
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

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Participation, Leadership and Visibility - Sarah Styles, Victorian Government
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Sarah Styles from the Victorian Government discusses growth in women's sports and how the Change Our Game program will help that growth. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sarah-styles-victorian-government/

Jul 17, 2024 • 6min
The role of digital in fan experience, Craig Neeb
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Craig Neeb who was at NASCAR when the episode was recorded. They discussed the role of digital in fan experience. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/the-role-of-digital-in-fan-experience-craig-neeb

Jul 16, 2024 • 56min
Enhancing fan experience through redevelopment- Scott Fitzgerald, Marvel Stadium
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Scott Fitzgerald from Marvel Stadium discusses the importance of fan experience in recent redevelopment and the stadium's adaptability for diverse events. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/scott-fitzgerald-marvel-stadium/

Jul 10, 2024 • 5min
Importance of grassroots in Sports, Dino DiPierdomenico
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Dino DiPierdomenico. They discussed Importance of kids playing sports and how teams can commercialise grassroots. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/importance-of-grassroots-in-sports-dino-dipierdomenico

Jul 9, 2024 • 55min
Building NFL fandom Down Under - Charlotte Offord, NFL
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Charlotte Offord from NFL discusses the growth, strategies, and challenges of promoting NFL across Australia and New Zealand. Sean shares insights from growing @NFLAUNZ social accounts. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/charlotte-offord-nfl/

Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
Netball New Zealand's future strategy, Jennie Wyllie
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jennie Wyllie of Netball NZ. They discussed Netball NZ's future strategy and what other sports can learn from it. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/netball-nzs-future-strategy-jennie-wyllie

Jul 2, 2024 • 36min
Club, Community and Connection - Jason Sourasis, Western United FC
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Jason Sourasis from Western United FC discusses building a sports franchise, the importance of training facilities, and engaging with local communities. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jason-sourasis-western-united-fc/

Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
Stadium connectivity and Fan Experience, Greg Sleigh
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Greg Sleigh, who was at the ANZ Stadium, and now General Manager, Commercial at Optus Stadium. They discussed connectivity of stadium and how it plays its part in the event experience. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/stadium-connectivity-and-fan-experience-greg-sleigh

Jun 25, 2024 • 49min
Replay – David Michael on Delivering a World-Class Games Experience
Sports Geek Replay from SEAT Salt Lake City. Sean Callanan and David Michael from LA28 on Delivering a World-Class Games Experience. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/david-michael-la28/

Jun 19, 2024 • 5min
Catherine Clark on Vertical Leadership
In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Catherine Clark, who was the CEO of Netball Queensland, and now CEO of Paralympics Australia. They discussed Vertical Leadership and why it’s important. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/throwback/catherine-clark-on-vertical-leadership
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