UNOFFICIAL PARTNER
THE SPORTS BUSINESS PODCAST
Best pitch presenter you’ve ever seen: Emmanuel Seuge.
Best sports marketing campaign (that wasn’t yours):
Nike time and time over / Team Sky for revolutionising Cycling / Coca-Cola and the Football League.
Best young industry talent:
Alex Groom, Cake (outstanding strategic creative).
Best sporting event attended: US Open 2016.
Best sporting event on TV: Olympic Games.
Best brand ambassador: Serena Williams.
Best industry event or conference:
yet to experience one that really stands out
Best film containing a scene depicting the sports business:
old school looking back, Jerry Maguire.
Best film containing a scene depicting the sports business:
Cool Runnings. Next!
Best book recommendation: Becoming, Michelle Obama.
Best bar or pub:
The Spencer Arms, Putney (post dog walks, running, cycling) rain or shine with friends, never fails.
Best restaurant:
Nopi (or any of Ottolenghi’s restaurants).
Best holiday resort: Pilgrim Village, Chatham, Cape Cod – down to earth escape surround by stunning shorelines of the Atlantic and Bay side of the Cape.
Best influence on your career:
Amber Steele, always honest, open and a great friend.

JOANNE WARNES
Agency Director, Octagon

Best box set: Sopranos.
Best dinner companions (min 4, max 6):
Becky Tyers, Jo Osbourne, Sharon Smithwell, Mel Law and Sam Chainey – long standing friends and family who inspire, support and make me laugh.
Best job in the sports biz: yet to get there (one day).
Best professional regret:
Not moving overseas sooner to experience the wider world of sports and entertainment marketing, people, culture, business.
Best skill you most covet: Self belief.
Best trait you admire in others: Passion and belief.
Best overrated virtue: Over-confidence.
Best ambition: to keep searching and never say no.