Marketing predictions are everywhere—but most don’t help when you’re staring at empty seats on a Tuesday night. In Episode 146, Jeremy Neisser breaks down 13 tactical marketing predictions for 2026, all filtered through one question: does this actually sell more … Read More
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Episode 144 – 13 Marketing Lessons from 2025
The marketing landscape changed fast in 2025—and sports teams felt it in their revenue. In this episode of the Sports Marketing Machine, Jeremy Neisser breaks down 13 real-world marketing lessons that directly impacted ticket sales, renewals, and average order value. No … Read More
Episode 130 – How Teams Can Use Nano Banana to Generate More Revenue
Here are a few mockups that I created with a few prompts using Nano Banana. First prompt: Take this hat and put it on Frank Thomas’ head The photo The hat The output: Good. Next test: Take this photo … Read More
Episode 128 – 3 Changes with Meta That Affect Your Ads (and How to Sell More Tickets Anyway)
Meta keeps moving the goalposts—and if you’re still running ads like it’s last season, you’re wasting money. In this episode of Sports Marketing Machine, Jeremy Neisser breaks down the three biggest changes Meta has rolled out—weaker targeting, new placements, and the launch … Read More
Episode 127 – 3 Marketing Lessons from Taylor & Travis (That You Can Steal for Your Team)
What happens when the world’s biggest pop star drops in on an NFL podcast? A marketing masterclass in collaboration, authenticity, and buzz creation. In this episode, Jeremy Neisser breaks down the viral Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and Taylor Swift moment—and … Read More
Episode 125 – “I Saw Your Ad—But Didn’t Buy”: Fixing the Fan Follow-Up Funnel
Is your ad traffic up but ticket sales down? In this episode, Jeremy Neisser dives into the most overlooked reason sports teams struggle to convert traffic into revenue: misaligned messaging and retargeting. He outlines a smarter, segmented funnel approach that … Read More
Episode 124 – Maximizing Your Football Marketing Plan: What to Do When You Can’t Do It All
In this episode, Jeremy Neisser sits down with two seasoned college athletics marketers: Scott Peace (Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation at UNI) and Kelly Wilga (Assistant AD for Marketing at Sacramento State). Together, they dive into what it takes to successfully plan and … Read More
Episode 122 – 9 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Sell More Tickets
In this episode of The Sports Marketing Machine Podcast, host Jeremy Neisser reveals nine powerful ways sports marketers can use ChatGPT to boost efficiency, save time, and most importantly — sell more tickets. From crafting better emails and social posts, to … Read More
Episode 119: Fan Activation, Revenue Growth, and Digital Engagement with Dash’s Jonathan Hufnagel
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Jonathan Hufnagel, founder and CEO of Dash, the leading fan activation platform used by over 400 sports teams across North America. What started as a digital auction tool has evolved into a comprehensive … Read More
Episode 117 – Good Deal or Bad Strategy? The Right Way to Use Loss Leaders
In this episode of The Sports Marketing Machine Podcast, host Jeremy Neisser breaks down one of the most misunderstood tactics in sports marketing: the loss leader. While promotions like $1 hot dogs or “Kids Eat Free” nights can pack the stands and drive in-game … Read More