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The Sharks began the week by stopping a 6 game losing streak with an impressive outing by Yaroslav Askarov in a defensive win over a struggling Pittsburgh team. However, the Sharks finished a light week with what coach Warsofsky called a “downright embarrassing” loss in Seattle during the dad's trip followed the next morning with a bag skate. The Sharks also spent a down weekend making deals with Dallas. We also cover mounting injuries to the roster, moving goalies and what to do with Askarov. We discuss the obvious quarter century team, the manufactured hype, and what's wrong with the selections. Some notable quotes from the Q&A event with Jonathan Becher, Mike Grier, and Ryan Warsofsky are also debated. Meanwhile, Utah can't figure out what to name their team, salary cap increases excite pending UFAs, Vanecek rehabs with the Barracuda, and Igor Chernyshov starts strong for Saginaw. - Yaroslav Askarov posts a .970 in a 2-1 W over the Penguins - Yaroslav Askarov allows 3 goals on 3 shots during 6-2 loss in Seattle - Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci traded for picks to Dallas - Injuries mount while Vitek Vanecek is set to return - Askarov to be sent down, will play in the AHL All Star Game - Stock Up, Stock Down - The obvious quarter century Sharks team isn't so obvious? - Questionable answers to Sharks' fan questions - Around the NHL: Utah Hockey Club names, salary cap jumps, 4Nations jerseys drop too late - Barracuda update: Pink In The Rink, 3 of 4 points against Henderson, Vanecek rehabs, Bystedt returns, AHL ASG - and more… Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks post-game podcast, for fans, by fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below:
Old friend Jack Han joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! Before we get to the ex-Toronto Marlies assistant coach and tactics guru (1:43:12), Keegan and Sheng talk about the latest San Jose Sharks news. Retiring Joe Pavelski revealed last week that the Sharks had reached out to him about coming back. But what about Pavelski joining the San Jose front office? (01:40) The San Jose Sharks re-sign Brandon Coe, we discuss Coe's development path and the 2020 Draft. (08:30) Bret Hedican is leaving the San Jose Sharks' broadcasting booth, who could replace him? (27:05) There was a bit of a Twitter kerfuffle with something Sheng posted from our recent Jonathan Becher interview. (32:40) What should the San Jose Sharks still try to add to this team? How about Yaroslav Askarov, would Keegan make the trade that Sheng proposed earlier last week? (50:40) The San Jose Sharks organization still need a No. 3 goalie, we talk remaining free agents, like Martin Jones. (1:19:00) How about a defenseman? (01:27:00) Finally, who won the Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, Patrick Marleau, and William Eklund autographs that SJHN is giving away for its fourth anniversary? (1:33:25) Steve Sullivan, Lizbeth DeSelm, Andy Drexler, and Aaron Siek, in order, are your winners. Thank you for subscribing! And here's Jack Han! (1:43:12) Jack talks about the San Jose Sharks' structure, or lack thereof. How much was that on fired head coach David Quinn? (1:46:30) After Jan. 31, the Sharks' power play was seventh in the NHL. Was that real or just puck luck? (1:49:20) Han is impressed with San Jose's off-season acquisitions, especially Tyler Toffoli's subtle skills. (1:54:25) How will Celebrini and Smith transition to the NHL, what's their immediate impact? (2:09:45) Han thought that Nikolaj Ehlers or Martin Necas could be a good fit for the San Jose Sharks. Is there another type of player that they should target? (2:13:10) What about the top defensemen of the 2024 Draft? Han watched them all, including doing a Zayne Parekh video workshop, he thinks that they all have red flags. What does he think of the choice between Sam Dickinson or Zeev Buium? (2:16:35) What's the value of having a skills and development assistant coach like Jeff Ulmer around the bench now? (2:22:15) In Han's Hockey Tactics 2024, he talks about William Eklund's skill-set. What does he think of Eklund's development? (2:25:10)
