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Every once in a while, we decide to write something about what's going on in the world of sports marketing.
How to Sell Sponsorships with Hot and Cold Properties
Posted on August 4, 2022
It is not always sunshine and rainbows in college sports. Not every team or school can win a national championship every year. But, it is still possible to sell sponsorship deals at hot and cold properties. How do we keep sponsors happy when things are not going great? It all starts with a relationship. In…
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How to Close the Deal
Posted on August 4, 2022
In sports sponsorships or any type of deal, one of the most important aspects of a deal is closing it. To do this there are several things that one must do to reach this point with their client. Once the correct steps are taken, you can then “close the deal.” Closing the deal starts with…
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Coaches Shows
Posted on June 29, 2022
In sports, coaches may be considered one of the most beloved or hated pieces of an organization. This is based mostly on the perception that their fan base has of them. Coach shows have quickly become one of the most popular additions to a school’s radio schedule due to the influence that coaches have. Incorporating…
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Sponsorship Renewals
Posted on June 23, 2022
Sponsorship renewals are the ability for your company to retain a current client rather than find a new one. In sports, there are so many elements that go into a renewal including timing, the energy given by both sides, and the frequency of check-ins. Today, one of the easiest ways to retain a client and ensure…
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Exploring High School Sponsorships
Posted on June 23, 2022
Finding the perfect partnership within sports is very fluid. When people think of sports sponsorships, they think of pro and college deals. However, youth and high school sport sponsorships are growing in popularity as the perfect partner for many. Today, we dive into the ins and outs of high school sports sponsorships. Right now it…
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Sponsorship Execution in Basketball
Posted on June 23, 2022
When looking at sports sponsorships in college it is important to know the difference between basketball and football. The amount of fan engagement, volume of ads, and money spent on sponsorships is quite different between the two. Overall, football in comparison to basketball has more hype in the college sports realm. Once July hits the…
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The Death of Radio is Greatly Exaggerated
Posted on June 22, 2022
Is Radio dead? Back when television and social media weren’t the main sources of consumption for sports there were only radio broadcasts. Sometimes, people wouldn’t even be able to listen to their favorite teams because the broadcast didn’t reach them. Since the introduction of television, streaming, and social media there has been a complete evolution…
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TV Programming and Summer Promotions
Posted on June 16, 2022
Originally when TV programming for sports was created it was used for the sole purpose of televising games. With fans becoming more engaged with their teams over the years, televised shows and social promotions have enabled a more enhanced fan experience. On top of that, fans weren’t to be engaged continually. Summer promotions offer a…
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Intellectual Property Rights
Posted on May 17, 2022
Intellectual property, or IP rights, is something that is an intangible creation that the business, sports property, or individual owns the rights to. An example of this in sports is the right to use a team’s logo and marks. First, not everyone is allowed to use a school or team’s logos or marks. The team…
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Meet Our Summer Intern!
Posted on May 10, 2022
Meet our intern! My name is Ryan Arnold and I am the summer intern at Knox Sports Marketing. I am from West Hartford, CT, and am a huge Boston sports fan. Though a huge Boston sports fan, I am in the sunny state of Florida to get a degree in sports management and I am…
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