

Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing
Sean Callanan aka @seancallanan
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 22, 2024 • 54min
USGA's Ticketing Evolution: Balancing tradition with modern fan demands - Dan McBride, USGA
Dan McBride, Senior Director of Championship Ticketing and Experiences at the USGA, reveals how data transforms ticketing in golf. He discusses innovative strategies like flex memberships and high-end group offerings that cater to modern fan demands. McBride emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing fan engagement and logistics for major events. He also delves into the crucial impact of social media advertising on ticket sales, highlighting platforms like Instagram as key tools for reaching diverse audiences.

Oct 17, 2024 • 4min
Engaging fans in new ways, Brian Costello
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Brian Costello from Portland Timbers. They discussed Engaging fans in new ways. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/engaging-fans-in-new-ways-brian-costello

Oct 15, 2024 • 52min
The Power of Storytelling in Sports - Barbara Maningat, LA Galaxy
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Barbara Maningat from LA Galaxy chats about the power of video storytelling in sports, managing high-performance creative teams, and leveraging digital platforms to enhance fan engagement. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/barbara-maningat-la-galaxy/

Oct 9, 2024 • 7min
Building and identifying customers, Jeremy Butler
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jeremy Butler who was at the Sale Sharks Rugby Club when the episode was recorded. They discussed building and identifying customers. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/building-and-identifying-customers-jeremy-butler

Oct 8, 2024 • 57min
Tech Meets Fandom: Evolving Sports Apps - Jon Wolf , MLSE
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Jon Wolf from MLSE chats about app development for sports teams, fan engagement strategies, and the future of AI in sports technology. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/jon-wolf-mlse/

Oct 2, 2024 • 5min
Sustaining fan base on and off court, Damion Chatmon
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Damion Chatmon, who was at the Cleveland Cavaliers when the episode was recorded. They discussed sustaining fan base on and off court. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/sustaining-fan-base-on-and-off-court-damion-chatmon

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
Game, Set, Match: Sweating the small stuff in social - Reshina Warren, WTA
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Reshina Warren from the Women's Tennis Association chats about importance of sweating the small stuff to maximise social media efforts, audience engagement, and leveraging social media to grow women's tennis globally. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/reshina-warren-womens-tennis-association

Sep 25, 2024 • 6min
Content strands for digital revenue, Jayne Bussman-Wise
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jayne Bussman-Wise, who was at NY Red Bulls when the episode was recorded. They discussed importance of content strands. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/content-strands-for-digital-revenue-jayne-bussman-wise

Sep 24, 2024 • 55min
Behind the Scenes: Writing Angeball - Vince Rugari
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Vince Rugari chats about his journey in sports journalism, the changing landscape of football in Australia, and his book AngeBall on Ange Postecoglou's career. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/vince-rugari-angeball/

Sep 18, 2024 • 7min
Sponsorship and Digital, J.W. Cannon
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews J.W. Cannon who was at the UPS when the interview was recorded. They discussed Sponsorship and Digital. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/sponsorship-and-digital-j-w-cannon/