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The right introduction

changes everything.

Arena is the only private network for leaders across sports, media, and entertainment with weekly curated introductions. No cold outreach or wasted time.

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— APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 8 —

TRUSTED BY LEADERS FROM

The industry runs on relationships. The way you build them is broken.

Cold outreach. Conference run-ins. A mutual contact who might respond. For an industry this interconnected, that's a real gap.

Most networks give you access. Arena makes the introduction.

— HOW IT WORKS —

Three Steps. One Network.

— Step 01 —

Apply

Every application is reviewed and vetted. Membership is curated.

— Step 02 —

Get Introduced

Each week, Arena sends you a small number of introductions matched to your experience, context, and goals.

— Step 03 —

Connect

When there's mutual interest, you meet directly. No cold email. No guesswork.

— EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR —

Everything that comes with Arena membership

— 01 —

3x

Guaranteed introductions, every single Monday.

Three curated introductions arrive every week — matched to your experience, function, and goals. Not a feed. Not a directory. A consistent engine that puts the right people in front of you, all year.

— 02 —

Full profile visibility before you decide.

See each person's background, role, and context before accepting. Mutual interest only — you're always in control.

— 04 —

A vetted network you can trust.

Every member is manager-level or above. Sports, media, and entertainment only — no exceptions.

— 06 —

Relationships that compound.

Arena is built for the long game. The introduction you make in month one is still paying off in year two.

— 03 —

One-click scheduling once matched.

No back and forth. Once both people say yes, you connect and schedule directly.

— 05 —

Member-only industry moments.

Curated access at the events where the industry gathers — and the rooms Arena creates year-round.

— 07 —

Flexibility built in.

Pause your introductions once a month if timing isn't right. Arena fits around your schedule.

— 08 —

Arena is in the room.

Upcoming -> FIFA World Cup · WNBA All-Star · The Emmys · Adweek · Super Bowl · SXSW

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— MEMBERSHIP —

$199

/year

Applying is free · Applications close May 8

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🛡️ Backed by our 30-day guarantee

Who's in the room.

Every member is a leader — manager to C-Suite executives — across top brands, leagues, teams, studios, networks, publishers, venues, agencies, record labels, and platforms.

20%

are VPs to C-Suite executives

35%

are Directors, Leads and Heads

70%

have influence over revenue, partnerships or growth

90%

are based in major markets

New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · D.C. · Miami · Atlanta · Philadelphia · San Francisco · Las Vegas · Phoenix · Dallas · Portland · Toronto

— FIRST 30 DAYS —

Your first month inside.

MAY 11

Orientation & Member Mixer

Your first day of Arena access. Set your profile, define your goals, and meet the Spring cohort.

May 18 (AND EVERY MONDAY AFTER)

Three Introductions Arrive

Curated to your experience, function, and goals. You see each person's full profile before deciding. Mutual interest only — you're never committed to a conversation just because it showed up.

MAY 19

Match Management Workshop

How to move from introduction to real relationship. The members who get the most out of Arena know how to manage match opportunities — this is where you learn.

JUNE 1

Graduation

The Spring cohort was your entry point. Graduation is your unlock — access to the full member network, IRL industry events, and rooms that extend well beyond this cohort.

The cohort is your way in. What comes after is everything.

— FROM INSIDE ARENA —

Members on the network.

"As a natural connector, my matches have truly exceeded my expectations of reciprocity - they’ve evolved from passive LinkedIn connections into genuine, active relationships that continue to grow."

Marisol Villegas

Sr. Director, Integrated Marketing @ Paramount

"Arena has given me a chance to connect with people from a wide range of roles across the industry that I wouldn't have otherwise."

Jim Guthrie

Associate Vice President, Brands & Properties

"I've started to build a mini-community that isn't solely rooted in sports, which has been fruitful in terms of helping each other with leads, career opportunities, mentors, etc."

Trebor Goodall

Manager, Athlete Partnerships @ Fanatics

The network where the right people meet.

Arena makes the introductions that move sports, media, and entertainment forward

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