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Here’s the worst thing a brand can be in sports sponsorships.

Whether you are a brand sponsoring a team...or a team selling inventory, we can't let our sponsors become J.A.S. Just. Another. Sign. We see this too much in sponsorship. Logo slap. Logo placement on every nook and...

3 questions to ask if your sponsorship activation is struggling

If a sponsorship activation is posted, but no fan engages with it...did it really even happen? Well, it did, mainly because you as the brand paid for it. But the return on your investment went out...

Understanding Your Admin Data with SQWAD

Whether you’re a seasoned SQWAD client or getting ready to launch your first activation, understanding your admin data can help you make strategic decisions around prizing and user engagement and ensure you meet your activation...

Saving time by scheduling games with SQWAD’s Platform

We know game day can be hectic and the last thing you want to worry about is your activation going live when it’s supposed to.  That’s why SQWAD has created a scheduling feature that allows you...

3 Questions to Ask Every Sponsor BEFORE the Partnership Begins

Every sponsorship should have a goal. Our partners are spending dollars with us to reach a business outcome. They are buying a result. But a lot of times, we fall short of understanding exactly what those...

Better Partner Offer & Coupon tracking with the SQWAD Redemption Process

Look, fans like to game the system. If you get them an offer...they will try to get more than you are offering. The usual solution: The sponsor sends you coupons and redemption codes to add to...

How To Manage Sales Pace & Momentum In Sports Sponsorships

We've all been there in sales. We have a prospect that we KNEW was a lock. We gave the pitch, asked for the business, and now are waiting on their answer. But the more we wait,...

The Ultimate Guide To QR Codes In Sports Stadiums (Based On Real Testing)

I sound old sometimes and say "Back in my day, we didn't have QR codes." when I talk about how QR codes can help drive engagement & conversion in your stadiums. At SQWAD we specialize in...

How Banking Brands Can Leverage Interactive Signage In Sports Sponsorships

For over a century, banks in America have been leveraging sports sponsorships as a means to connect with mass audiences and engage with their communities, predating the era of television. In the early days, stadium walls...

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2025 New Year’s Resoltions for the sponsorship industry

I'm always interested in the exact definitions of the words we use. Sometimes, they can be powerful in understanding the meaning behind the everyday...

Gaining Interest from Brands That Don’t Spend on Sports Sponsorship

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...

The 3 Biggest Benefits for Sports Sponsorships

We should always be selling benefits over features in sports sponsorships. Features are the what. They commoditize our product. Benefits are the Why. They bring...

Top Shifts In Sports Sponsorship For 2020 & Beyond

2020 may be one of the most vital years for sports sponsorship this century. We are in the golden age of digital marketing and advertising….all...

Traditional Vs. Digital Sponsorship Assets, which are more valuable?

Today, this might be the biggest showdown in all of advertising. This week on The Inches Podcast Rich Franklin and I look at the...