Robert Davidman - World Series of Golf - CEO

Robert Davidman is a prominent media executive and entrepreneur based in New York City, best known as a co-founder and partner at Fearless Agency. He is frequently recognized for his early career success working alongside Mark Cuban at Broadcast.com, where he helped develop the internet broadcast business model before it was sold to Yahoo for nearly $6 billion in 1999.Here is a breakdown of his career and current roles as of 2026:Fearless Agency (Partner/Co-Founder): At this NoMad-based advertising and communications firm, he leads media strategy and digital business transformation. The agency is known for a "fearless" approach to marketing, working with clients like Hard Rock Café and various entertainment brands.World Series of Golf (CEO): Beyond traditional advertising, Davidman serves as the CEO of this sports entertainment property.fear-LS (Head of Operations & Business Development): He is a key leader in this joint venture between Fearless and LS Digital, which focuses on digital business transformation for global brands.Entertainment & Media: He currently runs an entertainment company that develops movies and TV shows, serving as its COO.The "Cuban" Connection: Davidman was the Director of International Broadcast Services for Yahoo! and a Senior Director at Broadcast.com. His work during the late 90s dot-com boom established him as an expert in transitioning traditional media to digital platforms.Strategic Partnerships: He has a long history of bridging the gap between music, sports betting, and digital advertising. He was a key figure in creating Concrete.Fearless.Agency, a partnership specifically designed to handle media buying and planning for the music and movie industries.Advocacy & Personal Journey: Davidman is open about his personal journey, often sharing his story of 20+ years of sobriety as a "Sober Founder." He often highlights how recovery has influenced his leadership style and resilience in the fast-paced NYC agency world.He is often called upon as a speaker or panelist regarding sports betting marketing, digital media strategy, and brand bartering. He is known for the philosophy that agencies should be revenue-generating partners for their clients rather than just a line-item expense.