Rookie & The Vet: Finding Great Sponsorship Prospects In Unusual Places

Playoffs aren't promised...and championships for most teams are a rare privilege.So how can we make sure we're ready as a sponsorship department for when our team gets there?On this episode of The Inches Podcast, we dive into the 3 Do's and Don'ts of sponsorships when it comes to playoffs and championship games.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

Many times in sponsorship, we need buy-in from other departments to execute the packages we sell. Whether it's the social media team, facilities, or even game ops...we need them to help and authorize the items we sell.So how can we get them on board with what our sponsors want and need?In this episode,  we dive into some ways you can get that internal buy-in before you close your additional sponsorship assets.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

We've all been there in prospecting. We either have hit a rut...or we're plateauing and struggling to find new business.So where can we find those diamonds in places that few salespeople would look?In this episode, we dive into a few areas and strategies to help you get out of the new business rut while opening new market segments for your sponsorship team.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

We've all been there. You went into the pitch with a great plan, a great package, and a great feeling this will be a win with a new prospect.And then, it falls flat. You get those stares, frowns, and bewildered looks throughout the presentation.So how can you adjust to potentially save the deal?In this episode,  we dive into a few tweaks you can make to ensure that even if a meeting goes south, you can salvage it for a win.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

When we are in season and have full stadiums is normally when sponsors are looking to reach our fans. It's where most of our sponsorship inventory lives.But what about the off-season? How can we maximize our revenue with off-season events WHILE avoiding oversaturation?In this episode, we dive into the perfect ways your team can look at and activate your off-season for sponsors new and old.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

You want to work in sponsorships...but the problem is you have been working in another industry for the last 5 years.So how do you make the jump into the industry if you don't have any direct sports sponsorship experience?In this episode, we dive into how you can make the industry switch...and even how to think about hiring an applicant who is outside the industry as a current sponsorship hiring manager.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

With this year's NCAA WBB March Madness, we are seeing the exciting sports and players getting the distribution and attention they deserve. The result is an explosion in viewership rates and popularity.So how will this affect the sponsorship industry as a whole?In this episode, we dive into how we see the sponsorship industry shifting with the addition of another major player in the sports landscape for brands to sponsor.

Recaps are a part of life in sponsorships. Your sponsors paid you money for a service, now it's time to show them the results & value.But are you doing recaps in a way that builds confidence and future business?In this episode of The Inches, we dive into sponsorship recaps and how your team can build a strategy that drives trust with your sponsors.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

We've all heard the term in sponsorship, Logo Slap....It's a vivid term used to describe simply putting a sponsor logo on an asset and calling it a day, hoping fans will notice it in the stadium.Brands hate it. So why is it so prevalent in our space?In this episode, we dive into what Logo Slap is, why it doesn't work, and how your team can combat it to drive results for your sponsors.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

When you're in the sponsorship world for long enough, you will have some great days that make you proud, and some worst days that have you rethinking this industry.So what have our best & worst times been?In this episode, we dive into moments in our sponsorship journey, both good & bad, and what we learned from them.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.