As golf’s customer base expands and transforms with the rapid diffusion of new technology, golf facility owners need to stay a step ahead and see through the hype to deliver for the game’s stakeholders. Few have a better handle on this reality than NGCOA CEO Jay Karen, who joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein […]
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Built to Predict: Inside the New Data Machine with Michael Ramlet, Morning Consult
What are the unseen trends in modern market research? On this episode of the Insights and Innovators podcast from Market Research Institute International, Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, engages in a compelling discussion with Michael Ramlet, CEO of Morning Consult. Explore how Morning Consult is revolutionizing public opinion research with daily […]
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The Role of AI in Market Research with David Boyle at Audience Strategies
Discover how AI is revolutionizing market research in today’s episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast. Join host Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, as he speaks with David Boyle, Director at Audience Strategies. David shares his journey through various industries, culminating in the integration of AI-driven insights into market research. He […]
Read More »Driver$: GCSAA’s Rhett Evans reaches new heights
Guest: Rhett Evans, CEO, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Description: When the GCSAA CEO summitted Mt. Everest in 2024, it was just the latest mountain that he has conquered in a storied career at one of the industry’s most important administrative bodies. Talking Points: > How golf course superintendents are managing labor challenges > The current and future […]
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AI, Career Evolution, and Leadership in Market Research with Katie Egge, Salesloft
From building connections to staying curious, Katie Egge shares insights from her journey. Host Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, interviews Katie Egge, RVP at Salesloft, recognized as one of the 30 under 30 winners in market research. Discover Katie’s unique career journey from sports and entertainment management to her pivotal role […]
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A Look at the Next Generation of Insights Professionals with James Endersby, Opinium
Join us in this episode of the Insights Innovators podcast from Market Research Institute International, hosted by Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group. Our guest, James Endersby, CEO at Opinium and Chairman of the Market Research Society in the UK, discusses the distinct qualities setting next-gen Insights industry leaders apart. Learn about […]
Read More »Driver$: Golftec celebrates 30 years, 20 million golf lessons
Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last speaks with GolfTec Founder and CEO Joe Assell about how the company has scaled to over 250 locations and how technological innovation continues to set the pace as the leading provider of golf instruction and largest employer of PGA Teaching professionals looks to the future upon its 30 […]
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Cultivating a Culture of Service in Research Insights with Steve Schlesinger, Sago
SLRG President Jon Last hosts industry legend and Sago CEO Steve Schlesinger on MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast
Read More »Driver$: A unique case study in golf destination marketing
MacPhail joins Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein to unpack the challenges and triumphs of marketing this unique Canadian golf destination.
Read More »Driver$: The year ahead in the golf industry
Last and Klein dive deeply into vital signs from recent golf industry studies and gaze into the crystal ball for what lies ahead in 2025.
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