The Sports PR Huddle

Episode 16:"Developing Emotional Intelligence for Better PR Leadership"     Guest:Mark Mohammadpour, APR, Fellow PRSA, Founder of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching   In this episode of "The Sports PR Huddle," Mark Mohammadpour discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in sports public relations. The show explores Mark's journey from a PR professional to the founder o...

Episode 15: How sports PR pros leveragemeasurement to move from "we think" to "we know" Guest: Amber Daugherty , Value andImpact Consultant at Big Valley Marketing Episode Summary: This episode we’re joined by AmberDaugherty (Value and Impact Consultant at Big Valley Marketing). Amber’s a consultant specializing in communications measurement and evaluation who serveson the IPR&...

Episode 14 is titled "Training Your Team: Key Skills Every Sports PR Professional Should Have.”We’re joined by Adriene Bueno, a sports and entertainment executive with over adozen years of experience at organizations like the NBA, LinkedIn, and Adidas. Adriene, now co-founder of thehiring platform Arena Talent, shares her holistic view on what it takes tosucceed in sports PR, from the perspec...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, we’re joined by guest Carey Marin discuss the intricacies of managing communications for major sports projects, particularly stadium openings.  Some of the projects Carey (President and CEO of Purpose Media Group) has worked on: SoFI Stadium (LA Rams and LA Chargers) Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco 49ers) AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys) American Airlines Ce...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, we’re joined by Adelyn Biedenbach , VP of Communications and Broadcasting for the Florida Panthers. The discussion begins with a look at Adelyn's journey in sports PR, the importance of community engagement, and the strategies that have led to the Panthers' success both on and off the ice.  That’s the focus of this episode (episode 12): “ Creating a...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, Tim Miller and Sarah Kissko Hersh discuss the importance of building a personal brand on LinkedIn for sports PR professionals.  It’s Episode 11: “From Lurking to Posting: Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn"  They explore the fears that hold many back from engaging on the platform, strategies for overcoming these fears, and the evolution of Linked...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, Tim Miller digs into the PESO Model © and chats and Gini Dietrich – the architect of the model concept. Welcome to Episode 10, entitled “Why PESOTraining is Essential for Every Sports PR Professional.” They dig into a refresher of what the model is and do so by tying it back to its significance in the sports public relations industry. They explore how PESO...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle entitled"Sports Comms Pros Need To Be Maximizing LLMs", Ashley Mann, COO of The Colab, joins the show.   Ashley discusses the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on the sports public relations industry. After exploring Ashley's career journey now on the agency side, the discussion shifts to the importanceof authenticity in com...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle entitled  " Creating value in sports corporate communications roles" Tim Miller interviews Kelly Ross, the manager of employerbrand strategy and communications for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kelly shares her unique journey into sports communications, emphasizing the importance ofcreating value through effective corporate communications. She discusses...

In this episode of “The Sports PR Huddle,” guest BrianBerger, founder of the Sports PR Summit, discusses the importance of networkingin the sports industry and has guidance for comms pros in pro sports- no matterwhere in their career they are.   Brian gets into emphasizing the importance of preparation,resilience, and consistency in networking. If young pros do their homeworkbefore meetings, appro...

Episode 6 of “The Sports PR Huddle” becomes a learn-with-us conversation that informs listeners why understanding the differences of different measurement categories in sports PR that could allow for deeper understanding of impact. Our guest is Steph Bridgeman, a media measurement expert at Experienced Media Analysts in the United Kingdom. After diving into the evolution of media measurement, the...

Episode 5 of “The Sports PR Huddle” focuses on rising in the ranks of communications roles and reflections on the journey. The focus of this conversation is on Gabriela (Gaby) Lozada, the Director of Communications for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. She helps give insight to our title this week: “From Coordinator to Manager: Building Your Leadership Skills” Gaby’s ascension from a coordinator to a manager...

Episode 4 is a professional development episode centered around Molly Gallatin, Vice President of Communications for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Molly shares her journey to her current role, the unique challenges of managing timelines for large events, and the importance of simplifying complex information for effective communication.  We all can strive to be more like Molly: she discusses the...

Summary:  In this episode of the PR Sports Huddle, host Tim Miller speaks with Kyle Sheldon, CEO and founder of Name and Number, about the importance of brand identity and storytelling in sports PR. They discuss Kyle's journey in the industry, the significance of understanding business impacts in PR, and the role of brand across different departments. Kyle shares valuable advice for young prof...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, host Tim Miller engages with Joshua Reynolds, CEO and Founder of Rob Roy Consulting. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the journey to becoming a trusted advisor, and the necessity of understanding the audience's emotional experiences.  Reynolds shares insights from his personal journey, emphasizing the significance of asking the right questio...

In this episode of the Sports PR Huddle, host Tim Miller and guest Katie Paine (CEO and founder of Paine Publishing) discuss the importance of measurement in public relations, particularly in the sports industry. They explore Katie's journey in measurement, the challenges PR professionals face in proving their value, and the significance of understanding business priorities. The conversation empha...