Hello & Welcome Podcast Creators on Stage at Changemakers Summit
We are excited to welcome The Nation Network as a Content Changemaker partner for the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit!
The Nation Network is Canada's leading destination for independent sports coverage, built for the true fan. Their content is bold, no-spin, and fan-first; from breaking news and analysis to fantasy projections and betting insight. They serve as a multi-brand media platform, including flagship sites like Daily Faceoff, The Leafs Nation, Hockey Fights, and the Hello & Welcome podcast. Their mission? To be the fan's voice in every digital channel in the pub, locker room, home, and on the go.
Led by Founder and CEO Jay Downton, a keynote voice in the sports media space, The Nation Network has grown from its origins as Oilers Nation to producing 17,000+ pieces of content per month and shaping Canadian sports fandom at scale.
🎤 Spotlight: Will Lou & Alex Wong (Hello & Welcome) on Stage
To add even more firepower, we're thrilled that Will Lou and Alex Wong, hosts of The Nation Network's Hello & Welcome podcast, will join us as featured speakers.
They'll bring their signature blend of wit, insight, and deep community empathy, exploring topics like:
• What it takes to build a podcast (and brand) inside a fast-growing sports media network
• How culture, fandom, and brand storytelling intersect
• The behind-the-scenes of creating content that resonates
If you're into sports media, fan engagement, or building narrative around brands, you won't want to miss them.
🎧 Hear It Straight From Jay: Tune into the SponsorshipX Podcast
Ahead of the Summit, we encourage you to check out the episode of The SponsorshipX Podcast featuring Jay Downton & Adam Seaborn. In "Building Canada's Challenger Sports Network," Jay dives into The Nation Network's origin story and the growth challenges it has faced. These lessons map perfectly into our Summit's themes of change, disruption, and community.
Whether you're a content creator, brand strategist, sponsor, or fan, you'll find gems in this conversation.
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🔥 What to Expect & How to Engage
• Live content, coverage, and storytelling powered by The Nation Network throughout the Summit
• Deep dive session with Will Lou & Alex Wong
• Networking moments that bridge fandom, media, and brand strategy
• Tools, frameworks, and pathways for changemakers in sponsorship + content
Mark your calendar: this is one of the most content-rich, fan-centric, and narrative-driven Summits we've ever assembled.
👉 Stay tuned for more speaker reveals, session drops, and behind-the-scenes content.