Best Hawks Playbook Podcasts (2024)

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UP451 Gareth Balch on why Two Circles has bought KORE 41:57

1h ago41:57

41:57

Fresh from an excellent Leaders Summit at Twickenham, or should we say Allianz Stadium, is a conversation with Gareth Balch, founder and CEO of Two Circles agency about the agreement to buy KORE Software, a deal announced this week. Two Circles is buying the company from Serent Capital, the private equity firm that bought Kore in 2018. Earlier this…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 603: Game 7 Preview Show / Seahawks at Falcons 49:09

22m ago49:09

49:09

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we discuss the state of the team before we face off against the Atlanta Falcons on the road Sunday. What are the keys to the game? Can the Seahawks right the ship with 10 days between games? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcastSeaha…

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Strategic Acquisitions and Long-Term Vision: E-Commerce Growth with Brian Burt 15:39

6h ago15:39

15:39

Brian Burt, founder of Canopy Management, shares his incredible journey from a scrappy Amazon seller to leading one of the fastest-growing e-commerce agencies in the country. Brian breaks down the strategic role acquisitions played in scaling his business, revealing how buying companies unlocked massive growth opportunities. From leveraging TikTok …

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UP450 Other People's Money: How to Sell (or Buy) a Sports Business 52:21

4d ago52:21

52:21

Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment, with co-host Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two Circles. Today we get in to the minutiae of deal making, with Steve Hacking, managing partner at Latitude Partners, who has worked on more than 200 company acquisitions for clients across both buy and sell side of investment deals in sectors …

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 602: Game 6 Review and Reaction Show: Seahawks Fall Hard to 49ers 59:32

30m ago59:32

59:32

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we examine the loss to the 49ers and what really happening to this team, and if we believe there is time to turn things around. What needs to get fixed? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https:/…

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UP449 The 3: The Melancholic Leaving Them Wanting More (Question Mark) Episode 48:12

2d ago48:12

48:12

The 3 is a failed experiment in podcast format innovation. The 3 is a creative collaboration between Unofficial Partner and Leaders in Sport. The 3 picks three stories from the sports business week and dissects them on a Friday morning. The 3 may return, and it might not. This week Richard Gillis, David Cushnan and James Emmett pick these three sto…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 601: Game 6 Preview / 49ers at Seahawks on Thursday Night Football 51:26

6d ago51:26

51:26

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad, Keith Myers and the Seahawks Playbook Podcast as we preview the Thursday Night Football match-up between division rivals, the 49ers vs the Seahawks! Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.seahawksplaybook.…

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UP448 The Squeezed Middle - Frenemies: Where Next For The NGB Model? 43:52

5d ago43:52

43:52

This is a follow up to our popular series of last year, The Squeezed Middle, which was a collaboration with PTI Digital, the independent strategy and technology consultancy. This episode looks in to a new report, The Sports Leadership Benchmark, based on a survey of sports CEOs, carried out by PTI. You can download the report, for free, at ptidigit…

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Mastering the Art of Acquisitions: 100+ Deals a Year with Robyn Siers 22:28

3d ago22:28

22:28

Robyn Siers is a seasoned M&A attorney telling you her insights on what it takes to successfully navigate mergers and acquisitions, especially in the marketing and tech industries. She talks about the importance of having a clear buying thesis, understanding seller motivation, and using creative deal structures to close deals. Robyn also discusses …

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 600: Game 5 Reaction Show / Seahawks Fall to Giants 50:18

1d ago50:18

50:18

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we discuss dropping the second loss in a row, this time to the New York Giants at home. How does the team rebound in all phases, in time to face the 49ers on Thursday night? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Pod…

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UP447 Lalit Modi Exclusive: “The Hundred is a non-starter” 38:39

7d ago38:39

38:39

The ECB is currently seeking investors for The Hundred franchises, the short form cricket competition and are selling a 49% stake that values them at up to £150m each. Today’s guest Lalit Modi disagrees. The founder of the Indian Premier League explains exclusively to Unofficial Partner why: “Based on the information memorandum a 100% stake in a te…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 599: Game 5 Preview Show / Giants at Seahawks 45:06

6d ago45:06

45:06

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we discuss the 5th game of the season in a home contest between the New York Giants and your Seattle Seahawks. Where are the key advantages in this game? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https:…

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UP446 The 3: The Who Looks Good in Arsenal Streetwear Episode 50:57

