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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 understanding Sponsorship Budget Buckets can help you close your deals.

Not all budgets for brands are “marketing” or “sponsorship”. There is some depth there. Understanding the dynamics of a brand’s budget (and buckets) can help...

Empathy In Sponsorship & Sports Biz Has Never Been More Important

The more I dive into sports business,  and particularly sponsorship, I am starting to realize how important empathy is in everything we do…and something...

Sh*t happens at deadlines…how to get an answer from your prospect that is ghosting you in sports…

Ghosting, Friend Zone, whatever you want to call it…sometimes after a great pitch and initial interest from a partner, we get radio silence. This is...

So You’re In a Brand New Market…Here’s How to Kickstart Your Sponsorship Sales

Let’s face it…if you work in the sports industry you are bound to move a ton. Many of us have racked up the miles...

2023 Sports Sponsorship Predictions

What a year that we are headed into with sports sponsorship. The struggles from a pandemic that shut down our business and games seem...