Best Sportsbiz Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 280: Sean McIndoe (aka Down Goes Brown) on Finding His Voice, Engaging Fans at Depth, and What’s Holding Back the NHL

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Listen to episode 280 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Sean McIndoe (aka Down Goes Brown), Sportswriter (NHL/Hockey focus) for The Athletic, author, host of Puck Soup and The Athletic Hockey Show podcasts. 59 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter …

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Jazmin Elliott | Director of Corporate Sponsorships and Marketing | Norfolk State - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:22

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@1QLeadership Question: Are corporate partnerships always about advertising exposure? Jazmin Elliott, Director of Corporate Sponsorships and Marketing at Norfolk State athletics, discusses her thought process when looking for companies to partner with the department. She finds areas of alignment between the company and the university, that go beyon…

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Dr. Jason Penry | Founder | Penry Advisors - One Question Leadership Podcast 39:08

3h ago39:08

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@1QLeadership Question: Can the processes learned throughout your career lay the foundation for entrepreneurial pursuits? Dr. Jason Penry, Founder of Penry Advisors, spent years working in fundraising in college athletics and on campus in general. Not long ago, he decided to start a business based on the concepts he learned during his career raisin…

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Episode 279: Thomas van Schaik on the Game for Building Lasting, Valuable Athlete Brands

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Listen to episode 279 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Thomas van Schaik, Founder of The Athlete Brand, author of The Athlete Brand Book, and sports/athlete marketing and branding expert with 15 years at adidas. 97 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Tw…

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Chris McFarlane | Deputy Athletics Director | UCF - One Question Leadership Podcast 46:59

5d ago46:59

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@1QLeadership Question: Do the titles given during your career define your underlying skillset? Chris McFarlane is the Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations and Business Development at UCF. At a quick glance, his career arc would have him labeled as a fundraiser. With further study, McFarlane's career is actually rooted in building progr…

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Penny Lucas-White | Head Volleyball Coach | Alabama State - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:58

11d ago23:58

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@1QLeadership Question: Do winning head coaches need leadership training? Penny Lucas-White, Head Volleyball Coach at Alabama State, tells her introspective journey learning to be a better leader after 30 years in the role. She decided to invest in her own development by attending a John Maxwell leadership retreat. she was communicating but not con…

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Episode 278: Dan Wetzel on Sports Reporting, Distilling Info, and the Earnest Absurdity of College Sports

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Listen to episode 278 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Dan Wetzel, National Columnist for Yahoo Sports, NYT best-selling author, documentary producer, host of the College Football Enquirer podcast. 67 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287 …

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Andrew Kearney | Deputy Athletics Director | Nicholls State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:28

20d ago20:28

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@1QLeadership Question: Can doing your job contribute to your professional development? Andrew Kearney, Deputy Athletics Director at Nicholls State, discusses how trying to help others on campus has helped him improve his communication skill. He also touches on learning from Division II and Division III institutions in terms of facilities and use o…

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Brandi Stuart | Deputy Athletics Director | Penn State - One Question Leadership Podcast 38:13

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@1QLeadership Question: Is it possible to pre-determine if someone will be a good hire? Brandi Stuart, Deputy AD for Administration and External Operations at Penn State, answers questions about her experience on the NCAA Softball Committee, accepting a job offer, hiring, and her role with the Nittany Lions. Restructuring NCAA Softball postseason p…

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Episode 277: Neil Horowitz Discussing Fan Engagement, Social Media ROI, and Digital Strategy

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Listen to episode 277, a simulcast airing of the Art of the Game podcast, a great podcast about social media, creative, and sports put on by Sport Design Australia. Neil is interviewed by hosts Reece Carter and Ryan Ellul. Give it a listen! 77 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287…

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Raymond Harrison | Senior Associate Athletics Director | NC State - One Question Leadership Podcast 31:56

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@1QLeadership Question: How can core values help with decisions in the workplace? Raymond Harrison, Senior Associate Athletics Director at NC State, discusses how core values and purpose are integral to how he navigates his career. From deciding whether or not to take a job, to deciding whether or not to hire someone, Harrison checks on value align…

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Episode 276: Kevin Jones on Sports Podcasts + Podcasters and Building the Business of Blue Wire

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Listen to episode 276 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Kevin Jones, Founder and CEO, Blue Wire sports podcast network. 73 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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Jessie Gardner | Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director | UNT - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:12

2M ago20:12

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@1QLeadership Question: What happens when a perfectionist realizes that no one can be perfect? Jessie Gardner, Executive Senior Associate AD at UNT, discusses her evolution from being a perfectionist to considering herself an achiever. She acknowledges that perfectionism held her back in her prior leadership roles. Gardner gives credit to enneagram…

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Ryan Holloway with Wes Abercrombie | Peak Sports MGMT - The Business of Creativity Podcast 37:50

2M ago37:50

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*New Episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast* BOCreativity Question: When should an entrepreneur's role change within the company they founded? Peak Sports MGMT executives, Ryan Holloway (President) and Wes Abercrombie (Vice President), talk about evolving roles within the company. Holloway, co-founder and president, has been the technician, …

