Jim Andrews Apr 9
The tagline for IEG’s 31st annual sponsorship conference was “How new intents, technologies and applications are transforming partnerships.” Using that as a framework, here are some of the highlights from the many outstanding sessions at Sponsorship Cubed: more
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Stacey Goldberg Feb 11
I know the conversation has moved on from the Super Bowl to the Olympics, but there were some interesting developments related to cause marketing around last week’s game that are worth examining. more
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Jessi Sanchez Dec 2
Twitter is securing top notch sports video highlights, having first done a deal with the NFL and more recently with broadcaster BSkyB for UEFA Champions League matches. Being a fan of both, I can see the tremendous potential in these agreements. more
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Morgan Lathrop Oct 15
I am fascinated by how brands are constantly creating innovative experiences to connect with target audiences. We find many great examples in sports, but I have been keeping my eye on the fashion game, specifically designer Rebecca Minkoff, a leader in casual luxury handbags, accessories and apparel who has become one of the savviest marketers around. more
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Eric del Carmen Sep 18
A few months back, I caved in and purchased a tablet not named iPad and one of the first things I did was download applications of interest to me. I noticed very quickly just how much personal information I was sharing. In addition to the usual username and password, the apps collected personal contact information, age/gender, GPS data and device ID. more
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Jim Andrews Aug 15
In the IEG strategy paper Sponsorship’s New Optics: Why Changing Focus Is The Only Way To Win, we make the case for sponsorships that need to produce a new brand asset or shine a bright light on an existing one. more
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Lesa Ukman Aug 7
With media space becoming more fragmented and fans sharing branded content more readily, the savviest sponsors and rightsholders are introducing mobile technology innovations that drive social activity around their partnerships. more
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Lesa Ukman Aug 2
AT&T’s activation and messaging around a slew of events it sponsors— including Manchester, Tenn.’s Bonnaroo Music Festival, Austin’s SXSW, Nashville’s CMT Music Festival and San Diego’s Comic-Con—reveal the changing playbook for the wireless service category. Carriers want: more
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Danny O'Leary Jun 14
I’m fortunate in my work at IEG to work alongside sports properties and sponsors from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing what’s out there to be explored in the world of sports beyond the borders of the U.S. The cultural, economic, political, business and social characteristics of sports in other countries are a learning experience and what makes me hungry to wake up and go to work every day. more
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