Sport Business Roundtable

The Media Game: Brian Monihan on the Evolution of Sports Media

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Vasan Ilango ’25 and James Biernat ’28 sit down with Brian Monihan, a seasoned sports media specialist and the former president and general manager of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Together, they discuss Monihan’s career journey, the challenges he faced leading in the sports media industry and how digital media has transformed content strategies. Monihan shares his insights on the importance of local sports coverage, the role of streaming services and what it takes for media companies to stay competitive in today’s landscape.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, cohosts Vasan Ilango ’25 and James Biernat ’28 sit down with Brian Monihan, a seasoned sports media specialist and the former president and general manager of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Together, they discuss Monihan’s career journey, the challenges he faced leading in the sports media industry and how digital media has transformed content strategies. Monihan shares his insights on the importance of local sports coverage, the role of streaming services and what it takes for media companies to stay competitive in today’s landscape.