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The Rundown: The Ultimate Podcast for Sports Event PresentationAuthor: Don Costante
Since 1994, Don Costante has produced more than 3,000 live events for premier sports organizations, including MLB, NBA, WNBA, AHL, NAIA, EPL, and NCAA. With over 30 years of industry leadership, he is a nationally recognized expert and the author of Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation (SBJ Publishing). Renowned for his meticulous execution and strategic insight, Don consistently delivers best-in-class experiences that elevate every facet of the live event environment. The Rundown Podcast is your go-to source for sports event presentation, featuring behind-the-scenes insights from top professionals across the sports and entertainment industry. Each episode explores the strategies and creative tactics that drive unforgettable live experiences. Language: en Genres: Business, Marketing, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Lauren Thompson's Playbook for Hosting Live Events
Episode 8
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
A great host shapes how an audience feels, reacts, and remembers a live event. In this episode, Lauren Thompson shares her playbook from more than 20 years in television and live event hosting with NBC Sports and Golf Channel. We cover her career journey, hosting philosophy, the three most important skills to be effective, how to deliver content authentically, her preparation process, and the most common mistakes hosts make and how to avoid them. If you want to become a host, improve as one, or manage hosts, this conversation is for you.
