
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 10, 2023 • 60min
Small wins become big wins in ticketing - Drew Bentley, DC United
"Small ticketing wins lead to bigger ticketing wins" that's the lesson from Drew Bentley from DC United on this episode of Sports Geek. A must-listen if you love data and filling stadiums with fans. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/drew-bentley-dc-united

Jan 3, 2023 • 59min
Building more equitable world through sport - Jessica Smith, Angel City FC
Angel City FC's Jessica Smith discusses building a purpose driven revenue model on this Sports Geek episode. She chats with Sean Callanan about how sales and sponsorship can develop outcomes for the bottom line and for a more equitable world. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jessica-smith-angel-city-fc/

Jan 1, 2023 • 42min
Scott O'Neil - Leadership lessons in sports business - Be where your feet are - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (from 22 Jun 2021 - Ep 303) Sean Callanan chats with Scott O'Neil about his journey in the sports industry, career and his leadership style outlined in his new book "Be where your feet are". Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/scott-oneil-be-where-your-feet-are/

Dec 31, 2022 • 57min
Fiona Green - Data is the key to winning - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (from 29 Jun 2021 - 304) Sean Callanan chats with the Winning With Data author Fiona Green discussing what part data will play in the recovery of the sports industry. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/fiona-green-winning-with-data/

Dec 30, 2022 • 48min
MLSE's Morgan Todd on how building partnerships that champions can leverage - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK GEEK REPLAY (from 27 Oct 2020 - 288) Sean Callanan chats with Morgan Todd from MLSE about sponsorship, activations and community partnerships. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/morgan-todd-mlse/

Dec 29, 2022 • 48min
Putting your fans first, why serving your fans is so important with Tanya Gallina - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (from 16 Apr 2018 - Ep 191) Tayna Gallina knows membership, having worked at multiple clubs in Melbourne. Now at Hawthorn she is constantly looking for ways to better connect with fans and deliver them an experience to deepen their ties to the Hawks. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/tanya-gallina-hawthorn-football-club/

Dec 28, 2022 • 43min
Stadiums, fans & technology - how they fit together with Al Guido - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (16 Apr 2018 - Ep 198) Sean catches up with Al Guido, President of San Francisco 49ers at the Levi's Stadium during the recent Sports Geek Trip. They chat about the 49ers' move to the new stadium, rolling out technology and Al's new venture, Elevate Sports Ventures. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/al-guido-san-francisco-49ers/

Dec 27, 2022 • 48min
Sports & Australia - long history, bright future with Kate Palmer - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (from 26 Nov 2018 - Ep 220) Sean Callanan chats with Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer about her long career in Netball and how Sport Australia is helping Australians be more active and continue high levels of success on world stage. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kate-palmer-sport-australia/

Dec 26, 2022 • 52min
Sports & Media - a view from the board with Marina Go - SPORTS GEEK REPLAY
SPORTS GEEK REPLAY (from 22 Oct 2019) Sean Callanan chats with author & executive director Marina Go about her career working in media and on boards in sports now as chair at Super Netball. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/marina-go-super-netball/

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 12min
Australian Open - Growing media rights globally - Alfonso Medina, Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia's Alfonso Medina chats with Sean Callanan on how media rights landscape has changed, not only in dollar value but in how they are divided globally and amongst commercial partners. Show notes https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/alfonso-medina-tennis-australia