NACMA PODCAST

Jack "Bull" Slavin sits down with Grand Valley State Marketing and Promotions Director David Wynkoop for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include how he got into college athletics, GVSU award-winning promotions, what makes small school life great and more!

Tim Bono is a Lecturer in Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Known as the “Professor of Positivity” by students that sprint to sign-up for his popular course, he joins WashU’s John M. Schael Director of Athletics, Anthony J. Azama. The two connect to discuss the importance of four main areas that influence a positive mindset including: Mindset and Resilience, Strategies, Social Connection, and Meditation. Anthony and Tim dive into the unique challenges facing intercollegiate athletics administrators, coaches, and student-athletes and Tim leaves us with what he believes is the single biggest influencer of positivity.

Lauren Belisle (Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Development, Virginia Tech) leads a discussion with Vaughn Moss ( Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing, Georgetown) and Markeisha Everett (Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing, Pitt) on adapting and planning marketing efforts and adjusting roles and responsibilities during Covid-19.

Jordan Looby (Assistant AD- Marketing Strategy & Fan Experience, University of Maryland) joins Markeisha Everett  (Assistant AD of Marketing, University of Pittsburgh) to discuss how their team put together their submission for this year’s award.

Markeisha Everett (Assistant AD of Marketing, University of Pittsburgh) and SuperFan Co-Founder and COO, Kayla Mount, discuss marketing changes during COVID-19 and how SuperFan is shifting during this time.

Emily McMillan and Scott Peace of the Power 5 Mentality Podcast discuss the NACMA 3 Pillars (Fan Development, Brand Management, Revenue Generation) and more with Bradley Associate AD for Marketing and Tickets, Nathan Bramwell.

The 2018-19 NACMA “Best Of” Community & PR Gold Winners (Arizona and UNC-Pembroke) both had winning submissions for football theme night events, that celebrated nationally recognized heritage nights. Thomas Harris (Arizona) sat down with Ben Chulick (Arizona) and Grace Moore (UNC-Pembroke), to discuss their events and what advice they had for departments thinking about hosting similar events.

Listen in while the members of the Rider University athletic department discuss marketing, fan engagement, broadcast & digital media preparation for the MAAC Conference tournament in Atlantic City, NJ.

Hear from Tyler Jones, deputy AD at Cleveland State University and his career path that took him to Cleveland State. Jamaal Walton, associate athletic director at College of Charleston takes the lead on this insightful conversation.

A conversation with Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Coach Kermit Davis and Ole Miss Women’s Basketball Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin.