Instagram Influencer Marketing: Leveraging Social Power for Brand Growth
Dive into the strategic world of Instagram influencer marketing. Learn how to effectively harness the social clout of influencers to boost your brand's visibility and engagement, featuring real-life examples and actionable insights.
Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Which Networks to Prioritise for Your Business
This blog covers the essential considerations businesses must make when selecting which social networks to prioritize, providing a thorough guide to each major platform's strengths and optimal usage strategies.
Unpacking Athlete Sponsorship: How Does It Work?
Explore the multifaceted world of athlete sponsorship with our comprehensive guide. Learn how these strategic partnerships work, the benefits they offer to both brands and athletes, and how to effectively secure and manage them.
Evolution of Sports Marketing: Understanding the Trends and Shifts in the Last Decade
Discover how the digital revolution and athlete activism are reshaping sports marketing, unlocking new pathways for engagement and personalisation. Learn from the success stories of Cristiano Ronaldo and Serena Williams to elevate your brand in the evolving sports landscape.
What Makes for Successful Sports Marketing?
Unlock the potential of your athletic brand with our expert insights into successful sports marketing strategies. Tailored for aspiring and established athletes, our comprehensive guide delves into the art of connecting with your audience, leveraging personal stories, and forming strategic partnerships to elevate your profile.
Unleashing Your Potential: Mastering the Art of Pro Athlete Branding for Career Success
In the dynamic world of professional sports, establishing a robust athlete brand has become a critical aspect of career success. This comprehensive guide, focusing on the intricacies of 'pro athlete branding,' offers invaluable insights for athletes aiming to elevate their market presence.
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
Maximizing Your Brand as a Pro Athlete: Understanding Image Rights in the UK
Discover the untapped potential of your image rights in the world of professional sports. Learn how the intricate patchwork of laws including intellectual property, privacy, and advertising regulations can be leveraged to enhance your brand and income.
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.
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.
Why Sports Rights Holders Sometimes Need a Little Brand Consultancy Magic: Lessons from UK Brand Partnerships
Between sports and brands, there's an unsung hero shaping the narrative: the brand consultant. From forging legendary collabs like Anthony Joshua and Under Armour to navigating the digital sea of TikToks and Insta Stories, they're the strategists ensuring our favourite UK clubs and athletes resonate in a crowded market.
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
The Importance of Sponsorship in Sports Marketing: How to Choose the Right Athlete or Team
Explore the symbiotic world of sports sponsorships with this comprehensive guide aimed at professional athletes and brands. Delve into the principles of sports marketing, learn how to choose the right sponsorship through real-world examples, and equip yourself with the tools to forge successful, purpose-led partnerships
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hoopsfix Podcast - Retiring a great, Dan Clarke and Sam Neter chop it up
Sports investment should not be seen as a sports bet; where you put some money down, back a winner and take your money home. It’s about seeing that you plus them makes everyone better off - and that can be financially better off if that’s your motivation, no shame in that.
ATHLETES: Want brand partnership? Work on your pre-game…
What can Athletes do to improve their chances when shooting their shot for brand partnerships? Before the typical DM pitch of. “I’ve always been such a big fan…” you can set yourself up for success in clever ways…