Mario Illuzzi

Mario Illuzzi is a highly experienced professional in the sports media industry, currently serving as the Director and Footage Licensing Lead at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since April 2005. In this role, Mario oversees global footage licensing for NBA leagues and collaborates with various departments, managing 3rd party film requests and negotiating licensing agreements to drive revenue. Previously held positions at the NBA include Director of Linear Operations, Senior Manager of Linear Media Operations, and Operations Manager, with responsibilities spanning ad operations, game presentations, and inventory management. Prior experience at Madison Square Garden involved coordinating commercials across major sports broadcasting networks. Mario holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Saint Peter's University, achieved in 2007, and another Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the same institution, completed in 2002.