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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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January 21, 2023

Kid Cudi Debuts New Collection at Paris Fashion Week

Kid Cudi is a man of seemingly endless talents. The Cleveland rapper and actor announced last year that he’s also writing a book and no less than two films. Now, he’s stepping into fashion. The hyper-stylish artist unveiled his new label, Members of the Rage, in Paris. The inaugural collection draws inspiration from Cudder’s roots as a performer, allowing others to step into expressive fashions in their day-to-day lives.

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Steph, LeBron, and Giannis Top Mid-season NBA Jersey Sales

We are just a few weeks out from the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. As individual players vie for a roster spot, the Association released its list of top-selling jerseys. The top 10 is a mix of the old guard and the new. Stephen Curry and LeBron James took the top two spots, followed by Giannis AntetokounmpoLuka Dončić, and Kevin Durant.

Anthony Puccio has all the details on the NBA season’s sales so far.

NFL Locks 50K Ticket Sales for Potential Neutral Site AFC Championship Match Up

Earlier this week, Boardroom’s Shlomo Sprung pontificated about how a neutral site matchup between the Bills and Chiefs could spark a major change in the NFL. In advance of the potential AFC Conference Championship in Atlanta, the league released ticket sales and brought in over 50k season ticket holders in less than 24 hours.

LAFC Converts MLS Title to Record-setting $100M Naming Rights Deal

LAFC is still riding high following its first-ever MLS title. As the team puts together the pieces for continued to success, it has secured a major bag. The club inked a record-setting 10-year, $100 million naming rights deal for its stadium with BMO. The banking giant is also the naming sponsor of the home to the Toronto Maple Leafs. LAFC’s season kicks off on Feb. 25 versus crosstown rivals, LA Galaxy.

Drake Recruits First Woman, Naomi Sharon, to OVO Sound

According to Drake himself, he’s been waiting for this moment for a long time. The Canadian rapper inked the first woman artist to his OVO Sound roster, Naomi Sharon. Drizzy revealed the signing on his Instagram, introducing the Dutch and Caribbean R&B singer to his 129 million followers. Sharon dropped two songs “Another Life” and “Celestial” to accompany the news. The announcement came on the eve of his show at the Apollo, which is set to happen on Saturday after two postponements late last year.

Porsche Drops NFT Collection

Porsche is positioning itself for a huge year. The luxury car maker announced a new partnership with FaZe Clan earlier this week. Now, it is dropping a limited NFT collection that will enable car collectors a Web3 experience with diversified utility. The “Pioneer’s Circle” includes 7,500. The collection goes on sale on Jan. 23 and the digital collectibles will enable access to IRL events and enhanced opportunities to design the brand’s Web3 future.