St Kilda Football Club is pleased to welcome software company Podium to its sponsorship stable.

The US-based company aims to modernise the way local businesses interact with their customers and fans through world-class technology and interface platforms.

Used by some of the biggest global sporting clubs, including NBA team Utah Jazz, Podium allows businesses to seamlessly connect with their customers, while also allowing for greater accessibility than ever before.

“We’re really pleased to welcome Podium on board,” St Kilda Executive General Manager - Commercial Chris Larkins said.

“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so making their lives easier with the Podium platform is something we’re really excited about.”

The Saints will use many of Podium’s tools, including an online web chat feature on the club’s membership site, as well as integrated text messaging which allows for easy transactions and renewals for members.

“This partnership with Podium will give greater communication options to our fans and make our staff and resources more accessible to them, while best of all making the whole process of interacting with the club a lot more convenient. We look forward to growing this partnership across the year and welcome the growth in dialogue and ease it will allow our people.”

Podium’s Australia Country Manager, Dave Scheine echoed Larkins’ sentiment.

“Today is an incredibly exciting day for Podium, and allows us to continue delivering on our mission to revolutionise the way Aussies interact with their favourite local businesses, brands and organisations.

“Consumers demand convenience, ease and personalisation and St Kilda clearly recognises this and is demonstrating its commitment to excellence not only on the field, but off it.

“Through Podium, St Kilda’s adoring fans will feel closer to their favourite team than ever before. We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship.”

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