On this week's episode, Sean chats to good friend, author & futurist Steve Sammartino about technology trends that will affect the sports world.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- How technology is changing the live experience
- How media options for fans are becoming fragmented and what that means for sports rights
- Steve explains the difference between blockchain & cryptocurrency
- Use cases for blockchain technology in sports
- How children consume entertainment and why sport has to pay attention
- Why parents are crucial to fan development
- Why Super Bowl ads are great value

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- Purchase Steve's Book “The Lessons School Forgot”
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What are your goals for 2018?
New year goals – I’m planning by category – just a couple by each, simple ones. (In no particular order) #Goals2018 pic.twitter.com/Z4vWvQKu9o
— Steve Sammartino (@sammartino) December 28, 2017
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Great work Samma!
Just signed some copies of #TheLessonsSchoolForgot my latest book at #adelaideairport each with diff message ✏️📕 pic.twitter.com/zfiMdHX6tJ
— Steve Sammartino (@sammartino) October 12, 2017
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Thanks for the review on iTunes
Insightful and interesting
★★★★★ in Apple Podcasts by sportssasha from UK on January 23, 2018
I can’t wait for this podcast to come out. It is so interesting and insightful and is extremely helpful for someone keen to know more about the industry. Keep up the good work!
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