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The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics

Sep 3, 2026 · 41m

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. For over 20 years, Stephanie has worked in multiple marketing and community relations roles within the Colts organization. As a proud Purdue alumna and marketing executive in the NFL, she has key insights into the future of sports careers and how students can break into the industry through its many diverse pathways. The Indiana native and sports marketing leader joins host Kate Young for an exciting interview from the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center — near Purdue’s Indianapolis campus — to celebrate Purdue’s powerful new…