In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan chats with Drew Bentley, Senior Director, Business Strategy & Analytics at D.C United
On this podcast, you'll learn about:
- What motivated Drew to pursue his career in the world of the sports industry?
- Why small wins are worth celebrating, especially in ticketing.
- Applying data analytics across ticketing and sponsorship
- What Drew looks for when hiring staff for analytics roles
- How DC United will leverage the MLS All-Star game to reward fans and build new opportunities
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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Drew Bentley on LinkedIn, and send him a message that you listened to this podcast episode via Twitter @DJBent21
- Follow D.C. United across social media
- Check out the Sports Geek Amplify series
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As discussed on the podcast
Always be selling
⏳ The countdown has begun…
🦅 D.C. United 🆚 @TorontoFC 🍁
🗓️ February 25 at Audi Field
🎟️ Tickets on sale Jan. 11#DCU || #VamosUnited https://t.co/jz6R2jvy5x— D.C. United (@dcunited) January 6, 2023
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— D.C. United (@dcunited) December 20, 2022
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