Sports Sponsorship Roundup: 10 Slam-Dunk Activation Strategies
Sports fans comprise one of the most passionate and powerful demographics in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that top brands consistently bring their A-game to their sports sponsorship activations. From non-endemic companies, like Barilla, to more predictable ones, like Budweiser, sponsors are finding clever ways to bring fans closer to the game, the athletes—and their brands. Here’s a look at a few brands that are knocking it out of the park.
Cook-Offs, Influencers and ‘Living Simply’: Inside Barilla’s Laver Cup Sponsorship
As much of the culinary world continues to hype complex meals featuring exotic ingredients and unconventional combinations, Barilla is keeping things simple. The 141-year-old pasta brand touted its understated approach Sept. 21-23 at the Laver Cup tennis tournament in Chicago with chef demonstrations, cook-offs and a clean design aesthetic that underscored its messaging. Part of...
Amex Incorporates Local Businesses Into its Chicago Bulls Fan Activation
With the start of the 2018-2019 NBA season on the horizon, American Express on Oct. 2 kicked off the ninth year of its partnership with the Chicago Bulls with an outdoor fan activation at Chi-Town’s… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Budweiser Courts Soccer Fans with a Culture-Forward World Cup Final Viewing Event
As the global beer sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, Budweiser wanted to celebrate with soccer fans—some of the most passionate in the globe—in its own backyard. The result was a 750-person Budweiser… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Sponsorship: Visa Spreads World Cup Fever With Interactive Lounges and In-Stadium Experiences
The logistics alone will blow your mind: 64 matches over 32 days in 11 cities and 12 stadiums. Even for an industry veteran like Visa, pulling off FIFA World Cup sponsorship experiences across the… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Sponsorship: BullFrog Sunscreen Connects With Outdoor Enthusiasts at the GoPro Mountain Games
BullFrog Sunscreen may have been a little frog in a big pond at the GoPro Mountain Games, June 7-10 in Vail, CO, but it managed to make a splash with a variety of touchpoints including sunscreen application… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Bud Light’s NFL Activation Taps Into Texas Pride
As the official beer of the NFL through 2022, Bud Light needed a sizable presence at the NFL Draft April 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Because when you’re in Texas, you go big or go… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Buick Revamps its NCAA Final Four Activation with the Fandom University Experience
To establish a cohesive platform surrounding its sponsorship of the NCAA, Buick for the Final Four Fan Fest this year in San Antonio, TX, March 30 through April 2, reimagined last year’s footprint… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Inside Dunkin’ Donuts’ NHL Sponsorship: Family-Centered Experiences and Sampling
Hot coffee and a winter sport. It’s a natural alignment. But for Dunkin’ Donuts, the official coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the NHL and the official coffee and QSR restaurant of the… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Busch Celebrates its Roots in Racing With a National NASCAR Tour
After a two-decade hiatus, Busch has returned as the official beer of NASCAR—but don’t call it a comeback. Busch’s celebration of and commitment to its roots in racing have never wavered, according… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?
Mtn Dew Kickstart Gives Fans Courtside Access at NBA All-Star Weekend
One might argue that NBA games are as much about who’s sitting courtside as they are about the live gameplay. That “courtside” piece of basketball culture inspired NBA sponsor Mtn Dew’s presence… LOGIN Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to login. Forgot Password?