Zach Leonsis, president of media and new ventures at MSE. “Collaborate with Sports Affairs Journal on “Inside the Industry” is an exciting next step in this journey. This show gives our audience exclusive access to the trends, innovations and leaders shaping the future of the sports business, and we are proud to be the home of SBJthe very first television program in history. We look forward to delivering this dynamic and insightful content to sports fans and industry professionals.
Hosted by Tarik El-Bashir, journalist and analyst from MNMT, each episode includes exclusive interviews, privileged access to international programming of more than 15 annual shows SBJ lectures and commentary from a panel of sports industry experts, including SBJThe event’s award-winning journalists and executives will explore the most cutting-edge developments and trends in the sports industry. THE The show’s home studio will be in MNMT’s multi-million dollar production facility, located adjacent to the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, DC.
“The sports industry is more sophisticated and intriguing than ever,” said Abe Madkour, publisher and editor-in-chief of SBJ. “With our access to industry leaders and our in-depth knowledge of issues and trends, we can provide true insight into what’s happening behind the scenes. We look forward to producing a truly different program with Monumental Sports Network for viewers, and we’re going to have a lot of fun along the way.
In the first episode, El-Bashir will be joined by Madkour, Jordan Silberman, president of MSE sites, and Joe Lemire, senior editor of SBJ to discuss the cutting-edge sports venues and on-site fan experiences that are shaping the future of the industry. The episode will take a deep dive into the construction boom across the professional sports landscape and feature a look at some of the most state-of-the-art venues in the world, including the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome and the Dallas Cowboys’ “The Star” campus. . and MSE’s $800 million-plus transformation of Capital One Arena.
Topics for upcoming shows will range from the latest innovations in sports media and technology, to the next generation of female leaders, to industry disruptors who are taking their teams in bold new directions.
In addition to being the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, WNBA’s Washington Mystics and NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, MNMT is proud to offer a complete lineup of original programs. MNMT programming includes Politics aside with Chris Cillizzaexploring the intersection of sports and our country’s most influential political figures, and Hometown with Rachel Nicholsfeaturing the award-winning sports reporter and anchor getting to know the sports and entertainment stars hailing from her hometown of Washington, DC. The network also airs Capitals and Wizards-themed magazine shows. Red Line Caps And Beyond the buzzerWashington Commanders Video Podcast Football on the ring roadAnd Report on the Caps rinkreporting on the latest storylines of the Capitals season.
Within the industry and Monumental Sports Network’s other award-winning original programming and live games are available to local viewers both on linear television and via streaming platforms across the network’s coverage area, stretching from Richmond to Delaware. Viewers can watch MNMT through their TV provider, on monumentalplus.comor by downloading the Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV provider’s connection. Archived episodes of Within the industry will be available after their broadcast on monumentalplus.com.
Fans without a TV provider who want to watch MNMT programming and enjoy other great benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer subscription for $199.99 per year at monumentalplus.com (saving of $39.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly subscriptions with access to all live games on MNMT, original programming and exclusive app features are also available for $19.99 per month.
Episodes of Within the industry will be available on Sports Business Journal platforms 30 days after its broadcast on MNMT.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics. MNMT is also the television and digital home of the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also offers the most comprehensive regional sports programming for high schools and colleges in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. To learn more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
About the Sports Affairs Journal
Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a subsidiary of Leaders Group, an Advance company, is located at the epicenter of the sports industry. Headquartered in Charlotte, SBJ provides the news, networking and data needed to enable the sports industry’s most powerful executives to make more informed decisions, deals and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered across multiple media platforms, marquee events and industry-leading data. To learn more, visit: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com.