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

On this week's podcast we chat with Shane Harmon CEO of  Westpac Stadium  on crowds, stadiums & technology and  #sportsbiz . Shane is a sports business lifer and is CEO of Westpac Stadium in Wellington, if you're not following  @ShaneHarmon  then you just aren't doing it properly.   Later in the podcast I chat with Al Crombie on ABC Grandstand about new sports digital collaboration called 120 spor...

Troy Kirby is a prodigious sports business podcaster and a sports business lifer working on the ticketing side of the business at UC Davis. Troy has released over 350 podcast interviews since launching the Tao of Sports podcast in 2012 and he was one of the reasons I started podcasting.  Troy stopped by the Sports Geek office on a recent trip to Melbourne for a great discussion around podcasting b...

On this week's Sports Geek Podcast I chat with  Harf on SEN about  World Cup  &  Socceroos .  Lately I've been getting a few requests to help replace staff and reshape digital teams, so I discuss how to skill up and resource your sports digital team.  We preview some the the killer digital campaigns for  SEAT presentation  and a listener question – What is the value of a hashtag? Full show notes -...

Good discussion with David Burtenshaw from the Adelaide Crows on how the sports media landscape in his 9 years at the AFL club. Mike De Graw from Horizon Communications joins the podcast ahead of SEAT in Miami to chat about wi-fi in stadiums and for events. On HarfTime we preview what Facebook and Twitter have planned for the World Cup. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/david-burt...

SEAT 2014 is not far away now, in Miami July 20-22.  We catch up with Christine on progress of SEAT conference and what is planned for what will be the biggest SEAT conference yet.  We chat with Ryan Jordan from Churchill Downs on how their DAS rollout with Mobilitie allowed fans to connect and use their cell phones at the famous Kentucky Derby. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/c...

Michael Artis helps teams tell their brand story through design, I caught up with Michael when I was in London on #SportsGeekTrip. While I was in London I spoke with Dan McLaren from Digital Sport at his Digital Sport London event where we chat about sports digital in Australia, UK and USA. Stay tuned for a very special Sounds of the Game from a historic moment in the NBA. Full show notes - https:...

Recently in London on #SportsGeekTrip I caught up with Richard Clarke Managing Editor of Arsenal Media Group to discuss content, social media platforms and much more.  Also in this week I play a snippet from comedian's Wil Anderson 's appearance on Beers, Blokes & Business on how he engages super fans and why it is important. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/richard-clarke-arsena...

Just before taking off on European Sports Geek Trip I was lucky enough to host a small sports business networking event thanks to Robert Squillacioti from FFA as Melbourne Victory faced Sydney FC in an elimination final at Etihad Stadium.  A great night was had by all in attendance and I caught up with Brian Gibson who drives social media for the FFA about their plans for #ALeagueFinals.  I also c...

Variable pricing, why are sports around the world doing it and why is it confusing fans? In a different Sports Geek Podcast I break down the AFL variable pricing for MCG and Etihad . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/afl-variable-pricing/

Been a busy few weeks at Sports Geek, last weekend at the SCG I caught up with LA Dodgers Social Media Manager Josh Tucker who was in town for Opening Series. AJ Maestas from Navigate Research for a chat about his study into sports and social media fans. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgp-044-josh-tucker-la-dodgers-aj-maestes-sports-social-media-fans/

On this week's podcast I chat with Aaron LeValley from AEG Sports about how the LA Kings and LA Galaxy tackle digital and data hand in hand.  In our SEAT Sponsor Series I chat will John Brams from Extreme Networks about wi-fi in stadium and their new partnership with NFL as wi-fi analytics partner. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/aaron-levalley-la-kings-la-galaxy/

On this week's podcast I chat with Tyson Densley from the AFL (Australian Football League) about the goals of the AFL social media team and what they are looking for in season 2014.  On SEN I chat with Kevin Hillier about the  AFL and NRL social media fan bases  and what does it say about each league. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/tyson-densley-afl-social-media/

On this week's podcast I chat with Michael Briggs from the Australian Rugby Union about how they engage Wallabies fans using social and digital. On ABC Grandstand I chat with Francis Leach about current stadium fan engagement debate between Vivek Ranadive and Mark Cuban. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/michael-briggs-wallabies/

On this week's podcast we chat with Oscar Ugaz about the European sports digital scene and his time at Real Madrid . Included in this episode is a sneak peek at our interview with David Morris Sochi silver medalist in the aerials from our chat on Beers, Blokes & Business. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/oscar-ugaz/

On this week's podcast we chat with Chris Gross from Fox Sports Australia  on what they are looking for in a social media manager and how the push content across over 30 social media accounts to engage a wide and diverse sports fan base. Jon Manning from Pricing Prophets joins us to discuss pricing models and how pricing is changing in the world of sports. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.co...

On this week's podcast we chat with Dan McLaren from  TheUKSportsNetwork.com  about the world of #digisport in the UK and Europe.  On ABC Grandstand I chat about #SochiProblems with Francis Leach and Rule 40 affecting Australia ski resorts. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/dan-mclaren/

Congratulation to Seattle Seahawks we look back at the Super Bowl from a digital point of view and how advertisers and teams tackled the big day.  We chat with Craig Morris from Tennis Australia on Sports Geek Podcast about the AO Blitz to connect tennis players with the Australian Open. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/super-bowl-facebook-twitter-2/

10 years is a long time in sports especially in the world of communications and digital, we catch up with Jeremy Monahan from South South Rabbitohs on Sports Geek Podcast. Facebook news feed has changed again, how can you ensure your content reaches your fans?  The Super Bowl is on and we take a look at the Seahawks and Broncos . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jeremy-monahan-so...

Despite some technical problems, on this Sports Geek Podcast we chat with Dan Pinne from the Storm about their shiny new Twitter handle which will be front and centre on their Auckland 9s jersey.  We look back at #SBNight to answer the question how to break into the sports business. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/how-to-break-into-sports-business/

On this episode of Sports Geek Podcast I chat with Leigh Ellis from NBA TVs The Starters on producing killer podcasts that helped them break into the NBA and we tap in with Kenton Olson from the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare for the NFL's NFC Championship game. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgp-034-leigh-ellis-thestarters-seahawks-kenton-olson/

Big thanks to my panelists for making it worth my while getting up at 5am in Melbourne especially in this heat.  Here is a special edition of Sports Geek Podcast with a replay of my Sports Data and Sports Gaming panels. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sportsconf-replay/

Action packed Sports Geek Podcast we chat with Kenny Lauer from Golden State Warriors and from London we chat with CRM specialist Fiona Green. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kenny-lauer-warriors-digital-fiona-green-sports-crm/

On this week's show we chat with Debbie Spillane on ABC Grandstand about what is ahead in 2014.  In our first SEAT Partner Profile I chat with Larry Bush from Store Financial we look at how their retail experience will give sports teams the edge in 2014.  I chat with  Heikki Aura from Uplause in Finland about their stadium fan engagement solutions recently installed at Madison Square Garden. Full...

On the final Sports Geek Podcast of 2013, we chat with Kim Trengove and Daniel Lattimer from Tennis Australia as they prepare for the Australia Open . Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kim-trengove-australian-open-digital/

What a busy week it has been at Sports Geek as we have been working hard on a secret project that has taken the internet by storm the last few days.  We have been a patron of the Super Awesome Micro Project over the past 80 weeks, helping a teenage genius Raul Oaida and Melbourne start up guru Steve Sammartino deliver a full sized Lego car to the internet.  On this episode I interview Steve about...