{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"December 18, 2025 - Paul Archey (The Business of UK - Episode 002)","description":" LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 18, 2025) \u2013 Strategic partnerships play a critical role in supporting the University of Kentucky\u2019s mission, particularly in athletics, where revenue generation, fan engagement and long-term planning are increasingly complex. These complexities are well understood by Paul Archey, president of JMI Sports, the multimedia rights partner for UK Athletics and the university.  On this week\u2019s episode of \u201cBehind the Blue,\u201d Archey joins UK Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Co-Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Dr. Eric Monday, on another installment of The Business of UK, a recurring feature designed to give listeners a look inside the principles and processes that guide UK\u2019s financial and operational decisions.  Originally from Greenup, Ky, Archey speaks on how the partnership was formed, why it has continued to evolve, and how its structure supports both UK Athletics and the university as a whole. The conversation also highlights the deep Kentucky roots that underpin the relationship, including the legacy of Jim Host, founder of Host Communications and longtime UK partners who helped shape the modern multimedia rights landscape for college athletics.  Listeners are encouraged to submit questions and suggestions for future installments of The Business of UK by emailing businessofUK@uky.edu. Upcoming episodes will further explore the changing landscape of college athletics, including a conversation with Archey and UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart about the development of BBNIL (UK Athletics\u2019 Name, Image & Likeness strategy), and other topics including budget structure, tuition setting, capital projects and more.  \u201cBehind the Blue\u201d is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK\u2019s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university.  \u201cBehind the Blue\u201d is a joint production of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. Transcripts for this or other episodes of \u201cBehind the Blue\u201d can be downloaded from the show\u2019s blog page.   To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here.  ","author_name":"Behind the Blue","author_url":"http:\/\/behindtheblue.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"