This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features Lisa Baird, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). In her short tenure as NWSL Commissioner, Lisa has already brought the league to new heights and has big plans for the league moving forward. Hear how she is creating a global audience through digital platforms, generating new sponsorships for the league, driving expansion into new markets, and more. It’s not often a Commissioner has to shut down their league two days into their role and do it with flying colors… you’ll get to hear how Lisa navigated this dilemma and quickly came up with an innovative solution.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by John Coombs the CEO and Co-Founder of Judo. John is a mobile application and fan experience expert and shares his insight on how the second screen experience can help keep fans engaged with their favorite teams and leagues before, during, and after the game. Learn how John and his team at Judo are innovating the fan journey and helping teams understand the fan behaviors that are core to their business.

On the latest edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Keia Clarke, the CEO of the New York Liberty. The two discuss the growth of women’s sports and the recent rise of the WNBA. Keia will share her insights on marketing best practices, and how athletes have the power to influence society through athlete-driven media. Hear how a new ownership group and playing in a new arena is setting the stage for an incredible season for the Liberty.

On this special edition of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Sports Innovation Lab's VP of Data and Insights, Caiti Donovan. The two discuss The Fan Project, key findings from the report, and why the industry needs to shift its focus to a Community-Based Monetization Model. Fans of Women's Sports are the truest form of Fluid Fans, and we have the data to back it up. Hear from the minds that know the report the best, and learn how your business will be impacted by the growth of women's sports. Investing in women's sports is no longer about being the nice thing to do, it's simply the best thing to do.

On this week's Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by sports betting expert and CEO of PlayUP US, Dr. Laila Mintas. Not only is Dr. Mintas one of the leading sports betting experts, but she is also an advisor to Sports Innovation Lab and a true entrepreneur and investor. The two discuss the sports betting landscape in North America, fan engagement, the second screen experience, SPACs, and much more. Tune in to learn how Dr. Mintas is leading PlayUp's push into the US markets and what the future holds for the rapidly growing sports betting industry.

On this episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Jerome Pickett the Senior Vice President, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment, for CLEAR. The two discuss the return to play and the safe return of fans to the venue with CLEAR's technology. Hear how the former Secret Service Agent and NBA executive is leading CLEAR's push into sports and creating a safer more technologically driven venue. From facial recognition concessions to biometric ticketing, Jerome and the team at CLEAR are driving innovation throughout the sports industry.

This week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast features a conversation with Jason Griffiths, the Vice President of Partnerships for the Los Angeles Rams. Jason joined Angela Ruggiero to talk about the dynamic partnership activations the team put on during the pandemic, their recent Draft House activation with movie star Rebel Wilson, and all things SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Hear how Jason made the move from the tech sector into the sports industry, and where he sees the state of the industry heading as we return to a sense of normalcy.

The 50th Fluid Fan Podcast episode is all about technology and innovation at the biggest league in the world, the National Football League. Angela Ruggiero is joined by the brilliant Natara Holloway the VP Business Operations and Strategy of the Football Operations group at the NFL. Natara has worked at the league office since 2004 and is truly leading the focus at the league office on how technology and innovation can shape the on-field product, the sideline, the hiring process of coaches, the fan experience, and much more. Tune in and learn about data and strategy from one of the best minds in sports.

On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Lance Evans the SVP - Sports & Entertainment for MGM Resorts International. Angela and Lance will talk about the sports betting market, the impact of professional sports coming to Las Vegas, the return of fans to live sporting events, and what’s next for the sports and entertainment industry. The two will also touch on Lance’s near two decades of experience, MGM Resorts International's league partnerships, and his role on our Fluid Fan Leadership Board. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the fast-moving sports betting market from a true expert.

As Women’s History Month comes to a close our latest podcast episode features former professional soccer star and Founder and CEO of Just Women’s Sports, Haley Rosen. Angela Ruggiero and Haley will talk about how Just Women’s Sports is disrupting the sports media industry and becoming the one-stop-shop for women’s sports fans. As partners of The Fan Project, Haley and her team know the power of data and are ready to help change the way the sports industry views and invests in women’s sports.