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Sean Callanan aka @seancallanan
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.
Matthew Vinson on marketing fan experience in NASCAR
Sean Callanan chats with NASCAR's Matt Vinson about the marketing to NASCAR fans and the changing fan experience at Daytona 500. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/mathhew-vinson-nascar/
53:1030/03/2021
Zoomph - How to determine the value of your digital assets to drive more revenue from digital - Sports Geek Amplify
In this Sports Geek Amplify episode, Sean Callanan chats with Zoomph founders Amir Zonozi to find out how sports teams are valuing and driving results for sponsors from digital campaigns. More details at https://SportsGeekAmplify.com/zoomph
49:1322/03/2021
UbiPark - Parking solution that can improve the fan experience AND bring new revenue into sports - Sports Geek Amplify
In this Sports Geek Amplify episode Sean Callanan chats with UbiPark founders Mosstyn Howell on how sports can improve fan experience and build revenue via parking especially as fan movements & travel patterns change. More details at https://SportsGeekAmplify.com/ubipark
26:3722/03/2021
StellarAlgo - Drive more ticketing, marketing and sponsorship revenue from your fans - Sports Geek Amplify
In this Sports Geek Amplify episode, Sean Callanan chats with StellarAlgo founder Vincent Ircandia about importance of knowing your fans and how you can increase ticketing, marketing and sponsorship revenue with a data focus. More details at https://SportsGeekAmplify.com/stellaralgo
40:5622/03/2021
Teammo - Taking the headache out of match payments collection - Sports Geek Amplify
In this Sports Geek Amplify episode, Sean Callanan chats with Teammo co-founders Sarah Stocks and Andrew McIntosh about their online payments solution that takes the headache out of grassroots match payments. More details at https://SportsGeekAmplify.com/teammo
29:4722/03/2021
VLAST - Deliver more sponsorship outcomes from your athletes - Sports Geek Amplify
In this Sports Geek Amplify episode, Sean Callanan chats with VLAST Founder James Begley about driving more results from athletes with sponsors while removing all the headaches. More details at https://SportsGeekAmplify.com/vlast
33:5522/03/2021
Oran Aziz on Melbourne Storm's remarkable 2020 season
Sean Callanan chats with the Melbourne Storm's Oran Aziz about the challenges of a season away from Victoria during the 2020 NRL season and how they stay connected with fans & families to win a premiership. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/oran-aziz-melbourne-storm
53:5616/03/2021
Jodie Hawkins from Sydney Sixers on Big Bash, Hub life & Winning
Sean Callanan chats with the Sydney Sixers' GM Jodie Hawkins about the Big Bash season around border closures, COVID protocols and building connections with fans from a distance. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jodie-hawkins-sydney-sixers/
50:1502/03/2021
Eric SanInocencio about opportunities & challenges in digital at the ACC
Sean Callanan chats with the ACC's Eric SanInocencio about his career in sports digital across the college & pro scene. and the importance of digital teams to continue driving value. SHow notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/eric-saninocencio-theacc
01:15:0024/02/2021
Chris Greeley on exciting times ahead for LCS & LCO
Sean Callanan chats with Riot Games' LCS Commissioner Chris Greeley on his entry into esports, the growth & growing pains of the LCS and the newly formed LCO offering opportunities for players & teams (like Gravitas) in Australia & New Zealand. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/chris-greeley-league-of-legends-esports-lcs
01:01:0516/02/2021
Tyson Beck on sports creative & trading card collabs
Sean Callanan chats with Tyson Beck about his career in design in multiple sports and his own line of trading cards with NBA stars like Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/tyson-beck-sports-design
59:3909/02/2021
Play Media Replay - LoL Esports - where do I start?
On this Play Media Replay episode, show Sean Callanan & Chris Derrick discuss how brands can get involved in new LoL Esports league in Australia and take you behind the scenes on how the new league came about. Find out more at WeArePlayMedia.com Originally published on Play Media YouTube
33:4110/01/2021
Play Media Replay - How can brands reach gamers on mobile?
On this Play Media Replay episode, show Sean Callanan & Chris Derrick discuss how can brands reach gamers on mobile. Find out more at WeArePlayMedia.com Originally published on Play Media YouTube
31:4209/01/2021
Play Media Replay - What can gaming streamers offer brands?
On this Play Media Replay episode, show Sean Callanan & Chris Derrick discuss what can gaming streamers offer brands?. Find out more at WeArePlayMedia.com Originally published on Play Media YouTube
32:4708/01/2021
Play Media Replay - Why don't more brands market to gamers?
