Josh Blank
Vice President, Executive Strategy
AMB Sports & Entertainment
Education: Elon University, B.S., sports management, minor in professional sales; Emory University (current), Evening MBA with concentration in finance
Josh Blank is helping reshape AMBSE, launching Atlanta City FC, steering critical executive hires, restructuring the Falcons and positioning Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the world’s biggest events.
My For You Page is … :Sports highlights, sports memes, cooking videos, restaurant reviews and golf content creators.
Social cause I’m passionate about: Affordability and access to sports for kids. Sports teach you so many valuable lessons in life, and it’s important that everyone has the opportunity to participate.
How I consume sports content: On TV, in person, and on my phone. I will consume sports in any way I can.
When I’m off the clock … : I exercise, go for walks, try new restaurants, golf and spend time with friends and family.
How my expectations of a job in sports business matched reality:Sports really are year-round, regardless of being in season or out of season. In the offseason, in some ways the work even further ramps up.
Aspect of sports business I find most exciting:The ability to create lifelong memories for fans, and to bring people together. Sports are one of the few things in life that can create a sense of unity and provide people with moments of pure joy.
Impact of Gen Z sports viewing habits on live events:Audience demands and attentiveness continue to shift. We must innovate continuously to meet the consumers where they are. This could appear in so many different ways, such as differentiated in-game entertainment elements or an elevated retail line.
What I’m watching in sports business:How technology and AI continue to evolve and impact the sports industry.
You’d be surprised to know that I … : Have run multiple marathons.
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