Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Podcast
This is the Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Podcast brought to you in association with supersonic.
“The podcast focuses on meaningful running industry content, with listeners benefiting from useful information, data and action points that can help propel their businesses forward, sharing peer to peer knowledge whilst showcasing the running industry and advancements beneficial for all”.
Originally the Running Industry Podcast (2020) hosted by Matt Ward, now having joined forces with RIA to become the collaborative podcast Running Industry Alliance Podcast (RIA) in association with supersonic from 2023 onwards. The business-to-business (B2B) collab series will encompass episodes featuring chats with various RIA Member guests “in conversation with” about the running industry.
This collaborative podcast is hosted by Matt as Anchor with Becs, Tom, Phil and other RIA Team rotating on episodes around various content and expertise.
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is a member-based independent national trade (B2B) organisation built for purpose for the UK & Ireland Running Industry with global reach. Running Industry Alliance exists to collectively assist RIA Members to drive the Running Industry forward to improve the Sport and Business of Running, and holds the annual The Running Conference (TRC) as well as other RIA Member events.
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www.runningindustryalliance.com
www.therunningconference.com
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Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Podcast
Running Industry Alliance Podcast – Episode #22 featuring Chris Walsh - adidas
Running Industry Alliance Podcast
Episode 22 🎙️ adidas | Performance, Purpose & Progress with Chris Walsh, VP Brand - North Europe adidas - hosted by Matt Ward / Supersonic & Phil Benton / Running Industry Alliance (RIA).
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Walsh to explore how adidas continue to shape the running landscape - blending performance innovation, purpose-driven action, and a future-focused mindset.
We dive into 👇
🏃♂️ The evolution of adidas in running with a discussion about product development, partnerships, events and athletes
🌍 Sustainability, culture & community impact
🤝 Collaboration and connection across the industry
🚀 Leadership, innovation & what’s next for the brand
A brilliant, forward-thinking conversation with one of the biggest names in sport - and a must-listen for anyone working in or inspired by the running industry.
🎧 Tune in now on all major podcast platforms including: Apple | Spotify | Amazon or search for Running Industry Alliance Podcast
🗓️ Mention of The Running Conference presented by haku (7th to 9th December) and the role of Running Industry Alliance (RIA)