
Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. Our guests are a who's who of the international sports industry talking about the big issues.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 575 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBusinessManagement | |||

Gen Z has a new insult for anything that looks cheap: “that’s so AI”. Richard Gillis and Andy Shora of TFG Labs ask what that means for a sports industry selling AI to investors, sponsors and fans all at once.
They cover who should own AI inside a ... more
A conversation about sponsorship effectiveness, creativity and the price of chasing vibes.
Richard is joined by Mike Grumbridge and Peter Wilson of Sid Lee Sport to talk about Mike's recent Marketing Week piece: "Stop confusing vibes with sponsorshi... more
Recorded live in front of an invited audience of senior sports-industry figures at Teneo's London offices overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, this Unofficial Partner event asked a deliberately awkward question about the summer of 2026: not what happened... more
Wimbledon didn't ban influencers. It said it wouldn't create a creator accreditation category and would confiscate ring lights and selfie poles under existing rules. The headline ran anyway, and it tells us more about sport's gatekeepers than about c... more
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Started listening to this podcast and it’s very interesting.
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Really enjoying Unofficial Partner.
Great listen if you’re interested in what goes on behind the scenes in sport.
Love listening to regular episodes, UP cover everything in good detail with an bring excellent entertainment👍
I thoroughly enjoy listening to this podcast because it dives into detail on many topical issues in the business of sport. If you’ve listened to enough episodes, you have a sports MBA in effect.
Big fan of the unofficial partner. Insightful conversations around shifts in the industry, reflections on the past and predictions for the future. Always a good to listen!
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A business-focused show about the global sports industry, with in-depth conversations on how data, technology, media rights, branding, and sponsorship shape teams, leagues, and ecosystems. Core themes across recent episodes include balancing analytics with human judgment, the evolving role of AI and agentic tools in coaching, broadcasting, and fan engagement, and the economics of rights, sponsorships, and platform strategies. Noteworthy is the consistent presence of insights from executives and analysts who sit at the intersection of sport, media, and technology, offering practical takeaways for rights holders, brands, and agencies seeking to navigate a rapidly changing landscape. Potential listeners will find this a strong fit if they want... more
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Recent guests on Unofficial Partner Podcast include:
1. Mike Grumbridge
2. Peter Wilson
3. Jo Tongue
4. Lisa Parfitt
5. Henry Chappell
6. Jon Tibbs
7. Dan Jamieson
8. Jonathan Licht
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