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

Sports Geek
Sports Marketing
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Eli Manning Show
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Sponsorship Analytics
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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 sp... more

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Latest Episodes

Josh Barney, CEO of SEAT, shares insights on building a sports technology community, the Nashville conference highlights, Charlotte SEAT 2026 plans, and new membership benefits. Show notes - sportsgeekhq.com/444

Ben Kerswill shares insights on membership growth from 25K to 75K, data-driven fan engagement, and leveraging premiership success. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/443

J.P. Williams shares insights on managing IT for 15 collegiate sports, implementing technology in a $250M facility renovation, and delivering seamless game day experiences for 60,000 fans. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/442

Orry Lack from North Melbourne FC shares insights on AFL & AFLW partnerships, BCorp certification, and building commercial strategies that serve both brands and fans. Essential for partnership professionals seeking to understand modern relationships ... more

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Ben Kerswill
General Manager of Consumer Business at the Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Tripling Membership Through Data - Ben Kerswill, Brisbane Lions
JP Williams
Assistant Athletic Director of Information Technology at Texas Tech Athletics
Texas Tech Athletics
Episode: Building Collegiate Sports IT from the Ground Up - J.P. Williams, Texas Tech Athletics
Orry Lack
Chief Commercial Officer at North Melbourne Footy Club
North Melbourne Footy Club
Episode: BCorp Certification and Partnership Evolution - Orry Lack, North Melbourne FC
Ben Simpson
Director of Projects and Innovations at Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain
Episode: Building a High Performance Career - Ben Simpson, Paris Saint-Germain
Lewis O'Flynn
Executive manager, sponsorship and sales at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Episode: Tech vs. Human Touch: Customer service at stadiums, Lewis O'Flynn
Damian Arbuckle
Senior Director of Consumer Intelligence at NASCAR
NASCAR
Episode: Data-Driven Fan Engagement at Scale - Damian Arbuckle, NASCAR
Stephanie Beltrame
Former EGM, Broadcast and Commercial of Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia
Episode: Balancing reach and revenue in media rights, Stephanie Beltrame
Romie Chaudhari
CEO and managing principal of Chiron Investments
Chiron Investments
Episode: Why Investment Metrics Don't Work in Sports – Romie Chaudhari, Chiron Investments
Tyson Beattie
General Manager of Business Operations at the Western Force
Western Force
Episode: Comeback Story and Golden Decade ahead - Tyson Beattie, Western Force

Host

Sean Callanan
Host with extensive experience in sports marketing and digital engagement, providing insights and strategies for better connecting teams with fans and sponsors.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • AI can be clunky

    Good content and mostly a good show. Using AI though means it can get clunky, stutter or say something that doesn’t quite make sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Liam Kav21
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in the business side of the sports industry. Sean interviews the best of the best and their perspective is incredibly interesting and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SportsTechFsn
    United States2 years ago
  • A good listen

    Found this pod recently and love the different interviews with folks across sports, marketing, teams, sales, etc. Loved the Mike Leon episode, he was incredibly informative & already subscribed to his Can We Please Talk? podcast too! Keep up the great work Sean!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starksfor3
    United States3 years ago
  • Too many verbal distractors by host

    The show has potential, but I can’t get past all the verbal distractors by the host (e.g., says “yep” way to much).

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CodyLeeP
    United States3 years ago
  • Credibility specialist

    I took some time today to listen to your show!! Sports Geek- A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business, and Digital Marketing is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to and learning from the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Credibility specialist
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and unique perspectives shared by guests from the sports industry. They often highlight the value of learning about sports marketing and technology, considering it a necessary resource for professionals in the field.
Critiques are occasionally made regarding the host's verbal habits, but the overall quality of guests and topics remains a strong draw for the audience.
The quality of content is consistently praised, with many noting that the podcast provides actionable insights that can aid in career development and understanding of the sports business.

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Tripling Membership Through Data - Ben Kerswill, Brisbane Lions
Q: How has the club used the success in AFLW to reach new fans?
Ben mentions focusing on engaging local communities for women's football and enhancing game day experiences to attract new attendees.
Tripling Membership Through Data - Ben Kerswill, Brisbane Lions
Q: What are some of the ways that you and your team have taken advantage of those Premiership successes?
Ben discusses the need to adapt quickly to increasing membership during a successful period, focusing on accessibility and fan engagement.
Tripling Membership Through Data - Ben Kerswill, Brisbane Lions
Q: How did you find yourself in the world of sports and entertainment?
Ben started studying IT which led him to roles in membership and ticketing, eventually leading to his current position at the Brisbane Lions.
Navigating the Disruptor Sports Landscape - Tom Burwell, BSG
Q: What do you think you and your team are bringing to the Sunderland, the Supercross, to give that growth accelerator you're talking about?
We're not passive investors but owner-operators, and we invest in world-class executives to drive growth across our sports properties.
Youth Culture Meets Sports Commerce - Moksha Fitzgibbons, Complex NTWRK
Q: How do you stay in front of those shifting youth interests?
We hire really good young people who are obsessed with sports and culture, allowing them to bubble up ideas and inform our business strategy.

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What is Sports Geek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the intersection of sports marketing, business, and digital technology, featuring interviews with professionals from sports teams and leagues predominantly in the USA, Australia, and Europe. Topics discussed often include best practices in sports marketing, media rights, fan engagement strategies, and the impact of digital transformations on the sports industry. Unique elements include insights on how teams can leverage technology to enhance fan experiences and deliver measurable results for sponsors, making it particularly valuable for marketing professionals with a passion for sports.

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Sports Geek launched 13 years ago and published 720 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sports Geek include:

1. Ben Kerswill
2. JP Williams
3. Orry Lack
4. Ben Simpson
5. Lewis O'Flynn
6. Damian Arbuckle
7. Stephanie Beltrame
8. Romie Chaudhari

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