Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing
Sports Geek
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.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 41min
Beyond Greatness – Jane Fernandez, FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
In the 350th Sports Geek episode, Jane Fernandez from FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 shares the success of the tournament, the amazing Matildas' run and the initiatives focused on sustainability, women's sport, and grassroots development. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jane-fernandez-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023
Oct 3, 2023 • 43min
Creating a Festival of Basketball at the World Cup - Cahyadi Wanda, Mahaka Sports
Cahyadi Wanda from Mahaka Sports discusses the challenges and successes of hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, including last-minute ticket sales, media coverage, engaging fan experiences, inspiring young people, and basketball's legacy and future growth in Indonesia. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/cahyadi-wanda-mahaka-sports/
Sep 26, 2023 • 52min
Building international fandom - Glen Rolls, La Liga
Glenn Rolls from La Liga discusses the tournament's success, government support for women's sports, sports tourism, and localizing content in Australia.
Sep 19, 2023 • 59min
Culturally Relevant Marketing: Insights from Rodica Titeica, Subway
Rodica Titeica from Subway talks about the importance of cultural relevance and authenticity in marketing, making measurable partnerships, executing exceptionally well, personalized proposals, and the success of Instagram as a marketing platform in this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan. A great listen for marketers and business professionals in the food industry. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/rodica-titeica-subway/
Sep 12, 2023 • 42min
Commercial Frameworks and the Future of Cricket - Christina Matthews, WACA
Christina Matthews from Western Australian Cricket Association chats about the importance of commercial frameworks, the role of social media during COVID-19, and the growth of women's sports in this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan. A great listen for anyone interested in sports administration and marketing, as well as the future of women's sports. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/christina-matthews-western-australian-cricket-association
Sep 5, 2023 • 49min
Delivering a World-Class Games Experience - David Michael, LA28
David Michael from LA28 talks about the challenges and opportunities in delivering a world-class games experience, caution when integrating new systems, exploring emerging technologies, and the importance of customer experience in this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan. A great listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sports and technology. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/david-michael-la28/
Aug 29, 2023 • 37min
Building a Legacy: Tim Silvers' Vision for the Adelaide Crows
Tim Silvers from Adelaide Crows discusses his journey into sports business, the importance of teamwork and top talent, and the significance of understanding industry people and culture, and his vision for their legacy project, Thebarton Oval in this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan. A great listen for sports business professionals and Adelaide Crows fans alike. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/tim-silvers-adelaide-crows/
Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
Amplifying the joy of sports - Stacy McGranor, San Jose Sharks
Stacy McGranor shares her Down Under Adventure on this podcast, taking in Aussie sports and comparing them to the US sports market. She shares the importance of creating a great fan experience, the need to focus on controllables, especially during times of less than peak performance and the importance of amplifying the joy. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/stacy-mcgranor-san-jose-sharks-2023
Aug 15, 2023 • 56min
From Pro12 to URC: The Evolution of United Rugby Championship with Martin Anayi
Martin Anayi from United Rugby Championship chats about the league's growth, focus on new fans, challenges of running a league across multiple countries, and the role of technology in rugby in this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan. A great listen for rugby fans, sports business, and digital marketing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/martin-anayi-united-rugby-championship/
Aug 8, 2023 • 47min
Sponsorship - The deal, the work, the ROI - Anneliese Mesilati, UBS
Anneliese Mesilati from UBS discusses the success of UBS Arena, its long partnership in F1 with Mercedes and compares sponsoring the arts with sports in this Sports Geek interview. A great listen for anyone interested in sports marketing and sponsorships. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/anneliese-mesilati-ubs/