Jonathan Becher joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! The San Jose Sharks' president talks about the Macklin Celebrini effect and why it took the Sharks so long to embrace the rebuild. But before we get to Becher (1:09:57), Sheng and Keegan talk about Celebrini signing his ELC. Where does Celebrini fit into the San Jose Sharks' line-up? What are our too early predictions for how many points that Celebrini scores in his rookie campaign? Who wins the 2025 Calder Trophy? (1:50) Ty Emberson also signed…does Emberson take a top-four defenseman job on the Sharks by the end of the season? GM Mike Grier hasn't added any blueliners via free agency, is that a sign of his confidence in younger D like Emberson, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Henry Thrun? (36:26) Finally, we turn our focus on the San Jose Barracuda: Why did Nathan Todd leave? How impressive were GM Joe Will's free agent signings? (51:29) And now, Becher! (1:09:57) Three years ago, the San Jose Sharks seemed unwilling to go into a rebuild. Behind the scenes, what's changed in recent seasons, that the Sharks now embrace a rebuild? (1:11:00) How has owner Hasso Plattner's attitude changed about rebuilding? (1:13:47) Two decisions about the same player seem to speak to that shift of attitude? In Mar. 2022, the Sharks re-signed Tomas Hertl for eight years. Two years later, the Sharks traded him. (1:15:14) Plattner was recently spotted at the Jul. 4 prospects scrimmage: How much more involved is Hasso with the Sharks now? (1:17:22) What's the Macklin Celebrini effect on the Sharks, from the Draft Party to jersey sales to prospects scrimmage attendance to more? (1:19:26) What's so valuable about having so many San Jose Sharks alumni back with the organization? (1:29:26) Sheng has one more Hertl question for Becher. (1:32:38) What's going on with the Sharks' SAP Center management agreement? Becher said the terms change unfavorably against the Sharks on Jul. 1, 2025. What does that mean for how long the Sharks will play at SAP Center? (1:33:57) Finally, there's an ongoing lawsuit against the Sharks, Sharks Ice, and former Jr. Sharks coach Kevin Whitmer for failing to follow proper procedures to protect Jr. Sharks players from alleged pedophile Whitmer. What's the latest on the lawsuit? (1:39:00) Becher urges fans to get Joe Thornton retirement jersey tickets now -- they're selling fast! -- and shares that there will also be a Legends alumni game for Jumbo. (1:40:00)
Corey Masisak joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!But before we get to Corey and talk about his incredible Hasso Plattner story (44:56), only on San Jose Hockey Now, we talk about the latest San Jose Sharks news!Keegan and Sheng chatted about the Sharks' week, including a feel-good victory over the Anaheim Ducks (2:10). Keegan is predicting no more double-digit losing streaks (12:55) for the rest of the season.Sheng talks about Logan Couture coming back, and how close he was to breaking the news of Couture's specific injury (14:30).The San Jose Sharks are retiring Joe Thornton's jersey next year (26:10)! We also debate if Brent Burns deserves the same treatment one day (27:40).Finally, we share our thoughts about the Sharks' new third jerseys (33:10). Keegan likes them, Sheng is not a fan! And we make fun of the Sharks' Aloha shirt giveaways (39:25).Now, Corey Masisak (44:56)!Corey explains the genesis of his Hasso Plattner story (46:25). What did Corey learn about the San Jose Sharks owner when he was in Germany?Hasso has a love for Russian wingers (53:10)? We also talk about Plattner's attitude toward SAP Center (56:05) and how long the Sharks might be there.Does Corey think this 2023-24 San Jose Sharks squad is the worst of the cap era (58:00)? What phrase does Corey remember most from his time in San Jose (1:00:00)?How did incoming GM Mike Grier “convince” Plattner to maybe embrace more of a rebuild philosophy?We revisit the Tomas Hertl extension (1:05:00).What is Corey's confidence level in Mike Grier and David Quinn right now (1:08:40)? What did he think of the Erik Karlsson trade (1:13:00)? ★ Support this podcast ★
“Job security” is the buzz phrase in this subscriber's mailbag edition of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast. From Sheng Peng to John McCarthy to David Quinn to Mike Grier to Jonathan Becher to Hasso Plattner to the literal concept of the Sharks in San Jose, everybody's job security is questioned. Alaskan_ice started us off nice though, wondering if Sheng or Keegan have ever "geeked out" during an interview? (6:20) Gary To asked if Tomas Hertl is slowing down. (13:00) Embrace_the_rebuild asked where Sheng and Keegan would bet the San Jose Sharks would finish, over/under 34.5 Points? (17:30) Also, do the Sharks have any attractive Trade Deadline pieces? Lizbeth DeSelm checked in on the severity of Logan Couture's injury (26:50) and just how good is Macklin Celebrini? Chris Boucher-Lam wondered if the end is nigh for Marc-Edouard Vlasic and if the San Jose Sharks should buy him out this summer. (34:15) Bring Back Celebrini! asked who's worth bringing back from this current Sharks squad and what type of UFAs should they target this summer. (38:50) Just Steve inquired as to what the Sharks' scouting presence in Russia is. (49:10) Alex Genadinik wondered about Mike Grier's job security (51:00). Also, if the Pittsburgh Penguins' top-10 2024 first-round pick doesn't