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In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Hannah Warren. They discussed the We Are Here campaign of Netball Australia. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/strategies-for-bold-marketing-campaign-hannah-warren

Steve Reese shares insights from 34 years in sports technology, covering leadership lessons from the NFL, MLB, and NBA, plus his philosophy on empowering innovation at every organisational level. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/431

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Today's episode covers Stephen Curry's groundbreaking partnership with Google as Performance Advisor, Tiger Woods spearheading major PGA Tour changes, ESPN's streaming strategy, private equity entering college athletics through lending deals, AI's impact on marketing, and a fascinating experiment on AI predicting personal taste - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: ESPN's major streaming launch features Stephen A. Smith and their first mascot, the PGA Tour transforms with Tiger Woods and Theo Epstein leading change, Microsoft partners with NFL on AI game analysis, plus Yahoo Sports launches free streaming network and Bill Gates announces $1M AI competition for Alzheimer's research - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Glen Rolls. They discussed La Liga’s strategies in building international fandom. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/building-a-global-fan-strategy-glen-rolls

Cameron Coughlan, SVP of Ticketing & Guest Experience at Salt Lake Bees, shares his unique journey from professional baseball player to Disney's customer service excellence, through NBA operations with the Utah Jazz, and now back to baseball. Cameron discusses building a major league experience at the Triple-A level, implementing Disney's service philosophy in sports, and insights from speaking at SEAT on smart venue management. Learn how to empower front-line staff, create lasting fan relationships, and apply cross-industry best practices to elevate guest experiences. Show notes available at https://sportsgeekhq.com/430

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover Meta's affordable Celeste smart glasses with neural wristband controls, Sky Media's landmark Premier League sponsorship deal with six major brands, and ChatGPT's explosive $2 billion mobile revenue growth. Plus cybersecurity risks for college athletes and GPT-5's debut in GitHub Copilot - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore Disney's groundbreaking NFL partnership giving the league 10% ESPN equity, SailGP's meteoric rise as sailing's answer to Formula 1, and ESPN's strategic Gen-Z content push with social media star Katie Feeney - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Costa Kladianos from the San Francisco 49ers. They discussed the role of AI in enhancing  fan experiences. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/ai-enhanced-fan-experience-costa-kladianos

Maggie Drysch, Director of Partnership Activation and Service at the St. Louis Blues, reveals the strategies behind successful NHL partnerships. From her recent SEAT Conference insights to managing diverse sponsor needs, Maggie shares how the Blues create custom activations that deliver value for both partners and fans. Learn about collaborative sales processes, leveraging fan loyalty, and balancing creativity with resource limitations in professional sports partnerships.  Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/429

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore major media moves as Disney and NFL strike a groundbreaking deal allowing the NFL to acquire a 10% stake in ESPN, Netflix considers bidding for MLB's Home Run Derby, and SailGP draws celebrity investors with its Formula 1-style sailing competition. Plus, ESPN recruits social media star Katie Feeney and Skydance completes its $8B Paramount merger - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore how the DP World Tour introduces cryptocurrency rewards for golf records, ESPN's potential sports streaming expansion, and TKO Group's massive 491% net income increase driven by WWE's media rights deals - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews David Payne. They discussed digital transformation in college sports. Show notes - http://sportsgeekhq.com/embracing-digital-transformation-in-college-sports-david-payne

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore the AFL's evolution into a 'national behemoth' with Tasmania joining in 2028, the NBA's European expansion vision potentially delaying US team growth, and how padel is positioning itself as the 'golf of the next generation' for high-earning millennials - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover the NBA's historic European expansion plan, explore the $62.6 billion sports media revolution reshaping how we consume content, and learn how Deion Sanders turned a health challenge into a $6.5 million brand opportunity - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jamie King. They discussed importance of engagement metrics in fans journey. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/importance-of-engagement-jamie-king

David Kells, Chief Venues Officer at the Nashville Predators, shares his journey from radio intern to managing Bridgestone Arena and F&M Bank Arena. We explore his "yes building" philosophy, Nashville's transformation into a major entertainment destination, and why venues should operate like amusement parks with something new each season. David discusses overnight arena conversions, venue reinvestment strategies, fan experience innovation, and building collaborative relationships in Music City's thriving entertainment ecosystem. Full show notes https://sportsgeekhq.com/427

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Dive into Lionel Messi's surprising MLS suspension, YouTube's game-changing Shorts features, Amazon's AI wearable acquisition, and Google Photos' creative AI tools - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover insider strategies for effective sponsored content from the NY Mets, Google's $71.3B ad revenue with AI innovations, Roku's exclusive Eagles documentary, Meta's muscle-sensing wristband tech, Packers' record $719M revenue, and NY Giants' creator series - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Drew Crisp. They discussed importance of aligning content, product, and marketing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/importance-of-aligning-goals-drew-crisp