About Mark

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For those of us in the sports and entertainment industry, technology gives us more opportunities to build our brand, connect (and build meaningful relationships) with our fans and drive revenue than ever before. 

For over a decade, I have worked on the front lines of technology and athletics. First as a staffer on campus and conference administrator, and later as a product manager for leading technology companies. Crafting an effective strategy requires a comprehensive understanding of your organization’s objectives, challenges and opportunities as well as available technology to help you reach your potential. 

I am passionate about using technology to solve problems and devise solutions in the sports and entertainment space.

A lifelong learner, I am also interested in how we work and focus and explore these topics in the Sports Leadership Podcast, which I co-host.

I am available to consult and advise on a number of topics and am always looking to expand my professional networks. So let’s connect!

Work Experience

Director of Partner Solutions
WMT
2020 - Present

EVP of Product Innovation
TicketSocket
2019- 2020

Director of Product Innovation
NeuLion College
2016- 2019

Assistant Commissioner (Branding, Creative & Digital)
American Athletic Conference (BIG EAST Conference from 2009-13)
2009-2016

Marketing & Communications Assistant
Boston College Athletics
2008-2009

Director of Marketing
Bryant University Athletics
2006-2008

Education

University of Texas, B.A (2006)
Bryant University, M.B.A (2008)

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Specialties

Technology, Product Development, Digital & Social Media, Strategic Communications, Branding, Revenue Generation.

Services

Consulting Services, Writing,
Speaking/Presentations, Career Services.

“Problems are only Opportunities in Work Clothes.”

- Henry Kaiser

 
 

The Sports Leadership Podcast

Co-hosted by Mark Hodgkin and Kevin DeShazo (FieldHouse Leadership), The Sports Leadership Podcast debuted in 2016. The podcast explores the challenges of leadership - particularly in the sports industry. 

Where to Listen:

iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud or Google Play

 

Clients

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with the following brands

Blog

Blog
Mark's 2023 Reads (In Progress)

Running list of the books I’m Reading in 2023

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Mark's 2022 Reads

Running list of the books I read in 2022.

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Mark's 2021 Reads

Running list of the books I read in 2021.

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Mark's 2020 Reads
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Sue Thaden (From Now On) Joins The Sports Leadership Podcast for Episode 43
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How I Read 100 Books a Year

How do I read 100 books a year? Learn more about my routines, habits, and reading tools to read more than you ever thought possible.

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Long weekend in North Carolina - Asheville, Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway and my mother’s hometown of Saluda.
Long weekend in North Carolina - Asheville, Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway and my mother’s hometown of Saluda.
Nice to be back on the links.
Nice to be back on the links.
Upgraded mobile standing desk. Raised the keyboard for better comfort and small storage cubby. Hook for headphones and slot for iPhone. Outlet and USB chargers to the back. Podcast mic and webcam. Pretty satisfying to build it myself.
Upgraded mobile standing desk. Raised the keyboard for better comfort and small storage cubby. Hook for headphones and slot for iPhone. Outlet and USB chargers to the back. Podcast mic and webcam. Pretty satisfying to build it myself.
Great time visiting with Professor @kealblache’s sports management class at UCF. Talked about the wild years of college realignment I lived through with the @bigeast and @american_conf. And awesome to have the @ticketsocket Orlando team in atte
Great time visiting with Professor @kealblache’s sports management class at UCF. Talked about the wild years of college realignment I lived through with the @bigeast and @american_conf. And awesome to have the @ticketsocket Orlando team in attendance.
I’m a huge believer in hobbies. Find something that challenges and interests you outside work. Do something just for the sake of doing it. Massively rewarding and good for you professionally I think as well. For about a year I’ve been me
I’m a huge believer in hobbies. Find something that challenges and interests you outside work. Do something just for the sake of doing it. Massively rewarding and good for you professionally I think as well. For about a year I’ve been messing around in my constantly improving shop, making things for myself and others. Not a master craftsman by any stretch but here are some of my recent projects.
Some news, I’m thrilled to be joining @ticketsocket as their EVP of Product Innovation. Big things happening at this company in sports, music, and entertainment - so happy to be a part of it!
Some news, I’m thrilled to be joining @ticketsocket as their EVP of Product Innovation. Big things happening at this company in sports, music, and entertainment - so happy to be a part of it!
Great to spend some time this week with the America East, a conference committed to being a leader in new media and giving its members the tools they need to succeed.
Great to spend some time this week with the America East, a conference committed to being a leader in new media and giving its members the tools they need to succeed.
What an amazing series. Not just a biography of a hugely important (though deeply flawed) man, this is the story of modern America. It’s long but worth every one of its 3,400 pages. Can not wait for the last book to be published.
What an amazing series. Not just a biography of a hugely important (though deeply flawed) man, this is the story of modern America. It’s long but worth every one of its 3,400 pages. Can not wait for the last book to be published.
What a great event. Wonderful time at SoCon Tournament visiting with our great partners. Watch out for this Wofford team in your brackets.
What a great event. Wonderful time at SoCon Tournament visiting with our great partners. Watch out for this Wofford team in your brackets.
Quick trip to Norman for some great time with our friends at OU. What a beautiful football facility.
Quick trip to Norman for some great time with our friends at OU. What a beautiful football facility.

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