Podcasts about sportsbiz

Watch or listen to episode 324 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Andy Zeilman, President of WMT Digital, and Chris Freet, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer of WMT Digital. Andy and Chris discuss how WMT has built a technology-and-data-first company inside college sports, and why the real bottleneck for athletic departments isn’t a lack of data but the ability to act on it. They break down the move from fan ID to fan intelligence, the push to reclaim fans (along with their data and dollars) from social media and back into an owned-and-operated ecosystem, and how AI is powering a fan data flywheel that surfaces new segments and behaviors. They also get into fluid fandom and what it means for college loyalty, where pro sports can actually learn from the innovators in college, and their own distinct paths into the industry. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

Watch or listen to episode 323 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil breaks down some of the key themes, insights, and notes from the 2026 Gondola Sports Summit 2026. WATCH OR LISTEN BELOW!48 minute duration. Also, find the podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

In a special edition of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, Neil chatted with Sponcon Sports' Alex Kopilow about the recent NFL schedule release, discussing how teams in 2026. The ins and outs of schedule release, which ones stood out and why, the business considerations around schedule release content, and more.

Watch or listen to episode 321 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Elijah Burke, Head of Social at Dirty Mo Media, and previously social media management and strategy at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) and Chip Ganassi Racing. Elijah discusses what makes NASCAR social a unique corner of the sports space, including the driver vs. team brand dynamic, what makes content go viral on a race team account, sponsor activation, fan development in NASCAR, and more.

Watch or listen to episode 320 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Kevin Richardson, Vice President of Content, Clemson Ventures. Kevin discusses how Clemson Athletics is operating as a full-scale production house — building ownable IP, distributing original content across ESPN, Fox, Amazon Prime, and streaming platforms, and pushing the boundaries of what college athletics content can look like. Kevin breaks down the shift from fan affinity to content as a revenue driver, the vision for non-endemic storytelling that goes well beyond wins and losses, and how data is informing every content decision they make. He also shares his career path from Louisiana Tech and Rice to Texas and ultimately Clemson, the business case behind every piece of content Clemson Ventures produces, and why he believes college athletics hasn’t come close to scratching the surface of what’s possible. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

Watch or listen to episode 319 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alex Magleby, Co-President of Major League Rugby. Alex discusses his journey from US national team rugby player and early sports analytics entrepreneur to co-founding the New England Free Jacks and now serving as Co-President of Strategy … Continue reading Episode 319: Alex Magleby on Developing Major League Rugby Fans, the Entertainment-First Match Experience, and Capitalizing on the 2031 Rugby World Cup

Watch or listen to episode 318 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast in which Neil chatted with Alex Silverman, Reporter for Sports Business Journal covering hockey and soccer business. Alex discusses why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for both hockey and soccer in the US — from the NHL’s … Continue reading Episode 318: SBJ’s Alex Silverman on Why and How 2026 Could Be a Landmark Year for Hockey and Soccer in the US

Watch or listen to episode 317 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast in which Neil chatted with Jaelyn Arndt, Associate Director of Communications – Social Media for the NCAA. Jaelyn discusses the NCAA’s social media strategy and how she and her team are building and evolving the brand across platforms. She breaks down … Continue reading Episode 317: Jaelyn Arndt on the NCAA’s Social Strategy, Storytelling Across Divisions, the Proud Auntie Voice, March Madness, and More

Watch or listen to episode 316 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast in which Neil chatted with Geoff Wilson, sports consultant and author of the book Leading a Grassroots Sports Club: A Practical Guide to Managing and Developing Your Club. Geoff discusses the strategic blueprint for building a lasting sports organization, sharing insights … Continue reading Episode 316: Building a Lasting Sports Organization: Geoff Wilson's Insights from Global Leagues to Small Nations

Watch or listen to episode 315 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Paige Price, Social Media Creator for the Washington Spirit NWSL Club. Paige discusses building her career in sports and content, her role with the Washington Spirit, getting to know the players and creating content with them, … Continue reading Episode 315: Paige Price on Making Washington Spirit Players Relatable, Team Social Media, the Big Trinity Rodman Return, and more

