Best Sportsbiz Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 269: Dan Gadd on Creating What Audiences Want and Building a Cohesive Fan Growth and Engagement Strategy

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Listen to episode 269 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Dan Gadd, SVP of Growth for the Atlanta Dream WNBA team. 101 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articlesBy Neil Horowitz

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Angie Torain | Director of Athletics & Recreation | University of Chicago - One Question Leadership Podcast 38:51

10d ago38:51

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@1QLeadership Question: How do leadership development, personnel changes, and organizational behavior intersect? Angie Torain, Director of Athletics & Recreation at University of Chicago, discusses her development as an executive, developing the leaders on her staff, and enhancing the organizational priorities within the department. Evaluate the en…

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Episode 268: Best Of The Podcast — Community, Innovation, NHL, NBA, Digital and Social Strategy, Sponsored Social Content, and More

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Listen to episode 268 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: Olivia Witherite, The Athletic, The GameDay, Webby Awards— full episode Matt Gardner, St. Louis Blues — full episode Burton Lee, Peterborough Petes, Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) — full episode Jeramie McPeek, Phoenix …

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Portals: The Best Tool to Reduce Friction in Your Customer Journey 55:52

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Episode 002: David Millay (https://twitter.com/davidmillay) and Troy Campbell get into the science of anticipation, emo Jimmy Butler, AI for experiential marketing gone wrong, and how Portals help transform customers’ mindsets to enjoy your product more. Want to talk to David? Email him at davidm@engagemintpartners.com — Show Themes: Humor in Marke…

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Ashton Henderson with Renaldo Hill | Mental Health Services for Athletic Alumni | Michigan State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 37:11

15d ago37:11

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@1QLeadership Question: Are mental health services provided to an institution's athletic alumni? Ashton Henderson, Deputy Athletics Director at Michigan State, and Renaldo Hill, NFL/College football coach, discuss the transition away from playing sports as a competitor and the impact it can have on former athletes. Henderson describes a new resourc…

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The Secret Strategy Disney Uses to Create Fans 9:27

15d ago9:27

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Episode 001: An introduction to the show Making the Fan w/ David Millay. A show where we explore how brands turn casual customers into faithful fans, and employees into evangelists. David shares his experience going through Traditions, Disney's 8-hour, new employee onboarding course, and unpacks how Disney uses Traditions to create emotional connec…

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Episode 267: Ben Koo on Sports Media, The Business of Journalism, Fan Perceptions, and How Awful Announcing Thrives in the Thick of It

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Listen to episode 267 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Ben Koo, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Awful Announcing and The Comeback. 81 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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Carol Bonner | Associate Registrar for Athletic Certification and Eligibility | Texas Tech - One Question Leadership Podcast 38:31

27d ago38:31

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@1QLeadership Question: What is the role of an Athletic Certification Officer? Carol Bonner, Associate Registrar for Athletic Certification and Eligibility at Texas Tech, explains her role on campus and how it supports the athletics by being housed outside of the department. Manage the process of determining eligibility for student-athletes The rol…

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Jason Cook | VP of Communications & Marketing/CMO | Baylor University - One Question Leadership Podcast 48:09

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@1QLeadership Question: Can one brand or symbol represent all of campus, including athletics? Jason Cook, VP for Marketing and Communications at Baylor University, shares insights on communicating with a specific objective. He also gives us a deep dive into his One Brand Approach to marketing for an institution of higher education. 'Communicating w…

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Episode 266: Ishveen Jolly has Insights on What’s Poppin’ and What Matters in Social Media Brand Activations in Sports

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Listen to episode 266 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Ishveen Jolly, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenSponsorship. 56 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articlesBy Neil Horowitz

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Brian Shannon | Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) | Texas Tech University - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:49

2M ago20:49

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@1QLeadership Question: Can the Faculty Athletics Representative's (FAR) role overlap with their research and professorial responsibilities? As a Faculty Athletics Representative at Texas Tech, Professor Brian Shannon is responsible for advocating for student-athlete welfare. While his primary teaching responsibility is contract law, he focuses his…

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Episode 265: Jordan Moore on How USC Athletics Manages Social Media Strategy Across Sports and Targets and Develops Trojans Fans for Life

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Listen to episode 265 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Jordan Moore, Chief Creative Officer and Broadcaster for USC Athletics. 83 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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Sharief Hasim | Director of Athletics | Susquehanna University - One Question Leadership Podcast 28:32

2M ago28:32

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@1QLeadership Question: Is the path to the athletics director chair always the same? Sharief Hashim, Director of Athletics at Susquehanna University stopped by 1Q to talk about his journey from recreation director to college athletics director. From assistant basketball coach to interim athletics director, Hashim has navigated his career through pa…

