PODCASTS: The Connections Between “Touchless” Technologies and Fan Data

Two episodes of the FanReach podcast recorded back-to-back bookend nicely two topics of paramount importance to the future of sports entertainment. In episode 7 we introduce you to "Radio Ren" a.k.a. Renier Steyn, Director of Axess America Events. Not only was Renier hilarious, but incredibly knowledgeable about the technology development of "touchless" and "cashless" technologies installed in sports venues around the world today. In episode 9, the FanReach podcast crew was joined by Fiona Green,...

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May 2021

Analysis, Video

Introducing The FanReach Podcast

Sports teams and venue operators have a new resource to find thought leadership in the sports business. FanReach introduces The FanReach Podcast featuring former NFL players, and current sports tech experts, Kenyon Rasheed and Brian Jones, as they dive into the issues and ideas that are top-of-mind for sports entertainment decision-makers today. Hosted by Christy King, former VP of Technology R&D for the UFC, this trio brings a wealth of industry knowledge, and key industry...

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Mar 2021

Our Thoughts on the Upcoming iOS 14 Release

When Apple recently previewed iOS 14, which will release sometime this fall, we immediately started to think about the potential opportunities for the FanReach platform. Several features really have us excited, and below, our team has provided some ideas on how we may be able to take advantage of them. APP CLIPS AND THE FUTURE OF FRICTIONLESS / TOUCH-LESS COMMERCE By Gabe Smallman, President, FanReach Apple has introduced “instant apps” which can be triggered, based…

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Jul 2020

Episode 11: College Sports with Chris Plonsky of The University of Texas
Episode 11 of the FanReach Podcast features Chris Plonsky, the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief of Staff for the University of Texas. Former UT and NFL player Brian Jones, host Christy King, and Kenyon Rasheed, take full advantage of the hour Chris gave to dive in on subjects ranging from college athlete pay […]
Episode 10: The Wide Ranging Role of Player Data in Sports Entertainment with Dan Hannigan-Daley
Christy King hosts the FanReach crew of Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed in a discussion with Dan Hannigan-Daley, the new CEO of Sports Info Solutions, formerly with Draft Kings. We talk about why Dan made a career transition from gaming to player data, and why there is such a huge thirst for more and more […]
Episode 9: Winning with Data for the Business of Sports Featuring Fiona Green
On this episode of the FanReach podcast, host Christy King, and former NFL players and current sports business experts Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed, talk with author Fiona Green about her latest book release of "Winning with Data for the Business of Sports: CRM and Analytics." Fiona is a deep source of information about how […]
Episode 8: The NFL Alumni Organization Goes Long...into the Future
The FanReach podcast host Christy King, hears from retired NFL players and current technology consultants Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed, as they explain how the FanReach platform will help the NFLA bring exciting new opportunities to retired NFL players. The new NFLA mobile application will provide a cutting-edge communication and support platform to serve the […]
Episode 7: Touchless Technologies with "Radio Ren"
Renier Steyn, Director of Axess America Events, joins host Christy King, along with former NFL players and current technology consultants Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed, in a wide-ranging discussion about the sudden, massive increase in interest and use of "touchless" and "cashless" technologies in sports. Join us for a fascinating (and funny!) conversation with "Radio […]