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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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What EVOLVE means in today’s sponsorship industry

I have such a blast rocking with Rich Franklin of the Portland Winterhawks each week on The Inches Podcast. His knowledge and experience have been...

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...

Fans see over 3,000 sponsorship ads on game day. Here’s why that is a problem.

Close your eyes and think back to the last sports game you attended as a fan. What is the first thing you see? Maybe it...

Create a new sponsorship asset with a pixel on your sponsored content

Trackability is one of the most IMPORTANT pieces in advertising today (Again, sponsorship in sports and events is advertising). A big reason why is the...

Utilizing Text To Build A Valuable Sponsorship Asset In 2020

I’ve nibbled a bit around it before but I really think that utilizing text messaging as a sponsorship asset will be the killer move...