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Episode 264: Kyle Payne on Social Media Strategy with Purpose and Capitalizing on the Diamondbacks’ National League Title Run

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Listen to episode 264 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Kyle Payne, Senior Manager, Social Media and Content for the Arizona Diamondbacks. 67 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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Dr. Jim Schmidt | Chancellor | UW-Eau Claire - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:18

2M ago25:18

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@1QLeadership Question: What can college athletics teach us about retention rates? We asked the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Chancellor, Dr. Jim Schmidt, about the importance of athletics on a college campus. He gave us insight from research done at UW-Eau Claire which says there are key components that exists in college sports that can tra…

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Alvin Hines II | Sr. Associate Athletics Director | Florida Atlantic University - One Question Leadership Podcast 32:06

3M ago32:06

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@1QLeadership Question: How does donor feedback and creativity fit in fundraising? We asked Alvin Hines II, Sr. Associate Athletics Director at FAU, about athletics fundraising. The key topics covered were how his personality fits within the specific niche of athletic development, what is the process of fundraising in an athletics department, and h…

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Episode 263: Aaron Eisman on Foundations and Framework for Social Media Strategy in Sports

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Listen to episode 263 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Aaron Eisman, Founder and CEO of Eisman Digital Consulting. In this episode, Aaron offers a plethora of insights and lessons from his years in sports social media, including learnings from his time with Bleacher Report, Turner Sports, and the NFL Networ…

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Garry Rosenfield | Coaches Agent | Coaches Inc. - One Question Leadership Podcast 28:00

3M ago28:00

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1QLeadership Question: When should a coach or administrator hire an agent? Garry Rosenfield, Coaches Agent for Coaches Inc., stops by 1Q to discuss his process for valuing coaches contracts and why he believes agents are an asset in terms of representation. Football sets the standard for contracts across sports Women's Volleyball has the biggest po…

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Episode 262: Jason Lavine on Content Strategy, Building and Leading a Team, and Developing Generational Fandom for the LA Chargers

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Listen to episode 262 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Jason Lavine, Vice President of Content and Production for the Los Angeles Chargers NFL team. Lavine oversees a stellar team that includes, among others: Megan Julian, Tyler Pino, David Bretto, Eric Smith, and Allie Raymond. PS: Check out my newly launc…

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Sean Frazier | VP & Director of Athletics | Northern Illinois University - One Question Leadership Podcast 32:08

3M ago32:08

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@1QLeadership Question: Would an 'NIT type' event make sense considering the new College Football Playoff structure? Sean Frazier, VP & Director of Athletics at NIU, stops by 1Q to discuss a few items on his mind as college athletics continues to evolve. Clandestine Transfer Portal activities Value of bowl games 'NIT type' event tied to the College…

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Jaunelle White | VP of Intercollegiate Athletics | Point University - One Question Leadership Podcast 26:20

4M ago26:20

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@1QLeadership Question: Is a Division I athletics director job always the goal? 1Q guest host Dr. Monique Carroll of Chicago State asks Point University VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Jaunelle White, about leading the athletics department at an NAIA institution after a career of working in NCAA D1. If an opportunity aligns, explore it Trust your …

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Episode 261: Miller Yoho on Putting the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on the Map for the Charlotte Sports Foundation

4M ago

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Listen to episode 261 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Miller Yoho, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Charlotte Sports Foundation, which runs the Duke’s Mayo Bowl and the Jumpman Invitational, among other events. 69 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowi…

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Ayanna Tweedy | Athletics Director | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - One Question Leadership Podcast 31:06

4M ago31:06

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@1QLeadership Question: Should interns specialize in one area or learn as much as they can about everything? NCAA Post Graduate Intern (and 1Q guest host) Kendee Hilliard asked Rose-Hulman Athletics Director Ayanna Tweedy about the choice between specialization or getting broad experience during the early developmental years in one's career. Be mul…

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Episode 260: Best Of The Podcast — NFL, College Sports, Social Media Strategy, Athlete Marketing, Real-Time, and More

4M ago

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Listen to episode 260 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: David Brickley, STN Digital— full episode Eric SanInocencio, SEC, Houston Texans, ACC, Amazon, Perfect Game USA — full episode Jamie Mottram, Yahoo, USA Today, BreakingT — full episode Margaux Gill, Athlete marketing, Opendorse, P…

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Jashell Mitchell | Chief of Staff for Football Operations | Jackson State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 30:18

4M ago30:18

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1QLeadership Question: How does being a woman in football operations intersect with the servant leader mindset? 1Q guest host Mattie White asked Jashell Mitchell, Chief of Staff for Football Operations at Jackson State, about her roles in football and her progression as a leader in college athletics. With extensive experience in operations and a sh…

