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The Fan Engagement Podcast

Hosted by Genius Sports · sports · EN · 14 episodes

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About this Podcast:

How do the world’s biggest sports, teams and advertisers engage fans? What sort of content and campaigns truly resonate? And what are the secrets to monetizing the world’s most in-demand audience?The Fan Engagement Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with the smartest minds in sport.Our host, award-winning journalist Megan Cain, quizzes senior leaders from brands, rights holders, betting companies, broadcasters and more to bring you actionable insights on fan engagement.

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Public web form

Booking probability

25%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Fan Engagement Podcast about?

How do the world’s biggest sports, teams and advertisers engage fans? What sort of content and campaigns truly resonate? And what are the secrets to monetizing the world’s most in-demand audience? The Fan Engagement Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with the smartest minds in sport.

Who hosts The Fan Engagement Podcast?

The Fan Engagement Podcast is hosted by Genius Sports. The show has published 14 episodes to date.

What has The Fan Engagement Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#14 Marijn Luchtman, Just Eat Takeaway, Sponsoring the UEFA Champions league & key lessons from 2024" (30 January 2025, 26 minutes), "#13 Jasmine McCrawford, Jacksonville Jaguars, “We've lowered average season ticket member age by 10 years"" (5 November 2024, 24 minutes), and "#12 Stuart Wareman, Accor, Paris 2024, FIFA World Cup & PSG: Maximising global sponsorships" (12 August 2024, 26 minutes).

How often does The Fan Engagement Podcast publish?

The Fan Engagement Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 14 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fan Engagement Podcast?

Booking probability for The Fan Engagement Podcast is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fan Engagement Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Fan Engagement Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Fan Engagement Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Fan Engagement Podcast are Sports and Marketing, Advertising & PR. The Fan Engagement Podcast has a sports audience.

About the host

Genius Sports hosts The Fan Engagement Podcast, a sports show with 14 episodes published.

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  • Episode #14

    #14 Marijn Luchtman, Just Eat Takeaway – Sponsoring the UEFA Champions league & key lessons from 2024

    Jan 30, 202526 minS0

    <p>Marijn Vredendaal-Luchtman is the Global Head of Sponsorships at Just Eat Takeaway.com, one of the world's leading online food delivery marketplaces. Known for its memorable TV advertising campaigns (Did somebody...

  • Episode #13

    #13 Jasmine McCrawford, Jacksonville Jaguars — “We've lowered average season ticket member age by 10 years"

    Nov 5, 202424 minS0

    <p>Jasmine McCrawford is Director of Brand & Strategic Initiatives at the Jacksonville Jaguars. One of the NFL's youngest teams, the Jaguars are executing a bold strategy to reach and engage fresh audiences in ways...

  • Episode #12

    #12 Stuart Wareman, Accor – Paris 2024, FIFA World Cup & PSG: Maximising global sponsorships

    Aug 12, 202426 minS0

    <p>Stuart Wareman is Global SVP Experiences, Events & Sponsorship at Accor. Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel groups – made up of a global network of over 50 brands, including Ibis, Sofitel, Novotel, Orient...

  • Episode #11

    #11 Marcus Mellor, Burnley FC – How one of England’s oldest football clubs is engaging U.S. fans

    Jul 16, 202426 minS0

    <p>Marcus Mellor is Head of Commercial at Burnley Football Club, who play in the English Football League (EFL) Championship.</p> <p>One of England’s oldest football clubs, Burnley FC recently became the subject of U.S...

  • Episode #10

    #10 Manny Puentes, Genius Sports – The cookie is crumbling… what’s next for sports advertisers?

    May 14, 202417 minS0

    <p>Formerly CTO of MediaMath, Manny Puentes is General Manager of Advertising at Genius Sports. A leading voice in the advertising world, Manny has spearheaded the development and growth of many high-profile...

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  • Episode #9

    #9 Shawn Bryant & David Jarvis, Deloitte - The surprising truth about Gen Z sports fans

    Apr 3, 202422 minS0

    <p>Shawn Bryant is a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, leading their sports practice having held senior roles at Disney, ESPN, the NBA and the Harlem Globetrotters. </p> <p>David Jarvis is a Senior Research...

  • Episode #8

    #8 Justin Papadakis, USL – Countdown to 2026... preparing U.S. soccer fans for the FIFA World Cup

    Dec 12, 202321 minS0

    <p >Justin Papadakis is Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer at the USL (United Soccer League), the fastest-growing professional soccer organisation in North America. </p> <p > </p> <p >This year three million fans...

  • Episode #7

    #7 Dev Sethi, ex-Meta and YouTube – What’s next for sports, brands and athletes on social media?

    Oct 2, 202323 minS1

    <p>Dev Sethi is Meta’s former Director of Sports Partnerships, with over 15 years of experience in the world of fan engagement, also including roles at Google, YouTube and as Instagram’s Head of Sports.</p> <p>Dev...

  • Episode #6

    #6 Ryan Cooney, Hennessy – Unlocking the power of fandom as a sports sponsor

    Aug 2, 202317 minS1

    <p>Ryan Cooney is Director of Digital & Media at Hennessy, one of the world’s largest alcohol brands and an official partner of the NBA, WNBA and 13 NBA teams. </p> <p>Hennessy, part of the Moët Hennessy group, also...

  • Episode #5

    #5 Jen Matthews, FanDuel – Building America’s largest sports betting brand

    Jun 8, 202321 minS1

    <p>Jennifer Matthews is VP, Brand Strategy at FanDuel, America’s largest sports betting and daily fantasy sports brand.</p> <p>Since online sports betting was legalized in the U.S in 2018, FanDuel has rapidly become...

  • Episode #4

    #4 Rob Johnson, The Hundred: A disruptive engagement strategy to attract new audiences to watch cricket

    May 17, 202323 minS1

    <p>Rob Johnson is Head of Digital and Content at The Hundred, a professional 100-ball franchise tournament run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).</p> <p>The Hundred launched in 2021, with a revitalised format...

  • Episode #3

    #3 Aidan Lyons, Williams Racing – The race to monetize F1 fans after Drive to Survive

    Apr 24, 202322 minS1

    Aidan Lyons is Chief Growth Officer at Williams Racing, one of the most successful and prestigious Formula 1 teams in the history of the sport. Founded by Frank Williams in the 1970s, Williams Racing boasts over 391...

  • Episode #2

    #2 Grant Cohen, Fan Controlled Sports – What happens to engagement when fans take control?

    Mar 6, 202322 minS1

    <p>Grant Cohen is the co-founder of Fan Controlled Sports + Entertainment. He runs a fast-growing portfolio of interactive sports leagues that allow fans to vote on everything from team names to jerseys and play-by-play...

  • Episode #1

    #1 New York Jets’ Jeff Fernandez – Building personalized 1:1 relationships with NFL fans

    Feb 14, 202320 minS1

    <p>Jeff Fernandez is Vice President, Business Development + Ventures at the New York Jets.</p> <p>For 20 years, Jeff has helped the Jets to drive audience growth, innovation and commercial value. He previously worked...

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