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# Tom Weingarten - Overtime | LinkedIn

Sign in to view Tom’s full profile Tom can introduce you to 10+ people at Overtime Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Tom Weingarten Sign in to view Tom’s full profile Tom can introduce you to 10+ people at Overtime Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . United States Contact Info Sign in to view Tom’s full profile Tom can introduce you to 10+ people at Overtime Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 5K followers 500+ connections See your mutual connections View mutual connections with Tom Tom can introduce you to 10+ people at Overtime Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Join to view profile Message Sign in to view Tom’s full profile Tom can introduce you to 10+ people at Overtime Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Overtime Iona College Report this profile Activity 5K followers Posts Comments Reactions No more previous content Tom Weingarten reposted this Report this post Tom Weingarten reposted this Tyler Webb Tyler Webb 5d Tom Weingarten reposted this When Tom Weingarten was a sophomore in college, he knew he wanted to work in sports; the only problem was he had ZERO experience. So he opened Google, searched "sports internships," and skipped right to page 50. It was here that he stumbled across a job listing for a sports startup he had never heard of, offering $50/mo. Of course, he applied, and during his first day on the job, they asked for volunteers to live-tweet from the company's Twitter during that night's NBA Finals Game. Tom raised his hand (even though he had never done anything like that before), and after convincing all of his friends to retweet his posts that night, he came to the office the next day and was put in charge of social media at Overtime . Flashforward 11 years, and Tom now oversees: ∙ 120-person content team ∙ 85 accounts ∙ 125 million followers ∙ Billions of monthly impressions If you want to work in sports (or even if you already do), Tom's story is one you need to know. After an hour-long conversation with him, I distilled the most important parts down into a 5-minute read. Check it out for free: https://lnkd.in/g_rNYjE7 #sportsbusiness #sportscontent #sportsmarketing #workinginsports #sportscareers public_profile__posts 68 8 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten reposted this Report this post Tom Weingarten reposted this Spencer Oshman Spencer Oshman 1y Tom Weingarten reposted this The best brands don’t feel like brands. When I was at Bleacher Report , we acquired a fast-growing Instagram handle run by a college kid. It had about half a million followers. Not long after, my colleague C.J. Toledano dropped a casual comment on one of the posts: “Omar really did it this time.” The comments rolled in. “Who’s Omar?” “Where’s Omar?” Every post for months got flooded with the same question...Omar became a myth. And then one day, out of nowhere: “I’m Omar.” – @omarhoh Since then, Omar Raja has built a personal following of nearly 20 million. And the handle we acquired? That would be House of Highlights. It’s now sitting at 50 million on Instagram alone. The same playbook worked at Overtime . Tom Weingarten injects so much personality into the page, it barely feels like a company. Every caption sounds like a high schooler who snuck their phone out during 4th period to talk trash in the comments. From roasting fans to jumping into meme culture in real time, the voice is so locked in with the community that Overtime feels less like a media brand and more like the funniest kid in the gym. And when the sun goes down? The account flips into werewolf mode. Overtime After Dark becomes a whole different beast. Offbeat. Random. Unhinged. And somehow, still totally on-brand. People stay up just to see what might drop next. This kind of brand-personality mashup isn’t just limited to sports. Duolingo on TikTok is a masterclass. The green owl? Basically a chaotic Gen Z intern now. They chase clout, jump on trends, and poke fun at themselves—and in doing so, they’ve become appointment-viewing for a whole generation who otherwise might never open a language app. Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline is another one. It’s a budget airline, but you’d never guess from their content. They leaned all the way into sarcasm and meme culture. Their comments are sharp, self-aware, and way funnier than they should be. People with no plans to fly are following just for the jokes. The throughline? People don’t follow brands. They follow personalities. They follow vibes. And if you get it right, your brand doesn’t need to explain itself. It just is. The best brands don’t feel like brands. They feel like someone you already know. 139 12 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 1y Report this post Tom Weingarten shared this Happy Birthday OT! I love ya so freaking much 🤞 Now let's get back tooooo it. Overtime Overtime 1y Tom Weingarten shared this Overtime celebrates its 8th birthday this week! It's been an incredible run and we're just getting started! 