Synopsis
The Sports Marketing Huddle is a podcast that takes a look at all things marketing in the world of sports. In this daily show Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, and Rob Cressy, Founder of Cress Media and Bacon Sports, give a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give actionable advice for how you can implement it into your business. Brian and Rob are as passionate about sports as they are knowledgeable about marketing. By fusing together the worlds they live and work in they aspire to entertain, drop knowledge, and provide value for you.
Episodes
-
EP-304 Lessons Learned Building Inflcr with Jim Cavale
19/11/2018 Duration: 09minInflcr CEO Jim Cavale joins Rob Cressy to give us an update on what’s been going on with the company plus lessons learned along the way. Why is finding the right clients so important? How do you say no to clients who aren’t the right fit? Why is it important to get deep in one niche and not try to be everything to everyone? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports mar
-
EP-303 How To Get A Job In Sports with Madelyn Burke
15/11/2018 Duration: 19minHow do you get a job in sports? Madelyn Burke, studio host and sports broadcaster, joins Rob Cressy to share insight from how she built her career working in sports and gives tips for how you can too. How do you first land a sports job when you have no experience? Why is it crucial that you have certainty that you’ll work in the industry? What skills should you learn to make yourself more marketable? Why is creating your own content so important? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it
-
EP-302 Using Tokens & Blockchain in Sports with Ben Godfrey
12/11/2018 Duration: 23minHow well do you understand blockchain and the use of tokens? To help raise your level of knowledge about these two emerging technologies, Ben Godfrey, Founder & General Partner at SportVest, joins Rob Cressy to talk about how blockchain and tokenization could disrupt the ecosystem in sports.In our conversation we debunk common misconceptions about blockchain and explain what tokens are and how they are currently being used. We also talk about ICO’s and how they are used to raise capital, plus things you need to be aware of when they are issued. We wrap it up by talking about how sports teams are using cryptocurrency and what you need to pay attention to moving forward. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and
-
EP-301 Current Sports Betting Landscape with Daniel Kustelski
05/11/2018 Duration: 23minWith the legalization of sports betting in New Jersey and the subsequent rollout to other states in the US, it is important for sports fans, marketers, and brands to understand what the current landscape looks like in order to best capitalize off of it. To help paint a better picture of where sports betting is now and where it is going, Daniel Kustelski, Co-Founder & CEO at Chalkine Sports, joins Rob Cressy to talk about the current state of affairs of the sports betting industry. What effect will sports betting have on the media landscape and how can brands get involved? How can sports betting be used as an engagement tool? What effect does daily fantasy sports play and how are the major players transitioning into sports betting? How important is mobile vs on location wagering? Is it possible to get sports bettors to transition from offshore books and does it actually matter? What do we need to know looking forward? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gi
-
EP-300 Lessons Learned Over 300 Episodes + The Future Of The Show
29/10/2018 Duration: 13minOn this 300th episode of the Sports Marketing Huddle Rob Cressy dishes about lessons he’s learned over that time plus what the future of the show looks like. Included in this is the importance of consistency, building your confidence, and making new relationships. Also, what is stopping Rob from producing more episodes every week? What types of content can you expect? How can you get involved? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to ma
-
EP-299 Being Ready For Your Moment with Jim Cavale
22/10/2018 Duration: 10minWill you be ready when it is time for your big moment (whether on or off the field)? Inflcr CEO Jim Cavale joins Rob Cressy to talk about being ready for your moment. How do you build up confidence for a big pitch? Why do athletes need to be aware of the content they create, which could resurface years later? Why should you learn to enjoy change? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make t
-
EP-298 Sports Betting & Sports Bars: How To Make It Work For Everyone
15/10/2018 Duration: 24minWith the legalization of sports betting on the horizon across the US there is going to be a huge opportunity for sports betting companies and sports bars to work together. Andrew Jaffee, CEO at The Rail Media, joins Rob Cressy to talk about what a potential relationship between sports bar operators and sports betting companies could look like. Even though it seems like a perfect marriage, what do sports bar operators need to be enticed with to make this happen? Why is a turnkey solution that includes social media support so important? How can sports betting attract new customers for the sports bars as well as the sports betting companies? What are the biggest challenges both sides face in making this relationship work? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is t
-
EP-297 The Process Behind Creating Content with Brian Cristiano
08/10/2018 Duration: 08minHow can you ramp up the amount of content you create for your brand? Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy to share insight behind his process for creating content. Why is testing your content to see what's working so important? What types of content mediums perform the best (ex. photo, video, IG stories)?- In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sport
-
EP-296 How To Crush It In Q4 with Brian Cristiano
01/10/2018 Duration: 19minIs it possible to make Q4 your best sales quarter of the year? Damn right! Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy to talk about how you can crush it in the fourth quarter including giving specific action steps for how you can make it happen. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest
-
EP-295 How To Successfully Execute Marketing Campaigns
24/09/2018 Duration: 12minEven though brands have big budgets and big names doesn't mean that they are always firing on all cylinders with their marketing campaigns. There are a myriad of reasons and excuses for why things don't execute as they should. Keith Stoeckeler, Vice President and Group Director of Digital for MKTG, joins Rob Cressy to talk about how to successfully execute marketing campaigns. Why is being prepared for every outcome and building things in advance so important? Why do brands need to look at things from a consumer perspective more? Should every brand be on every social media platform? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support
