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091 Pro Team Innovation & Fan Engagement Panel ft. Dave Spadaro, Ciara Pierce & Joel Steele
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- May 21, 2026
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On this special live episode of the Sports Business Leaders podcast, we hosted a panel discussion in Philadelphia focused on pro team innovation and fan engagement featuring Dave Spadaro of the Philadelphia Eagles, Ciara Pierce from NFL Films, and Joel Steele from Rhode Island FC. For more than 30 years, Dave Spadaro has helped shape the connection between the Eagles and their fans, giving Birds faithful behind-the-scenes access that few organizations can match. Alongside Dave, Ciara Pierce shared insights from one of the most influential storytelling brands in sports media at NFL Films, while Joel Steele discussed the opportunities and challenges of building fan engagement for a growing club in Rhode Island FC and the USL. The conversation explored how teams, leagues, and media organizations are adapting to changing fan behavior, building community, creating content, and thinking differently about engagement in today’s sports landscape. Big thank you to Dave, Ciara, and Joel for joining us, and to everyone who attended our first-ever live panel at an SBL Philly event.