🎉🚀 public_profile__posts 76 4 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten reposted this Report this post Tom Weingarten reposted this Iona University Iona University 2y Tom Weingarten reposted this Congratulations to Iona alumnus Tom Weingarten ’16 on his Forbes “30 Under 30” recognition! Helping to grow Overtime ’s social media following into the tens of millions, Tom is carrying his Gael passion forward into his career as he pioneers the next generation of sports media. His advice to students eager to succeed? “Always be extremely curious and be down to work on everything,” he said. “In most cases, you don't know what you want to do or what you're best at. You have to give things your 100 percent to see what the potential of a role is.” Read more about Tom: https://bit.ly/3OSGlkZ #IonaUniversity #HigerEducation #AlumniSuccess #Forbes #30Under30 #SportsMedia #NewYork #Westchester public_profile__posts 211 10 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 2y Report this post Tom Weingarten posted this I’m hiring a DSO - Dope Shit Officer at Overtime. You must be highly qualified in making dope shit. You probably don’t use LinkedIn so hopefully one of your friends sees this and sends you Qualifications -curious -funny -driven af -despise being told what to do and rules I’m posting this on a Saturday because you’re probly gonna work hella weekends. That doesn’t actually have to be the title. U can call it whatever u want idc, I just knew more people would click in with that name. DM me 5 ideas on IG (Overtimetom) Bless 344 28 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 2y Report this post Tom Weingarten shared this Love you Overtime 🤞❤️ Overtime Overtime 2y Tom Weingarten shared this Very proud and excited to share that our Chief Growth Officer, Tom Weingarten , is on this year's "30 Under 30" from Forbes ! 🏆 public_profile__posts 255 43 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 2y Report this post Tom Weingarten shared this Overtime Overtime 2y Tom Weingarten shared this We're beyond proud of Tom Weingarten for the well deserved honor of being named to Sports Business Journal 's New Voices Under 30. His impact at Overtime is felt every single day. public_profile__posts 458 51 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 3y Report this post Tom Weingarten shared this I got to go to the WHITE HOUSE and represent Overtime ! Such a dope experience that I'll never ever forget. Still tryna understand how this happened but nothing is possible without OT 🤞 public_profile__posts 420 48 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten Tom Weingarten 3y Report this post Tom Weingarten shared this 20 MILLION FOLLOWERS. Shoutout to the fam 🤞 Madelaine (Maddy) Sells Overtime Overtime 3y Tom Weingarten shared this Big milestone! 🚀 public_profile__posts 79 12 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X No more next content Slide to item 1 Slide to item 2 Slide to item 3 Slide to item 4 Slide to item 5 Slide to item 6 Slide to item 7 Slide to item 8 Slide to item 9 Tom Weingarten commented on a post 16h Love that car Tom Weingarten commented on a post 4d Ayyy thank you guys so much!! Had so much fun on the pod 🤞 Tom Weingarten commented on a post 2w Let’s go!!!!! No more previous content Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Tom Weingarten liked this Chris Foss Chris Foss 2w Tom Weingarten liked this Today marked my last day at Overtime Elite after 3 memorable seasons with the organization. There’s so many people to thank in Atlanta who made the experience at Overtime special. The people who have poured into our athletes, advocated for them, collaborated across teams and across departments in a way that has made that building on 17th & Market St unique to the entire sports landscape. I didn't know going into my first week in September 2023 how it all would together. But when you got on the practice floor, you walked through production or content, you saw how the E-Unit brought things to life on the Showcourt, you saw the impact that the academic staff made (and changed the way prep schools approached the academic model) - you just knew you were somewhere special. And others felt the impact made as well. You can do special things when you have special people working collectively towards something and I wanted to take the time this evening to acknowledge that and give those their flowers. All love. Always. public_profile__reactions 131 18 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Rich Calacci Rich Calacci 16h Tom Weingarten liked this Great note Marc Kohn … Overtime’s Heat Check is the modern marketer’s trifecta…authentic, LIVE and engaging! Marc Kohn Marc Kohn 1d Tom Weingarten liked this Plenty of great marketers still buy TV. It does what it's always done, and it does it well. But the ground moved. The audience took their attention and their trust somewhere else. To creators they chose themselves, on platforms they control. And that trust doesn't ride along with a national TV spot. It never could. Here's why we can do something about that when almost nobody can. Overtime is the creator, the league, and the platform at the same time. We have the Gen-Z audience, the game broadcasts they show up for, and the pipes to put a sponsor in front of them. A network has the reach but little pull with young people. A creator has the voice but no game to wrap it around. We have all of it under one roof, which is the only way a live, authentic ad actually works. That's Heat Check. The clip below is Wendy's, done by Overtime creators in their own voice, live, on