convey, does that mean the Pens' 2025 first-rounder is unprotected? matthias893 asked if there are any young, affordable NHL-caliber offensive defensemen available for the Sharks? (59:00) Anthony Morris inquired about Jonathan Becher's job security. (1:01:45) Zeke followed up about Quinn and McCarthy's job security? (1:07:20) Supreme_dream wondered how the Sharks D prospects were coming along? (1:18:40) Teddy asked if any Barracuda prospects look ready for the NHL? (1:34:00) Jon Swenson wondered who we thought was the best goaltender not in the NHL? Fin Coe asked about the difference between dealing with Bob Boughner and Quinn? (1:42:10) Amy asked if Grier and Quinn are in danger of losing their jobs right now. (1:45:30) Jodv wondered when Sheng would get on Threads. (1:46:30) Jamnjon asked how high would you pick a defenseman in the 2024 Draft? (1:51:00) SummoningSalt had this gem of a question: “In 1984, Wayne Gretzky injured his shoulder. In his time gone from the team, the Oilers went into a tailspin, losing 5 straight while being outscored 33-9. This included brutal beatings of 9-2 and 11-0. “Is it possible that Logan Couture is Wayne Gretzky and the Sharks are the 1983-1984 Edmonton Oilers?” (1:55:00) Brownagedon requested a detailed analysis of William Eklund's season. (1:56:20) Kristian wondered if a perfect storm is brewing to blow the Sharks out of San Jose, indirectly questioning Sheng's job security. (2:08:00) Christopher MacDonald asked if the 2023-24 San Jose Sharks will get any better, or if this is it. (2:13:45) SJShorky wondered if Hasso Plattner would sell the team. (2:18:00) ★ Support this podcast ★
In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, brought to you by SAP, Sean Ellis, and Ethan Garr talk with Jonathan Becher, President of Sharks Sports & Entertainment. If you are a hockey fan you probably know the San Jose Sharks, the flagship brand of Jonathan’s organization, but in this discussion, we quickly learned that when it comes to growth, the sports team itself is just one component of an exciting and complex ecosystem. With its huge media presence, four buildings (arenas and skating facilities), and fans with varying interest levels and unique backgrounds, Jonathan has a variety of tools and resources he and his team can tap into to create meaningful experiences to attract and retain audiences. But it is not without its challenges. Professional sports are typically steeped in tradition and slow to embrace change, but sports teams can’t afford to ignore the world around them. The Sharks literally live in the heart of Silicon Valley, and the world around them is becoming more digitized every day. Jonathan sees his job as one of “pioneering the future of sports entertainment,” so growth is then about embracing traditions while at the same time building new, engaging, and interconnected digital experiences for the future. A hockey fan at his core, Jonathan believes his staff is up to the task, and he brings a wealth of experience that includes everything from working as a developer to building startups, to even serving as CMO of SAP, to inform his approach. We learned quickly that Jonathan is a growth hacker at heart; working to understand the must-have experiences powering growth, and using data and experimentation to meet the needs of diverse audiences. It’s a great conversation, but before you jump in, learn more about SAP's cloud solutions for mid-size enterprises at sap.com/sme. If you have ambitious goals, SAP is the technology partner you need to scale and drive innovation. Instead of relying on stitched-together solutions to manage business finances, operations, HR, suppliers, and customer relationships, leverage the flexibility of SAP's cloud-based ERP solution to gain the insights that will help drive your breakout growth success. Achieve breakout growth success now with SAP at sap.com/sme. Thanks for listening to the Breakout Growth Podcast, and don’t forget, to watch us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-K_CY4-IrZ_auEIs0j97zA/featured We discussed: * Much more than just a hockey team; Sharks Sports & Entertainment (05:40) * A future built on content and connected experiences (28:18) * Tattoos for die-hard fans – a mistake and important growth lesson (33:58) * Digital-First; beyond “Butts in Seats” (40:42) * Managing growth and culture: “the tyranny of the urgent&rdq
In this One on One, Erik Kuhre catches up with San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher following the team's Q&A at TechCU Arena. They discuss the busy summer in the Sharks organization, what can come to the new Barracuda arena, unveiling five new jerseys and more. Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Check us out on YouTube and remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live!
