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With the recent rise in popularity of American collegiate football, organizations have taken note on the importance of proper (sport/s) fan engagement and marketing. I spoke with Allison Kelly, the Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement at the University of Kansas.

We spoke about her (hectic) daily schedule, what the people with headsets on the sidelines actually do, and how her perception of sport/s has changed since she works full-time in the industry.

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Connect with Allison on LinkedIn here -(https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonakelly0906/)

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[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]

Do you think supporting a semi-professional sports team is different than a professional team? Have you ever attended a semi-professional sports game/event? Matt and I talk about the intricacies of semi-professional sporting events and how they are drastically changing the sport fan experience.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

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[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an athletes' daily schedule? I have been curious about what collegiate and professional athletes are up to when they're not competing. I am grateful to be welcomed alongside Mary Long, a professional in sports within the inclusion and athlete development space.

Mary is the Coordinator for Success Through Well-Being at Columbia University Athletics in New York. Mary is responsible (but not limited to) developing Columbia athletes off the field to enhance their well-being and sense of belonging.

If you are inspired by this episode, please reach out to Mary on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylong93/

I hope you enjoy the episode!

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