YouTube and TikTok. And to be clear about where I think this goes: it's early. Early innings for YouTube, for live games moving onto the internet, for ad formats that look nothing like a 30-second TV slot. I'm not telling you TV is over. I'm telling you this is a lot closer to where it's all heading. Reach is the easy part. Anyone can buy it. What you can't buy in the $20B+ live sports ad market is a creator the under-35 crowd trusts, reacting to your brand in real time, in front of an audience that chose to be there. That's the part nobody else owns. Here is what owning a commercial break can look like in the future. public_profile__reactions 13 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Tom Weingarten liked this Marc Kohn Marc Kohn 1d Tom Weingarten liked this Plenty of great marketers still buy TV. It does what it's always done, and it does it well. But the ground moved. The audience took their attention and their trust somewhere else. To creators they chose themselves, on platforms they control. And that trust doesn't ride along with a national TV spot. It never could. Here's why we can do something about that when almost nobody can. Overtime is the creator, the league, and the platform at the same time. We have the Gen-Z audience, the game broadcasts they show up for, and the pipes to put a sponsor in front of them. A network has the reach but little pull with young people. A creator has the voice but no game to wrap it around. We have all of it under one roof, which is the only way a live, authentic ad actually works. That's Heat Check. The clip below is Wendy's, done by Overtime creators in their own voice, live, on YouTube and TikTok. And to be clear about where I think this goes: it's early. Early innings for YouTube, for live games moving onto the internet, for ad formats that look nothing like a 30-second TV slot. I'm not telling you TV is over. I'm telling you this is a lot closer to where it's all heading. Reach is the easy part. Anyone can buy it. What you can't buy in the $20B+ live sports ad market is a creator the under-35 crowd trusts, reacting to your brand in real time, in front of an audience that chose to be there. That's the part nobody else owns. Here is what owning a commercial break can look like in the future. public_profile__reactions 62 3 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Tom Weingarten liked this Tyler Webb Tyler Webb 5d Tom Weingarten liked this When Tom Weingarten was a sophomore in college, he knew he wanted to work in sports; the only problem was he had ZERO experience. So he opened Google, searched "sports internships," and skipped right to page 50. It was here that he stumbled across a job listing for a sports startup he had never heard of, offering $50/mo. Of course, he applied, and during his first day on the job, they asked for volunteers to live-tweet from the company's Twitter during that night's NBA Finals Game. Tom raised his hand (even though he had never done anything like that before), and after convincing all of his friends to retweet his posts that night, he came to the office the next day and was put in charge of social media at Overtime . Flashforward 11 years, and Tom now oversees: ∙ 120-person content team ∙ 85 accounts ∙ 125 million followers ∙ Billions of monthly impressions If you want to work in sports (or even if you already do), Tom's story is one you need to know. After an hour-long conversation with him, I distilled the most important parts down into a 5-minute read. Check it out for free: https://lnkd.in/g_rNYjE7 #sportsbusiness #sportscontent #sportsmarketing #workinginsports #sportscareers public_profile__reactions 68 8 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Tom Weingarten liked this Joshua Carroll Joshua Carroll 1w Tom Weingarten liked this Thanks to Jared Kleinstein & David Herman for the invite to speak at Gondola this week! I loved sharing the stage with some of our most creative emerging partners ( Overtime , League One Volleyball (LOVB) , Premier Lacrosse League ) to discuss how they leverage the expansive YouTube flywheel. Great times catching up with old friends and making new connections! public_profile__reactions 104 7 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Tom Weingarten liked this Report this post Tom Weingarten liked this Adam Hagy Adam Hagy 1w Tom Weingarten liked this Celebrating my 7th year with the NBA and 6 with the W. public_profile__reactions 76 6 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X No more next content Slide to item 1 Slide to item 2 Slide to item 3 See all activities Experience & Education *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Overtime *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ***** ****** ******* *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> **** *** **** ****** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******* ******** ***** *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> ****** ********** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******* *** ******** *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> **** ******* *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******** ********** undefined *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> 2013 - 2016 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> *********** ******* *]:mb-0">- *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> 2012 - 2013 View Tom’s full experience See their title, tenure and more. 