Sports Geek

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

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

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Sports Geek

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Business

Podcast website

sportsgeekhq.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Leading Digital Innovation in Sports - Andrew Yaffe, Dude Perfect 11.03.2025

Drawing from his unique experience spanning both traditional sports media and new media landscapes, Andrew Yaffe delivers comprehensive insights into how content strategies have evolved at the NBA and how these lessons are being applied to drive engagement and growth at Dude Perfect. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/andrew-yaffe-dude-perfect/

Marketing to a broad Audience, Loretta Johns 06.03.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Loretta Johns. They discussed marketing to a broad Audience. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/marketing-to-a-broad-audience-loretta-johns

How to Connect with Modern Fans - Zach Galia, Pittsburgh Pirates 04.03.2025

Discover how the Pittsburgh Pirates balance tradition with innovation through social media, featuring insights on content strategy, team management and digital storytelling with Zach Galia. A great listen for sports digital and teams looking to modernise their digital approach. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/zach-galia-pittsburgh-pirates/

Segmentation in Converting Fans & Building Trust, Spencer Horner 28.02.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Spencer Horner . They discussed how segmentation and targeting audiences has been the key to converting fans. Show notes - http://sportsgeekhq.com/segmentation-in-converting-fans-building-trust-spencer-horner

Inside NBA All-Star Tech Summit, Sean Callanan 26.02.2025

Sean Callanan shares his experience at the NBA All-Star Tech Summit. The episode highlights technological advancements in broadcast, AI and the future of sports tech. Perfect for sports business professionals and tech enthusiasts interested in the NBA's innovation initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/inside-nba-all-star-tech-summit/

Super Bowl LIX recap - Melbourne NFL Game and Mailata mania 25.02.2025

In this podcast, Sean takes you behind the scenes at the Super Bowl with his @NFLAUNZ digital producer Dylan Parkes on how they navigated the chaos of Super Bowl for some big digital wins.  A must listen for social media talent who sweat the small stuff. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/super-bowl-lix-recap-melbourne-nfl-game-and-mailata-mania

Reaching out to participants during a re-brand, Vince Crivelli 20.02.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Vince Crivelli. They discussed reaching out to participants during a re-brand. Show notes -  http://sportsgeekhq.com/reaching-out-to-participants-during-a-re-brand-vince-crivelli

Preseason innovation for fans and coaches - Tom Braun, LA Galaxy 18.02.2025

Embark on an enlightening journey as Tom Braun reveals the intricate details of LA Galaxy's business operations, sharing valuable insights into their comprehensive fan engagement strategies and their dedication to meaningful community support initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/tom-braun-la-galaxy/

Knowing when to adopt new technology and serve demands, Chip Suttles 13.02.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Chip Suttles. They discussed knowing when to adopt new technology and serve demands for football. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/knowing-when-to-adopt-new-technology-and-serve-demands-chip-suttles

Connecting the community to the club - Shawn McIntosh, Las Vegas Lights FC 11.02.2025

Shawn McIntosh discusses his journey from minor league hockey to CEO of Las Vegas Lights FC, sharing insights on fan engagement and revenue growth in professional sports. Great listen for sports executives, venue managers, and those interested in building successful fan-first experiences. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/shawn-mcintosh-las-vegas-lights-fc/

How the Sports Loyalty Game Is Changing, John Durbin 06.02.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews John Durbin who was at Pegula Sports.  They discussed how sports loyalty game is changing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/how-sports-loyalty-game-is-changing-john-durbin/

How to tell stories (and sell tickets) with data - Nick Makarov, Austin FC 04.02.2025

Nick Makarov from Austin FC shares his journey from finance to sports, explores how Austin FC leverages data to enhance the fan experience and discusses the future of data warehousing in sports business. Perfect for sports business professionals interested in analytics, data-driven decision making, and career transitions into sports. Show notes -   https://sportsgeekhq.com/nick-makarov-austin-fc/

Participation metrics in sports, Tom Halls 30.01.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Tom Halls. They discussed participation metrics in sports. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/participation-metrics-in-sports-tom-halls

From Corporate to Sports, how it can be done - Andrew Mikhail, Parramatta Eels 28.01.2025

Explore Mikhail's journey from financial services to sports business, his strategies for driving organizational change and how he's applying proven business principles to elevate the NRL club's commercial performance. A must-listen for corporate professionals considering a transition to sports and sports executives looking to implement organizational change. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/a...

Commercial Partnerships that work, Andi Perelman 23.01.2025

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Andi Perelman. They discussed working relationship with the commercial partnerships team to close deals.  Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/commercial-partnerships-that-work-andi-perelman

Sports Leadership and Fan Growth: Damani Leech, Denver Broncos 21.01.2025

Explore Damani Leech's journey from the NCAA to the NFL, his focus on global sports expansion at the NFL and now his leadership role at the Denver Broncos in this Sports Geek interview , a great listen for those in sports with C-Level aspirations. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/damani-leech-denver-broncos/

We'll be back in 2025 03.12.2024

After another big year of podcasting we'll be taking a break and be back in 2025.  For more sports and technology news subscribe to our DAILY podcast - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown - https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown/

Premier Fans protest ticket prices, F1 teams rise and potential PWHL logo legal battle 02.12.2024

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is curated by Sports Geek Reads - Premier Fans protest ticket prices, F1 teams rise and potential PWHL logo legal battle. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Premier League's D2C play, NWSL ratings hit and ElevenLabs podcast upgrade 29.11.2024

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is curated by Sports Geek Reads - Premier League's D2C play, NWSL ratings hit and ElevenLabs podcast upgrade. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Metrics for engagement and Dark Social, Bryan Srabian 27.11.2024

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Bryan Srabian from San Francisco Giants. They discussed metrics to measure engagement and Dark Social. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/metrics-for-engagement-and-dark-social-bryan-srabian

F1's Diversity Push, NFL Thanksgiving and YouTube's podcasting power 27.11.2024

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is curated by Sports Geek Reads - F1's Diversity Push, NFL Thanksgiving and YouTube's podcasting power. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Why I am coding again 26.11.2024

In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan walks through his developments using AI and automation to develop link curation site (Sports Geek Reads) and daily AI-powered podcast (Sports Geek Rapid Rundown), he'll explain the tools used and pull the curtain back on how it was done.  If you're interested in how to use AI for your team it is a must listen. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/why-...

Olympic Media Triumphs, NWSL's Growing Investor Appeal and Premier League's new media business 24.11.2024

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is curated by Sports Geek Reads - Olympic Media Triumphs, NWSL's Growing Investor Appeal and Premier League's new media business. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

YouTube dominates podcasts, next generation of AFL commentators and Coca-Cola AI ads 21.11.2024

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is curated by  Sports Geek Reads - YouTube dominates podcasts, next generation of AFL commentators and Coca-Cola AI ads   You can subscribe to Sports Geek Rapid Rundown at  https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Facebook advertising in ticketing, Steve DeLay 20.11.2024

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Steve DeLay . They discussed how Facebook advertising has changed the ticket sales game. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/facebook-advertising-in-ticketing-steve-delay

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