Part one of today’s 1.Q interview features KTQV sports reporter Scott Breen who discusses Montana State’s AD Search and some of the qualities the ideal candidate should possess while comparing fans' versus university expectations.
Apr 28, 2016•8 min
In part two of his 1.Q interview, Sports Reporter Kevin Tresolini discusses how the on-going AD search could impact Delaware’s MBB program and potentially present some challenges for the next AD.
Apr 27, 2016•5 min
In today’s 1.Q, The News Journal’s/DelawareOnline’s Kevin Tresolini supplies context on the search for the University of Delware's new AD and touches on the vibe surrounding the campus community during the process.
Apr 26, 2016•6 min
In part 2, AD Chris King goes into great detail on his experience abolishing two institutions to create a new university and continues with more insights on UTRGV’s exciting future.
Apr 25, 2016•7 min
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AD Chris King takes us down memory lane and outlines how UTRGV initially came to be and expands on the challenges educating the community on the young university.
Apr 22, 2016•6 min
Continuing yesterday's conversation, Bradley AD Chris Reynolds goes into detail on the challenges of being the Director of Athletics in his hometown and reflects on his first year with Bradley University.
Apr 21, 2016•6 min
Bradley University's AD Chris Reynolds discusses his unique situation returning to his hometown to lead the Bradley University athletic department and how leveraging leadership techniques from previous mentors eased his transition.
Apr 20, 2016•4 min
Associate AD of Development Keith McCluney shares his experience after MTSU's big win in the NCAA Tournament and how they quickly leveraged the opportunity to incentivize donors to up their donation and renew season tickets.
Apr 19, 2016•8 min
In today's 1.Q, University of Illinois Associate AD of Marketing & Fan Development Brad Wurthman discusses the new positive vibe for the fighting illini and current plans to stay aggressive with their marketing campaign.
Apr 18, 2016•10 min
UGA’s Andy Platt continues his discussion in today’s 1.Question on increasing external opportunities for the Bulldogs with talks of including a capital campaign to generate new revenue.
Apr 15, 2016•5 min
In today’s 1.Question. University of Georgia’s Senior Associate AD & CFO, Andy Platt talks football marketing and how the bulldogs plan to stay aggressive and reinvigorate their brand for the upcoming football season.
Apr 14, 2016•5 min
We hear more from Andrew Goodrich of the University of South Florida today on USF’s marketing campaigns for 2016, and Goodrich’s plans to enhance the fan experience both inside and outside of Raymond James Stadium.
Apr 13, 2016•7 min
After a strong season last year, University of South Florida Senior Associate AD for External Relations Andrew Goodrich discusses USF’s marketing strategies to promote the upcoming season, and exciting events to engage with major gift prospects.
Apr 12, 2016•5 min
The Pac-12’s Jamie Zaninovich shares more about his conference’s four year effort to build their brand and attract fans in China, including how member institutions have benefited from an international student recruitment standpoint and what other opportunities (in Asia and beyond) the Pac-12 is focused on.
Apr 11, 2016•4 min
Fascinating listen as the Pac-12’s Jamie Zaninovich discusses his conference’s four year effort to build their brand and attract fans… in China. He breaks down the four initiatives the conference is focused on (events, PR/social, media rights, education), and the challenges they’ve encountered so far.
Apr 08, 2016•5 min
Here's more from Michigan State University Associate AD Kevin Pauga on the competitive advantage teams can gain through MBB scheduling.
Apr 07, 2016•8 min
Michigan State University's Assistant AD of Administration Kevin Pauga reflects on the history and approach of KPI rankings and discusses the topic of MBB scheduling being "gamed" and how teams can build a strong resume.
Apr 06, 2016•8 min
In today’s 1.Question, USA Today’s NCAA Football Writer Dan Wolken discusses how the relationship between coaches, ADs and the national media has changed over the years, and touches on new strategies to communicate effectively using new technology.
Apr 05, 2016•8 min
Following the hiring of Michigan's newest AD, Turnkey Search Senior Executive Director and former Boston College and Villanova AD Gene DeFilippo has another challenge on the table in helping to identify the right new leader at Minnesota. Listen as he discusses the major changes occurring in college athletics, and talks about the industry's future.
Apr 04, 2016•4 min
Listen in as WSU’s Associate AD for Development, Chris Walker, speaks in depth about WSU’s distributed fundraising office model that’s used to reach donors and fans state-wide while also touching on the importance of on-campus events.
Apr 01, 2016•7 min
Listen here for more from Arizona AD Greg Byrne on the importance of utilizing the valuable tool of social media as a vehicle for building relationships, what he asks candidates about their approaches to twitter, and his thoughts on texting.
Mar 31, 2016•8 min
"You either control your own message or someone is going to control it for you." That's one reason Arizona AD Greg Byrne is a loyal Twitter user. Listen as he reviews his approach to social media, and reveals his Twitter goals.
Mar 30, 2016•6 min
More from David Matlin, AD at the University of Hawaii, as he touches on topics including perceptions of his department's financial positioning, generation of additional revenues, culture change, and the power of transparency.
Mar 29, 2016•8 min
In today's 1.Question, University of Hawaii AD David Matlin details why Hawaii's geography is both its most significant benefit and its most significant challenge when it comes to athletics.
Mar 28, 2016•7 min
More from Nebraska's Rathe and Kliment today, as they share with 1.Question how the move to the Big Ten has impacted Huskers baseball, and reveal if the focus on marketing and promotions changes when the team's season ticket inventory runs out.
Mar 25, 2016•6 min
Nebraska's Jason Rathe and Lanna Kliment talk to 1.Question from a marketing strategy perspective about the growth of the Huskers program, from its first College World Series appearance through to its current operation under the leadership of Head Coach Darin Erstad.
Mar 24, 2016•5 min
We hear more from WVU's Matt Wells today. Listen as he discusses accounting for the weather when marketing a spring sport, and reviews marketing and promotional strategies his team employs.
Mar 23, 2016•6 min
Time to talk college baseball! In today's 1.Q, West Virginia Associate AD for External Affairs Matt Wells talks about the Mountaineers' 2015 attendance jump, and his team's continued focus on driving fans to a new ballpark.
Mar 22, 2016•6 min
In Part 2 of his 1.Question interview, Stanford Senior Associate Athletic Director Kevin Blue continues the discussion on the theory of disruption, specifically as it relates to effective engagement strategies with different donor groups, and what long-term success might look like.
Mar 21, 2016•6 min
What do you know about Clayton Christensen's famous disruption theory, and have you ever considered how it applies to college athletics? Stanford Senior Associate Athletic Director Kevin Blue discusses that very topic in today’s 1.Question.
Mar 18, 2016•6 min