Sports Marketing Huddle

James Royer, Director of Digital Media & Strategy for the Kansas City Chiefs, joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy to share his keys to success for delivering engagement. The Chiefs ranked number one among all NFL teams in Facebook engagement, and number five in Twitter engagement. In the final eleven weeks of the NFL season their Instagram engagement increased from 22nd to 8th. What changed that allowed them to see such an increase? How are the Chiefs approaching Snapchat compared to other platforms? How important is video in their engagement strategy? Why is testing such a vital step in the fan engagement process?-In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podc

Everyone loves to see their name in lights, especially fans at sporting events who are always trying to get on the Jumbotron, Kiss Cam, or get a quick glimpse on TV. 15SOF reached a partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media to deliver personal highlights and video footage to fans after they appear on TV on in-stadium Jumbotrons. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about how this level of fan engagement delivers value for both the fan and the team plus they break down how the app works. 15SOF is currently seeing 96% of users sharing their special moment across social media, which is an incredible number and speaks to the value they deliver. At the end, Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from giving fans their 15 seconds of fame.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world o

Sports ratings are down across the board for the major sports. Why is this? Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about why declining sports TV ratings are only telling one side of the story. It’s not as much about the sports themselves as it is about how sports fans are consuming sports content on multiple platforms, not just TV. At the end, Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from sports ratings being down.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on

Major League Baseball has launched Facebook live studio shows just in time for Spring Training. Content has included the first two innings of the Boston Red Sox game, “Bartolo Cam”, and a commercial shoot with Marlins Giancarlo Stanton. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about why more teams, leagues, and brands need to embrace Facebook Live and give the fans what they want. For teams with limited resources, what are some creative ways they can make this happen? Is there anything about being all in with Facebook Live that we are overlooking? At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from MLB launching Facebook Live shows.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of t

Let’s get tactical. What are the best ways to increase awareness via organic and paid social strategies? Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy drop a ton of actionable knowledge from their own experiences on how sports brands and teams can deliver better results with their organic and paid strategies. What are the specific tactics that can help social media marketing teams increase engagement? What are the keys to creating content that does well organically? What common errors must marketers avoid when running a paid campaign on Facebook or Instagram?In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Notewort

How important is having the same social media handle across all platforms? What if your handle isn’t easy to spell? Does it actually matter?Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the value of consistency in a social media handle. Brian recently changed his social media handle across the board and shares insight into why he did it. At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from having consistency in a social media handle. In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Spo

Monster Energy has said that they won’t have their models at NASCAR races change their risque outfits despite some criticism voiced on social media after the Clash at Daytona. Monster is in its first year of a $20 million a year deal as title sponsor for NASCAR. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about why they agree with Monster Energy’s decision to not change the outfits their models wear at NASCAR races. Not only is it on brand for Monster Energy, but the outfits aren’t that risque. Plus, as often happens in the media, a few negative voices often have a large bark, and Monster Energy isn’t falling into their trap. At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from the way Monster Energy has handled this situation.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and

Kara Hutchinson, Director of Marketing for the Boston Celtics, joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy to share insight into what it was like marketing around the Big 3 (Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen) enroute to winning an NBA Championship, the rise of Isaiah Thomas as the face of the franchise, the balance of marketing a team vs a Superstar, the benefits of having multiple other professional sports teams in Boston, where does Bill Simmons and other sports personalities fit into the team’s PR and marketing, and what marketing channel is the most important for her in 2017?-In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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

Snapchat filed for their IPO and people are losing their collective shit. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dedicate this entire episode to talking about all things Snapchat. What is their likelihood of success considering how much of a loss they are running at right now? What exactly is their revenue model? How worried should we be about the competition and the attention they are taking away from Snapchat’s users? From a creative standpoint how does it rank vs Instagram Stories? Does Snapchat currently have our social media attention? At the end Brian and Rob give actionable tips based on their experiences with Snapchat.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implement it into your business.Our goal of the podcast is to create the best sports marketing podca

