The Undeniable Leader with Rob Cressy

This past week Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy spoke on a panel at Digimarcon East about organic and paid social media. In this episode, they dish about the biggest takeaways from the panel that you can implement into your business. What things stood out from the crowd that signal an opportunity for you? Rob was also the emcee of the event so he shares his thoughts on how to engage the crowd, make things fun, and best build relationships at a conference.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

Nike’s attempt to break the 2-hour marathon fell just short, as Eliud Kipchoge finished at 2:00:25 (which is a 4:35.5 mile.) Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman said, “The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race, it’s to test the limits of the human heart.”Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about Nike’s entire campaign surrounding their attempt to break the 2-hour marathon barrier. As impressive as this feat was, what real impact will this have on the running community? Was this campaign only targeting the elite runners or is there a trickle down effect to the more general running community? As part of their content creation efforts, what did W+K do to try and tell this story? Is this the end of the 2-hour marathon story or just the beginning?In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

On Sunday the Yankees will be retiring Derek Jeter’s number. He will go down as one of the greatest Yankees ever, and certainly the greatest of the social media era. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about what made Derek Jeter great, what we can learn from the way he conducted and marketed himself, and how you can implement the fundamentals that made Jeter such a success into your business.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

In episode 205 we talked about how ServiceMaster masterfully executed a now-viral campaign surrounding a tweet about paying the fine for Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale following his epic postgame rant vs the Spurs #TakeThatForData. Pete Tosches, SVP of Corporate Communication at ServiceMaster joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy to give us a peek under the hood of how they executed the campaign and the thought process surrounding it. How did the idea start, did they think they’d have to pay the head coach’s fine, sponsoring the Game 4 towels, to the biggest lessons they learned from it. This campaign ended up getting over 100 million media impressions so it’s a great case study for other brands on how to wisely approach generating awareness and fan engagement.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

OpenSponsorship CEO and Founder Ishveen Anand joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy on the Sports Marketing Huddle to talk about sports sponsorships. What is the opportunity for brands to work with athletes of all sizes and followings? What are the short term and long term value of an endorsement campaign? How much does the engagement of an athlete’s social media following effect things vs the size of their following? What types of sponsorships have the biggest impact for the athlete and brand?In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

LaVar Ball is trying to get a billion dollar deal for his Big Baller Brand and right now it’s not going so hot. Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas all said they are not interested in Lonzo Ball. Nike consultant George Raveling called LaVar “the worst thing to happen to basketball in the last hundred years.”Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy try and give some advice to LaVar Ball. If he brought us on board how would we try and help him right this ship? The biggest problem he’s running into is that he’s putting the Big Baller Brand before the success of Lonzo Ball. The model he is trying to fix isn’t broken. There is no incentive for the top brands to create a partnership deal where they promote Big Baller Brand. If he wanted to create a billion dollar disruptive brand, how would he need to do it? In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

ESPN just laid off about 100 of their on-air talent to cut costs. This is in response to the increased broadcast fees for leagues plus a loss of subscribers revenue.Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the fallout from the ESPN layoffs. What does it say about the state of the industry? Did ESPN become too general in a landscape where niches win? What can you do if you no longer want to support ESPN the brand?In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

The NFL Draft is one of the best and most talked about events of the year for sports fans. Not only is hope in the air for fans of all teams but it is the realization of a dream for so many players. With all the fanfare comes plenty of marketing opportunities. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the numerous ways in which marketing was present at the NFL Draft. What do we make of top overall pick Myles Garrett choosing to forego being at the draft to be home instead? What about the trend of custom suit jacket liners, some of which were sponsored by brands (like Jack Links)? Will we continue to see players bring props with them on stage when they are drafted? How can brands best engage using #NFLDraft on Twitter?In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has his eyes on only one prize: another NBA title. In order to achieve that and have maximum focus Curry has deleted all social media apps from his phone, something that fellow star LeBron James has been doing for years.Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about removing distractions from your life and how you can use social media to increase your business. The standard of success that Steph Curry and LeBron James set for themselves is no different than what you should have for yourself. While it is not easy to avoid getting sucked into a social media wormhole, there are things you can put in place to help guide you to success.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy

Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale went on an epic postgame rant about the referees following his team's Game 2 playoff loss to the Spurs. This garnered him a nice $30,000 fine from the league. ServiceMaster, a Memphis based company, tweeted that they’d be willing to pick up the tab for the fine. They then followed it up by sponsoring the Game 4 towels in Memphis.Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about how other companies need to take a page from the way ServiceMaster executed this campaign. They also break down each component to why ServiceMaster’s campaign was a success. In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Brian & Rob on social media and let us know what you think (good or bad):Brian Cristiano -Twitter: @boldceo - Instagram: @boldceoRob Cressy -Twitter: @RobCressy - Instagram: @rob_cressyWebsites:BOLD Worldwide: www.boldworldwide.comBrian Cristiano: www.briancristiano.com Cress Media: www.cressmedia.comBacon Sports: www.baconsports.comFacebook:BOLD WorldwideBacon SportsCress MediaWays I can Help:Free AI Playbook: The Human-First System That Finally Makes AI Feel Like Yours - https://www.robcressy.com/aiplaybookpod12 month AI mentorship program for leaders who want to go from good to great: https://www.robcressy.com/undeniable Get Weekly AI Inspiration & Tips To Your Inbox: https://robcressy.com/newsletter/Let's Connect:Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobCressy