Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing

Sean Callanan aka @seancallanan
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Mar 4, 2025 • 60min

How to Connect with Modern Fans - Zach Galia, Pittsburgh Pirates

Discover how the Pittsburgh Pirates balance tradition with innovation through social media, featuring insights on content strategy, team management and digital storytelling with Zach Galia. A great listen for sports digital and teams looking to modernise their digital approach. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/zach-galia-pittsburgh-pirates/
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Feb 28, 2025 • 5min

Segmentation in Converting Fans & Building Trust, Spencer Horner

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Spencer Horner. They discussed how segmentation and targeting audiences has been the key to converting fans. Show notes - http://sportsgeekhq.com/segmentation-in-converting-fans-building-trust-spencer-horner
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Feb 26, 2025 • 38min

Inside NBA All-Star Tech Summit, Sean Callanan

Sean Callanan shares his experience at the NBA All-Star Tech Summit. The episode highlights technological advancements in broadcast, AI and the future of sports tech. Perfect for sports business professionals and tech enthusiasts interested in the NBA's innovation initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/inside-nba-all-star-tech-summit/
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Feb 25, 2025 • 57min

Super Bowl LIX recap - Melbourne NFL Game and Mailata mania

In this podcast, Sean takes you behind the scenes at the Super Bowl with his @NFLAUNZ digital producer Dylan Parkes on how they navigated the chaos of Super Bowl for some big digital wins.  A must listen for social media talent who sweat the small stuff. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/super-bowl-lix-recap-melbourne-nfl-game-and-mailata-mania
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Feb 20, 2025 • 6min

Reaching out to participants during a re-brand, Vince Crivelli

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Vince Crivelli. They discussed reaching out to participants during a re-brand. Show notes -  http://sportsgeekhq.com/reaching-out-to-participants-during-a-re-brand-vince-crivelli
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Feb 18, 2025 • 45min

Preseason innovation for fans and coaches - Tom Braun, LA Galaxy

Embark on an enlightening journey as Tom Braun reveals the intricate details of LA Galaxy's business operations, sharing valuable insights into their comprehensive fan engagement strategies and their dedication to meaningful community support initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/tom-braun-la-galaxy/
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Feb 13, 2025 • 6min

Knowing when to adopt new technology and serve demands, Chip Suttles

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Chip Suttles. They discussed knowing when to adopt new technology and serve demands for football. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/knowing-when-to-adopt-new-technology-and-serve-demands-chip-suttles
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Feb 11, 2025 • 48min

Connecting the community to the club - Shawn McIntosh, Las Vegas Lights FC

Shawn McIntosh discusses his journey from minor league hockey to CEO of Las Vegas Lights FC, sharing insights on fan engagement and revenue growth in professional sports. Great listen for sports executives, venue managers, and those interested in building successful fan-first experiences. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/shawn-mcintosh-las-vegas-lights-fc/
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Feb 6, 2025 • 7min

How the Sports Loyalty Game Is Changing, John Durbin

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews John Durbin who was at Pegula Sports.  They discussed how sports loyalty game is changing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/how-sports-loyalty-game-is-changing-john-durbin/
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Feb 4, 2025 • 54min

How to tell stories (and sell tickets) with data - Nick Makarov, Austin FC

Nick Makarov, Director of Business Insights and Analytics at Austin FC, shares his unique journey from finance to football. He discusses how Austin FC uses data to enhance the fan experience and foster community engagement, especially ahead of major events like the MLS All-Star game. Makarov also highlights the evolution from traditional data warehousing to innovative data lakes, emphasizing the role of AI in data visualization. His insights into storytelling and networking offer valuable advice for aspiring sports professionals!

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