Digital Evolution: Catch up with the times or get left behind
After sitting down to interview Scott Kaplan for the Digital Hospitality podcast, host Shawn Walchef chatted with John Browner and Alex Padilla about the state of broadcasting, digital evolution, the radio business, podcasting, and, of course, sports. When Mighty 1090 shut down, it wasn’t an end for their Scott and BR Show team. It was […]
Wonderfront Festival is a labor of love for “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn (DH 007)
The Wonderfront Festival was created for San Diego by San Diego. On this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast, Shawn sits down with “Mr. San Diego” Ernie Hahn to talk about the inception of the Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival, how to plan and pull off such a big event, while building rewarding relationships along […]
How to Leverage Live Event Marketing featuring Pechanga Arena (DH 005)
Did you know 78 percent of Millenials would rather spend their money on an event instead of buying something? No matter what business or industry you’re in, there are unique activation opportunities for you and your brand at live events. Find out how you can leverage live event marketing to grow your brand on Digital […]
Father’s Day: Supporting My Son On His Own Sports Path
Tennis was in my DNA, but it wasn’t my destiny. My grandparents loved tennis and since they were the ones who raised me, they decided I would love tennis too. I would often watch my Bulgarian grandfather and Japanese grandmother play doubles together. When I was seven I remember wishing I could run onto the […]
#083: The Family Fight Business – Tiger Smalls Boxing
Prince Tiger Smalls – Tiger Smalls Boxing – @prince_tsmalls – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Prince Tiger Smalls is a professional featherweight boxer fighting for the WBC […]
#082: Introducing San Diego’s Alliance of American Football Team – AAF Fleet
Jeff Garner – San Diego Fleet – @AAFFleet – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Jeff Garner is the president of the Alliance of American Football team, the […]
#078: Landon Donovan’s Vision of MLS in San Diego – Soccer City
Landon Donovan – Soccer City SD – @SoccerCitySD – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Landon Donovan is a former Major League Soccer player for the LA Galaxy […]
#076: Food & Beverage Career Opportunities in Sports Entertainment – Levy Restaurants
Joseph Smith – Levy Restaurants – @LevyRestaurants – Los Angeles, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Joseph Smith is Director of Operations for Levy Restaurants at the StubHub Center in Los Angeles. Levy Restaurants pioneered the concept […]
#060: Building a Passionate eSports Community with the Immortals & LA Valiant Brands – Ari Segal
Ari Segal – President & COO of the LA Valiant, Immortals & MIRB – @arisegal – Los Angeles, California Podcast recorded above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Summary Ari Segal is the president and COO of the LA Valiant, LA Immortals and the MIBR team. Relaunching the San Diego […]
#039: Creating a Digital First, Fan-Focused Sports Experience in the NLL – San Diego Seals
Josh Gross – Vice President of Business Operations – San Diego Seals – Valley View Casino Center, San Diego- @sandiegolax @sandiegoNLL @NLL Summary: Lacrosse is coming to San Diego! Josh Gross, Vice President of Business Operations of the San Diego Seals, shares how the sport of lacrosse plans to take San Diego by storm! Josh […]