Food Connected

Lonny Sweet
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Food Connected

Food Connected is an interview-style podcast hosted by Lonny Sweet, CEO of The Connect Group, a leading full-service culinary marketing agency. As the culinary industry continues to grow, Lonny will speak with executives on the brand, agency and influencer side who are leading the charge within the culinary marketing vertical. Each episode will provide an in-depth look at how these talented individuals are leveraging the food connected consumer passion to drive their brand’s sales and marketing objectives forward.

  1. Courtney Carter

    08/02/2022

    Courtney Carter

    A highly respected leader within the sports, media, and entertainment landscape, Courtney Carter has built a prodigious reputation by realizing the value within the breadth and depth of her experience across industries. With over 20 years of proven success in the NBA/WNBA, MLS, ESPN, CAA, and her own Carter Media Group (CMG), she has helped drive over $250M in revenue and packaged, sold or produced multiple campaigns, shows and films. Twice named a top entertainment executive by B...

    49 min
  2. Renie Anderson

    08/02/2022

    Renie Anderson

    Renie Anderson was named by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell the Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President, NFL Partnerships in March of 2019.As the Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President, NFL Partnerships, Renie oversees the League’s partnership divisions, including sponsorship, new business, consumer products, and media sales. A few key partners include, Pepsi, Microsoft, P&G, Verizon, Bose, Nike, New Era, EA, etc. The Partner Management group identifies open categori...

    34 min
  3. Rob Thompson

    07/27/2022

    Rob Thompson

    Rob has a 30+ year career in grassroots, professional and college athletics, media, and family entertainment along with several startups and a few start overs. He returned to his alma mater in 2016 after a startup exit to lead a $20MM Athletic Fundraising Campaign for facilities and upgrade to FCS. He's authored “Land A Dream Job If Dad Doesn't Own The Team" an Amazon Best Selling Sports Business New Book release in 2018, and published Second Edition " Sports Dream Job Playbook".&nb...

    28 min
  4. Kristen Kuliga

    07/27/2022

    Kristen Kuliga

    Kristen has worked in the sports and entertainment industry for over 20 years. She has been called the leading female sports agent in the US, having represented more than a hundred NFL players. Kristen was the first woman to negotiate a starting NFL quarterback’s contract, Doug Flutie’s $33 million contract with the Chargers. She also has extensive experience leading marketing and endorsement efforts for many NFL, NBA and MLB players. Her ability to leverage these relationships into real busi...

    43 min
  5. Lowell Taub

    07/27/2022

    Lowell Taub

    After a 24-year career representing some of the biggest stars in sports, Taub returned to his entrepreneurial roots and launched Stoked in 2020. Taub represents a roster of Olympic, Action Sports and Iconic athletes including the best skateboarder (Nyjah Huston), snowboarder (Chloe Kim) and surfer (John John Florence) in the world. Taub focuses on creating “off-the-field” revenue opportunities for his clients including endorsement, appearance, social media, licensing, and equity/ownership par...

    40 min
  6. Russ Spielman

    07/27/2022

    Russ Spielman

    A founder and principal of GSE Worldwide (known as TLA Worldwide (TLA) until January 2019). TLA was formed through the merger of The Agency Sports Management (TASM) which he co-founded in 2004, The Legacy Group and Peter Greenberg and Associates in 2011.Spielman leads the talent marketing and broadcasting divisions for GSE working with elite personalities including Bo Jackson, Steve Young, Jaylen Waddle, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner & Nick Mangold. In addition, Spi...

    47 min
  7. Alan Phillips

    09/29/2020

    Alan Phillips

    Alan Philips, REEF’s Chief Creative Officer, is a creative executive, entrepreneur, writer, & speaker specializing in guiding & inspiring individuals and organizations on the path to discovering their purpose & unlocking their creative potential. Alan has over two decades of experience in hospitality, food & beverage, real estate, and entrepreneurship, working with some of the world’s most recognized organizations, people, and brands. Alan’s career began with a culinary stage ...

    45 min

  8. 06/17/2020

    Steve Herz

    Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. The agency represents some of the biggest names in sports and news media, i...

    39 min
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About

Food Connected is an interview-style podcast hosted by Lonny Sweet, CEO of The Connect Group, a leading full-service culinary marketing agency. As the culinary industry continues to grow, Lonny will speak with executives on the brand, agency and influencer side who are leading the charge within the culinary marketing vertical. Each episode will provide an in-depth look at how these talented individuals are leveraging the food connected consumer passion to drive their brand’s sales and marketing objectives forward.

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  • Creator
    Lonny Sweet
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Food Connected
  • Show Website
    Food Connected

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