Dan Rusanowsky speaks to Mike Grier, Jonathan Becher, Joe Will, and Randy Hahn after the news conference. TT: 01:20:00
In this one on one with San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher, we talk about takeaways from the recent San Jose Mayoral Candidate Forum. Jonathan also gives more insight on expected changes on the horizon regarding the Downtown West Development. For the latest development information, check out https://www.futureofsapcenter.com/ We also chat about the new San Jose Barracuda jerseys, new video board coming to SAP, the search for a new Sharks GM, and more. Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Check us out on YouTube and remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live!
This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Christopher Lochhead, Entrepreneur, Category Designer, former three-time Silicon Valley public company CMO (Mercury, Scient, Vantive), and startup advisor, Elizabeth Spears, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Plainsight AI and Jonathan Becher, President, Sharks Sports & Entertainment. DisrupTV is a weekly Web series with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.
Sharks Audio Network Host Ted Ramey goes over all things business as shared by Sharks President Jonathan Becher in a recent Q&A with the media.
The Pucknologists wrap week 19 of the 2021-2022 San Jose Sharks season, including games against the Ducks, Islanders, Bruins, and Kraken. We also cover the media call with Jonathan Becher, losing Mario Ferraro to injury for the season, winning back fans, and more… - A 4-3 shootout loss in Anaheim while refs figure out what boarding is - James Reimer stops 44 of 47 in a 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders - Sharks lose 3-1 to a Boston team that hold San Jose to just 16 shots on goal - The 3rd of 4 games against Seattle - Sharks waive Pederson, assigned to Barracuda, claim Dzingel - Dahlen and Merkey healthy scratched on an offensively inept team? - Losing Mario Ferraro for the season - Updates on Karlsson, Labanc, Hill, and Wilson - Fixing attendance at SAP Center - last week, we told you the reason why. This week, we give you the fix. - Quick hits from around the NHL… will Vegas make the playoffs? - Tweet of the week… what happens when 6 players don't know where the puck is? - and more... Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below:
Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 29 Sheng and Nick crack open an ice cold mailbag to allow our listeners to share their thoughts on Jonathan Becher's press conference regarding the state of the Sharks. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 29 Sheng and Nick crack open an ice cold mailbag to allow our listeners to share their thoughts on Jonathan Becher's press conference regarding the state of the Sharks. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AJ and Erik break down the media call held earlier in the day by San Jose Sharks GM, Jonathan Becher. Discussions included low attendance, upgrades to SAP Center, changes to ticketing and promotions, food and beverage changes, upgrades, and more. Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below:
Before he became the President of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, Jonathan Becher was one of the premiere marketing executives in the technology industry. And it's safe to say he brought the visionary approach he developed at companies like SAP with him to the Sharks – which has paid off during the past 18 months as the pandemic disrupted the traditional fan experience. Becher and the Sharks have been one of the more innovative teams in all of sports, which is why my CRM Playaz co-host Paul Greenberg and I were excited to catch up with Becher via LinkedIn Live to see what he and the Sharks have been up to, how they've been exploring ways to create more aligned fan experiences to the current situation with the pandemic, how lessons learned during the pandemic are being implemented in preparation for life after Covid, and to get his perspective on where he sees the puck going – so to speak – with how fans will experience content in the coming years, including how they become collaborators and creators with their favorite sports franchises.
In this one on one with San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher, we cover a variety of topics with the 2021-2020 season less than a month away including: - Getting Kevin Smith a new Sharks hat for Clerks 3 - The process and requirements for entering SAP Center for events and replacing the metal detectors - The new bag policy - Opening SAP earlier for events - Ordering food, beverages, and merchandise, where to eat, and mask requirements - Exchange options for season ticket holders - Plan B in case technology fails - Reverse ATMs for cashless transactions - New food options at the arena - New BMW club experience - Season ticket renewals and the pandemic impact on attendance - Fan Fests and Skills Competition - Upcoming promotions for the 2021-2022 Sharks season - Changes to in-game presentations, a new host, and fan appreciation night - A downtown west expansion update - The new Adidas PrimeGreen San Jose Sharks jerseys and what has changed - Will there be a 4th Sharks jersey this season? - Will sponsor logos be included on store-bought jerseys? - The possibility of returning to the original Sharks logo - and more Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Check us out on YouTube and remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live!
