Each episode on this podcast is specially curated to give you deep and current insights on how you can get more supporters, superior sales, and real revenue. So if you work in the sports industry and want to learn more about how you can do just that and more, never miss an episode!
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#120 In conversation with Ashlea Block - The importance of community in sports
In this episode of our podcast, we welcome Ashlea Block, Head of Customer and Community at PlayHQ, an Australian company offering all-in-one sports management software tailored for sports organizations and their stakeholders. Ashlea, a member of the 2022/2023 Sports Pro New Era cohort, joins host Lorraine Moalosi to discuss the vital role of community in sports. Tune in as we delve into Ashlea Block’s journey and insights in the world of sports management and community engagement.
#119 Introducing the "4 Fundamentals of selling tickets and merchandise" course
Did you know that 71% of sports industry leaders say that increasing ticket and merchandise sales and negotiating sponsorship agreements of higher value is their very top priority? All these three key elements can be lucrative revenue sources for sports organisations when done right.
As part of Data Talks’ vision of creating a sports industry that thrives on exceeding fan expectations to create sustainable revenue streams, we are proud to announce the launch of the Data Talks course, “The 4 fundamentals of selling tickets and merchandise”. In today’s episode, we will focus on the course, everything you need to know about the course, and how to enroll.
#118 In conversation with Helen Ward - Balancing passion with practicality
This week, our host, Lorraine Moalosi, sits down with Helen Ward, the all-time top goalscorer for Wales in football history, now serving as the general manager of Watford Women FC.
From her debut as a striker at Watford to managing the club, Helen shares insights into her remarkable career spanning Chelsea, Arsenal, and Reading. Reflecting on her motto “find time, not excuses,” Helen discusses the evolving landscape of women’s football, emphasizing the importance of balancing passion with practicality. Delving into challenges and advancements in women’s sports, Helen sheds light on the necessity of strategic investment and normalization.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a true icon of the game.
Out of the 10,500 athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 5,250 will be men and 5,250 women. These Games will be the first to reach full gender parity in number of athletes.
As a reminder that empowering and uplifting women is not just reserved for International Women’s Day, today we will be highlighting key milestones that are coming out of women’s sports and sports in general while also shedding light on some of the challenges that need to be addressed immediately, for women to be able to thrive in sports.
In this episode, Karen Ramirez, founder of Sporting Sheroes, discusses leadership in sports organizations. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive culture, listening to all stakeholders, and leading with authenticity and integrity.
Karen offers practical advice for leaders at all levels, encouraging them to empower others, communicate clearly, and create opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or considering stepping up, this episode provides valuable insights to inspire and guide you on your leadership journey in sports.
There are many factors that sports organizations should bear in mind and consider when approaching potential sponsors. Acquiring sponsors is not just about negotiating sponsorship agreements of higher value but also about activation and promotion, understanding your audience and reach, and being able to measure and evaluate the success of the partnership, amongst many other factors. In today’s episode, we will discuss how the four fundamentals can help sports organizations achieve all of these key factors when it comes to their sponsorship agreements. Moreover, we will have a look at three success cases of organisations that successfully used the four fundamentals to achieve success in their sponsorship agreements.
Join host Lorraine Moalosi in a new episode of Sports Crash CDP, featuring Vanessa Åsell-Tsuruga, Founder of Collective Visibility. As an Advisory Committee Member at the Indian Sport Management Association and a Digital Commission Advisor at the World Squash Federation, Vanessa’s impact on global sports is profound. A six-time marathon finisher and avid volleyball player, she brings a unique perspective.
Discover Vanessa’s journey, her advocacy for diversity in sports leadership, and the transformative power of Collective Visibility in this inspiring episode. Whether you love sports or champion diversity, this conversation is a must-listen!
Hello, I am Lorraine. I am the Head of Communications at Data Talks, producer, host of the Sports CDP crash course, and Leader of the Women in Sports: Beyond the hashtag initiative.
If you are passionate about women’s sports, data, selling more tickets and merchandise, and negotiating sponsorship agreements of higher value. Then feel free to get in touch with me.
