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IRP #13: Sponsorship Trends and Best Practices With Sports Marketing Veteran Rob Louthain

IRP #13: Sponsorship Trends and Best Practices With Sports Marketing Veteran Rob Louthain

FromThe Inside Racing Podcast


IRP #13: Sponsorship Trends and Best Practices With Sports Marketing Veteran Rob Louthain

FromThe Inside Racing Podcast

ratings:
Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What are sponsors looking for in a partnership? How is digital advertising driving the need for metrics? Why are custom programs so important in today's sponsorship market? Business expert and motorsports professional John Robbins uncovers corporate sponsorship insights from Rob Louthain. Rob has 20-plus years of experience working in sports marketing with the Indianapolis Colts, Learfield Sports, Chicago White Sox and the PGA's Western Open. He discusses how sponsorships have evolved over time. Today it's more about corporate partnerships than traditional sponsorships. There's more emphasis on creating mutually beneficial relationships and going the extra mile to develop custom programs in sports. In this episode of The Inside Racing Podcast, Rob explains exactly what his corporate partners are looking for. For them it's all about breaking through the clutter and creating a unique experience to reach the key objectives of their marketing plan. This episode will get you to think differently about your approach with new and existing corporate partners. Whether you are just getting started or you've been promoting racing for decades, there's something here for you. Want more episodes like this? Visit www.NSTAracing.com/archive for past episodes. Become a VIP Listener and get access to exclusive listener bonuses. Join the conversation on Twitter (@NSTA_Racing),  Facebook (@NSTAracing) or email podcast@NSTAracing.com. Want to chat with Rob? Send him an email Rob.Louthain@colts.nfl.net
Released:
Dec 6, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (53)

John Robbins: Business strategist, coach and consultant for more than a decade shares his strategies, frameworks, tips and best practices to help you preserve and grow your racing operation. You'll hear from handpicked experts inside and outside the industry as they share their insights, stories and opinions about the business of racing. It's about understanding what goes on behind the scenes at race tracks, with sanctioning bodies, inside race teams and among industry professionals. It's also about uncovering the latest trends and gathering valuable insights from people across the world of business. John has combined his experience of growing up at the track and a passion for business to bring a unique, fun and real perspective to the business of racing. His work has allowed him to help track owners across the country develop and execute strategies to grow revenue and increase profitability, attract and retain sponsors and engage race fans. Sales, prospecting, sponsorship, media, public relations, event promotion, motorsports strategy, ticketing, social media, technology, fan experience, entertainment, attractions, concessions, merchandise, staffing, operations, finance, economic development, and all the other things that work (and don't work) in the business of racing to help support, preserve and grow short track racing in America.