Professional sports organizations are transforming as customer and fan expectations evolve, all enabled by digital technologies. To learn more about customer experience, we speak with Jonathan Becher, president of Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC, the parent organization of the NHL's San Jose Sharks hockey team and three ice sport facilities in Silicon Valley.Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeRead the complete transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/customer-experience-professional-sports-entertainmentThe conversation includes these topics:-- What are customer experience and fan experience?-- Problems with transactional customer experience-- How to build and measure customer loyalty-- Managing budget constraints and customer experience-- Business goals of Sharks Sports & Entertainment-- The home team advantage and customer experience-- Managing difficult strategic objectives-- How to create a community and build customer engagementPrior to joining Sharks Sports & Entertainment, Becher spent a decade at SAP in a variety of senior roles, including Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer. A three-time CEO, Becher is a frequent speaker at technology industry events, and is a regularly published author on a variety of topics, including the popular blog Manage By Walking Around http://jonathanbecher.com.
Most brands would kill to have a fanbase dedicated enough to tattoo the company logo on them. But what if I told you that superfans like these can hurt your brand?Even in sports. This counterintuitive discovery is one of many lessons today's guest, Jonathan Becher, has learned during his tenure as President of the San Jose Sharks. He joins the show to share how he increased the team's fanbase through inclusivity and shifting to a more community-driven CX. In this episode, we discuss:- How the Sharks went from superfans to an inclusive fanbase (and why it paid off)- How abolishing their official fanclub increased their fanbase- Why experience is more important than customerItching for more CX goodness? You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to CX Confessions on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for CX Confessions in your favorite podcast player.
As game 4 of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final is happening, we have some things to say. We get into some San Jose Sharks talk and some recent NHL news including: - The Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Final and whose bracket is still alive - Recent speculation by Frank Seravalli on Evander Kane - NHL Radio's state of the Sharks - Sheng Peng's breakdown of Erik Karlsson - Sharks president Jonathan Becher's recent comments on the Sharks and what to expect next season - The NHL says helmet sponsors will remain but what about advertising on jerseys? - The NHL announces a calendar of events - Tweet of the week - and more... Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Check us out on YouTube and remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live!
In this One On One, we talk with Sharks President Jonathan Becher about the current development agreement between Google and the City of San Jose and the impact the the Downtown West development on SAP Center. Jonathan details the current divide between the Sharks and the city. To share your concerns with the San Jose city council, email planningsupportstaff@sanjoseca.gov no later than noon this Wednesday, April 28th. You can also email the city council at city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov. If you live in San Jose, you can email your district councilman directly using the city council directory at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/city-council. Use the San Jose city district map to learn what district you reside in at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/planning-building-code-enforcement/planning-division/data-and-maps/area-maps/city-council-districts Teal Town USA - Your favorite San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/tealtownusa Want other audio options? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below: - iTunes: tinyurl.com/TealTowniTunes - Spotify: tinyurl.com/TealTownSpotify - TuneIn: tinyurl.com/TealTownTuneIn - iHeart: tinyurl.com/TealTowniHeart - GooglePlay: tinyurl.com/TealTownGoogle - Stitcher: tinyurl.com/TealTownStitcher Follow our Social Media channels for more exclusive content: - Twitter: twitter.com/TealTownUSA - Instagram: www.instagram.com/tealtownusa/ - reddit: www.reddit.com/r/TealTownUSA/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/TealTownUSA/ On the web: www.TealTownUSA.com #sanjosesharks #podcast #tealtownusa #nhl #sjsharks #postgame
Featuring San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher Welcome to The Stick Hungry Podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join Dylan Keyzer, Producer T, Nick Flohr & Former San Jose Shark Kyle McLaren every week for up to date Sharks news Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Featuring San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher Welcome to The Stick Hungry Podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join Dylan Keyzer, Producer T, Nick Flohr & Former San Jose Shark Kyle McLaren every week for up to date Sharks news Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers!
