Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing

Embark on an enlightening journey as Tom Braun reveals the intricate details of LA Galaxy's business operations, sharing valuable insights into their comprehensive fan engagement strategies and their dedication to meaningful community support initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/tom-braun-la-galaxy/

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Chip Suttles. They discussed knowing when to adopt new technology and serve demands for football. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/knowing-when-to-adopt-new-technology-and-serve-demands-chip-suttles

Shawn McIntosh discusses his journey from minor league hockey to CEO of Las Vegas Lights FC, sharing insights on fan engagement and revenue growth in professional sports. Great listen for sports executives, venue managers, and those interested in building successful fan-first experiences. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/shawn-mcintosh-las-vegas-lights-fc/

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews John Durbin who was at Pegula Sports.  They discussed how sports loyalty game is changing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/how-sports-loyalty-game-is-changing-john-durbin/

Nick Makarov, Director of Business Insights and Analytics at Austin FC, shares his unique journey from finance to football. He discusses how Austin FC uses data to enhance the fan experience and foster community engagement, especially ahead of major events like the MLS All-Star game. Makarov also highlights the evolution from traditional data warehousing to innovative data lakes, emphasizing the role of AI in data visualization. His insights into storytelling and networking offer valuable advice for aspiring sports professionals!

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Tom Halls. They discussed participation metrics in sports. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/participation-metrics-in-sports-tom-halls

Explore Mikhail's journey from financial services to sports business, his strategies for driving organizational change and how he's applying proven business principles to elevate the NRL club's commercial performance. A must-listen for corporate professionals considering a transition to sports and sports executives looking to implement organizational change. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/andrew-mikhail-parramatta-eels/

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Andi Perelman. They discussed working relationship with the commercial partnerships team to close deals.  Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/commercial-partnerships-that-work-andi-perelman

Explore Damani Leech's journey from the NCAA to the NFL, his focus on global sports expansion at the NFL and now his leadership role at the Denver Broncos in this Sports Geek interview, a great listen for those in sports with C-Level aspirations. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/damani-leech-denver-broncos/

After another big year of podcasting we’ll be taking a break and be back in 2025.  For more sports and technology news subscribe to our DAILY podcast - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown - https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown/