PAUL’S BIO
Our conversation with Paul is a whirlwind with a master of the media & entertainment world, now shaping how we consume, experience and feel live events - from the Olympics to art fairs to music festivals. He is President of Endeavor’s IMG Events and On Location businesses, overseeing a diverse and global portfolio of consumer experiences, hospitality, and brand partnerships.
The company has partnerships with more than 150 rightsholders, including the NFL, NCAA, UFC, IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games), and PGA of America as well as relationships with festivals, musicians, and other creators, On Location offers world-class hospitality, exclusive ticket packages, and premier end-to-end travel access for corporate clients, fans, and guests to create memorable experiences at the world’s most marquee events.
IMG Events business owns, produces, and commercially represents hundreds of events globally, including international music, culinary, art, and horticulture festivals, multiple sports competitions and tournaments, attractions, exhibitions, and entertainment experiences.
Before joining Endeavor, Paul held leadership roles in media including Chief Revenue Officer of Bloomberg Media, Chief Executive Officer of Westwood One, and in various roles at Time Inc. He is also the Founder of PC Ventures, Member of the Board of Magnite and previously served as Chairman of the Boards of Engine Group and Telaria. He has held industry-wide leadership roles including serving on the boards of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, the Radio Advertising Bureau, the Association of Magazine Media and MusicCares (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences). He also co-founded Griffin Cares Foundation with his wife Pam Caine and serves as its Chairman.
“Live events are communities”
EPISODE OUTLINE
(0:00) - Intro
(0:38) - Background
(1:35) - Run down of Endeavor, IMG Events and On Location; sports, concerts, art, movies
(4:50) - Digital, traditional media, live; the future of media, events, platforms, living it
(8:26) - The “Taylor Swift economy”; commercial dynamics of live events and communities
(11:09) - Lightning round; New Jersey, fish, sleeping, and “The Boss”
(12:09) - Outro
Assistant Editor: Devin Harris
PAUL RELATED LINKS
Endeavor / IMG Events / On Location
Hollywood Reporter on merger of On Location and IMG Events
Advertising Week Profile
Magnite Board Profile
Crain’s 40 under 40 when he was Publisher of Teen People
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