Watch or listen to episode 314 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Paul Stafford, CEO of Further, a global branding and creative agency. Paul discusses his work building DesignStudio before its expansion and reformation into Further, rebranding Airbnb and the Premier League, what goes into brand building, what … Continue reading Episode 314: Paul Stafford on the Modern Mandate in Brand Building & Transforming Airbnb and the Premier League

Watch or listen to episode 313 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Sara Toussaint, Co-CEO of TMJ and Head of TMJ Catalyst. She’s also co-owner of the NWSL club North Carolina Courage and Liga MX club Querétaro F.C. Sara discusses the work with women’s sports athletes and brands … Continue reading Episode 313: Sara Toussaint on How Brands Activate in Sports and the Value Prop for Women’s Sports and Athletes

Watch or listen to episode 312 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alyssa Meyers, Senior Reporter for Marketing Brew, who writes extensively on sports marketing stories, backed by interviews with leading sports executives, as well as data and case studies. 82 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

Watch or listen to episode 311 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Lewis Wiltshire, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, IMG. Wiltshire discusses his background in leading digital and social sports strategy, IMG’s strategy and approach in growing and monetizing global and local fan bases and partners, the … Continue reading Episode 311: IMG’s Lewis Wiltshire on Sports Fan Development and Monetization Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

Watch or listen to episode 310 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Rachel Maeng, Adviser, Fractional Executive, Investor, expert in influencers, sponsorships, events, and NIL. Rachel discusses her career as an entrepreneur and operator in brand partnerships, creators, athletes and NIL, events, influencers, and more, including founding and … Continue reading Episode 310: Rachel Maeng on What Brands Want from Influencers, Athlete NIL Development, and the Present and Future Creator Economy

Watch and listen to episode 309 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: 3:14: Kennon Pearson | Columbus Crew, Duke Athletics — Full Episode 22:19: Brendan Kaminsky | bknown, ESPN — Full Episode 39:54: Kayci Evans | Evil Geniuses, Major League Baseball — Full Episode 59:12: … Continue reading Episode 309: Best Of The Podcast — Duke, ESPN, Evil Geniuses, Atlanta Falcons, Athletes, Devils, and More

Watch or listen to episode 308 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Dan LaTorraca, Director of Marketing at Zoomph and sports business veteran. Dan discusses the insights picked up throughout his career, including stints at the Carolina Panthers, Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment (Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, and more), … Continue reading Episode 308: Dan LaTorraca on Leading Marketing and Brand at Sports Teams and Creating + Measuring Value

Watch or listen to episode 307 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Nick Kelly, CEO of Encore Sports and Entertainment. Nick discusses the insights picked up throughout his career, including stints at NASCAR, as a senior leader of sports partnerships at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and Verizon, and … Continue reading Episode 307: Nick Kelly on Lessons Learned from Years as a Senior Leader on the Team and Brand Side of Sports

Watch or listen to episode 306 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Brian Hough, Co-Founder and CEO, PressBox. Hough discusses PressBox’s technology that automatically produces personalized, multi-modal content experiences for fans of any sport. Hough also talks about the insights and lessons he’s picked up throughout his career, … Continue reading Episode 306: PressBox’s Brian Hough on Personalization, Content Innovation, and Generative AI at Scale in Sports

My guest today is Scott Friedman!  You know Scott from his Twitter feed, the 'Ticket Talk' webseries, and the world of ticket resale.  We had a wide ranging conversation this morning about all kinds of topics... A few highlights: We discuss the idea of "free market."  We talk about open distribution.  NFL tickets and season ticket prices.  Scott shares some data from the secondary market around NBA and NHL tickets.  I learn what B2B in Scott's Discord group means. And, much more.  Take a moment and fill out the 2025 Talking Tickets Global Ticket survey. https://s.surveyplanet.com/hog3tqkv Visit my website: www.DaveWakeman.com Get 'Talking Tickets': https://talkingtickets.substack.com    

