Micah Hart on Atlanta Hawks & NBA Digital
In this episode Sean Callanan chats with former Atlanta Hawks and NBA digital executive Micah Hart . Full show notes
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Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing
Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) from @SportsGeek brings you the best practices from the sports business and sports digital marketing world each week. Interviews with people behind the scenes with teams and leagues in the USA, Australia and Europe. Technology and digital take a strong focus as Sean looks how sports teams can better connect with fans and deliver results for sponsors. If you work in sports or would like to or are simply a marketing professional who loves sports then this podcast is for you.
Episodes
Blair Hughes interviews Sean Callanan on Sports Geek Podcast
In this episode the tables are turned with Blair Hughes from Audio Boom interviews Sean Callanan. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/blair-hughes-interviews-sean-callanan-on-sports-geek-podcast/
Michael Conley on sponsorship, Australia Day and the return of LeBron James
In this episode Sean Callanan catches up with Michael Conley from Cleveland Cavaliers . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/michael-conley-cleveland-cavaliers/
Peter Holtermann – Tennis, Broadcast & Digital
In this episode Sean Callanan catches up with Peter Holtermann from ESPN and Holtermedia. Full show notes
Anthony Everard on Big Bash League creating young cricket fans
In this episode Sean catches up with Anthony Everard , head of Big Bash League about starting out a new league, cricket and more. Full show notes
Sports Geek guide to social media for athletes
In this episode Sean Callanan reviews how he train athletes to best use social media to connect with fans while maintaining their primary goal – performance on the court/field/track. Full show notes
Eric Fernandez on turning fan passion into brand passion
In this episode Sean Callanan catch up with Eric Fernandez , Founder and Managing Partner of SportsDesk Media . Full show notes
TJ Ansley from Portland Trailblazers on Rip City
In this episode I catch up with TJ Ansley , Director of Digital Media at Portland Trail Blazers . Full show notes
OSF 15 recap, Instagram Ads & #AskSportsGeek
In this episode Sean recap recent travels, answer some questions from listeners and what I've learned about Instagram Ads so far. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/osf-15-recap-instagram-ads-asksportsgeek/
Steve Ziff from Jacksonville Jaguars on London, Sales & Arcade Games
Steve Ziff is the VP, Marketing & Digital Media at Jacksonville Jaguars on this podcast he chats about sales programme Jaguars Black, NFL in London and arcade games. Full show notes
Cowbells & Content with Sacramento Kings Andrew Nicholson
Andrew Nicholson is the Senior Director of Digital at Sacramento Kings on this podcast he chats about the Kings 3.0 strategy and how digital is a vital component. Full show notes
Tom Halls filling courts and stands for British Tennis
Tom Halls from British Tennis has two goals, getting people to play tennis and getting fans to attend events like Davis Cup. Sean Callanan chats with Tom the head of digital for Lawn Tennis Association on how digital can deliver both objectives. Full show notes
Charlie Shin on driving MLS CRM journey
Charlie Shin from MLS joins Sean Callanan for the 100th episode of Sports Geek Podcast. Charlie is responsible for the development and execution of league wide CRM infrastructures and CRM initiatives (acquisition, fan engagement, monetization, loyalty) Full show notes
Developing digital maturity in sports business
One of the most interesting sessions at SEAT was the one where Isabelle Perreault from Stratford Managers presented findings from the Digital Maturity Assessment of SEAT 2015 attendees. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/digital-maturity/
Rob Squillacioti – MLS & A-League insights
In the latest podcast, Sean catches up with Rob Squillacioti from FFA on recent trip to west coast of USA. On this Sports Geek Podcast you will learn about: Key themes for Rob from team visits After SEAT Rob suggests, “Don't be consumed by big data” What is football's big advantage in Australia Importance of knowing your brand What is it like to almost be struck by lightning? Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/rob-squillacioti-mls-a-league-insights/...
