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

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

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Episodes

742

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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 sports or would like to or are simply a marketing professional who loves sports then this podcast is for you.

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October 15, 2026Episode 4136 min

Building Trust in Web3 using Athlete Partnerships - Sarah Dale

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Sarah Dale (Binance) on building fan engagement through Web3 activations. Full episode 413 https://sportsgeekhq.com/413

October 14, 2026Episode 46352 min

Teaching Athletes to Ask: Funding Australia's Olympians - Natalie Cook, Aussie Athlete Fund

Natalie Cook shares insights on athlete funding, sponsorship strategy, and building a sustainable model for Australian Olympians. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/463

October 10, 202632 min

SEAT 2027 Heads to St. Paul, Plus Why Venue Audio Matters Now – The SEAT Report

NEW PODCAST - The first edition of The SEAT Report is here. 🎙️ Every month, Sean Callanan from Sports Geek and SEAT CEO Josh Barney catch up on the tech, the people and the moves shaping live sports and entertainment. For more, go to SEATConference.com Join us in St. Paul, MN 19-21 July for SEAT 2027

October 8, 2026Episode 4166 min

How Red Bull Racing Adapted to New Drive to Survive Audiences - Steve Garland

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Steve Garland (Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology). They discuss the impact of new audiences brought in by Drive to Survive. Full episode 416 - https://sportsgeekhq.com/416

October 7, 2026Episode 46241 min

Building Technology That Works Like a Light Switch - Ronnie Bryant, Charlotte Hornets

Ronnie Bryant shares insights on invisible technology, building a new performance centre, and fan-side innovation at Spectrum Center. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/462

October 1, 2026Episode 3985 min

Purpose-Led Sponsorship Isn't Fluffy: The Business Case for Partnerships That Matter

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Mya Doelling from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) . They discuss how purpose-led partnerships can drive real business impact—through measurable outcomes like audience engagement, employee pride, and stronger customer loyalty. Full episode 398 - https://sportsgeekhq.com/398

September 30, 2026Episode 46146 min

Building a Team-Based Surfing League - Chris Mater, Surfing Super League

Chris Mater shares insights on turning surfing into a team-based TV league, landing a Tier-1 broadcast deal, and building a commercial model from scratch. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/461

September 23, 202651 min

The Heart of Fan Experience in Sport - Karen Clydesdale, HeartCX (ex-Tennis Australia)

Karen Clydesdale shares insights on embedding customer experience at Tennis Australia, designing the Australian Open fan experience, and building fan loyalty that sticks. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/460

September 16, 2026Episode 45940 min

Your Archive Is a Goldmine, Not a Storage Cost - Sean King, Veritone

Sean King from Veritone shares insights on turning sports archives into revenue, metadata as the backbone of live broadcasting, and where the ROI of AI shows up. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/459

September 2, 2026Episode 45849 min

Building an Esports Business That Actually Makes Money - Jonas Gundersen, Fusion Esports Group / Astralis

Jonas Gundersen shares insights on the esports business model, the Astralis turnaround, and what sports can learn from gaming culture. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/458

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