
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

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/

Sep 17, 2024 • 55min
Connecting Netball Communities - Hannah Warren, Netball Australia
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Hannah Warren of Netball Australia discussed brand strategy, storytelling, and the importance of connecting to grassroots communities. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/hannah-warren-netball-australia/

Sep 11, 2024 • 6min
Building a fan base, Colin Kelly
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Colin Kelly of LAFC. They discussed challenges of building a fan base. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/building-a-fan-base-colin-kelly

Sep 10, 2024 • 50min
Building Brand in a Competitive Sports Market - Jerome Elenez, FC Dallas
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Jerome Elenez from FC Dallas chats about innovative marketing strategies, the impact of partnerships, and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jerome-elenez-fc-dallas/

Sep 4, 2024 • 6min
Targeting fans from different generations, Steve Conley
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Steve Conley, who was at the Boston Red Sox when the episode was recorded. They discussed targeting different types of fans. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/targeting-fans-from-different-generations-steve-conley

Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
Creating meaningful partnerships that deliver - Ben Hirschfeld, Cricket NSW
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Ben Hirschfeld from Cricket NSW chats about engaging fans, leveraging sponsorships, and the importance of data-driven strategies in sports partnerships. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/ben-hirschfeld-cricket-new-south-wales

Aug 28, 2024 • 7min
How media has changed, Marina Go
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Marina Go who was at Netball Australia. They discussed changes in media landscape. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/how-media-has-changed-marina-go
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