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Ashley Martinez Editor 1 Victor Mansure SSE - Sapientia Sports &… • 3K followers The Sports Admin Playbook: My Two Must-Have Principles for Sports Administrators Working in sports administration is a dream job and over the years, because sports are so dynamic, I've realized that the most impactful actions rely on a simple, yet powerful, approach: - Be a Great Human: This is more than just professionalism; it's about empathy. Check in on your colleagues, acknowledge their efforts, handle tough conversations with grace, and remember that everyone has a life outside of the office. Take the time to genuinely connect. Respect is the ultimate currency. - Lead by Expertise: Know your role inside and out, for example management, event execution, and budgeting. Delivering consistent results that move forward. Giving your team confidence and success. Being a great sports professional, comes from profound humanity and technical knowledge. What principles do you find most succesful in your current role? #SportsAdministration #Teamwork #SportsBiz #ProfessionalDevelopment #SportsManagement #SportsLeadership #HumanFirst 20 1 Comment Ryan Vevon Rapaport 21K followers Women’s sports are no longer “an emerging opportunity.” They’re a proven investment. In 2024, WNBA teams generated $76M across 551 deals. NWSL teams weren’t far behind, pulling in $75M from 445 partnerships. That’s an average deal size of $138K–$169K. High volume. Real value. Rapid momentum. Women’s sports sponsorships continue to soar, with a 12% rise in 2024-25 following years of double-digit growth. Spirits brands are making a major push, particularly with the NWSL, while league expansions in the NWSL and WNBA are fueling new brand partnerships. Athlete endorsements are also surging, with WNBA stars leading the way, signaling an accelerated shift in brand investment across women’s sports. For brands still sitting on the sidelines: this is your sign. Women's sports isn’t a cause. It’s a business case. Shout-out to SponsorUnited SPND on the data points. #womenssports #sportsbiz #brandpartnerships 57 14 Comments Brian Corcoran Shamrock Sports &… • 21K followers Stoked to see Major League Soccer leverage the MLS All-Star game in Austin to showcase innovation and related fansumer engagement technology. MLS SVP of Emerging Ventures Christopher Schlosser shared with Sports Business Journal why digital, broadcast and AI innovation is more important than ever and why the All-Star Game will show what’s coming next. The best is yet to come for the world's largest sport as North America prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States. #passion #performance #partnerships 13 Robert Walker Freelance • 3K followers Momentum is great, but is it optimized? "It is impressive to see sports betting contribute $172 million to New Hampshire public education. The success of the partnership with DraftKings since inception is undeniable in terms of consistent growth. However, from an industry perspective, exclusivity rarely translates to optimal revenue in the long run. While a single-operator model simplifies administration, a competitive, multi-operator environment typically drives higher 'GGR' (Gross Gaming Revenue) through sharper pricing, increased innovation, and wider market reach. As the industry matures, it will be interesting to see if New Hampshire eventually considers opening the market to further maximize these vital education funds. Responsible growth is a win, but true market competition is usually the knockout blow for maximizing public returns." 8 1 Comment Corey Leff JohnWallStreet • 8K followers Elite high school sports “is going to be one of the more valuable media rights [categories] and nationally monetized [broadcast] products in the next 10-20 years,” Michael Schreiber (founder and executive chairman, Playfly Sports) said. A Playfly commissioned study estimated that annual TV and streaming media rights fees could range from $70 million to $135 million, with multimedia sponsorship revenues projected to be an additional $64 million and $84 million. 👇 #sports #sportsbiz #television #media #streaming #TV cc: JohnWallStreet Randall Friedman Jacie Brandes 29 3 Comments Haley Rosen Just Women's Sports • 13K followers MLS viewers per game: 120,000. NWSL viewers per game: 189,000. WNBA viewers per game: 794,000. And yet guess which league has the biggest media deal? (Hint: it’s MLS.) The NWSL is outpacing the MLS in average viewership — in a season without some of its biggest stars. But the MLS still makes nearly $200 million more per year on its media rights. And here's the thing: If these deals were being re-negotiated today, I’d still bet the MLS walks away with more money per viewer. The question is: why? In this week’s edition of The Playbook, I break down the hidden double standard that still drives the way we value men’s vs women’s sports. I talk about the importance of investment (vs. equal pay), what growing franchise valuations actually mean in women’s sports, and why I think the growth we’re seeing is just the beginning — rather than the end — of a sea change in mindset among investors and stakeholders. Read more at the link below. 