Leonard DeLuca

Leonard DeLuca is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has taught since 2014. He is also affiliated with the NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport. A seasoned media executive, DeLuca has held leadership roles at CBS Sports, ESPN, and IMG, contributing significantly to sports programming and content strategy.

Education:

• J.D., Boston College Law School, 1977
• B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Boston College, 1974

His research focuses on content creation, digital media transformation, and rights negotiation in sports. He explores how evolving media platforms influence consumer engagement and business models in the sports industry. His expertise bridges legal, economic, and strategic aspects of media rights and programming.

While no recent publications are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement with sports media innovation, rights management, and content distribution strategies across broadcast and digital platforms.

Scientific and Professional Honors:

• All-America Football Foundation Recognition
• New England Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
• Cranston (R.I.) Hall of Fame Inductee

DeLuca advises on media strategy through his firm, Len DeLuca & Associates, LLC, serving clients such as The Basketball Tournament on ESPN, Racquet Magazine, and the Belmont Stakes. He has not received formal research grants mentioned in the text but brings extensive industry experience into the academic environment. His teaching in sports management integrates real-world case studies and executive insights.

He is associated with active media and sports initiatives, including Summer at Saratoga and Mundial Sports Network, reflecting ongoing engagement with sports content ecosystems.