Sports Innovation Lab Fluid Fan Podcast

This week's Fluid Fan Podcast Episode focuses on creating a more sustainable sports industry for the future. Angela Ruggiero is joined by Chris Chandler the Executive Director, Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational & Sports Solutions at Dow to discuss our latest piece of research, "Getting Into the Game: Sports Responsibility to Our Planet." Chris will break down the key findings in the report, and explain why the industry needs to take action now. Dow has been championing sustainability for over 30 years, and Chris highlights the company's mission to be completely carbon neutral by 2050 and will showcase some key partnerships like the LPGA and the Jaguar TCS Racing team of Formula E. Hear about all that and more on this jampacked episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast.

On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Phil Cook, CMO of the WNBA to discuss all things marketing and innovation. Phil will discuss the success of the league's 25th season, the recent capital raise of $75 million, the league's recent innovative partnerships, and the power of the players' voices and platforms. Hear how the league is working to create a more accessible and better experience for its fans, and how the league is leaning into purpose-driven conversations. Phil touches on what the future of the league could hold and gives a preview into WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.

On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's CMO Gina Waldhorn and Director of Product Molly Tissenbaum to discuss the groundbreaking piece of research The Growth of the Women's Sports Community: Powered by The Fan Project. The second iteration of our Fan Project research is all about the business case and the brands that are set to succeed in the women's sports industry. Released on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX in the U.S., the report is emblematic of the sports industry's continued investment and growth of women's sports. Learn about our new Community Growth Score metric and how the largest-ever observational research study on the spending habits of fans of women’s sports to date can improve your business.

This week's Fluid Fan Podcast episode features a fantastic conversation between ESPN's Sarah Spain and our CEO Angela Ruggiero. You'll learn about Sarah's rise through the sports media world, and some great lessons she's learned along the way. Hear how she uses her platform to foster change throughout the industry. When she is not captivating audiences on the ESPN platforms, she's an influential advocate for equality, a philanthropist, and working as co-owner of the NWLS' Chicago Red Stars.

The Fluid Fan Podcast is BACK! Sports Innovation Lab's Head of Innovation, Abe Stein, joins the show to give a deep dive into our latest piece of research The Top 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World 2022 Report. Learn about the methodology and the data collection behind the ranking, who scored the highest, and why. Find out how the market will need to continue to innovate through Revenue Diversification, Technology Enablement, and Organizational Agility.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Laura Gentile the EVP Marketing at ESPN and Commercial Marketing for Disney Media Networks joined Angela Ruggiero to talk all things marketing and sports. Laura has over two decades of experience working in sports, was an All-American field hockey player in college, founded the espnW platform, and now oversees all of the social media and marketing strategy for Disney Networks and ESPN. Hear how Laura is navigating the digital media age, and creating innovative marketing strategies across numerous channels and platforms.

Angela Ruggiero is joined by the National Lacrosse League (NLL) Deputy Commissioner, Jessica Berman, on this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast. Not only did Jessica spend over 13 years at the NHL, in 2019 she became the first female deputy commissioner of a men's professional sports league. She has a vision for growth and expansion for the NLL, and you will hear about the star-studded ownership group bringing lacrosse to Las Vegas. Learn about the innovative media deals with ESPN+ and TSN, as well as the diverse stories of the incredible NLL athletes.

We are excited to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) and are featuring three extremely influential and powerful women on this special episode. Our CEO and Olympian Angela Ruggiero will be joined by actor, designer, and activist, Alyssa Milano, and the first female NFL Coach, Dr. Jen Welter. These three phenomenal women will discuss what NGWSD means to them, a few women who have inspired them and changed the sports industry, as well as some initiatives that we can all support to take action for equality in sport.

This edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast features Olympic track and field legend, Lord Seb Coe. Seb is not only a 4x Olympic Medalist but also the current President of World Athletics. He joined the show to discuss stories from his Olympic competitions, the creation of the first International Olympic Committee Athlete's Commission, his time in the British Parliament, his views on the current state of global sport, and a look ahead to the Beijing 2022 Winter Games. Catch all that and more on this Olympic edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast.

On this edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast Angela Ruggiero is joined by Kathy Carter, CEO of LA28, to take a look ahead at Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Kathy and her team are looking to leave a lasting legacy and positive impact on the city of Los Angeles through multiple new initiatives. You'll hear how her team is leveraging technologies and the incredible resources of LA to make the LA28 Games the most innovative games in Olympic history. Do not miss your chance to learn from one of the most influential minds in global sport, and a behind-the-scenes look into how the biggest event in the world of sports takes place.