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Tim Frank: Front Row Seat to the NBA’s Rise

Unglossy

Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Entrepreneurship, Business, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.9917 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Exploring the Evolution of Basketball CultureGet ready for an electrifying journey through the heart of basketball culture in Episode 4 of Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture! Hosts Tom, Mickey, and Jeffrey are thrilled to be joined by the NBA’s Sr. VP of Communications, Tim Frank. Join us as we unravel Tim's remarkable career path, from his collegiate days at Notre Dame to his quick rise with the Houston Rockets, who won an NBA championship in his first year, followed by the Comets’ impressive four WNBA championships. Tim then takes us behind the scenes at the NBA Headquarters, where he's been a driving voice for the past 22 years.  But that's just the tip-off! We delve deep into the evolution of the NBA brand, tracing its rise from the Magic/Bird Era to the iconic reign of Jordan, and onwards to the globalization of the league. With Tim's insider perspective, we uncover the strategic maneuvers and pivotal moments that propelled the NBA onto the global stage. This episode is an absolute slam dunk for basketball aficionados and brand enthusiasts alike. Tune in and join the conversation as we decode the essence of the NBA brand. Don't miss out! "Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/ Send a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This week on unglossy.

0:02.0

So you only got one ring.

0:03.0

So you got the one ring?

0:04.0

He only has one ring, Mickey.

0:06.0

Only one world championship.

0:08.0

I do have four W MBA championship rings at that time.

0:12.0

What do you mean you have four W MBA championship rings at that point.

0:12.6

What do you mean you have four?

0:15.1

Because the comments won.

0:16.9

The comments won. The Cooper in there, right?

0:18.5

Oh.

0:19.9

Yeah, he beat the Liberty a couple times.

0:21.5

Yeah.

0:23.0

From the top.

0:25.0

Yeah.

0:26.0

I'm Tom Frank.

0:28.0

I'm Mickey Fox.

0:30.0

And I'm Jeffrey Sledge.

0:31.0

Welcome to Unglossy, to Coney Brand and Culture. I'm Jeffrey Sledge. Welcome to Unglossie to Coney Brand and Culture.

0:34.0

I'm Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merit Creative.

0:37.0

This is Mickey Facts, hip-hop artist, and founder and CEO of Pendulum Inc.

0:41.0

And that is Jeffrey Sledge, a season music industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest artists in the business.

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