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Greg Hammaren

Oak Island

Summary

Expert in merging art and technology to create impactful sports content that drives emotional engagement and revenue growth. Proven track record as a sports media executive with eight Emmy Awards, specializing in building strategic partnerships across major US sports leagues and NCAA conferences. Key contributor to negotiating sports rights deals exceeding $1.5 billion, focusing on monetizing high-value media rights. Committed to enhancing team performance through effective leadership, relationship management, and innovative sales strategies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President

Fox Sports
Detroit
04.2002 - 04.2024
  • Managed relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders for successful collaborations.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor progress toward organizational objectives.
  • Collaborated with senior management on long-term planning initiatives aligning with corporate goals.
  • Provided strategic guidance to executive team regarding operational decisions and initiatives.
  • Cultivated partnerships with organizations in the industry to enhance strategic collaboration.

Chairman, Local Organizing Committee

NCAA Frozen Four
Detroit
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Led all aspects of local efforts to host NCAA D1 Hockey Championships, including Ticket Sales, Marketing, Team hospitality, Broadcast and Coordination with Local Government entities and NCAA

Local Sales Manager

Turner Sports/FOX Sports
Atlanta
04.1991 - 04.2002
  • Developed and implemented strategies for achieving sales goals in the local market.
  • Assisted in training new sales representatives on product knowledge, customer service, and effective selling techniques.
  • Partnered with other departments to ensure a smooth customer experience from start to finish.
  • Managed inventory levels of products at each location within the region.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media/Communications

Bethany College
Bethany
05-1981

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Performance measurement
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Organizational development

Accomplishments

  • 8-time Emmy winner for Overall Excellence

Affiliations

  • Founding Board member of the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp. (Detroit Sports Commission). Assisted in bidding for and executing high profile sports events to Detroit such as NFL Draft, NCAA Frozen Four and countless others

Timeline

Chairman, Local Organizing Committee

NCAA Frozen Four
10.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Vice President

Fox Sports
04.2002 - 04.2024

Local Sales Manager

Turner Sports/FOX Sports
04.1991 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Media/Communications

Bethany College

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