On this week's episode Sean catches up Jennifer Van Dijk, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President, Partnerships – LA Clippers. Sean met Jenn on his recent Sports Geek Trip and was happy to be able to sit down and record this podcast episode.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Jenn's background working in the agency space for IMG and Wasserman and how she finds working on the “team” side of things since joining the Clippers
- What is was like when the internet started
- How athletes are becoming digital rockstars
- What it's like working for a tech savvy owner like Steve Ballmer
- Why partnership need to work with not against digital outcomes
- Why the role of digital divorce counsellor should be extinct
- Why Jack Dorsey should buy Nuzzel
- Why NBA teams need to think strategically about their audiences and fans to create content monetization opportunities through digital campaigns
- Why you should “Follow the money”
Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Jenn Van Dijk from LA Clippers, follow her on Twitter @vanDijk and LinkedIn
- Check out Jenn on Flipboard
- Follow LA Clippers on Twitter @LAClippers, Facebook and Instagram
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Must listen Sports Podcast!
in iTunes by Willy Carter from Australia on March 26, 2017
This podcast provides great insight into the digital aspect of global sport. The interviews cover a range of topics all relevant to the off-field aspect of sport. Not a week passes without listening to an episode and a must subscribe for anyone working in the business side of sport. Highly recommend if you want to keep your finger on the pulse!!!