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Episode 259: Bill Voth on Developing a Content Strategy that Fans Actually Want, Empowering Social Media Managers, and Being Intentionally Different

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Listen to episode 259 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Bill Voth, Owner of Bill Voth Digital. In this episode, Bill offers a plethora of insights and lessons from his years in sports content and cross-platform media, with particular focus on his years with the Carolina Panthers. 72 minute duration. Listen o…

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Darnell Smith | Director of Athletics | Texas A&M-San Antonio - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:44

5M ago20:44

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1QLeadership Question: What does it take to be a university's first Director of Athletics? We asked Darnell Smith, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M-San Antonio, about the process of starting an athletics department. The school did not have varsity sports prior to Smith's arrival. Create a vision Hire coaches and staff Establish a way to fund the …

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Episode 258: Rob Gevertz on How to Build Out Quality, Meaningful and Valuable Sponsored Social Media Content in Sports

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Listen to episode 258 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Rob Gevertz, Founder of First Five Yards. In this episode, Rob gives phenomenal insight on building sponsor integrations and content on social and digital media, based on years of experience with Manchester City football club, Sky Sports, and more. He i…

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Misty Brown | Associate Commissioner | Southeastern Conference - One Question Leadership Podcast 24:20

5M ago24:20

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@1QLeadership Question: Can personal and professional purpose intersect? We asked Misty Brown, Assistant Commissioner at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) if her purpose as a professional intersects with her purpose as an individual. She pointed out that the things she loves to do at work coincide with what she loves to do at home: • Develop relati…

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Episode 257: Corey Leff on JohnWallStreet Analyzing and Reporting on the Themes Transforming Sports Business

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Listen to episode 257 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Corey Leff, founder and editor of JohnWallStreet. 71 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articlesBy Neil Horowitz

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Episode 256: UCLA’s Chase Griffin on Building a Brand, Appreciating His Value, and Taking Initiative in the New Age of NIL for College Athletes

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Listen to episode 256 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Chase Griffin, UCLA student-athlete (football), NIL leader, brand ambassador, and creator. See more on his website and LinkedIn. 58 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my…

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Colton Primm | Sr. Associate Athletics Director - Championship Resources | Louisiana Tech - One Question Leadership Podcast 33:50

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@1QLeadership Question: What are the steps needed to create a major giving society for a college athletics department? Colton Primm, Senior Associate Athletics Director at Louisiana Tech, answered this question based on his experience setting up the Aillet Society on campus: Establish the purpose of the organization Delineate the giving amounts and…

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Kortne Gosha | Deputy Athletics Director | Tulane University - One Question Leadership Podcast 27:21

6M ago27:21

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@1QLeadership Question: What elements are necessary for success in a college athletics department? During a visit with Tulane University's Deputy Athletics Director, Kortne Gosha, we asked what it takes to build a successful athletics program. Collaboration within the department Relationships with campus administration and external stakeholders Val…

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Episode 255: Bobak Ha’Eri is Cultivating and Moderating an Audience of Millions with Reddit CFB (/r/CFB)

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Listen to episode 255 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Bobak Ha’Eri, Moderator, Creator, and Sports Editor Reddit’s /r/CFB and @RedditCFB on Twitter. 97 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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David Chadwick | Founder & CEO | RealResponse - One Question Leadership Podcast 27:28

7M ago27:28

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@1QLeadership Question: How can Student-Athletes voice concerns about their experiences on campus? We asked David Chadwick, Founder & CEO of RealResponse, about solving the problem athletics departments faced in receiving real-time, confidential feedback from student-athletes on campus. Anonymity and confidentiality are complex yet important needs …

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Episode 254: Best Of The Podcast — Player Agents, Sports Betting, NBA, NHL, College Athletics, and More

7M ago

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Listen to episode 254 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, a best of, featuring parts of conversations with: JB Greer, Octagon (baseball)— full episode Emily Miller, FanDuel, NYRA — full episode Jenny Fischer, NBA, WNBA, Marquette — full episode Marissa Mast, Mast Media, Arizona Coyotes, E! — full episode Karim Fathi, Sportfive — full ep…

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Keiko Price | Associate VP of Campus Life & Director of Athletics | Emory University - One Question Leadership Podcast 39:08

7M ago39:08

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I asked Keiko Price, Associate VP of Campus Life & Director of Athletics at Emory University, about making tough decisions while leading an athletics department. She answered on the topic of student-athlete accusations against coaches: Be present as much as possible Support the student-athletes and advocate for the coach Assess everyone involved to…