Is the city of San Jose trying to force the Sharks to leave? In episode 113 of the Pucknologists, we will touch on a few items of note including: - The Sharks don’t score well in several recent rankings in The Athletic - Sharks president Jonathan Becher calls out city of San Jose for not including them in development plans - Transit options for fans - The Sharks could have a new owner sooner than later - Thoughts on the San Jose Sharks Reverse Retro jersey - Winners and Losers of the NHL’s Reverse Retro jersey program - More Sharks jerseys are on the way - Kendall Coyne Schofield leaves Sharks broadcast to coach in Chicago - Evander Kane wants to fight Logan Paul and apologizes for tweet - Street names around SAP center appear to be changing Teal Town USA - Your favorite San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for fans, by fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below: - iTunes: tinyurl.com/TealTowniTunes - Spotify: tinyurl.com/TealTownSpotify - SoundCloud: @tealtownusa - TuneIn: tinyurl.com/TealTownTuneIn - iHeart: tinyurl.com/TealTowniHeart - GooglePlay: tinyurl.com/TealTownGoogle - Stitcher!: tinyurl.com/TealTownStitcher Follow our Social Media channels for more exclusive content: - Twitter: twitter.com/TealTownUSA - Instagram: www.instagram.com/tealtownusa/ - reddit: www.reddit.com/r/TealTownUSA/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/TealTownUSA/ On the web: www.TealTownUSA.com
San Jose Sharks Sports and Entertainment President, Jonathan Becher, joins us on the show to talk about the SAP Center construction woes with the city of San Jose and Google, upgrades to the ice surface making in the SAP Center, other amenities to look for inside, Solar4America upgrades and construction updates, the new Adidas Reverse Retro jersey, and more! Visit https://www.futureofsapcenter.com to learn more about the future of the SAP Center. 0:00 Intro 2:52 Jonathan Becher's background 7:38 SAP Center and City of San Jose 17:12 Upgrades to SAP Center 24:10 Upgrades to Solar4America 29:27 Sharks Reverse Retro Jersey by Adidas 33:33 Surprise #1: future jersey speculation 35:32 Surprise #2: coming by first puck drop 35:57 Surprise #3: start of the 2021 NHL season 38:22 Surprise #4: Sharks reverse ATM machines 40:50 Thomas Bordeleau draft pick 42:08 The science of the NHL draft 42:43 Wrap up The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast series where we discuss the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/m/Igl6inmlvokx4oseomv7rfcxlw4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iAlcOEups7v5PFCcDvTZn SoundCloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/TheFinFactor Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fin-factor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl Producer/Director: Jason Sholl Stage Manager: Joe DeMartini Set Construction: Todd Sholl Visual Effects: Alan2014/Videohive Graphics Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Music: Kristian Hebernicht Production Services by Sholl Media Group http://www.shollmediagroup.com/
In this one on one with San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher, we discuss the Downtown West development coming to San Jose including: - How the Downtown West development impacts the San Jose Sharks and events at SAP Center including mass transit, parking, and road diets - Responding to claims of the Sharks trying to leverage San Jose for a new arena - Recent updates made to SAP Center - The Sharks' lease agreement and controlling attached parking lots - Working together with the city of San Jose - Is there a Plan B to relocate? - Too much talk, not enough action from the city of San Jose - Why wasn't a new arena built into the Downtown West development plan? - Details on the new San Jose Barracuda arena - Solar4America Ice expansion and new practice protocols - Reviewing other reverse retro jerseys - Thoughts on the San Jose Sharks' reverse retro jersey and how they were almost orange - The guidelines of how often reverse retro jerseys will be used has changed - Are more jerseys coming for the 2021 season? - Pushing the envelope of jersey design and is the Stealth jersey going away? - Color rushing uniforms - When the NHL plans to begin the 2021 season
Jonathan Becher is the President of Sharks Sports & Entertainment and former technology executive. He and Bryan talk about the key to life's shifts, how to make progress in anything, and not being an accidental diminisher.
Jonathan Becher, President of the San Jose Sharks, likes to say he isn’t the president of the San Jose Sharks. It’s not a tactic to avoid getting recognized at Starbucks. For Becher, it’s just the truth. His true title is President of Sharks Sports and Entertainment, with his purview extending past the National Hockey League team to the minor league franchise, facilities, a non-profit and other wings of the business. Still, men skating and using sticks in an attempt to get a rubber disk past a man with a glove drives most of their business. So, when the actual hockey stops, as it has during the coronavirus pandemic, what do you do to keep fans connected? If you’re Becher, you adapt. “I don’t think we’re in the business of putting on a hockey game,” he said. “What we’re actually in the business of is making memories.” Of course, that can be watching Evander Kane light the lamp in the third period, but Becher and his team are thinking of different ways for fans to make memories. It’s meant diving in to areas the team previously eschewed, like simulated games using a video game platform. The team has given some fans the opportunity to create an avatar and “suit up” next to their favorite Sharks players during the games the team puts out on its Twitch channel. “They’ve been surprisingly, to me anyway, because I’m not a gamer, popular,” Becher said. “Partly, I think it’s because we did some cool stuff.” One fan, after his digital alter ego scored the winning goal, posted on social that it was the best experience of his life. Another memory made thanks to the Sharks – without the team even taking to the physical ice. Those moments are just one of the innovations Becher believes will be “sticky” and carry over once the team is able to play games again. “Here’s a new line of business that didn’t occur to us before, that was born out of necessity because of this disruption, and which we will continue even long after live games are back, because not everyone can be in our building in one night,” he said.
