In this episode Sean Callanan chats with former Atlanta Hawks and NBA digital executive Micah Hart:

  • What the early days of NBA Digital looked like
  • How Micah was early on podcasting curve at NBA
  • The perfect match of rebrand, voice & on court success lead to a special season for Hawks
  • How Atlanta Hawks treat digital and a communications and entertainment channel
  • Why NBA Digital family is competitive and collaborative
  • Should teams share content from other sites?
  • Long form vs short form – what works best and where
  • Taking skills from sports to corporate world
  • Storytelling is a key ingredient to digital success
Micah Hart on working in NBA at Atlanta Hawks

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Nique statue launch

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