On this Play Media Replay episode, show Sean Callanan & Chris Derrick discuss why don't more brands market to gamers. Find out more at WeArePlayMedia.com Originally published on Play Media YouTube
27:0207/01/2021
Play Media Replay - Why should brands get involved in gaming?
On this Play Media Replay episode, show Sean Callanan & Chris Derrick discuss why brands would get involved in gaming. Find out more at WeArePlayMedia.com Originally published on Play Media YouTube
28:5106/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Brett Clarke
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Brett Clarke from Thrill One Entertainment - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-brett-clarke
53:3505/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Paraag Marathe
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Paraag Marathe from San Francisco 49ers - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-paraag-marathe
37:2704/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Steve Reese
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Steve Reese from Phoenix Suns - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-steve-reese
54:0703/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Catherine Clark
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Catherine Clark from Netball Queensland - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-catherine-clark
52:3602/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Jennie Wyllie
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Jennie Wyllie from Netball NZ - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-jennie-wyllie
40:4201/01/2021
Sports Geek Replay - Craig Hutchison
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Craig Hutchison - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-craig-hutchison
54:3031/12/2020
Sports Geek Replay - Simon Matthews
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Simon Matthews from Richmond FC - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-simon-matthews
44:2130/12/2020
Sports Geek Replay - Morgan Todd
In this Sports Geek Replay Sean Callanan chats with Morgan Todd from MLSE about sponsorship, activations and community partnerships. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-morgan-todd
48:2429/12/2020
Sports Geek Replay - Dewayne Hankins
Sports Geek Replay with Dewayne Hankins - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-dewayne-hankins/
50:5628/12/2020
Sports Geek Replay - Peter Sorckoff
Sports Geek Replay with Peter Sorckoff - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-peter-sorckoff/
01:04:2827/12/2020
Sports Geek Replay - Chris Anstey
Sports Geek Replay series - Chris Anstey - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sgr-chris-anstey/
47:3826/12/2020
Ready for a big summer of Big Bash League cricket – Alistair Dobson
Sean Callanan chats with Head of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson about the challenges to organising the 20/21 Big Bash season for BBL & WBBL and what Big Bash will look like as it moves into teenage years. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/big-bash-league-alistair-dobson
41:2508/12/2020
Alan Burrows on developing a deeper connection with Motherwell FC fans - CEO Series
In this CEO Series interview, Sean Callanan chats with Motherwell FC CEO Alan Burrows about his background in digital and how Motherwell FC competes on and off the pitch in the Scottish Premiership via a fan ownership model. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/motherwellfc-alan-burrows/
01:09:3201/12/2020
TEG Live's Tim McGregor on live events in 2020 and what they'll look like in 2021
Sean Callanan chats with TEG Live's Tim McGregor on the importance of live events to the music, entertainment & sports industry, how they adapted to the challenges 2020 presented and how live events will return in 2021. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/teg-tim-mcgregor/
33:2625/11/2020
Baltimore Ravens' Dave Lang on understanding how and where to connect with fans
Sean Callanan chats with Baltimore Raven's Dave Lang about changes in digital since he experienced a Super Bowl win, how to tackle new platforms like Reddit & TikTok and changing fan behaviour in 2020. More - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/dave-lang-baltimore-ravens/
57:0510/11/2020
MLSE's Morgan Todd on how building partnerships that champions can leverage
Sean Callanan chats with MLSE's Morgan Todd about here role helping Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC partners connect with fans via digital and social initiatives. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/morgan-todd-mlse
48:2427/10/2020
Podcast crossover - Hear Me Out - Sports are awesome!
