Block 101 - Behind the Scenes in Sport

Every week, thousands of sporting events take place across the UK. Whilst most of the attention goes on what happens on the field of play, there are tens of thousands of people that work hard to get these events to happen. David Lynam, Founder of London based Kaizen Ticketing, goes behind the scenes to talk to people involved in various sports at all levels. From club owners & CEOs, to service providers, broadcasters, administrators and volunteers, David gets their unique take on the industry and shines a light on some of the great work that goes on behind the scenes.

Marketing Lessons from The FA Cup (Part 2)

David Lynam talks through some of the marketing lessons that can be taken away from the clever virtual ticket campaigns of two clubs working with Kaizen Ticketing (Part 2 of 2)

02-18
19:41

Marketing Lessons from The FA Cup (Part 1)

David Lynam talks through some of the marketing lessons that can be taken away from the clever virtual ticket campaigns of two clubs working with Kaizen Ticketing (Part 1 of 2)

02-11
20:47

Season 2 - Take 2!

David Lynam is back with season 2 at the second time of trying.

02-04
14:01

It's been a while...

David Lynam is back with an update after a few weeks off! 

07-31
13:31

If you could start from scratch...

David Lynam talks about the positives of kicking off your club commercial or ticketing strategy from scratch and why it's an advantage.

06-02
13:02

How do you measure loyalty?

David Lynam talks about loyalty programmes being used at football clubs. What works and what you should consider.

05-20
16:33

£100k Generated for Non League Since Lockdown

David Lynam talks about the ways that clubs have been raising funds since the season was cancelled and lockdown enforced.

05-07
15:07

The Future Football Club (part 2)

David Lynam adds 5 more things we may see from football clubs in the future, when matches return. 

04-30
14:58

The Future Football Club

David Lynam talks about some of the possible trends we'll see post lockdown.

04-23
21:24

Null & Void - Now what?

David Lynam updates with thoughts on the decision to make some leagues null and void for the 19/20 season.

04-16
17:06

Launch your Season Ticket renewals like a BOSS!

David Lynam talks through 7 ways you can maximise the impact of your season ticket or membership renewal campaign.

04-02
16:12

What do you do when there are no tickets to sell?

David Lynam talks about what has been happening at Kaizen Ticketing whilst all sporting events have been suspended.  

03-26
14:26

5 Ways to Survive in Challenging Times

David Lynam talks through 5 ideas for lower league clubs to continue to generate revenue and survive through challenging times.

03-17
20:02

1st Birthday Episode w/Alex Ramzy

Alex Ramzy turns the tables and interviews David Lynam on the 1st birthday episode of Block 101.

03-12
01:11:33

Jim Frayling: The Critical Friend of Ticketing (Part 2)

David Lynam talks with Jim Frayling as he gives a behind the scenes view of his time at Wembley Stadium

03-05
37:02

10 Ways to Increase Hospitality Sales

David Lynam talks through some of the things that have helped his clients to increase hospitality sales recently.

02-27
27:18

Jim Frayling: The Critical Friend of Ticketing (Part 1)

David Lynam talks to Jim Frayling about his early career in sports marketing and the challenges of growing a club's fan base.This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

02-20
29:57

Why ticketing isn't working for you (and what you can do about it)

David Lynam talks through some of the common challenges he sees non league clubs having as they introduce ticketing systems

02-13
20:08

Paul Williamson: Ticketing is the lifeblood for live!

David Lynam talks to ticketing guru, Paul Williamson about his years & achievements in the ticketing industry.

02-06
39:31

Alex Ramzy: HolisTix (Part 1)

David Lynam catches up with old friend and owner of HolisTix - Alex Ramzy

01-30
26:19

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