San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher details the team's plan to support part-time employees during the pandemic work stoppage, also gives insights into what future sporting events nationwide could like post-crisis. Interview originally recorded April 2020. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB
San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher details the team's plan to support part-time employees during the pandemic work stoppage, also gives insights into what future sporting events nationwide could like post-crisis. Interview originally recorded April 2020. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB
Ted discusses the retirement of former Shark Joel Ward, talks about the phases of reopening for California, and chats with Sharks President, Jonathan Becher
In this one on one with San Jose Sharks President Jonathan Becher, we discuss a variety of topics including: playing to an empty arena vs getting fans back in, procedure changes to SAP following this unprecedented time, the impact to planned arena upgrades and the new Barracuda arena, options for the ’20-’21 season, fans reassessing their financial commitments to attending sports events, a "zero barrier" for the '19-'20 season looking back on Game 7, recommendations while people #StayAtHome, and more.
This week, the Pucknologists cover the week of San Jose Sharks hockey including: - the end of the NHL season - recent interviews with Jonathan Becher and Doug Wilson - our top 10 rankings of all the ranking articles - reaching zero barrier - And more! Teal Town USA - Your favorite San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and hit that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below: - iTunes: tinyurl.com/TealTowniTunes - Spotify: tinyurl.com/TealTownSpotify - SoundCloud: @tealtownusa - TuneIn: tinyurl.com/TealTownTuneIn - iHeart: tinyurl.com/TealTowniHeart - GooglePlay: tinyurl.com/TealTownGoogle - Stitcher!: tinyurl.com/TealTownStitcher Follow our Social Media channels for more exclusive content: - Twitter: twitter.com/TealTownUSA - Instagram: www.instagram.com/tealtownusa/ - reddit: www.reddit.com/r/TealTownUSA/ - Facebook: www.facebook.com/TealTownUSA/ Follow the Teal Town USA crew on Twitter! twitter.com/AJ_Strong twitter.com/Hockey_Jerk twitter.com/RBackhander76 On the web: www.TealTownUSA.com #sanjosesharks #podcast #tealtownusa #nhl #sjsharks
Ted reacts to the NHL and sports world going on hiatus, and talks to President of the San Jose Sharks, Jonathan Becher.
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Becher, Co-President of the San Jose Sharks, shares his thoughts on:[3:45] Why his personal mantra is “culture eats strategy”[5:36] How the Sharks focus on creating a great end-to-end experience for their attendees[9:02] Why technology cannot be used to solve every problem that sports fans experience[16:30] His best piece of advice for someone who wants to get their first job in the sports industryJonathan Becher, Co-President of the San Jose Sharks and former CMO of SAP, talks about his journey from a corporate giant to working in the front office for an NHL team. Becher provides insights on helping expand SAP’s reach in the sports industry, how the team works to create Sharks fans for life, and why he views team employees as brand ambassadors.Jonathan and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, cover a range of topics including their best approach to landing your first job in sports, the difference between earned and granted trust, and how technology can be used to improve fan experience at sports and entertainment events
Host Gord Randall speaks with San Jose Sharks' President Jonathan Becher about how Silicon Valley's hockey team is using tech to enhance the fan experience, how the Sharks are cultivating a fanbase in one of America's most crowded sports markets, and the viral sensation that is Gritty.
In this exclusive January 2019 interview, we speak with San Jose Sharks co-presidents Jonathan Becher and John Tortora and discuss the latest improvements to the SAP center, happy hour promotions, new season ticketing options, updates to Solar 4 America ice, working with Fanatics, the upcoming NHL all star game and more. Teal Town USA - Your favorite San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe on Soundcloud and YouTube to catch us after every Sharks game and check out our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Remember to Like, Subscribe, and smash that Notification bell to be alerted every time we go live on YouTube!
What does digital disruption mean for sports and how do teams turn fans into customers? CXOTalk explores these topics with Jonathan Becher, who is president of Sharks Sports & Entertainment, the parent organization of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks hockey team and three ice sport facilities in Silicon Valley.