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Dr. Charles Small | Director of Athletics | Valparaiso - One Question Leadership Podcast 32:46

7M ago32:46

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I asked Valparaiso University Director of Athletics, Dr. Charles Small about how social work concepts fit on campus and specifically within college athletics. He covered the concepts below: Understanding the balance of the overall support system while being flexible enough to have an individual approach as everyone's experience is different Underst…

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Episode 253: David Alter on Evolving as a Sports Reporter to Survive and Build Fan Loyalty in the Changing Profession

7M ago

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Listen to episode 253 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with David Alter, Sports Reporter on the Toronto Maple Leafs beat for Sports Illustrated / The Hockey News and his other platforms. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my L…

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Laura Barnard | Partner & Founder | Breakthru Brands - One Question Leadership Podcast 38:00

7M ago38:00

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We asked Breakthru Brands Founder, Laura Barnard, about common patterns women face during their leadership journey. The company has worked with over 200 clients, primarily women leaders, to elevate their unique contributions and voices. Based on the data and other studies, Barnard identified two gaps senior women leaders deal with as they progress …

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Episode 252: Jess Smith on Driving Brand Strategy in Sports and Leading a Team

8M ago

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Listen to episode 252 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Jess Smith, Vice President, Brand and Digital Strategy for Stewart-Haas Racing. 88 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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Nicole Alderson | Executive Associate AD/COO | Toledo - One Question Leadership Podcast 19:05

8M ago19:05

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On the question of creating a strategic plan, Toledo Executive Associate Athletics Director & COO, Nicole Alderson visits @1QLeadership to talk about her involvement in putting together the strategy for Toledo Athletics. Immediately upon being hired, Alderson was tasked with creating the strategy for success for the department. She gives insight on…

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Kurt Svoboda | Associate AD for External Communication/PR | Michigan - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:56

8M ago23:56

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On the question of valuing the human element in the workplace, Michigan Associate AD for Communications & PR, Kurt Svoboda, stops by @1QLeadership to share his insight on growing people, separating work and home identity, crisis communications, and leadership development. Svoboda also gives his thoughts on analyzing failure within the context of is…

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Episode 251: Savannah Hollis on Building the Brand and Foundation of the Seattle Kraken’s Social Media Strategy

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Listen to episode 251 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Savannah Hollis, Senior Manager, Social Media for the Seattle Kraken. 81 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Check out my LinkedIn articles…

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Jessica Grasso | Deputy Commissioner | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference - One Question Leadership Podcast 27:53

8M ago27:53

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On the question of mid-major conference finances, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Deputy Commissioner, Jessica Grasso visits @1QLeadership to discuss revenue generation, building trust within the conference, and leadership. Grasso gives her insight on what makes the MAAC unique within the industry. She also talks about her philosophy of '…

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Liz Reyes of Illinois with Ben Rodriguez of Rutgers | LA_CAASA - One Question Leadership Podcast 22:38

9M ago22:38

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On the question of the Hispanic experience within college athletics, Liz Reyes of Illinois and Ben Rodriguez of Rutgers visit @1QLeadership to share insight and talk about the establishment of the Latino Association for Collegiate Athletics Administrators & Student Athletes (@LA_CAASA). The organization exists to increase representation and opportu…

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Episode 250: Aviv Levy Shoshan on Pioneering the Social Media ‘Host’ with FC Barcelona, the Rise of Creators in Sports, and Capturing Content at the World Cup

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Listen to episode 250 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Aviv Levy Shoshan, Founder and Head of Double Tap (Talent management & creative agency specializing in sport) and Host for AFC Ajax. 71 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher. Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 Connect …

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Ane Debro | Associate General Counsel - Athletics | Ole Miss 19:18

9M ago19:18

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On the question of the role of legal counsel within an athletics department, Ane Debro, Associate General Counsel for Athletics at Ole Miss, visits @1QLeadership to discuss her position. Debro talks about the difference in tempo working in athletics versus working as the general counsel on campus. She gives her insight on how her responsibilities g…

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Episode 249: Jon Schwartz on Lessons and Experiences in Integrated Marketing and Communications in Sports

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Listen to episode 249 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Jon Schwartz, Professor at the NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport. Veteran sports communications and marketing executive with NASCAR, the Big Ten Conference, NFL, Mastercard, Bank of America, and more. 79 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and …

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Ross Bjork | Director of Athletics | Texas A&M University - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:31

9M ago25:31

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On the question of leadership through a reflective lens, Texas A&M Director of Athletics, Ross Bjork, stops by @1QLeadership to talk about his experiences and understanding the breadth of college athletics. The conversation covers planning for different possible outcomes, letting his emotions impact his actions in the past, and advice to those look…

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