-
EP-294 Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown & Athlete Marketability
18/09/2018 Duration: 11minThings are less than harmonious with the Pittsburgh Steelers as best running back in football Le'Veon Bell will not sign his contract, and Antonio Brown just tweeted "Trade me let's find out." Keith Stoeckeler, Vice President and Group Director of Digital for MKTG, joins Rob Cressy to talk about athlete marketability. Are number one running backs as marketable as they should be (ex. Todd Gurley, David Johnson). What effect does social media have on the marketability of an athlete (ex. Antonio Brown vs Dez Bryant.) Is Le'Veon Bell becoming less marketable by not playing for the Steelers or is his decision smart from a long term standpoint? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The S
-
EP-293 Bacon Sports Brand Messaging with Gil Nevo (Part 2)
10/09/2018 Duration: 33minGil Nevo, founder of Brand School, joins Rob Cressy to talk about key things learned while working with him to clarify the brand messaging and offering of Bacon Sports. I’m an avid note taker so over the course of 3 months I have pages upon pages of Evernote nuggets of wisdom that we run through. At the end we also talk about Gil’s newest project, BrandSchool, which is your opportunity to work with him in a unique format. If you want an inside look into the guts of Bacon Sports and a brand coaching session this will do it. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and
-
EP-292 The Glamorization of Entrepreneurship with Brian Cristiano
05/09/2018 Duration: 17minBeing an entrepreneur is often glamorized, but in reality the opposite is true. Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy to talk about what the real life of an entrepreneur is like plus the traits you need to acquire to become a successful one. Why is it important to burn the boats and never look back? How important are resolve, patience, and persistence? What are the expectations of entrepreneurship vs reality? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is s
-
EP-291 Advice on Scaling Bacon Sports with Brian Cristiano
27/08/2018 Duration: 23minBacon Sports is growing and with it comes new business challenges. Brian Cristiano, CEO of Bold Worldwide, joins Rob Cressy in a super candid conversation to share wisdom on how to scale Bacon Sports and take things to the next level. With more campaigns means higher output but less available time. How do you keep your pipeline strong while juggling multiple projects? What about building out a team? Why is it so important to have measurable KPI's set for 90 days out? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and mark
-
EP-290 Esports & Sponsorships with Stephen Buzby
21/08/2018 Duration: 13minHow do brands get into Esports and how can you get more engagement out of your sponsorship dollars? Stephen Buzby, CEO at Revel Marketing, joins Rob Cressy to talk about this plus why it is important to get buy-in from an influencer you are working with. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possible. You can connect with Rob & today’s guest on s
-
EP-289 Tiger Woods is Back & How To Fix Golf
13/08/2018 Duration: 16minTiger Woods just finished second in the PGA Championship and it sent shockwaves of excitement through the sports world. Dave Wakeman joins Rob Cressy to talk about the good and bad of Tiger Woods being back from the perspective of marketing the PGA tour and the overall health of the sport. While it was captivating to watch Tiger Woods in contention on Sunday of a major, what can be done to get fans to care about more than just one player? What about the winner Brooks Koepka. Why is no one talking about him and is that a problem? Is sports betting the answer? What about long drive contests and other micro events with more excitement and a shorter viewing time? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sport
-
EP-288 Bacon Sports Brand Design Process
06/08/2018 Duration: 20minGil Nevo, founder of Brand School, joins Rob Cressy to talk about the new Bacon Sports brand design and how they collaborated for three months (as part of a brand coaching program) to clarify the messaging & offering. I recently launched the newest version of the Bacon Sports website, and almost no one knew what was going on behind the scenes to make it happen. This gives some insight into the process, questioning, and thinking. We also delve into the power of branding and importance of hiring a coach.- In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your frie
-
EP-287 25 Athletes Under 25 With The Strongest Brands with Jesse Ghiorzi
23/07/2018 Duration: 27minWhich athletes under 25 years old do you think have the hottest brands? Jesse Ghiorzi, Director of Brand Strategy at Charge, joins Rob Cressy to talk about the Charge 25 Under 25. Which Celtics player shockingly came in at number one? Why was Lonzo Ball left off this years list? Why was the NBA strongly represented yet baseball and hockey were nowhere to be found? - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value
-
EP-286 Paul George, Kawhi Leonard & NBA Market Size with Jesse Ghiorzi
16/07/2018 Duration: 20minHow much does market size mean to the growth of the brand of an NBA player? Jesse Ghiorzi, Director of Brand Strategy at Charge, joins Rob Cressy to talk about if Paul George will be able to grow his brand in Oklahoma City at the same level as if he were in Los Angeles. Also, Kawhi Leonard has virtually no social media presence yet he wants major dollars from shoe brands. Something doesn't add up here. - In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us.
-
EP-285 Stacey Moore on the Growth of the American Cornhole League
10/07/2018 Duration: 09minDid you know that cornhole is currently being televised on ESPN? Stacey Moore, the Commissioner for the American Cornhole League, joins Rob Cressy to chat about how the league got started, how they landed a TV deal with ESPN, how they market their brand, plus why you should watch their upcoming championship.- In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, Rob Cressy, Founder of Bacon Sports, gives a forward-thinking perspective on some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then gives actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podcast and take The Sports Marketing Huddle up to #1 on iTunes. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your friends who are in the sports and marketing worlds know about it.Your feedback is super important to us. We want to make sure that we deliver value for you and make this the best sports marketing show possi