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The Invisible Athlete: Why Branding is Key to Standing Out in Sports

Unlock the Power of Athlete Branding: In this insightful blog, learn how to stand out in the competitive world of sports marketing. Explore key strategies for building a powerful brand that resonates with fans and sponsors alike. Ideal for professional athletes seeking to elevate their marketability and create a lasting impact both on and off the field

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Sports Events and Experiential Marketing: How to Create Memorable Brand Experiences

Creating an unforgettable brand experience at sports events isn't just about being seen—it's about crafting moments that resonate long after the final whistle. Dive into our latest article where we explore the intersection of sports events and experiential marketing, and how your brand can create impactful, memorable experiences. Learn from real-life examples from the UK and US, and discover the strategic planning exercises essential for success.

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Learn these 5 common mistakes to avoid as a creator or athlete when working with a brand

Dive into the dynamic world of sports marketing with our latest blog, where we unravel the secrets to forging successful brand partnerships! Whether you're an up-and-coming athlete, a savvy sports agent, or a content creator looking to elevate your game, this piece is packed with invaluable insights on authenticity, consistency, engagement, transparency, and adaptability.

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Building a Social Media Strategy for Your Sports Brand: Tips and Best Practices

Unlock the power of social media for your sports brand with proven strategies. Dive into real-world examples from industry giants like Nike, Red Bull, and Adidas. Learn how to engage authentically, harness influencer collaborations, and stay ahead of digital trends. From athletes to startups, this guide offers actionable insights for all

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Athletes: Here are 10 tips to attract brand partners.

If you are a professional athlete and are looking to generate commercial opportunities outside of your club contract then you already know what we’re about to say. Building a strong personal brand is a non-negotiable. It’s not an extra. Not something for extra credit or a 1% competitive advantage. It’s fundamental. It’s purposeful practice, which as we all know, is the only route to perfection.

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Why Athletes Should Ditch Single Brand Deals for Multi-Brand Retailers: The Versatility, Exposure, and Financial Benefits

Athletes seeking brand deals have typically partnered with single brand suppliers, but the rise of multi-brand retailers offers new opportunities. Athletes can promote multiple brands, appeal to a wider audience, and gain ongoing revenue. British athlete Dina Asher-Smith's partnership with JD Sports is a prime example. By choosing a multi-brand retailer, she was able to showcase her versatility while promoting Nike, Adidas, and Puma.

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Building a Sports Marketing Strategy

In this blog post, we explore the key pillars of a successful sports marketing strategy. From identifying your target audience to measuring your success, we provide questions for readers to ask themselves along the way. By following these pillars, sports organizations can build their brand, create engaging content, utilize social media and influencer marketing, build relationships with fans, and ultimately drive revenue.

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Why is personal branding so important in Women's sport?

Personal branding is crucial for success in women's sports, and with the rise of women's sports in the UK, it has become even more important. Athletes need to differentiate themselves from their peers and create a unique brand that reflects their strengths, values, and personality. By doing so, they can attract more meaningful sponsorships, control their image and reputation, and develop a strong emotional connection with their fans. Professional athletes such as Lucy Bronze, Dina Asher-Smith, Sarah Hunter, and Nicola Adams have successfully leveraged their personal brands to achieve success on and off the field, and female athletes around the world can follow in their footsteps.

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What are the most important parts of a Start Up’s marketing strategy?

More than in any other phase a business, a good marketing plan can dramatically alter the course a company takes. A startup marketing strategy is a plan for promoting and growing a new business. It typically includes a variety of tactics and activities designed to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and drive revenue. A startup marketing strategy typically includes the foll

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Not all athlete brand sponsorships are created equally…

Sponsorship is key to help Athletes grow commercially and support them to focus on their on-pitch performance 👍

But it's not always as simple as signing you image away for a load of boots and money, other types of sponsorship is on offer, which may or may not be just as valuable to you at that time. 🤔

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5 Tips for athletes to help pitch for brand sponsorship

Ok so you've found what you feel is the right brand partner, someone who fits yours and your audience's needs.You've read all of our previous posts about not just working for stash and finding brands who fit your core values. 😉

Let’s not sugar coat it, the absolute guaranteed best thing to do is to become the world #1 in your sport - that is definitely without a shadow of a doubt the easiest route to success!

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Content strategy, the 3 E’s…

Producing content can be difficult at the best of times - knowing the right format, tone and creative approach. How do you know what type of content will achieve your objective? We often talk about the 3 E’s, a way to guide your thinking to make sure you’re off to a strategic start

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Everyone loves stash…including the Tax man

Ok the first thing to make clear is that we are not qualified to give any tax advice - we’ve just been around the block a bit!

Secondly there is no official ‘influencer tax’. But for both brands and influencers, everyone needs to keep records and pay correctly when the Tax man comes knocking.

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