Watch or listen to episode 305 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Shripal Shah, Chief Digital Officer, Next League, and author of Unlocking Fan Loyalty: From Frequent Flyers to Fanatics in the Age of AI 70-minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Listen above and watch below

Watch or listen to episode 304 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Nick Cicero, Founder and CEO of Mondo Metrics. 110-minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Listen above and watch below

Watch or listen to episode 303 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alec Palmer, Senior Manager, Social Content for the Los Angeles Kings. 112 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Listen above and watch below

Welcome to episode 206 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is John Parker – the CEO of Kickback Soccer Media. John is clear: Soccer in the US is not an up and coming sport anymore. In this episode you can expect to learn: Why the media narrative around soccer is often wrong The building up to the Men's World Cup The Beckham rule The legacy after World Cup 2026 And much more! Time stamps: 01:36 Soccer's Current State in America 03:05 Company Overview & Mission 05:46 World Cup 2026 Concerns & Opportunities 06:56 Youth Development Evolution 19:53 Media & Fan Engagement Strategy 21:09 Player Quality & League Evolution 24:56 Future Predictions & Infrastructure 27:42 Career Journey & Industry Challenges Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com  

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Watch or listen to episode 301 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Greg Walter, Owner and Creative Director, 2Tall Animation. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Listen above and watch below

Watch or listen to episode 300 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Eric SanInocencio, high-level marketer and operator with deep sports expertise, with experience at the SEC, ACC, Houston Texans, Amazon, Perfect Game, and more. Check out episode 190, where we chatted about the strategies, insights, and stories … Continue reading Episode 300: Eric SanInocencio on Building a Career in Sports, Working in Leadership Roles, and Reflecting on Seeking the Next Role

Watch and listen to episode 299 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: Watch or Listen below or on Apple, Spotify and YouTube 99 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Connect on LinkedIn

Watch or listen to episode 298 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Tim Watson, Director of Men’s Basketball Creative Content for UConn Athletics. Listen above and watch below 83 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

What's behind the headlines in sports this week? DP & McGhee serve up another fast-paced rundown of the latest in the business of sport: PGA TOUR Enterprises makes a power move, naming Brian Rolapp (former NFL media chief) as CEO. What does this mean for the future of the TOUR and any potential reunification with players on the LIV Tour? Scott O'Neil and Chris Heck are back together—this time at LIV Golf.  JJ Spaun stuns the field and captures the U.S. Open—we look at what his win means. FIFA Club World Cup struggles to sell tickets in the U.S.—Was this a complete miss by FIFA? WNBA is in talks with ION for renewing media rights. Should the players be at the table?  NASCAR was in Mexico City—What was the reception? You'll hear a few different narratives.

Watch or listen to episode 297 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Evan Parker, CEO of Mantel. Listen above and watch below 89 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

Watch or listen to episode 296 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which host Neil Horowitz shares learnings from the Gondola Sports Summit ’25, where experts in the social media, content, creative, and production fields in and around sports came together for discussions and conversation. 48-minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube WATCH IT:

Watch episode 295 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Chris Stone, Co-Founder, OffBall. 76 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube WATCH IT:

Listen to episode 294 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Arianna Allen, Social Media Coordinator for the Houston Texans. 78 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube WATCH IT:

Listen to episode 293 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Russell Simon, partner at Zero Blitz Media. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube WATCH IT:

Listen to episode 292 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Brendan Hall, Esports Coordinator and Faculty, Endicott College. 88 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube WATCH IT:

Listen to episode 291 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Solly Fulp, Executive Director, NIL Growth and Development for Learfield and Grant Jones, SVP, Head of Content for Learfield. 75 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

With horse racing's annual Cheltenham Festival playing out in the background, Jockey Club Partnerships Director Carey Weeks takes Leaders Editorial Director James Emmett on a tour of the Orchard, the racecourse's buzzing sponsor village.The episode features on-the-ground conversations with sponsorship leaders from the likes of Brooklands Watch Company and Debenhams.Later on, we hear from Leaders Managing Director Laura McQueen as she helps to launch the new 'Be the lead' initiative at an International Women's Day event in the plush surrounds of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park.Liesel Jolly, women's football lead for Visa, also joins the show to talk about sustainable investment into women's sport, and to shed some light on some new thinking behind women's football as a sponsorship proposition.

