Don Costante

The Rundown: The Ultimate Podcast for Sports Event Presentation

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Since 1994, Don Costante has produced more than 3,000 live events for premier sports organizations, including MLB, NBA, WNBA, AHL, NAIA, EPL, and NCAA. With over 30 years of industry leadership, he is a nationally recognized expert and the author of Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation (SBJ Publishing). Renowned for his meticulous execution and strategic insight, Don consistently delivers best-in-class experiences that elevate every facet of the live event environment. The Rundown Podcast is your go-to source for sports event presentation, featuring behind-the...

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Diane Ferranti, Detroit Pistons 07.05.2020 1:03:49

This episode features Emmy Award Winning Producer and 2019 Information Display & Entertainment Association (IDEA) Hall of Fame member, Diane Ferranti. During this interview with Don, Diane details her event presentation philosophy, provides insight into managing staff, outlines her formula for creating impactful team introductions, gives the secret to developing successful contests, discusses dig...

Q&A with Don Costante 20.04.2020 36:44

April's episode has Don answering questions submitted by listeners. Hear Don's insight on a variety of topics that include: issues switching from NBA to MLB, using activations from one sport to another, what to do if you can't secure a full-time position, can't get "hands-on" producing experience but want to be a producer, ideal skill set for a producer, suggestions for how to ideate in-game eleme...

Jackie Maldonado, Houston Texans 13.03.2020 1:32:13

In this interview, Don chats with Jackie Maldonado who shares the Houston Texans event presentation philosophy and also provides her incredible insight into what it takes to produce an NFL game, establish effective communication (both on and off the field) and facilitate a first-class halftime performance. Additionally, Jackie goes into great detail as to her path into the sports industry and off...

Scott Cunningham, Atlanta Braves 10.02.2020 1:22:21

In this episode, Don interviews Scott Cunningham who shares his event presentation philosophy and takes you behind the scenes giving you full access to the inner workings of the Atlanta Braves off-season planning process, partnership integration strategy and development of a new mascot program. Topics include staff involvement, upper management's role, collaboration with other departments, creati...

Chris Miles, Professional Emcee/Host 14.01.2020 1:07:53

Hear from one of the best emcees in the business. In this episode, Don interviews Chris Miles and goes in-depth into what it takes to be a successful emcee. Topics discussed include Chris' path to the mic, the preparation required before an event, tips on how to deliver a performance that connects with the audience, what separates a good host from one that is extraordinary, advice to those who o...

The Rundown Podcast Introduction 14.01.2020 7:39

Costante Group is led by Don Costante, an expert specializing in sports and event management. Since 1994, with more than 2,000 events produced Don has been creating authentic experiences for premier sports organizations such as MLB, NBA, WNBA, AHL, NAIA, EPL, NCAA and others. No detail too small, no problem too complex, his meticulous approach and robust experience is what it takes to deliver bes...