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The Attention Shift dives into the evolving world of sport, media and culture. Where eyeballs go, business follows. Hosted by Ed Abis and Jo Redfern, it’s unfiltered conversations about the battle for attention, platform power plays and the future of fandom. No fluff. No filters. Just sharp takes with the people shaping what’s next. If you’re in sport, media or tech, ... more

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YouTube just told brands the real fan attention isn't the game itself. It's what happens for hours before and after. This week Ed is joined by Andy Marston to unpack the shift from event to surround sound across sports, media and the creator economy.... more

This week Ed and Andy break down FIFA and YouTube's first-ever Creator Cup at Central Park with iShowSpeed (6.2M live viewers), why Netflix is trying to become Instagram with a new video-licensing deal, how Como 1907 is opening its match data to Goog... more

This week, Ed sits down with Sam Houlding, MD of B2B at Spotlight Sports Group. They unpack Spotlight Sports Group's "The Horse Racing Audience Opportunity" report, and horse racing's 200 million untapped fan opportunity. They get into why the sport ... more

This week, Ed sits down with Andy Marston, now the permanent co-host of the show. They unpack Tennis Australia's new partnership with the PGA Tour to deliver the 2028 Presidents Cup, Forbes' 2026 Top Creators list showing the top 50 hit $1 billion fo... more

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Andy Marston
Sports pundit, of Sports Pundit
Sports Pundit
Episode: Andy Murray Launches a YouTube Channel, the BBC Shares Rights with Sidemen & the PGA Adds Relegation
Rich Johnson
Researcher / media analyst invited guest
Episode: Inside the World Cup, How Social Replaces TV for News & Kings League's 50% Staff Cuts
Ellie Walter
Guest from Dizplai
Dizplai
Episode: Why Unilever Bet Half Its Budget on Creators for the World Cup | 5 Sports & Media Stories
Seb Losardo
YouTube strategist, founder of Grow Media Club
Grow Media Club
Episode: How to Go Viral on YouTube in 2026 | Seb Losardo
Joe Edwards
Representative from Dizplai
Dizplai
Episode: Has KSI Really Left the Sidemen, FIFA's Fan ID Splits Opinion & MrBeast Just Took on Google!
Esteban Gonzalez Villa
3x3 digital content senior manager for FIBA
FIBA
Episode: Inside the Fastest Sport Ever to Reach the Olympics | FIBA 3x3, Esteban Gonzalez Villa
Robbie Spargo
Co-managing director, Little Dot Studios
Little Dot Studios
Episode: What 9 Billion Views Taught One Production Company About Fans, and What They Actually Watch
Chris Sice
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the ICONS Series in 40 Minutes | Chris Sice
Ben Wells
Founder of PTI, strategy and technology consultancy specializing in sports entertainment
PTI (Strategy and Technology Consultancy)
Episode: What the sports industry gets wrong & how the best are fixing it | Ben Wells

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Ed Abis
Host of The Attention Shift, focusing on sport, media, and technology intersections.
Jo Redfern
Host of The Attention Shift, guiding conversations on attention, platforms, and fandom.

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Joe Darkins | Burnley F.C's First CTO, Modernising Football Tech & Connecting Fan Behaviours!
Q: What's the hardest channel to capture data from?
Television is the most challenging channel to collect reliable, comprehensive data from, compared with digital and in-stadium touchpoints.
Joe Darkins | Burnley F.C's First CTO, Modernising Football Tech & Connecting Fan Behaviours!
Q: Biggest tech threat to football clubs?
Cyber security poses the biggest daily risk to clubs due to sensitive fan data, payments, and platform integrity.
Joe Darkins | Burnley F.C's First CTO, Modernising Football Tech & Connecting Fan Behaviours!
Q: Moneyball recruiting, fact or fiction?
From a tech perspective, it's a factual approach that relies on data-driven scouting and analytics rather than a myth, emphasizing data-informed decision-making.
Joe Bennett | Behind the BBC's WSL Coverage, & The Question EVERY Producer Should Be Asking!
Q: From a personal and market perspective, which platform would be most missed if it vanished tomorrow, and why?
YouTube would be the hardest to replace due to its reach, habit-forming consumption, and central role in modern distribution and branding.
What 9 Billion Views Taught One Production Company About Fans, and What They Actually Watch
Q: How is fandom being built in your view at Little Dot?
Fandom is cultivated through a direct, one-to-one relationship with audiences on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with a focus on engaged communities who want to discuss, share, and connect around the content, effectively turning IP into interactive assets.

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A sharp, industry-forward show analyzing how sport, media, and culture intersect to capture attention, with frequent focus on creator-driven strategies, multi-platform distribution, and data-informed sponsorships. Episodes often center on athlete-led content, rights holders, and the evolving role of platforms in shaping fan engagement, with case studies from tennis, football, basketball, and global events. A standout angle is the practical, buyer-friendly lens—branding, partnerships, and monetization strategies from both creators and rights holders—making it valuable for listeners in advertising, PR, and sponsorship looking for actionable insights and real-world workflows. The format tends to blend strategic forecasting with tangible playbo... more

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1. Andy Marston
2. Rich Johnson
3. Ellie Walter
4. Seb Losardo
5. Joe Edwards
6. Esteban Gonzalez Villa
7. Robbie Spargo
8. Chris Sice

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