Kenny Mayne
Keynote Speaker: ESPN Broadcaster, Sports Media Personality, Award-Winning Racing Analyst
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Kenny Mayne Biography
Kenny Mayne is an American sports media personality renowned for his work on ESPN, where he served in various capacities until his departure in May 2021. Known for his offbeat style and dry humor, Mayne’s phrases like “thanks for having electricity” and “I am amused by the simplicity of this game!” have become trademarks of his unique presentation style. His role extended beyond the studio as he was instrumental in hosting and contributing to several ESPN shows, including "SportsCenter" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" with his "The Mayne Event" segments, where his creativity shined, employing amusing anecdotes involving sports and culture.
Before joining ESPN, Mayne began his career in television at KLVX-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1982. He then worked at KSTW-TV in the Tacoma/Seattle area, covering various roles from production assistant to weekend sports anchor until 1989. This period honed his distinctive approach to sports broadcasting. In 1994, he joined ESPN2 initially as a SportSmash anchor and a feature reporter for SportsNight, later becoming the original host of ESPN2's weekend auto racing news and highlights programs, "RPM 2Day" and "RPM 2Night." Additionally, Mayne hosted the game show "2-Minute Drill" and ESPN's horse racing coverage, where in 2006, he received the Old Hilltop Award for excellence in covering thoroughbred racing.
In the digital realm, Mayne broadened his impact with original scripted series and offbeat sports coverage. From 2008 to 2011, he produced and starred in "Mayne Street," an original scripted series on ESPN.com, where he played a fictionalized version of himself, navigating the quirky side of sports television. His venture into global sports coverage was marked by "Kenny Mayne’s Wider World of Sports" on ESPN.com, where he explored unusual sports from around the world, reminiscent of ABC's iconic "Wide World of Sports."
Mayne's background extends beyond media into sports and education. A native of Kent, Washington, he attended Wenatchee Valley Community College, where he was an honorable mention junior college All-American quarterback in 1978. He graduated from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 1982 with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcasting. During his time at UNLV, he played football and briefly signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 1982. Prior to his expansive media career, Mayne also worked in sales for MCI and assembled garbage cans after his early stints in local television. His diverse experiences and longstanding dedication to sports media showcase his versatility and deep engagement with sports culture and broadcasting.
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Kenny Mayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Journalism, News & Media, Sports, Host & Emcee, Broadcasting, Sports Motivation and Sports Journalism & Broadcasting.
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Kenny Mayne generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Kenny Mayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Journalism and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kenny Mayne for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Kenny Mayne generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bob Costas, Chris Berman and Steve Levy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kenny Mayne for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kenny Mayne for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kenny Mayne, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kenny Mayne or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kenny Mayne for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kenny Mayne, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kenny Mayne are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kenny Mayne, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kenny Mayne speak about?
Kenny Mayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Journalism, News & Media, Sports, Host & Emcee, Broadcasting, Sports Motivation and Sports Journalism & Broadcasting. -
Where does Kenny Mayne travel from?
Kenny Mayne generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kenny Mayne?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kenny Mayne for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kenny Mayne for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kenny Mayne or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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