Sessions & Speakers
Branding & Growth
Join the boldest minds in fantasy sports and gaming for the 2026 FSGA Winter Conference. Get powerful insights on emerging tech, fan engagement, innovation, and consumer behavior from startup disruptors to seasoned industry leaders.
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Register HereDay 1 • February 17, 2026
AI Workshop
Speakers:
Colby Keating
Chief Marketing Officer, FantasySpin
Colby Keating is the Chief Marketing Officer of FantasySpin, where he leads growth strategy, creative direction, and performance marketing for one of the fastest rising mobile sports gaming brands in the country. He drives the marketing systems that power user acquisition, engagement, and retention, creating campaigns that stand out in a crowded gaming landscape. Colby specializes in using AI to speed up creative iteration, improve decision making, and uncover insights that directly influence scaling. His background in finance gives him a strong analytical foundation and helps him connect creative ideas with business results. Working inside a small and fast moving team has allowed him to take on responsibilities across strategy, product input, brand development, and performance optimization.
Instagram @FantasySpin | X @FantasySpin | TikTok @FantasySpin | Facebook
Lindsay Rhodes
Director, Consumer Media & Engagement, SumerSports
Lindsay Rhodes has covered the NFL for nearly two decades, as a network host and reporter, podcaster and now as the Director of Consumer Media and Engagement for SumerSports. She has recently hosted Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio’s “Fantasy Dirt”, and Directv’s “Fantasy Zone Channel.” She spent 12 years at NFL Network, where she hosted their flagship show “NFL Total Access.” She has also covered the Olympics for NBC, the NHL for Versus, and college football for CBS. She’s a graduate of USC and started her career as a sports anchor for local stations on the west coast. From there she joined Fox Sports Net in 2001, where she covered the Los Angeles professional and college teams for 7 years. Lindsay is based in Southern California.
X @lindsay_rhodes | Instagram @lindsayrhodesnfl | Threads @lindsayrhodesnfl
Brand Development Workshop
More information coming soon…
Ask Me Anything: Building a National, 24/7 Sports Betting Media Brand
Since regaining independent ownership in 2024, Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) has seen significant growth across its network, digital, and subscription platforms. This session traces the evolution of the first sports betting network—from its 2017 launch before nationwide legalization, through its acquisition by DraftKings, to its return to Musburger Media. Hear from the leaders that have shaped VSiN’s strategy and sustained its momentum as they discuss the lessons learned in building and expanding a national, 24/7 sports betting media brand.
Day 2 • February 18, 2026
Brand Messaging That Wins: Crafting A Voice That Resonates
Your brand is your offense, make sure it scores! Pros reveal how to craft sharp branding messages that cut through the noise and hit the bullseye with your target audience. Whether you’re launching or relaunching a company or scaling one, learn how to appeal to the right players — including the next generation of users and emerging fan bases.
Moderator:
Scott Hoyt
Founder; CEO, Fantasy Sports Strategies
Scott Hoyt is CEO and founder of Fantasy Sports Strategies, an advisory company that helps small and early stage businesses navigate the fantasy sports and gaming ecosystem. Scott launched his company this past September following a nearly four-decade long career serving in executive level marketing roles with iconic companies such as IBM, AT&T, Proctor & Gamble and the Southland Corporation. Nationally recognized as a marketer, Scott has a deep well of expertise helping companies large and small create, refine and go to market with corporate and product brand platforms, ensuring they resonate with consumers while carving out defined playing fields for the companies that steward those brands. Scott’s track record includes stints with some of the most recognizable companies in the U.S. and has executed award-winning global campaigns, events, public relations and new online and social media channels.
Speakers:
Josh Feldman
VP of Marketing, Dabble
Josh Feldman is the Vice President of Marketing at Dabble, where he leads US strategy and expansion efforts for one of the fastest growing Daily Fantasy Sports companies. With more than twenty years of sports marketing experience, Josh has led Cannes winning campaigns for top brands, and he began his career in the industry as ESPN’s first Fantasy Intern.
LinkedIn | X @DabbleFantasy | Instagram @dabblefantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe
Co-CEO, FTN
Jeff Ratcliffe is a nationally recognized fantasy football and sports betting analyst, media personality, and entrepreneur. He is the co-CEO and co-owner of FTN, a data driven sports content and analytics company focused on fantasy sports, betting, and advanced statistical insights. Jeff has been working in the fantasy sports industry since 2010 and is widely known for blending sharp analysis with an entertaining, approachable style. Jeff hosts a national radio show on SiriusXM and spent nine years as a regular on CBS Sports Network, where he helped audiences better understand the game through clear strategy and actionable insights. In addition to his media work, Jeff leads product strategy, content direction, and brand development at FTN, with a focus on using analytics to drive growth and profitability. He is passionate about storytelling, leadership, and helping fans better understand the numbers behind the game.
Standing Out In A Crowded Field: The Customer Acquisition Playbook
You have your messaging. Now, what’s the most effective way to reach your desired customer? From leveraging digital marketing channels that deliver the strongest ROI to creative strategies — including how to optimize and measure the success of campaigns — experts will share actionable insights to help you build a sustainable growth engine while remaining compliant.
Moderator:
Faraz Siddiqi
Founder & Chief Operator, Upper Hand Fantasy
Faraz Siddiqi is the Founder, Chief Operator, and face of Upper Hand Fantasy — a fast-growing, data-driven football media brand reaching millions across Instagram, YouTube, and podcasts. Faraz leads the company’s content, strategy, operations, and partnerships, building one of the most engaged fantasy football communities in the industry.
Speaker:
Ernie Ropas
CRO, Betting Hero
Ernie Ropas is the Chief Revenue Officer at Betting Hero, overseeing revenue growth across research, activations, and strategic partnerships. He built BH’s research division into an industry-leading engine for product testing, competitive insights, and promotional intelligence powered by 25M+ customer interactions.