Sports publishers are finding it increasingly difficult to stay in business thanks to a shift from desktop to mobile consumption, which is harder for publishers to monetize, and the inventory they are able to monetize continuing to have decreasing CPM’s and click thru rates. One example of this is Scout Media, who recently sold for pennies on the dollar. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the current sports publishing landscape and the monetization surrounding it. With Rob running Bacon Sports for the last five years, on top of having a background in digital advertising sales, he’s got a unique perspective on the challenges that publishers face. Do you realize how much traffic a publisher needs to actually be able to sustain itself? What are the ways that brands should be approaching publishing (ex. bringing it all in house and becoming their own media company)? At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from the current publishing landscape.In each

Gatorade just became the new title sponsor of the NBA D-League, marking the first time one of the four big U.S. professional sports leagues has named an entitlement sponsor. The league will now be called the NBA G-League. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about if Gatorade’s sponsorship of the G-League is a good thing. What ways does the sponsorship align with the Gatorade brand and goals? What sort of integrations or content would get us interested in watching the G-League? At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from the NBA G-League. -In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 M

NBA All Star Weekend took place in New Orleans this past weekend and unfortunately did not deliver on what is usually a phenomenal NBA product. One of the main reasons is the lack of excitement surrounding the Slam Dunk contest and the lack of competitiveness of the All Star game itself. Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about various topics from NBA All Star Weekend including Aaron Gordon using a drone during the Slam Dunk contests, players using Snapchat Spectacles, Snapchat Geofilters, DJ Khaled, the Sager Strong integration, plus a major fail by Mountain Dew NBA 3x. At the end Brian and Rob give actionable advice on what you can implement into your business from the way NBA All Star Weekend went down.-In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you actionable advice on how you can implem

What makes a great leader? In their conversation with a sports marketing class at the University of Dubuque, Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the qualities and standards for great leadership. -In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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 wi

Do you have a vision for what you want to accomplish today, tomorrow, this year, the next 10 years? In their conversation with a sports marketing class at the University of Dubuque, Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy dish about the importance of having a vision for what you want to accomplish, but also being willing to adapt along the way. -In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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 impor

Dannon Hulskotter, Vice President of Marketing & Fan Engagement, for the Minnesota Vikings, joins Brian Cristiano at the National Sports Forum to talk about how the team approaches fan engagement, the “Skol” chant, and the new US Bank stadium. In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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

Kris Koivisto, Manager of Digital Content for the Portland Trail Blazers, joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy to talk about how the Trail Blazers recently won the NBA’s Digital Innovators of the Year award, their principles for engagement, how Damian Lillard’s rap career is integrated into their marketing, plus how pushing the limits on social engagement can both help and hurt.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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

Angelina Lawton, CEO of Sportsdigita, joins Brian Cristiano at the National Sports Forum to talk about sponsorships and how technology is driving it. -In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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 Brian & Rob on social media and let us know w

Megan Ryan, Senior Director of Marketing Strategy for the Atlanta Hawks, joins Brian Cristiano and Rob Cressy to talk about the principles behind the Hawks being the best team to follow on social media (per Bleacher Report), how they measure engagement, work with the Atlanta rap scene (like 2 Chainz), approach growing their fanbase, Instagram vs Snapchat, and advice for other teams and CMO’s going from traditional to digital.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your fri

Chad Seigler, VP of Business Development for NASCAR joins Brian Cristiano at the National Sports Forum to talk about the shift in NASCAR fan attention, where they are consuming NASCAR content, plus NASCAR’s efforts to integrate that on the right channels.In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. 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 bes

Kurt Hunzeker, VP of Marketing & Strategy for Minor League Baseball joins Brian Cristiano at the National Sports Forum to talk about how Minor League Baseball could be one of the biggest untapped sports marketing resources ever. How is Minor League Baseball responsible for young kids getting into baseball and then becoming Major League Baseball fans? What challenges do they face and what are their growth opportunities?-In each episode of The Sports Marketing Huddle, CEO of BOLD Worldwide Brian Cristiano, and Founder of Cress Media & Bacon Sports Rob Cressy give a forward-thinking perspective about some of the hottest topics in the world of sports marketing and then give you 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 New & Noteworthy. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to The Sports Marketing Huddle on iTunes and letting your frien