15d ago50:57

50:57

Three stories, three opinions, ten minutes (50minutes) What's in a name? FIFA's Club World Cup stadia naming snafu What is streetwear? The deeper meaning of Arsenal's style collab How old is too old? Sportfive and Tendulkar launch International Masters League This podcast is sponsored by Leaders in Sport - Get 15% off Summit passes Leaders in Sport…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 598: Looking Back on Seahawks-Lions Game 46:03

12d ago46:03

46:03

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we discuss the reasons behind the loss to the Lions and explore what it all means as we move forward. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.seahawksplaybook.com Seahawks Playbook Podcast…

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UP425 The Bundle Live - The StreamAMG Direct-to-Fan Playbook Event @ Amazon 56:33

8d ago56:33

56:33

This is a live episode recorded at StreamAMG's excellent Direct-to-Fan Playbook event, held at Amazon's Liverpool Street headquarters in London. A big thank you goes to the team at StreamAMG for inviting us along, we learnt loads. Joining Richard on stage was Murray Barnett, one half of the regular Bundle presenting team, founder of West26 Consulti…

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Big Picture Marketing: Scaling Through Offers, Content, and Acquisitions with Molly Pittman 29:15

8d ago29:15

29:15

Molly Pittman, CEO and Managing Partner at Smart Marketer, shares her proven strategies for growing businesses in today’s rapidly changing digital marketing landscape. Due to how she helps brands scale from $5 million to $50 million, Molly talks about the importance of strong offers, using native ads, and thinking big-picture when navigating market…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 597: Game 4 Preview / Seahawks at Lions 1:16:47

21d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we sit down together to preview the Monday Night Football match up on the road, between the 3-0 Seattle Seahawks and the 2-1 Detroit Lions. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.seahawks…

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UP424 Expected Goals - Introducing the brand new podcast on the business of women's football 52:09

12d ago52:09

52:09

Today, we're launching a brand new show called Expected Goals, hosted by Matt Cutler and Maggie Murphy. Together Matt and Maggie will explore the business of women's football. Matt Cutler is the former editor of SportBusiness and was Director of Communications at Two Circles. As the head of Unofficial Partner Productions, Matt led on our hit series…

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UP423 Wedge Issues Live @ The BMW PGA Championship 1:06:50

15d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Wedge Issues is Unofficial Partner's business of golf series, where we take some of the big trends from across sport and apply them to golf. This is a special live episode recorded in the boardroom of the DP World Tour's headquarters at The Wentworth Club on the Friday morning of the BMW PGA Championship, the Tour's flagship event. Around the table…

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EBITDA, Earn-Outs, and the Exit Plan with Todd Taskey 34:20

22d ago34:20

34:20

Todd Taskey discusses the key strategies digital marketing agencies need to know when preparing for a successful exit. He explains why finding the right buyer matters more than you think and how clear messaging about your business can drive up your transaction value. Todd also covers the importance of realistic projections, navigating earn-outs, an…

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UP422 The 3 - The Stephen Hawking Episode 28:09

16d ago28:09

28:09

The 3 stories are: 1. The race for the IOC big job - aka Bach’s overtures (this doesn’t make any sense but makes me sound like I know about classical music, which I don’t, apart from that theme from the Hovis ad). Six months ago the word on the street was that Seb Coe wasn’t running, and now he is. So, was the word wrong, or did he change his mind?…

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Building an Empire: Acquisitions, Leadership, and Vision in the Agency World with Jason Swenk 32:03

24d ago32:03

32:03

Jason Swenk breaks down how agency owners can scale their businesses, overcome common challenges, and position themselves for success. He shares his Eight System Framework, which has helped countless agencies grow from scratch to eight figures. Jason also dives into the power of strategic acquisitions, the importance of having a clear vision, and w…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 595: Game Reaction Show / Dolphins Lopsided Loss to Seahawks 44:59

27d ago44:59

44:59

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we breakdown the Seahawks big win over the visiting Miami Dolphins by a score of 24-3. Seattle's win was never in doubt, but the Seattle offense did stumble a bit along the way. In the end, it was all Seattle and we move to a 3-0 record. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Ac…

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Building a Brand that Sells Out Through TikTok with Josh Snow 16:26

19d ago16:26

16:26

Josh Snow shares how he built a multi-million dollar brand by tapping into the power of TikTok and leveraging an army of creators. He explains the strategies that helped him generate $1 million in sales within days of launching on TikTok Shop and how this platform has become a game changer for e-commerce. Josh breaks down the importance of viral co…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 595: Game 3 Preview / Dolphins at Seahawks with Guest Dayna O'Gorman 49:10

