Rob Kligman has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Anthem Sports Group. In this role, he will be responsible for driving revenue in various aspects of the global media company’s business including sales and sponsorships. Kligman will also be overseeing strategic partnerships for Anthem’s TNA Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. He will be reporting to Anthem Sports Group president Anthony Cicione.
Kligman brings valuable experience in the industry to his new role, having previously worked as the vice president of marketing operations and sales at G Fuel. His eight-year tenure at WWE as the vice president of global digital and integrated sponsorship sales has provided him with the skills necessary to lead business growth objectives for TNA Wrestling and Invicta FC. With a focus on boosting revenue streams such as PPV events, merchandise, and social media, Kligman is well-prepared for his new role.
Kligman’s professional background also includes executive roles at USA Today and Time Inc., which provide him with a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape. His arrival at Anthem Sports & Entertainment comes at a pivotal time for TNA Wrestling and Invicta FC. TNA, recently rebranded back to its original name from Impact Wrestling, will see Kligman’s involvement in driving anticipation for the upcoming Slammiversary event in July.
In addition, Invicta FC has signed a new media agreement with CBS Sports, granting the network rights to broadcast Invicta events for the remainder of the year. This collaboration begins with Invicta FC 55 on June 28, featuring a match between Brazilian bantamweight Talita Bernardo and Olga Rubin. The new partnership is poised to elevate the exposure and reach of Invicta FC events in the coming months.
