Disney-NFL Game Changer, SailGP's F1-Style Rise and ESPN's Gen-Z Play - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore Disney's groundbreaking NFL partnership giving the league 10% ESPN equity, SailGP's meteoric rise as sailing's answer to Formula 1, and ESPN's strategic Gen-Z content push with social media star Katie Feeney - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.
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AI & enhanced fan experience, Costa Kladianos
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In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Costa Kladianos from the San Francisco 49ers. They discussed the role of AI in enhancing fan experiences. Show notes -
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The Art of Partnership Activation - Maggie Drysch, St. Louis Blues
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Maggie Drysch, Director of Partnership Activation and Service at the St. Louis Blues, reveals the strategies behind successful NHL partnerships. From her recent SEAT Conference insights to managing diverse sponsor needs, Maggie shares how the Blues create custom activations that deliver value for both partners and fans. Learn about collaborative sales processes, leveraging fan loyalty, and balancing creativity with resource limitations in professional sports partnerships. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/429
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NFL takes stake in ESPN, Netflix eyes MLB Home Run Derby, and SailGP attracts celebrity investors - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore major media moves as Disney and NFL strike a groundbreaking deal allowing the NFL to acquire a 10% stake in ESPN, Netflix considers bidding for MLB's Home Run Derby, and SailGP draws celebrity investors with its Formula 1-style sailing competition. Plus, ESPN recruits social media star Katie Feeney and Skydance completes its $8B Paramount merger - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.
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Crypto Prizes in Golf and ESPN's Bold Streaming Strategy - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore how the DP World Tour introduces cryptocurrency rewards for golf records, ESPN's potential sports streaming expansion, and TKO Group's massive 491% net income increase driven by WWE's media rights deals - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.
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Embracing digital transformation in college sports, David Payne
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In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews David Payne. They discussed digital transformation in college sports. Show notes -
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AFL's National Transformation, NBA's European Super League Plans, and Padel's Luxury Rise - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Explore the AFL's evolution into a 'national behemoth' with Tasmania joining in 2028, the NBA's European expansion vision potentially delaying US team growth, and how padel is positioning itself as the 'golf of the next generation' for high-earning millennials - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.
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NBA Heads to Manchester, Sports Media Hits $63 Billion, and Deion Sanders' $6.5M Brand Move - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
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Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover the NBA's historic European expansion plan, explore the $62.6 billion sports media revolution reshaping how we consume content, and learn how Deion Sanders turned a health challenge into a $6.5 million brand opportunity - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown.
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Importance of engagement, Jamie King
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In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jamie King. They discussed importance of engagement metrics in fans journey. Show notes -
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The Venue Virtuoso: Building Nashville's Entertainment Legacy - David Kells, Nashville Predators
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David Kells, Chief Venues Officer at the Nashville Predators, shares his journey from radio intern to managing Bridgestone Arena and F&M Bank Arena. We explore his "yes building" philosophy, Nashville's transformation into a major entertainment destination, and why venues should operate like amusement parks with something new each season. David discusses overnight arena conversions, venue reinvestment strategies, fan experience innovation, and building collaborative relationships in Music City's thriving entertainment ecosystem. Full show notes
info_outlineIn this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Drew Crisp. They discussed importance of aligning content, product, and marketing. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/importance-of-aligning-goals-drew-crisp