1M ago49:10

49:10

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining the Seahawks Playbook Podcast and guest Dayna O'Gorman for our preview of the 3rd game of the season as the visiting Dolphins take on the undefeated Seahawks. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.seahawksplaybook.com …

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 592: 8th Annual Seahawks Regular Season Schedule Prediction Show 1:00:16

28d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we each bring our regular season schedule predictions in to the show for discussion. How did Bill get so optimistic? Why is Keith so conservative with his prediction? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast We…

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Building Multimillion-Dollar Brands with Celebrity Partners with Rudy Mawer 21:02

20d ago21:02

21:02

Rudy Mawer shares his journey of building multimillion-dollar businesses through strategic partnerships, celebrity collaborations, and leveraging AI and automation. Rudy shares insights on acquiring iconic brands during the COVID-19 pandemic, his strategic partnership with Ty Lopez, and building multi-million dollar businesses while running an expa…

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Mastering LinkedIn: Build Your Personal Brand and Double Your Business with Joshua B. Lee 35:34

21d ago35:34

35:34

Joshua B. Lee, known as the "Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn," shares how he’s helped businesses scale by focusing on authentic human connections. He talks about the evolution from MySpace to LinkedIn, revealing why personal brands are critical for business success today. Joshua talks about content strategies that work on LinkedIn, the importance of tr…

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Mental Health & Money: Building Hawke Media Against All Odds with Erik Huberman 41:05

22d ago41:05

41:05

In this episode, Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his first business at age six to building a marketing empire that has generated over $2.9 billion in revenue for clients. He opens up about the highs and lows of running a business, including how mental health challenges nearly led him …

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UP421 Conversations About Women's Health That Men Avoid Having 45:02

22d ago45:02

45:02

Earlier this year, The Football Association has became the first national governing body to mandate training on female health, with Women’s Super League and Championship clubs benefitting from a new league-wide support plan covering pregnancy, the menstrual cycle and pelvic health. The FA is working in partnership with The Well, specialists in deli…

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Creating Deals That Win: Leveraging Media and Exiting on Top with Max Finn 34:42

23d ago34:42

34:42

Max Finn shares his journey from early success with Facebook marketing to leading the charge on TikTok. He discusses the mindset shift required to approach deals with confidence, the importance of having options, and the fine line between abundance and scarcity in negotiations. Max also talks about key strategies for leveraging media to raise capit…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast 594: Week 2 preview of New England Patriots 44:10

1M ago44:10

44:10

Special Guest Dayna OGorman joins Keith to break down the week 1 win and look ahead to week 2 matchup with New England Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Bill Alvstad

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How to Build an Agency Without Sales Calls with Dennis Yu 41:20

26d ago41:20

41:20

Digital marketing pioneer Dennis Yu shares his expert advice on how businesses can amplify their success by focusing on what works and scaling those wins. From his proven Dollar-a-Day strategy to the power of the Lighthouse model, Dennis breaks down steps for growing agencies and boosting client results. Whether you're running local campaigns or wo…

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UP420 The 3: The Big Swinging Dick Episode 44:04

26d ago44:04

44:04

The journey to creating a ten minute podcast is not a linear one. That's fancy talk for saying that rather than cut last week's half hour episode, this one went one for 45 minutes. Three stories: James Emmett reports from IMG's breathing and finance retreat. Richard Gillis on the big agency bun fight over UEFA rights. David Cushnan on the launch of…

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Why Most Businesses Fail to Sell—And How to Beat the Odds 21:58

26d ago21:58

21:58

Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar break down the world of business valuations and deal structures. They talk about how valuations are more an art than a strict science, influenced by market conditions, negotiation strategies, and individual motivations. Their discussion covers examples of how businesses are bought and sold, highlighting the strategies th…

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UP419 Warming Up: The Planet Can't Afford Sport's Big Event Growth Plan 43:47

29d ago43:47

43:47

Madeleine Orr is a leading sport ecologist and professor at the University of Toronto. A Forbes 30 under 30 inductee, she is the founder and co-director of The Sport Ecology Group, who consult on international climate issues for sports organizations such as the Commonwealth Secretariat, the UNEP, World Athletics, Adidas, F1 teams, and the NCAA. Mad…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast 593: Week 1 Preview vs. Denver Broncos 28:17

