Last time I caught up with Kenton Olson he was in the midst of a playoff run that saw the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. We discuss that experience and what they are planning for the season ahead. On ABC Grandstand I chat with Francis Leach about the rumours that Google should be a bidder on upcoming AFL media rights.
On this podcast you’ll learn about:
- What it is like running digital around the Super Bowl
- What platform grabbed fan's attention and engagement in Super Bowl lead up
- Why the simplest content is sometimes the best
- How the Seahawks digital team are ready to step up as Super Bowl champs
- Why Google is interested in sports TV rights
- Why the NBA turned away Google
Resources from the episode
- Connect with Kenton Olson on Twitter (@KentonO) and on Linkedin
- Like Seahawks on Facebook, follow @Seahawks on Twitter and @Seahawks on Instagram and @SeattleSeahawks on Soundcloud
- AFL Media rights, just Google it! article that triggered discussion with Francis Leach
- Find out more about Steve Sammartino's book “The Great Fragmentation” as mentioned on the podcast and listen to my interview with Steve on Behind The Book episode of Beers, Blokes & Business.
- Please cast your vote for Richard Clarke's SXSW submission on Arsenal's FA Cup win
- Thanks to listener Lance Wicks (@lancew) for sending in the Judo Sounds of the Game clip from Russia.
- Connect with all guests of the podcast and check out the podcast archive
- Thanks for iTunes reviews in Australian iTunes and USA iTunes.
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