David Long

David Long is the Vice President of Digital and Innovation for the Portland Trail Blazers, entering his ninth season with the organization. David drives digital solutions and leads transformative initiatives that propel the business to new heights. His team focuses on innovation, enhancing digital products, user-centric apps, and captivating digital fan experiences. They also implement paid media and marketing automation strategies to maximize engagement and revenue. David has received league-wide recognition and awards for his work in digital marketing. Under his leadership, the Trail Blazers were named one of the Top 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World by the Sports Innovation Lab. David is also a guest lecturer at the University of Portland and the Warsaw Business School at U of O.