That's a Wrap: Conversations with Formula E, MLB, Snapchat, and TeamViewer... π§
Season 1 of the Sports Pundit Podcast comes to a close having interviewed 30 executives, founders, investors and athletes from across the world of sport. Here's a recap...
Ending earlier this month with a conversation alongside LALIGA Studiosβ Business Director, Flora Bell, the Sports Pundit Podcast has had some other wonderful conversations.
Conversations like;
Fuelling European interest in Baseball βΎοΈ
How Snapchat is engaging the next generation of sports fans π»
Captivating motorsport fans in new ways ποΈ
Why people and businesses should lead more consciously π€
Making space for women in sports and technology π©βπ§
THE PODCAST
Brought to you by me, Andy Marston, the Sports Pundit podcast is your ticket to conversations around industry-defining ideas and trends with athletes, executives, founders, and investors - such as Ben, Kahlen, Jeff, Carmen, Faith.
Among the ones highlighted today, Kahlen currently leads the way (based on number of listens) but let me know which of these conversations was your favourite!
A HOME RUN
In my conversation with Ben, we discussed how London differs from other MLB international markets, tapping into cricket fandom, incorporating education into content, strategy and ambitions across the wider European market, utilising merchandise and popular music, and much, much more.
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CAPTURE ATTENTION
In my conversation with Kahlen, we discussed misconceptions around Snapchat, how it enhances the fan experience, blurring the lines between sport and fashion, the importance of sport to Snapchatβs strategy, what a Snapchat partnership looks like, in-stadia activations and much much more.
ON THE CHARGE
In my conversation Jeff, we discussed applying lessons from telcos, working for a Virgin business, what differentiates the Formula E product, balancing purpose and product, retaining competitive balance, hosting an E-Prix on the streets of Tokyo, whether men and women should compete in the same racing series, going behind a paywall in the UK, and much much more.
Getting insights and news via email is great, but there's so much untapped knowledge in our community. We want to open up the floor and hear from everyone.
Itβs all part of moving from mass emails to meaningful, one-on-one conversations.
CORPORATE WELBEING
In my conversation with Carmen, we discussed her journey to founding Soulhub, recruiting and bringing people into your mission, getting the best out of ourselves and our teams, balancing morals and values withΒ necessity, sitting with difference and much, much more.
A TEAM VIEWβ¦
In my conversation with Faith, we discussed the Launch of SheSportTech, Faithβs Career Journey, why TeamViewer wanted to sponsor Manchester United, activating sponsorship with enterprise customers, the potential opportunity to engage women with F1 Academy, speaking to different audiences and much, much more.
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PARTNER WITH US
Are you interested in partnering with the Sports Pundit Podcast?
In Series 1 of the Sports Pundit Podcast, we spoke to decision makers across the world of sport, including from the likes of Chelsea FC, Drone Racing League, MLS, USL, Juventus, supertri, Bundesliga, NFL, Formula E, PSA, EuroLeague, ESL FACEIT Group, TeamViewer, Snapchat, MLB, ICC, and LALIGA Studios.
For series 2, we want to dive in even deeper, as well as launch verticals specific to areas such as media and digital.
If you want to support the podcast and be part of those conversations, email me to hear more about sponsorship opportunities π©
SOCIAL CLUB
The Sports Pundit Social Club is a monthly series of industry Happy Hours happening in New York and London.
These free gatherings are designed to connect individuals who might not meet at conventional industry events. Our community includes senior and junior executives from rightsholders, founders of venture-backed startups, private equity investors, and even (a few) professional athletes, all bringing unique value to the table - and very rarely mixing in other settings.
We already have over 100 RSVPs for both New York and London, if you want to join, do so hereπ
New York π½ (Wednesday 24th July @ Maxwell Social)
London π‘ (Thursday 25th July @ Eight Club London, Bank)
JOB BOARD
Head of Fan Marketing - Lego (London, UK)
Manager Advertising Strategy & Planning - PGA TOUR (London, UK)
Commercial Partnerships Manager - Manchester City Women (Manchester, UK)
Manager, Flag Football (Global Growth & Strategy) - National Football League (New York, US)
Senior Coordinator, Club Performance - Major League Soccer (New York, US)
To see these jobs, and more jobs like these, visit the Sports Pundit Job Board, hosted by Peak 72.
P.S. Peak 72 are also delighted to be working with a state-of-the-art partnerships platform to find their new Business Development Rep! If you've got 12+ months sales experience and want to join a fast growing, exciting, culture led environment then this make sure to get in touch with Dan.
Do you have a job youβd like to promote to the amazing readers of this newsletter? Email me π©