Gabelli 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium to Convene Industry Leaders in One Week
PALM BEACH, Fla., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli today reminded investors and industry participants that its 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium will take place Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Midtown Manhattan.
The full-day symposium will bring together investors, executives, and analysts in the business of sports and media. This year’s discussions are expected to address several timely themes, including the changing economics of sports rights, the evolution of streaming and broadcast models, investor interest in sports franchises and live entertainment assets, the growth of gaming platforms, and the regulatory backdrop shaping media and telecom markets.
One-on-one meetings may also be available upon request. For those who cannot attend in person, the symposium will also be available via webcast. Investors should contact their Gabelli relationship manager for more information or visit our website.
Agenda
All presenting companies noted below with a 1 are available for 1x1 meetings. Please contact Benjamin Pontious (bpontious@gabelli.com) to schedule a 1x1.
| 7:45 AM |
Gabelli Team Intro Hanna Howard & Alec Boccanfuso, Gabelli Funds |
| 8:00 |
TV Bureau of Advertising (TVB)* Brad Seitter, President & CEO |
| 8:30 |
Gray Media, Inc. (GTN/A)1 Jeff Gignac, EVP & CFO Alan Gould, VP Investor Relations |
| 9:00 |
Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) Mark Lazarus, CEO |
| 9:30 |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (RHP) Colin Reed, Executive Chairman Mark Fioravanti, President & CEO |
| 10:00 |
Media & Telecom Regulatory Expert Session Robert McDowell, Partner, Cooley LLP & Former FCC Commissioner |
| 10:30 |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)*1 Michael Biard, President & COO Lee Ann Gliha, CFO |
| 11:00 |
Manchester United plc (MANU)1 Chris Moffatt, Group Financial Controller Tom Packer, Head of External Reporting |
| 11:30 |
Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION)1 Michael Burns, Chairman Nilay Shah, EVP IR |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:20 |
Sports Platforms Panel Andrea Salvato, Liberty Global Chief Development Officer1 Ryan Caswell, Cannae Holdings CEO1 |
| 1:00 |
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (BATRA/K)* Derek Schiller, President & CEO Atlanta Braves |
| 1:30 |
The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)1 Adam Symson, CEO Brian Norris, CRO Becky Riegelsberger, Treasurer |
| 2:00 |
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI)* Tony Staffieri, President & CEO Glenn Brandt, CFO |
| 2:30 |
DraftKings Inc. (DKNG)1 Alan Ellingson, CFO Matthew Gaudioso, IR |
| 3:00 |
Starz Entertainment Corp. (STRZ)1 Jeffery Hirsch, President & CEO Nilay Shah, EVP IR |
| 3:30 |
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI)1 Christopher King, VP IR |
1x1s Only:
AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX): Nicholas Seibert, IR
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN): Marcia Dall, CFO & Sam Ullrich, VP Investor Relations
Madison Square Garden (MSGS/E, SPHR): Ari Danes, SVP IR
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO): Seth Zaslow, SVP & Head of IR
* Indicates virtual participation
Click here to register for the 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium or scan the QR code.
Contact
Alec Boccanfuso
Portfolio Manager
P: 914-921-8327
E: aboccanfuso@gabelli.com
Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc.
Contact:
Alec Boccanfuso
(914) 921-8327
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