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Episode 275: Joe Setley on Building Boxing Fans, Boxers, and the Top Rank Brand

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Listen to episode 275 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Joe Setley, Senior Director of Social Media and Content Strategy for Top Rank Boxing. 69 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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Bill McGillis (Retired) with Sarah Baumgartner of Texas | One Question Leadership Podcast 27:29

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@1QLeadership Question: Is it important to assess a potential head coach's ability to evaluate talent? Sarah Baumgartner, Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Texas and retired Director of Athletics, Bill McGillis talk about facilitating sports as a college athletics executive. They also cover evaluating talent and the layers involve…

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Joe Karlgaard | Advisor | Global Silicon Valley - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:57

2M ago36:57

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@1QLeadership Question: Can for-profit businesses be mission driven and drive profits all while delivering a public good? Joe Karlgaard, former Director of Athletics at Rice, discusses his current role advising entrepreneurs with Global Silicon Valley, a global education technology company. He talks about the education he is receiving in terms of h…

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Brittney Whiteside | VP - ASP College | Altius Sports Partners - One Question Leadership Podcast 19:08

2M ago19:08

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@1QLeadership Question: Is life different when working at an off-campus job after a career working on campus in college athletics? Brittney Whiteside, VP of ASP College at Altius Sports Partners, shares her insight on her role at a college athletics adjacent organization and how life has changed without on-campus pressures. Serving on the Board of …

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Episode 274: Ruben Dominguez on Making Footy (Soccer) Fans into Portland Timbers Fans

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Listen to episode 274 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Ruben Dominguez, Senior Director, Social Media Content and Strategy for the Portland Timbers MLS club. 79 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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Urina Harrell | Founder & CEO | Vox Pop Branding - The Business of Creativity Podcast 47:37

3M ago47:37

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The Business of Creativity Podcast highlights creativity in business leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. For this episode of 1Q, we will listen to a recent episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast. Urina Harrell started her company, Vox Pop Branding, while she was a student-athlete at Duke. At the time, college athletes couldn't make…

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Episode 273: Sports Investor Wayne Kimmel on the Trends and Entrepreneurs Reshaping the Sports Industry

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Listen to episode 273 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital, member of multiple company boards, host of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, and sports business thought leader. Also check out SeventySix Capital’s weekly This Week in Sports Business new…

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Deneé Barracato | Deputy Director of Athletics for Operations and Capital Projects | Northwestern - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:20

3M ago25:20

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. (https://spadesmg.com/tyeDr) --- @1QLeadership Question: Where do you find stability in an industry where instability is rampant? Deneé Barrac…

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Kyle Adams | Deputy Athletics Director | Delaware State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:40

4M ago36:40

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. --- @1QLeadership Question: Can you blend your personality into the responsibilities of your job? Kyle Adams, Deputy Athletics Director at Del…

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Episode 272: Brian Fitzsimmons on the Business of Barstool Sports and Monetizing Personalities, IP, and Parasocial Relationships

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Listen to episode 272 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Brian Fitzsimmons, Director, Licensing and Business Development for Barstool Sports. 80 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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Matt Roberts | Founder & CEO | Drive & Company - The Business of Creativity Podcast 34:53

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. The Business of Creativity Podcast highlights creativity in business leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. For this episode of 1Q, we …

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Episode 271: Adobe’s Akshay Ram on How Sports Creative Can Succeed Today, Thrive in the Future, and Drive Results

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Listen to episode 271 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Akshay Ram, Product Manager for Adobe. 92 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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Kyle McDonald | President | Sports & Entertainment Travel, LLC - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:05

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. She loves her cat, her friends, and her community. Tye lives with her father who loves and supports her dreams unconditionally. One day he gives her a gift, and they couldn’t predict how the gift woul…

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(Re-release) Dr. Stephany Coakley | Sr. Associate AD - Mental Health, Wellness, Performance | Temple University - One Question Leadership Podcast 29:50

5M ago29:50

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@1QLeadership Question: What are the elements of an effective student-athlete mental health program? Dr. Stephany Coakley, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Mental Health at Temple University, discusses the functions and processes in place that make up the TUWell program. She covers aspects of creating and maintaining an environment for student-…

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Episode 270: Nirupam Singh on the Evolving Social Media Strategy of Formula 1 and Creating Lifelong Fans and Evangelists

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Listen to episode 270 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Nirupam Singh, Creative Director, Ghostwriter, Strategic Consultant — motorsports and sports tech businesses. In this episode, we discuss the growth of Formula One, the evolution of social media strategy and fan development for F1, where motorsports go …

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Leanne Ulmer | Head Volleyball Coach | Carthage College - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:17

5M ago36:17

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@1QLeadership Question: How does a coach know when to remove someone from the team? Leanne Ulmer, Head Volleyball Coach at Carthage College, talks about her experiences leading the team for almost 25 years. She discusses working through athletics director changes, leading the team without a full-time assistant coach, deciding when to remove someone…

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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

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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

6M 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

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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

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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

6M ago48:09

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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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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