Sports + Entertainment Most Influential honors industry leaders who wield their influence to achieve business excellence by advancing local and domestic content within their areas of expertise in the sports and entertainment industry. These leaders work to create pathways for small businesses, job creation, and community benefit investments. Powered by a combination of public nominee voting and advanced analytics from Local Content Insights—using social media, press activity, and digital/online behavior—this program recognizes individuals, organizations, and market segments driving local content transformation within the industry.

Honoring entertainment districts with the highest public sentiment, reflecting positive taxpayer opinions, attitudes, and perceptions.

Awarding stadiums and arenas achieving the highest public sentiment, driven by positive taxpayer opinions, attitudes, and perceptions.

Recognizing naming rights and sponsorships achieving the highest public sentiment, reflecting positive taxpayer opinions, attitudes, and perception.

Recognizing media rights deals with the highest public sentiment, showcasing positive taxpayer opinions, attitudes, and perceptions

Honoring premium experiences that garner the highest public sentiment, reflecting exceptional taxpayer opinions, attitudes, and perceptions.

Planning and building sports arenas and entertainment spaces tailored to enhance fan experience and operational efficiency.

Creating mixed-use areas combining sports, retail, dining, and entertainment hubs to drive economic and community engagement.

Coordinating sports and entertainment events, including scheduling, vendor management, and crowd control, for seamless execution.

Overseeing daily operations of venues, including staffing, maintenance, and scheduling, ensuring efficiency and profitability.

Training and nurturing athletes and entertainers, providing coaching, resources, and opportunities for skill advancement and career growth.

Developing and managing relationships with brands for event sponsorships, endorsements, and strategic collaborations.

Creating and distributing sports and entertainment content through television, streaming platforms, and social media channels.

Designing advanced ticketing systems and enhancing fan engagement through interactive platforms and personalized experiences.

Managing retail and food services within venues, optimizing sales and ensuring quality for fans and attendees.

Ensuring facilities operate efficiently through regular maintenance, upgrades, and adherence to sustainability practices.