• Loading stock data...
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Stephen A. Smith vs Clay Travis at Tuned In on September 16 in NYC. Don’t miss it. Buy tickets now!

Inside the Huddle: Using Sports to Drive Business Goals with Steven Ziff

In the buildup to Front Office Sports’ Brand Marketing Huddle at the LA Stadium Premiere Center on July 11, we’re introducing you to the huddle leaders who will be lending their expertise to the conversation.

Today, meet Steven Ziff: Chief Marketing Officer with the Los Angeles Chargers. He will be one of the leaders of the huddle “Your Eyes Here: Using Sports to Drive Business Goals”. Ziff graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in marketing. In his current role, he is responsible for all areas of marketing, analytics/strategy, creative, content and production, fan experience, media/broadcasting, merchandising, digital/social and branded entertainment.

Prior to joining the Chargers, Ziff was the Chief Marketing Officer for the Washington Redskins  and the Vice President of Marketing and Digital Media for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ziff also spent time in Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League with the San Diego Padres and the Florida Panthers respectively. It was not Ziff’s original intention to pursue a career in sport.

“My passion was always advertising, but I always had a love for sports ever since I was a kid,” Ziff says. “When the opportunity presented itself to combine two of my passions and work in sports marketing I had to take advantage of it. I don’t think that there is anything more impactful in sports than being able to deliver alongside things that you’re passionate about.”

Ziff transitioned into sports after marketing roles with Office Depot, Inc., AMP Agency, and Student Advantage of college. With experience both in and out of the sport industry, Ziff can attest that there isn’t too much of a difference in marketing between the two worlds.

“Sports is just a vehicle,” he states. “It’s all about being able to tell a compelling story and provide value to your partners. The skills needed to do that as a marketer don’t change very much between industries.”

Learning from those around him has served Ziff well on his way to his current role. He believes this ability to be one of the most important traits for aspiring sports professionals to have.

READ MORE: Inside The Huddle: Group Player Rights with Steve Scebelo

“My advice to aspiring sports professionals would be to out-think and out-work everyone, and be a sponge,” Ziff says. ” In this day and age, there is fierce competition for every single role in our industry and only the most industrious, focused young professionals are the ones that will thrive.  While a lot of the sports industry is learning to develop modern skillsets – find a niche and build a unique point-of-differentiation that helps you standout and fill a gap in a particular organization.  Be open to leadership, guidance and mentorship – look for those that will be transparent with you and beg them for unabashed truth – the faster you accept your weaknesses, the faster you’ll grow beyond them.”

Meet Steven and hear more of his thoughts on the current brand marketing space at the Front Office Sports Brand Marketing Huddle at the LA Stadium Premiere Center in Los Angeles, CA on July 11. For tickets and additional info, click here.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

NFL Preseason Week 1 Delivers Record Audience for NFL Network

The channel averaged 2.1 million viewers for its eight live telecasts.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

Brian Flores Discrimination Suit Against NFL Can Go to Trial, Court Says

An appeals court ruled the NFL cannot compel Flores into arbitration.
Nov 30, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; General overall view of the Dallas Cowboys logo at midfield during an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Arlington Pays Off Its Cowboys Stadium Debt 10 Years Early

Another major NFL venue retires its public debt far ahead of schedule.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) attempts to gain possession of the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers players in the second quarter of a college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia Mountaineers, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

Power 4’s Next Era: Will Player Availability Reports Fuel Betting Ties?

The Big 12 became the final Power 4 conference to require injury reports.

Featured Today

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Cam'ron Lacy (86) catches a pass and carries the ball during the season final home football game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

How Middle Tennessee State Added $668,000 to Its NIL Budget

The Blue Raiders are creating a new blueprint for cutting costs.
Bridgewater American 12U Little League player Micah Poulter holds a District 7 pin during a send-off rally to the New England regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, from Legion Field on Friday, August 2, 2024.
August 14, 2025

Inside the Little League World Series Pin Trade

The rare little collectibles fuel a frenzy in Williamsport each summer.
Schultz of Israel-Premier Tech
August 12, 2025

Rice Krispies Treats Are Upending the Billion-Dollar Athlete-Fuel Wars

The world’s most elite athletes are eating like first graders.
Dec 14, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; President Donald Trump wave during the second quarter of the game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights at Lincoln Financial Field
August 9, 2025

‘Political Gold’: Trump Putting His Stamp on College Sports 

Trump has embraced executive action on hot-button college sports issues.

How Rolex Paved the Way for Luxury’s Love Affair With Tennis

“It’s almost impossible to think about tennis without thinking about Rolex.”
Athlos
May 4, 2025

Nike Wants to Pull Off the First Women’s Sub-4:00 Mile

Experts speak on whether Nike’s “moonshot” is realistic or a gimmick.
Jul 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., United States; Sheryl Swoopes hosts a WBNA All-Star brunch in honor of her former teammate, Nikki McCray Penson, at Thea in Phoenix on July 19, 2024
May 12, 2025

Sheryl Swoopes: A’ja Wilson Shoe Campaign Shows Nike Sea Change

Nike released the Air Swoopes in 1995.
Sponsored

‘Run With the Competition’: Ultra Trail Runner Lotti Brinks Is Back With..

Ultrarunner Lotti Brinks is ready to make her first Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix podium in her HOKA Mafate 5s.
Apr 12, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; MLB umpire Ron Kulpa (46) calls a third strike during a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field
May 4, 2025

Pro Refs Get Offered Free Lasik for Better Calls. Some Took It

Some pro officials have sprung for the offer for free corrective surgery.
January 15, 2025

State Farm Cancels Planned Super Bowl Ad Amid California Fires Controversy

State Farm’s Super Bowl ad last year featured Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; From left: Scott Van Pelt, Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
December 17, 2024

A ‘Wave’ of Sports Content Is Coming to TikTok

The next generation is consuming sports in a different way.
Apr 7, 2022; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy (left) and Brooks Koepka set up to putt on no. 9 during the first round of The Masters golf tournament.
exclusive
November 27, 2024

PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf TV ‘Showdown’ Will Pay Out $10M Crypto..

Two golfers from each tour will face off in Las Vegas.