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2017 Clio Sports Jury
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Digital/Mobile & Social Media
Benjamin Blanco
Digital/Mobile & Social Media
Head of Sport & Entertainment Marketing
Samsung Electronics UK

LONDON, UK // Since 2013 Ben has been responsible for the strategic direction and execution of all sport and entertainment marketing efforts for consumer electronics giant Samsung in the U.K & Ireland.

He has delivered innovative content firsts with Facebook, Twitter, Vice and Google that have helped grow Samsung sport social media channels from 170k to more than 2.4m fans, activated the award winning Galaxy 11 campaign featuring… Read More

Raphael Brinkert
Digital/Mobile & Social Media
Managing Partner & Founder
Jung von Matt/sports

HAMBURG, GERMANY // Raphael Brinkert is managing partner and founder of Jung von Matt/sports – Germany's most awarded sports marketing agency 2014, 2015 and 2016, a member of the board of GWA Germany´s leading Agencies and a lecturer at the International School of Management (ISM).

From 2011 to 2013 he operated as the managing director of Jung von Matt/Fleet. During that period, he managed a portfolio of clients such as: GE,… Read More

Direct, Events/Experiential, Social Good & Public Relations
Deborah Curtis
Direct, Events/Experiential, Social Good & Public Relations
Vice President, Entertainment Marketing & Sponsorships
American Express

NEW YORK, USA // Deborah Curtis is Vice President of Global Experiential Marketing and Partnerships at American Express. She leads the company’s strategic marketing alliances, engagement platforms and experiential events across sports, fashion, and entertainment.

Curtis is responsible for the leadership of partnerships with Live Nation Entertainment, AEG, Coachella, The Bowery Presents, the National Basketball Association (NBA),… Read More

Omid Farhang
Direct, Events/Experiential, Social Good & Public Relations
Chief Creative Officer
Momentum Worldwide

Since joining Momentum in 2014, Omid has helped define and guide the agency’s vision at the intersection of creativity and technology. His work spans clients including American Express, Verizon, SAP, Mondelez, United Airlines and Coca-Cola; building experiences for properties including the NFL, NBA, USGA, USTA, Nascar and Coachella. Omid began his career at Crispin Porter+Bogusky, winning numerous industry awards including Cannes Gold, Clio… Read More

Film & Audio
Craig Barry
Film & Audio
Executive Vice President, Chief Content Officer
Turner Sports

Craig Barry is Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer for Turner Sports. In this role, Barry oversees Turner Sports’ remote and studio productions, operations, technology and talent services for sports content airing on TNT, TBS and truTV including all productions in conjunction with the NBA, NCAA, MLB and PGA, along with all digital extensions. A 26-year Turner Sports veteran, Barry leads the creative direction of Turner Sports’… Read More

Kevin Best
Film & Audio
Vice President – Media and Advertising
NBA

Kevin is a 26-year branding and marketing veteran. He joined the National Basketball Association in March of 2015 with responsibilities for the NBA’s advertising creative development and strategic media planning/buying functions. This also includes oversight of WNBA and D-League creative and media needs.Prior to the NBA, Kevin served as Brand Manager with State Farm. Responsibilities included oversight and accountability for maximizing co-op… Read More

Innovation, Design, Out of Home & Print
Paul Conway
Innovation, Design, Out of Home & Print
VP, Creative
NHL

NEW YORK, USA // Paul Conway is the Vice President of Creative Services for the National Hockey League. He oversees the visual communication of the NHL brand and NHL events by managing an award-winning design team that delivers over 650 projects each season.

Throughout his 14 years with the NHL, Paul has developed some of the most recognizable brands, including 19 outdoor games (NHL Winter Classic, NHL Heritage Classic, and Stadium… Read More

Xavi Cortadellas
Innovation, Design, Out of Home & Print
Head of Innovation and Design
Gatorade

Head of Design and Innovation for Gatorade, Xavi is in charge of creating the vision and development of Gatorade and Propel Innovation and their expansion into technology platforms. Xavi leads also the Brand Design team leading the brand look across different consumer touch points including retail theater, packaging, build-outs, etcXavi was born in Barcelona where he earned a degree in Architecture. He has a strong sports performance and design… Read More

Integrated Campaign & Partnership, Sponsorship & Endorsements
Lisa Baird
Integrated Campaign & Partnership, Sponsorship & Endorsements
Chief Marketing Officer
United States Olympic Committee

NEW YORK, USA // Lisa Baird was named chief marketing officer of the United States Olympic Committee in 2009. As the USOC’s CMO, Baird directs the sales and marketing division and oversees marketing, corporate sponsorship and licensing, broadcast and digital media, events, and business affairs with National Governing Bodies.

Since joining the USOC, she has signed more than $700 million in U.S. sponsorship revenue and built a… Read More

Bill Battin
Integrated Campaign & Partnership, Sponsorship & Endorsements
SVP Marketing
Fox Sports Media Group

LOS ANGELES, USA // Bill Battin has over 21 years of experience in the Marketing Industry, all of them with FOX Sports. Starting as an intern in April of 1995, Battin made his way up the ranks to his current position of Senior Vice President, On-Air Promotions for FOX Sports Marketing. 

Battin is responsible for all On-Air creative production for FOX Sports, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 campaigns, while managing and leading the… Read More