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 24, 2014 • 48min
Ted Johnson on Timberwolves rebuild
Ted Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and has a background in politics that has served him well helping the Minnesota Timberwolves upgrade practice facility and their home court the Target Center. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/ted-johnson-timberwolves/
Oct 17, 2014 • 57min
Kevin Cote from Golden State Warriors & Jesper Nyholm on engaging Danish Olympic fans through health
On this week's Sports Geek podcast I catch up with a couple of good friends on on either side of the globe. Kevin Cote from the Golden State Warriors and Jesper Nyholm from Danish Olympic Committee about video, engaging fans and digital initiatives in health. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kevin-cote-warriors-jesper-nyholm/
Oct 10, 2014 • 54min
Brad Mayne on stadium technology & Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
Brad Mayne was one of the key people I met on my very first #SportsGeekTrip when he was CEO of American Airlines Center in Dallas, he is now CEO & President at MetLife Stadium in New York I catch up with him to discuss his career in sports and his recent experience hosting Super Bowl XLVIII. I also reflect on a nightmarish experience leading up to the NRL Grand Final that had a very happy ending. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/bradmayne-metlifestadium/
Oct 3, 2014 • 53min
Mark Cuban on sports business, technology, Dallas Mavericks & Shark Tank
5 years ago I started Sports Geek and one of the guys I looked up to was Mark Cuban, I've always said he is a Sports Geek like me just with a bigger bank balance. It was great to finally catch up and chat to Mark about his new apps Cyber Dust and Xpire, the changing NBA landscape, Shark Tank and his beloved Dallas Mavericks. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/mark-cuban/
Sep 26, 2014 • 55min
Fan Engagement, technology & marketing with Zain Pasha & Arthur Gillion
This week on Sports Geek podcast I chat with Zain Pasha from Sporting Innovations and Arthur Gillion from Melbourne Victory we discuss sports marketing, fan engagement, membership marketing and latest Apple products. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/fan-engagement-technology-marketing-zain-pasha-sporting-kc-arthur-gillion-melbourne-victory/
Sep 21, 2014 • 48min
Jack Elkins on business innovation at Orlando Magic
Jack Elkins was a lifesaver for me at SEAT in Miami covering for me on Saturday as my voice recovered, we didn't talk much so we caught up to discuss his role as Business Innovation Manager at the Orlando Magic. One of the most tweeted about CRM sessions at SEAT was with Katie Morgan Katie Morgan and Lou Antonucci from Scribe discussing how the Texas Rangers integrate multiple data sources for their CRM solution. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jack-elkins-business-innovation/
Sep 9, 2014 • 55min
Peter Stringer on Celtics, digital & podcasting
Good to catch up with Peter Stringer from the Boston Celtics one of the first guys I followed and connected with when I started Sports Geek. Pete and I discuss how the digital landscape has changed and his foray into the world of podcasting. On ABC Grandstand we discuss security issues around the celebrity iCloud hacking scandal. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/peter-stringer-celtics/
Sep 1, 2014 • 42min
Kenton Olson on Seahawks, Super Bowl & 12s
Last time I caught up with Kenton Olson he was in the midst of a playoff run that saw the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. We discuss that experience and what they are planning for the season ahead. On ABC Grandstand I chat with Francis Leach about the rumours that Google should be a bidder on upcoming AFL media rights. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kenton-olson-seahawks-super-bowl/
Aug 25, 2014 • 54min
Trifecta: Technology, Digital & Fan Engagement
On today's podcast I've included one of the panel discussion's I moderated at SEAT in Miami. We looked at where the fan was headed and how will sports serve fans in the future. It was great to have several different perspectives on the panel with Leagues (NFL and MLB), teams (New England Patriots), media (ESPN) and technology (Experience, MLBAM, ESPN) all represented on the panel. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/technology-digital-fan-engagement/
Aug 15, 2014 • 29min
Know your fans & why IFTTT is awesome
On this week’s podcast we look at the challenges facing national sporting organisations, why IFTTT is awesome and ready for season 10 of A-League. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/know-your-fan-why-ifttt-is-awesome/