REPOST of Hear Me Out episode where Sports Geek's Sean Callanan appears. Subscribe via https://SportsGeekHQ.com/HearMeOut RJ brings in the Sports Geek and League of Legends team owner, Sean Callanan, to convince Bley that the sports he's been bad-mouthing his entire life are actually worthwhile and might even make him a better person; and even, in some cases, a better citizen. Follow Sean Callanan: @SeanCallanan Follow Bley: @AaronBleyaert Follow RJ: @RJThieneman Reposted with permission from 71Studios
37:3713/10/2020
Digital To Dollars - Know Your Pitch
On this episode of Sports Geek Podcast Sean Callanan dives into the Digital to Dollars process with an overview of the Know Your Pitch pillar. How to drive more revenue from digital. More Info - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/digital-to-dollars-know-your-pitch/
27:1029/09/2020
Digital To Dollars - Know Your Value
On this episode of Sports Geek Podcast Sean Callanan dives into the Digital to Dollars process with an overview of the Know Your Value pillar. How to develop your digital rate card. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/digital-to-dollars-know-your-value/
28:3722/09/2020
Brett Clarke on building a next generation content company in action sports
Sean Callanan chats with Thrill One Entertainment's Brett Clarke about how the action sports industry is booming and how they have united three of action sports' biggest brands: Nitro Circus, Street League Skateboarding & Superjacket Productions. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/brett-clarke-thrill-one
53:3515/09/2020
Catherine Clark on Netball changing, adapting & thriving in Queensland
Sean Callanan chats with Netball Queensland CEO Catherine Clark about her sports business career and the juggling act of team (Firebirds), stadium (Nissan Arena) & netball participation across Queensland. Show notes available - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/catherine-clark-netball-queensland
52:3608/09/2020
Brandon Curran on finding right fit for athletes and brands
Sean Callanan chats with Catalyst Sports' Brandon Curran on how we sources brand deals across for social for NBA players. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/brandon-curran-catalyst-sports
49:1301/09/2020
Portland Trailblazers' Dewayne Hankins on connecting with fans and making a stand
Portland Trailblazers' Dewayne Hankins on connecting with fans and making a stand. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/dewayne-hankins-portland-trailblazers
50:5625/08/2020
Paraag Marathe - Driving 49ers Enterprises into new sports & industries
Sean Callanan chats with San Francisco 49ers Paraag Marathe about his career at 49ers across football operations and how 49ers Enterprises is driving expansion efforts across sports and technology investments. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/paraag-marathe-49ers-enterprises
37:2718/08/2020
Richard Bayliss on sports storytelling & COVID content production
Sean Callanan chats with Optus Sports' Richard Bayliss about the changing world of sports broadcasting, dealing with the content crunch during COVID and how Optus connect with football fans. show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/richard-bayliss-optus-sport/
54:5111/08/2020
Mike Downey on how AI can enhance fan experience in the NBA
Sean Callanan chats with Microsoft's Mike Downey about the growing relationship between technology & sport and how AI will transform the way fans interact with the NBA. More - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/mike-downey-microsoft-nba/
42:1426/05/2020
Kim Skildum-Reid on sponsorship in a pandemic
Sean Callanan chats with Power Sponsorship's Kim Skildum-Reid about sponsorship and how it has changed so much over her career and what changes are expected post COVID. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/kim-skildum-reid/
56:1921/05/2020
Jennie Wyllie setting a path for Netball to grow in New Zealand
On this CEO Series podcast Sean Callanan chats with Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie about her path to a sports CEO and how Netball NZ connects participation with elite for a whole of game strategy. Jennie discusses strategic steps Netball NZ has taken to secure it's future in an uncertain world. For more - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/jennie-wyllie-netball-new-zealand
40:4212/05/2020
Q&A: Empty Stadiums, Digital skills & Collectibles
In this episode of Sports Geek Q&A Sean Callanan answers questions on how to cope with empty stadiums, what digital skills you need to break into sports business & what sports collectibles Sean cherishes the most. Full Transcription - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/qa-stadiums-digital-skills-collectibles
10:2710/05/2020
Jessica Ivers on balancing digital demands of sports and fans
On this podcast Sean Callanan chats with digital producer Jessica Ivers about her career in digital across rugby league and tennis. We discuss how digital content and output has changed and how it will be different post-COVID (PC) world. More available at https://sportsgeekhq.com/jessica-ivers-on-balancing-digital-demands-of-sports-and-fans
01:09:0905/05/2020
Chris Anstey - Cutting in on The Last Dance
On this podcast Sean Callanan chats with Aussie basketballer Chris Anstey about his basketball career, lessons learned from NBA greats Steve Nash & Dirk Nowitzki and making a cameo in the Bulls Last Dance season. Show notes and links - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/chris-anstey-the-last-dance/
47:3828/04/2020
Q&A: Esports & Gaming, Testing tools & TV in Iso
In this episode of Sports Geek Q&A Sean Callanan answers questions on what sports can learn from esports & gaming and vice versa, what tools am I testing right now and what TV shows Sean is watching right now. Full Transcription available here - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/esports-gaming-testing-tools-tv-in-iso
09:0427/04/2020
Sports Biggest Questions
On this podcast Sean Callanan looks at some of the big questions facing the sports industry and why and how he thinks it will bounce back. Show notes available at https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sports-biggest-questions/
41:2521/04/2020
Q&A: Engaging kids, Stadium design & Gilby fan club
In this episode of Sports Geek Q&A Sean Callanan answers questions on how to engage kids during lockdown, how stadium design may change and he shares a story about the Gilby Fan Club. Ful transcription at https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/engaging-kids-stadium-design-gilby-fan-club
11:2117/04/2020