In sports sponsorship, and really all sponsorship, we get bogged down in assets.
It somewhat makes sense...it is the product we sell. Our mindset sometimes shifts to "How many signs can I get sold?".
Many times though, those assets we focus on are...
It’s something I hear a lot and drives me mad in the sports world.
Like really insane, because it is a misunderstanding of where attention is at all age levels.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the reason a team...
I’ve been harping a ton on YouTube lately…and well…it’s because there is a TON of money being spent there by brands.
In sponsorship, we sell advertisements. We sell the ability to reach an impassioned group that we have access to and influence...
Some brands just don't spend on sports sponsorships. Never have...some say they never will. There are categories that we can usually count on to spend on sports sponsorships. Auto, Banks, Insurance, etc. Most of the time they are already spending there.
Conventional...
The power and emotion of sports are powerful tools. Our teams have created fan bases with similar characteristics, and followings that rival some religions.
Fans want to be part of something, it is a human need that lives deep in our brains....
I had a friend say she was starting a video show to post onto Instagram TV. It was long-form and meant to help build her brand up through helpful content.
I asked, “Why just Instagram TV?”
She gave the answer I get a...
Since I started in the sponsorship industry...we’ve always had a minimum spend. I was always told “We need a brand to commit to our value.” or “the smaller deals take too much time.”
Both are valid points...but also dangerous ones. Whenever we...
Nothing is worse when you get an ad when there is no way you fit the product.
My favorite is when I get cat offers from a certain pet store (I won’t say which one).
Two issues there:
I own a dog….so you...
The best thing about a full client list is we have customers that have believed the pitch and spent dollars on your assets. It shouldn't take much to upsell your current sponsorship clients in sports.
They...
In sports sponsorship, and really all sponsorship, we get bogged down in assets.
It somewhat makes sense...it is the product we sell. Our mindset sometimes shifts to "How many signs can I get sold?".
Many times though,...
The power and emotion of sports are powerful tools. Our teams have created fan bases with similar characteristics, and followings that rival some religions.
Fans want to be part of something, it is a human need...
Digital baseball in game promotions are taking ball games for a turn. Upping the game.
A summer day of baseball at the ballpark is one of the most coveted American pastimes. Generations have been raised on...
You’ve done it. You got the meeting for that perfect sports sponsorship prospect. The meeting is set. You and your team are prepping for the pitch and have the format ready to go.
But you ask...
Some brands just don't spend on sports sponsorships. Never have...some say they never will. There are categories that we can usually count on to spend on sports sponsorships. Auto, Banks, Insurance, etc. Most of the...
Digital scratch-off games in sports are becoming more popular. It's not surprising, because we are entering the participation age of sports sponsorships. Sponsors no longer want to just “Be Seen” by your fans.
The odd inventory...
his is a debate that comes up constantly if you are in the sports sponsorship industry.
Sports teams will share how sponsorship is more than advertising. They will push the fanatical fans that the brand should...
Technology is the pinnacle of the advancement and growth of sports. From the first patents of a football to the invention of instant replay, we’ve seen technology catapult sports to be a frenzy of fan...
