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Ben Maggin
CEO, Yardbarker
Ben Maggin is the CEO of Yardbarker, a premier sports and entertainment media platform.13 He has over 15 years of experience in the digital media arena.4 Maggin holds a BA in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University and a JD/MBA from Tulane University.1
Throughout his career, Maggin has held several prominent positions:
- CEO at Yardbarker (July 2021 - Present)2
- Principal at YB Media (January 2018 - July 2021)2
- Vice President of Business Development at FOX Sports (September 2007 - September 2017)2
- Director of Business Affairs at LAT34 (May 2006 - August 2007)2
- Director of Media Investments at H.A.M. Media Group (May 2005 - March 2006)2
Maggin's expertise includes business development, video distribution, digital monetization, content licensing, social media, over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and mobile technology. At Yardbarker, he oversees business operations, including content, distribution, and monetization strategies.4
Under Maggin's leadership, Yardbarker has grown significantly, attracting over 5 million unique users and generating more than 14 million web sessions per month.4 The platform publishes over 40,000 full-text articles monthly and has developed successful email newsletters like The Morning Bark and Bark Bets.4