I’m back from a week off in Central America that was mostly free of sporting events, and I’m feeling refreshed and ready to tackle what the industry has coming this summer.

It’s a busy time in OKC for ESPN, with the Women’s College World Series heading into its finals and the NBA Finals landing in the Sooner State for the first time since 2012. After four consecutive NCAA titles, is this the year Oklahoma finally falls from softball grace? Do the Thunder bring the state its first big league championship?

I’m also headed to Chicago next week for SBJ’s Brand Innovation Summit. Please reach out if you’re around!