607 32 Comments Justin Fleming myPerforma • 4K followers 🔵 NCAA Takes Major Step to Protect Student-Athletes from Sports Betting Pressures via Athletic Business The NCAA has announced a significant policy change for the 2026 March Madness tournaments: mandatory player availability reporting for all Division I men's and women's basketball championship games. Key Highlights 🏀 Public availability reports required night before and 2 hours before each game 🛡️ Designed to reduce betting-related harassment and solicitations targeting student-athletes ⚖️ Non-compliance will result in penalties for institutions 📊 HD Intelligence will manage the reporting system As NCAA President Charlie Baker stated, this is "a major step to increasing student-athlete protections by alleviating pressures for the enhancement of their college experience." This pilot program reflects the NCAA's comprehensive approach to addressing the sports betting landscape, which also includes integrity monitoring, education initiatives, and advocacy efforts. A thoughtful response to a growing challenge in college athletics. The well-being of student-athletes must remain the top priority. #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #StudentAthletes #SportsBetting #AthleticIntegrity https://lnkd.in/gpBRRJyQ 1 Justin Fleming myPerforma • 4K followers 🚨 NCAA Revokes Eligibility of 6 More Basketball Players in Expanding Gambling Investigation via Athletic Business The NCAA announced Friday that six college basketball players have lost their eligibility following investigations into game manipulation and sports betting violations during the 2024-25 season. Key Findings ▪️ Players from Arizona State University, University of New Orleans, and Mississippi Valley State University were found to have either manipulated their performances or provided insider information to enable betting ▪️ Violations ranged from influencing point spreads to coordinating with third parties on prop bets ▪️ Some cases were uncovered through fellow student-athletes reporting suspicious behavior The Bigger Picture: This comes amid heightened scrutiny of sports betting across all levels. Last month alone saw nearly three dozen arrests in gambling-related activities, including an NBA player and coach. For Athletic Departments: The use of integrity monitoring services and anonymous reporting channels proved critical in these investigations. As sports betting becomes more prevalent, robust compliance programs and education for student-athletes are no longer optional—they're essential. The intersection of legalized sports betting and college athletics continues to present significant integrity challenges for institutions nationwide. #CollegeBasketball #NCAA #SportsIntegrity #ComplianceMatters #AthleticAdministration https://lnkd.in/g9CFRp6g 3 Martin Pounds LiveWrire Sports and… • 19 followers WNBA CBA Just Got Bigger: New Details Reveal $10M Salary Cap Future and Massive League Shift Screenshot The WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is already being called transformational — but the latest details suggest it may be even bigger than initially reported. According to new reporting from ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the league’s financial future is set to expand dramatically, with long-term projections pushing the salary cap into unprecedented territory. A $10 Million Future Is Coming…... David Lasday Asset Arena • 44K followers Genius Sports partnering with the Pac-12 Conference signals how valuable the data layer in college sports has become. Genius will serve as the exclusive distributor of official Pac-12 data to sportsbooks worldwide, while also supporting integrity, AI-driven insights, fan engagement, and performance analytics. My take: Data is moving to the center of the model. Every game produces a stream of information that can be packaged, licensed, and monetized across multiple channels. Sportsbooks depend on it. Media platforms build on it. Teams and coaches use it to improve performance. Control the data, and you control the ecosystem around it. The exclusive distribution piece is key. It creates scarcity and standardization at the same time. Licensed operators get trusted, real-time feeds. The conference gets a structured revenue stream tied directly to on-field activity. AI builds on top of that foundation. From integrity monitoring to advanced analytics and fan-facing products, the same dataset powers multiple layers of value creation. Bigger picture: College conferences are expanding beyond media rights into data rights. That shift opens new revenue streams without adding games or changing formats. Genius Sports is positioning itself as the infrastructure provider behind that transition. And deals like this show how quickly that layer is becoming core to the business of college sports. #SportsBusiness #SportsTech #CollegeSports #Data #SportsBetting 46 1 Comment Show more posts Show fewer posts Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. View top content Others named Tom Weingarten Thomas Weingarten Brooklyn, NY Thomas Weingarten Arnsberg Thomas Weingarten Butzbach Thomas Weingarten Aachen 19 others named Tom Weingarten are on LinkedIn See others named Tom Weingarten Add new skills with these courses 2h 18m Video Editing Techniques for Impactful Content 1h 14m Marketing on Facebook 33m Social Media Marketing for Small Business See all courses