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2025 Sports Sponsorship Predictions

Predicting the future is a seductive pursuit, yet it’s often an exercise in navigating uncertainty with incomplete information. While patterns and data can provide a glimpse into what might be, the future is shaped by countless...

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...

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How to Successfully Market Your Digital Activations & Contests With Your Fans (After Launching…

If an activation is promoted, and no fan is there to hear it, does it even exist? Well…yes…but it wouldn’t be very successful. Marketing your...

Sponsorship post-pandemic is all about re-building habits, old and new.

Humans are creatures of habits. It is extremely hard once we’ve entered a habit to change it. In reverse, it takes a lot for us...

How in-stadium sponsorship pans out in the next 5–10 years

I’m young in this game. I’ve only been doing this for 5 years in the world of sports. That is selling sponsorship. I look back at...

Setting up sponsorship assets that bring value for gaming sponsorships.

We’re going through a very interesting time in sports in the U.S….we’re seeing sports betting open up for the first time for many states. This...

5 Pillars To Any Great Digital Sports Sponsorship Contest

At SQWAD we run a lot of digital contests with some great teams. With running those contests we’ve learned a lot in the process....