Brooke Eaton on balancing global and local marketing
In the latest podcast, Sean catches up with Brooke Eaton , Director Digital Media for Barclays Center and Brooklyn Nets on the challenges balancing global and local marketing. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/brooke-eaton-brooklyn_nets/
Brian Costello connecting the Timbers Army
In the latest podcast, Sean catches up with Brian Costello from Portland Timbers . Having caught up in person in the US, Sean chatted to Brian again recently to discuss his role as Director, Digital Media/Editor in Chief at the Timbers. Full show notes -https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/brian-costello-connecting-the-timbers-army
Natalle Brown on Lightning Rewards
Sean catches up with Melbourne Storm 's Natalle Brown back in Melbourne after Natalle attended SEAT and the Sports Geek pre SEAT Tour. Natalle shares her experiences as well as chats about the Storm's new loyalty program tailored specifically for fans. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/natalle-brown-lightning-rewards/
Russell Scibetti on Developing CRM in Sports
Recorded in New York City Sean catches up with KORE Software 's Russell Scibetti his home town after a successful SEAT conference. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/russell-scibetti-kore-software/
#SEAT2015 recap with Greg Oakford from Golf Victoria
On this special episode of the Sports Geek podcast, I wrap up #SEAT2015 with a recap of the conference by chatting with first time attendee and fellow Aussie, Greg Oakford the Marketing and Communications Manager from Golf Victoria . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/seat2015-greg-oakford/
Cricket, Lord’s and Go Pros with Ian Treseder
Lord's Cricket Ground is one of the most revered stadiums in the world, just don't call it a stadium. It is rightly considered the Home of Cricket and will see England and Australia battle for of the most prestigious and smallest trophies in world sports, The Ashes. I catch up with Ian Treseder Digital Manager at the MCC and Lord's to discuss how they are using digital to engage the fans at the ground and at home. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/cricket-lords-and-go-pros-with-...
Tod Caflisch on Red Wings wi-fi rollout at the Joe
Tod Caflisch is the director of IT at the Detroit Red Wings and needed to upgrade wi-fi capabilities of Joe Louis Arena with a short term solution with a new arena to be opened in 2017. Joe Costanzo from Signal Share brings insights on both wi-fi usage and how other verticals like music and events are using Live-Fi to deliver new data. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/tod-caflisch-on-red-wings-wi-fi-rollout-at-the-joe/...
Alex Kunawicz on connecting with Liverpool fans globally
Alex Kunawicz is Head of Content for Liverpool FC , he oversees multiple websites and moving a free TV channel to a subscription service amongst a few of the projects he is tackling. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/alex-kunawicz-liverpool/
Pieter Maenhout, understanding fans in Belgium Football
Pieter Maenhout works with the Royal Belgium Football Association as the Fan Relationship Manager as a fan is more than a customer. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/pieter-maenhout-belgium-football/
Pearse Connolly, it’s all about the fan experience
Pearse Connolly has worked at Norwegian Football for past 7 years building out the media capabilities to better deliver to fans and grass roots players in Norway. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/pearse-connolly-norwegian_football/
Dan Butterly on marketing the Mountain West
Sean has known Dan Butterly for over 15 years, finally Dan makes his way to Melbourne. On this Sports Geek Podcast you will learn: How the Mountain West value data Why the Las Vegas is the destination for basketball tournaments How the Mountain West deliver content to fans without a subscriber model How data helps Dan ensure Mountain West Basketball tournament keeps delivering for fans Will the Mountain West play a Bowl game in Melbourne Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/dan-but...
#SBWeek wrap with Etihad Stadium tech upgrades
On this week's podcast, Sean recaps a successful #SBWeek at Etihad Stadium and catches up with North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/etihad-stadium-wi-fi/
Scott Kegley on 49ers digital in new Levi’s Stadium
On this week's podcast, Sean chats with Scott Kegley , Director of Digital and Social Media at the San Francisco 49ers . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/scott-kegley-49ers/
#SEATLondon success, Richard Ayers and Andy Dodd on UK sports fans
On this week's podcast, Sean recaps a very successful #SEATLondon. He also catches up with Richard Ayers , the CEO of digital performance accelerator, Seven League and The Football League 's Andy Dodd . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/seatlondon-richard-ayers/
David Mackay on building sustainability in sports
David Mackay is a Strategy Consultant in Sports, Media and Entertainment at SPP . Sean chats with David about sports business trends and building sports businesses for long-term success. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/david-mackay/