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The Inches: A Podcast About Sports SponsorshipAuthor: Nick Lawson & Rich Franklin
Welcome to The Inches, a podcast that looks at how digital is changing the sports sponsorship & marketing game. Each week we dive into the struggles and issues we face in the sports and event sponsorship space.Hosted by Nick Lawson & Rich Franklin.Nick is the co-founder of SQWAD, a digital sponsorship activation company that works with some of the biggest sports teams in the world to help them bring ROI & engagement to their in-stadium activations.Rich is the Sr. Director of corporate partnerships for the Oakview Group, Acrisure Arena, and AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds. He has over 30 years of sponsorship sales experience in the sports and radio broadcast industry.Jump in and take a listen as we navigate through some of the toughest and most challenging aspects of the sponsorship business! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rookie & The Vet: Jersey Patches...How do we sell them/do they belong?
Monday, 2 February, 2026
The new inventory sweeping sports in the U.S. over the last decade...jersey & uniform patches.A great awareness piece, but what is the actual value? And how can you make sure that it doesn't clash with the nostalgia of sports?On this episode, we dive into how your team should be thinking about your next jersey patch sale and the brands you pitch to.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.