Listen to episode 290 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Tom Halls, SVP of Social, SailGP. 86 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

Listen to episode 289 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: Listen below or on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. 109 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Connect on LinkedIn

Listen to episode 288 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Adam Grossman, Founder and former CEO of Block Six Analytics (now Excel Analytics, after Excel Sports Management acquisition, Northwestern's Masters In Sports Administration program, and co-author of The Sports Strategist: Developing Leaders for a High-Performance Industry. 79 minute … Continue reading (Updated) Episode 288: Adam Grossman on Producing and Measuring Success in Sports Sponsorship

Joe is joined by Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a globally recognized leader in canine development and training. Guiding Eyes has pioneered advancements in the service animal field, including creating the first specialized training program for running guide dogs. Blind since his early twenties, Thomas is also an accomplished marathoner, having completed the Boston Marathon more than seven times. He made history as the first blind person to finish the NYRR United Airlines Half Marathon in NYC with a relay team of guide dogs. In this episode, Thomas shares insights into the transformative work being done at Guiding Eyes and discusses how technological innovations are enhancing lives in remarkable ways. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz. DONATE HERE - https://donate.guidingeyes.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20007a?idb=0&df_id=2700&2700.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=889502CB639A5ECF8F62EFF0EB18D492 https://www.guidingeyes.org/

Joe is joined by Tamir Goodman, famously dubbed "The Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated in 1999. A former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur, coach, consultant, and motivational speaker, Tamir shares insights from his remarkable journey. He reflects on his basketball career, including playing professionally in Israel for Maccabi Tel-Aviv, and the valuable lessons he learned under the spotlight at a young age. Tamir also delves into his transition from the court to the business world following a series of injuries, discussing his innovations such as the Zone190 trainer and Aviv Net, as well as his dedication to inspiring the next generation through youth basketball camps. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz. Links: https://www.instagram.com/tamirgoodman/ https://www.tamirgoodman.com/

Listen to episode 287 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Zach Galia, Director of Social Media and Content Strategy, Pittsburgh Pirates. 101 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

Joe and Tom head into the New Year by welcoming Howard Handler to the CUSP Show. Howard has grown some of the biggest brands in the sports and entertainment world - Major League Soccer, Madison Square Garden, The National Football League, MTV and Saturday Night Live among others. He discusses what it takes to be a brand builder and his experience in the sports, media, and entertainment space. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks and Lissa Ruiz managing social media efforts. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardnhandler 

Listen to episode 286 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Bob McKamey, Co-Founder and Managing Director, UnCommon Thinking. 91 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

Joe and Tom welcome Bob Broderick, President & Co-Founder at XTECH Protective Equipment. XTECH is a sports protective equipment brand which utilizes advanced plastics and foam production technology to ensure optimal athlete safety, without compromising performance. Bob takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur, with multiple stories and anecdotes of working closely with top NFL teams and players. He speaks about the evolution of sports protective equipment – particularly in football – and what the future holds with Artificial Intelligence playing an increasingly bigger role in injury prevention. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks and Lissa Ruiz managing social media efforts. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-broderick-47337611/

Joe and Tom welcome Matt Hill, CEO of SPAT Media, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing digital imagery. SPAT Media transforms any image on the internet into an interactive, commerce-enabled asset, offering IP holders such as the NFL and MLS innovative ways to deepen fan engagement and monetize their content. Matt also reflects on his extensive career in the sports industry, including key roles at the NFL in communications and sponsorship, leading global marketing at Adidas, and driving business development at MLS. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz. Links: https://www.spat.media/ matt@spat.media