1M ago28:17

28:17

Keith is by himself this weeks as he breaks down what he's looking for during week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Bill Alvstad

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UP418 Introducing The 3: The Difficult First Episode 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

We tried to make a short form ten minute podcast and failed. It's supposed to be three stories in ten minutes. Think of this as a work-in-progress. UP's Richard Gillis is joined by James Emmett and David Cushnan from Leaders in Sport. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking co…

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Deal Flow Secrets: How to Find Million-Dollar Deals in Your Own Network 21:04

1M ago21:04

21:04

Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar discuss the often-overlooked strategies for sourcing acquisition opportunities that go beyond traditional methods. They challenge the common reliance on brokers and competitive marketplaces, advocating instead for the power of off-market deals and the value of weak ties in your network. Tom and Matt provide simple and ef…

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Why 90% of Agencies Are Perfect M&A Targets—And Don't Even Know It 18:41

1M ago18:41

18:41

This episode breaks down the immense potential that agencies and e-commerce brands hold for strategic acquisitions. Tom and Matt share their insights on why these sectors are prime for investment, highlighting the overlooked opportunities that many business owners miss. They argue that now is the time to capitalize on these opportunities, with a fo…

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Scaling Through Acquisitions Instead of Building a Startup 25:29

1M ago25:29

25:29

Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar discuss the power of acquisitions as a growth strategy that can outpace run-of-the-mill methods. They share how even in the face of financial hardship, strategic acquisitions allowed their businesses to break through barriers that would have been almost impossible otherwise. They push back against the traditional strateg…

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UP417 Wedge Issues - Rick Shiels Exclusive 57:01

1M ago57:01

57:01

For millions of people, Rick Shiels' YouTube channel is how we watch golf in 2024. Shiels is our very special guest today. He started by uploading golf tips to YouTube 12 years ago to attract people to the Trafford Golf Centre in Manchester. Now there are 900 golf channels on the platform, but only one Rick Shiels, with more than 3 million combined…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 592: 8th Annual Seahawks Regular Season Schedule Prediction Show 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we each bring our regular season schedule predictions in to the show for discussion. How did Bill get so optimistic? Why is Keith so conservative with his prediction? Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcastSeahawks Playbook Podcast Web…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 591: 53-Man Roster Reaction Show 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we react to the Seahawks final 53-Man Roster and additions to the Practice Squad! Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.seahawksplaybook.com Seahawks Playbook Podcast YouTube Channel: ht…

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UP416 Other People's Money: Minority Stakes, Gary Neville and American v Arab Investor Cliches 1:04:11

1M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment, with regular co-host Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two Circles. Our guests today are Jonathan Lenson and Sam Johnson, CEO and head of sport respectively at Milltown Partners, the communications and public policy consultancy co-founded by Paddy Harverson, the former PR to Manchester United…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 590: Preseason Game 3 Preview / Browns at Seahawks 51:06

2M ago51:06

51:06

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we preview the 3rd preseason game with the visiting Browns, and discuss the position battles to watch as we get closer to roster cut down day next Tuesday. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: http…

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UP415 The Bundle - Do you know your ENPs from your LMRs? 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

NBA v TNT – Exclusive Negotiating Periods and Last Matching Rights are central to the big row over NBA rights. But how they work and why does everyone hate them? Click here to read The Bundle Bulletin for the homework notes from this episode, compiled by regular co-hosts Murray Barnett and Yannick Ramcke. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast f…

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Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 589: Preseason Week 2-3 Updates and Discussion 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we get you all caught up in the latest Seahawks news, injuries and player evaluations as we get ready for the 3rd and final game of the preseason. Go Hawks! Seahawks Playbook Podcast Patreon Account: patreon.com/seahawksplaybookpodcast Seahawks Playbook Podcast Website: https://www.s…

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UP414 Wedge Issues: Callaway boss on Xander, YouTubers and why the LIV split dilutes golf’s product 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

Ben Sharpe, one of the most influential people in the golf business, as Managing Director & President of Callaway Golf across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Callaway is the largest manufacturer of golf equipment in the world and as such is a bellwether for any conversation about the commercial health of the game. Its tentacles run from the very top …

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UP413 Paris 2024 Digital Debrief - Which brands popped, and why? 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are over, the medals have been won and lost. And now the sports business conversation shifts to who won the other game, played between some of the biggest companies in the world, each seeking to stand out in the crowd of global and local brands sponsoring, or ambushing, the Olympics. What worked, what didn’t and how has…

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