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New York Regional Event

Trends in Sports Media Rights
Keith Clinkscales
Founder & CEO, KTC Ventures, CEO, Shadow League Digital
Panelist

Keith Clinkscales was the Chief Executive Officer of REVOLT Media & TV, a leading independent cable television launch. Clinkscales oversaw an aggressive strategy to make REVOLT a resonant music and entertainment channel.


An Emmy Award Nominated and two-time Peabody Award Winner, Clinkscales' list of accolades is extensive. Keith held several senior positions at ESPN, where he notably led the development of the ESPN Films unit. During this tenure, Clinkscales earned over 60 credits as an Executive Producer of films and documentaries as one of the creators of ESPN’s critically acclaimed “30 for 30” series. During this time, he also earned an Emmy nomination and two Peabody awards. In the nineties, prior to his time at ESPN, , Clinkscales was recruited by Time Inc. to lead Vibe Magazine, founded by Quincy Jones, a magazine developed around the power of urban music and culture. 


Keith also established the sports digital platform, The Shadow League, which is especially relevant with the current racial climate in America. Clinkscales earned over 60 credits as an Executive Producer of films and documentaries as one of the creators of ESPN’s critically acclaimed “30 for 30” series, clearly a defining moment on the power of culture and storytelling in sports.  Keith also produced a four-part documentary series entitled The Message for Black Entertainment Television, focusing on the music, history, and culture of Hip-Hop.


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