What does digital disruption mean for sports and how do teams turn fans into customers? CXOTalk explores these topics with Jonathan Becher, who is president of Sharks Sports & Entertainment, the parent organization of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks hockey team and three ice sport facilities in Silicon Valley.
In this special episode on TealTownUSA.com, AJ Strong and Erik Kuhre sit down with San Jose Sharks co-president Jonathan Becher to discuss all things San Jose Sharks including: - Upcoming changes to the SAP Center - The 2019 NHL All Star Game coming to San Jose - Concessions and Merchandising - The return of the original Sharks logos - The next Sharks alternate jersey - Promotional ticket packages - Digital ticketing - A San Jose Sharks memorabilia museum - The effects of the new BMW lounge - Marketing the Sharks in the Bay Area - The TV deal and different broadcast platforms Teal Town After Dark - Your favorite San Jose Sharks' post-game vodcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game! Check out even more TTUSA content at tealtownusa.com!
Join Beverly and Jonathan Becher, the CMO of SAP, in a LIVE conversation from C2MTL -- an epic event that blends commerce, creativity and mayhem!This won't be an ordinary conversation ... because C2MTL is no ordinary event, and Jonathan is no ordinary CMO. With a keen interest in understanding what makes people tick, Jonathan studies human behavior and brings that knowledge into his role as the leader of SAP's marketing efforts. More than just bits and bytes, he'll share insights into how tuning into everyday habits and quirks can lead to better campaigns, better employee and customer relationships, and better experiences overall for business owners of all sizes.
Join Beverly and Jonathan Becher, the CMO of SAP, in a LIVE conversation from C2MTL -- an epic event that blends commerce, creativity and mayhem!This won't be an ordinary conversation ... because C2MTL is no ordinary event, and Jonathan is no ordinary CMO. With a keen interest in understanding what makes people tick, Jonathan studies human behavior and brings that knowledge into his role as the leader of SAP's marketing efforts. More than just bits and bytes, he'll share insights into how tuning into everyday habits and quirks can lead to better campaigns, better employee and customer relationships, and better experiences overall for business owners of all sizes.
Today's buzz: CMO. Who's calling your marketing shots today – your MBA'ed CMO or hyper-vocal/social/mobile customers? A pop quiz to help you answer. Is your CMO (a) listening and responding to social sentiment? (b) a champion of memorable experiences with your legions of brand-owners? (c) using analytics to pull signals from your big and small data? Pencils down. Before deciding whether to hug your CMO or post their job, listen to the experts: Jonathan Becher, SAP: “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” (Albert Einstein or William Bruce Cameron, “Informal Sociology”) Steve Carlotti, Cambridge Group, “Listening and reacting is what is required today, and that's a lot harder than the planning and acting that was required yesterday.” Allen Bonde, Digital Clarity: “In B2B, it's critical for CMOs to emphasize thought leadership and selling big ideas versus simply selling products.” Join us for The New CMO in the Age of Customer Experience.
Today's buzz: CMO. Who's calling your marketing shots today – your MBA'ed CMO or hyper-vocal/social/mobile customers? A pop quiz to help you answer. Is your CMO (a) listening and responding to social sentiment? (b) a champion of memorable experiences with your legions of brand-owners? (c) using analytics to pull signals from your big and small data? Pencils down. Before deciding whether to hug your CMO or post their job, listen to the experts: Jonathan Becher, SAP: “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” (Albert Einstein or William Bruce Cameron, “Informal Sociology”) Steve Carlotti, Cambridge Group, “Listening and reacting is what is required today, and that's a lot harder than the planning and acting that was required yesterday.” Allen Bonde, Digital Clarity: “In B2B, it's critical for CMOs to emphasize thought leadership and selling big ideas versus simply selling products.” Join us for The New CMO in the Age of Customer Experience.
SAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.com
During this landmark discussion, for the first time Jonathan Becher, SAP CMO, talks publicly about SAP's approach to sponsored content, transparency, + employee blogging. An impromptu debate with Jon Reed of JonERP.com for the JonERP videocast series.
SAP and Enterprise Trends Podcasts from Jon Reed (@jonerp) of diginomica.com
In this informal discussion shot in Palo Alto, Jon Reed of http://www.JonERP.com talks with Jonathan Becher, Chief Marketing Officer, SAP, about the "new rules of marketing" and how this impacts not only software vendors but consumers. The guys talk about the impact of personalization, the limitations of a Klout-oriented view of Influence, and how a "pull" approach to marketing creates new challenges for all companies, SAP included.