Top 28 Global Sports Marketing Agencies in 2025

Awards and Recognition: 

• Rated 4.8/5 On Clutch from over 1000 reviews
• Claim to have over 50 local and national awards
• Finalist in two categories (App Growth and International Growth) of the 2023 Google Ads Premier Partner Awards.
• Inclusion in Top 8 of Clutch 1000 2023
• Named among Utah Valley’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies for the fifth consecutive year in 2022

Talent and Technology

• Led by Founder and CEO, Jacob Baadsgaard
• Now has more than 160 employees

Notable Campaigns

Sports Card Zone

Sports Card Zone (SCZ) offers a huge inventory of sports cards covering baseball (2017-2024), Basketball (2019-20 – 2023-24), Football (2000 and 2015-2024), Hockey (2020-21 – 2023-24), and Soccer (2019-20 – 2024). They also stock some non-sports cards (e.g. Pokémon) and a range of sports memorabilia.

Although the company was meeting its goals, they felt they were getting stagnant. They were seeing growth, but not at amazing levels.

They approached Disruptive Advertising to see what they could do to push SCZ’s performance to the next level. 

The company spent $14k at a 27k ROA for a month-long PPC campaign.

The PPC campaign ultimately generated $381k in additional revenue for Sports Card Zone.

Strategic Approach

Disruptive Advertising built multiple new PPC search campaigns using a keyword planner. One used competitor terms, another used broader ‘sports card’ terms. They then segmented their Performance Max campaign by sports versus all products. Performance Max campaigns are a type of enhanced Search and Shopping campaign that enable advertisers to reach Google’s entire ad inventory with a single campaign with qualifying objectives.

Thanks to the success of this initial campaign, Sports Card Zone increased its budget, meaning that Disruptive Advertising was able to further expand the PPC ads to include Facebook and Amazon.

Crossover Symmetry

Crossover Symmetry has the mission to bring effective, easy-to-use shoulder rehab directly into your home; to put you in charge of your own rehab. Their dream is to help save 10 million shoulders in 10 years.

The company was looking for someone who could scale their Facebook advertising and increase their revenue while maintaining profitability. They wanted a partner that could grow their current efforts in the United States so they would then be in a place where they could expand to Europe and Canada. On evaluation, Crossover Symmetry decided that Disruptive Advertising could best meet their needs.

Disruptive Advertising’s efforts paid off. In the first three months, monthly revenue from Facebook advertising increased by 158%. This success resulted in Crossover Symmetry extending its work with the agency to include CRO, and expanding Facebook advertising into Europe and Canada.

Strategic Approach

Disruptive Advertising initially implemented a strategy to improve Crossover Symmetry’s Facebook advertising. They began by researching buyer personas and expanding them to include other applicable athletes.

They then introduced dynamic retargeting – Facebook dynamic retargeting ads promote relevant products to customers who have visited your online store.  The agency improved the quality of the ads themselves, ensuring that the ad copywriting gave more details on the product. Disruptive Advertising created highly engaging ads, stacking the social proof generated from these ads throughout all campaigns.

Services: 

• SEO
• Google Ads / Bing Ads
• Social Media Ads / YouTube Ads / Facebook Ads / TikTok Ads / LinkedIn Ads / Snapchat Ads / X Ads
• Amazon / Google Shopping
• Motion Ads
• Landing Pages / Site Optimization
• Email Management
• Lead Nurture
• Creative Strategy

Awards and Recognition: 

• Amazon Ads – Verified Partner
• Google Ad Partner – Premier 2024
• Microsoft Advertising Select Partner 2024
• Meta Business Partner
• HubSpot Certified Partner
• Inc. 5000 – 7 years (on the Inc5000 list of fastest-growing companies from 2017 to 2023)
• BBB – A+ rating
• Klaviyo – Master Champion

Talent and Technology

• SmartSites headquarters is in New Jersey but all staff currently working remotely
• The agency was founded by Alex Melen (Co-CEO and CFO) and Michael Melen (Co-CEO and COO)
• SmartSites uses 33 technology products and services including HTML5, jQuery, and Google Analytics

Notable Campaigns

Fitness Kid Corp Marketing

Fitness Kid Corp provides indoor kids’ gyms to allow for exercise within your home. They initially created and sold the product in Europe before testing the market in the United States.

The main problem Fitness Kid Corp faced was that indoor kids’ gyms are a highly niche product. Many parents already have some form of existing setup in their backyard for their kids to play, or they take their kids to parks instead.

They found the demand for the Fitness Kid indoor gyms was highly seasonal – parents are more interested in buying the gyms in winter when they have fewer outdoor options. 

They approached SmartSites to create and implement a marketing strategy for them. The campaign returned impressive results. Fitness Kid Corp received a 383% Increase in total site traffic and a 350% Increase in conversions. There was a 64% increase in CTR.

Pleasingly, SmartSites’ strategy led to a 74% decrease in the CPC. Overall, there was a 383% increase in referral traffic.

Strategic Approach

SmartSites authored compelling content that highlighted the benefits of having an indoor gym to allow children to have year-round fun while exercising. They made this part of an ongoing content writing and link-building strategy to increase overall traffic to Fitness Kids’ website.

They also created a PPC campaign for Fitness Kid. This included running shopping ads and remarketing ads simultaneously to capture sales and brand awareness at the same time. 

As part of this PPC campaign, SmartSites implemented a responsive and flexible bidding strategy to cater to changes in return on ad spend (ROAS).

Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center

Dr. Rizio of the Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center specializes in sports injuries of the upper and lower extremities, cartilage repair, and reconstructive procedures of the knee and shoulder. He is a team physician and orthopedic surgeon responsible for treating the injuries of many sports teams in the greater New Jersey area.

The practice found it challenging to attract new patients and promote their services without a strong web presence, so sought out SmartSites’ services to remedy their ailments.

The new website and SmartSites’ other measures led to a 667% increase in total site traffic. Search gave even better results, with a 947% increase in organic search traffic. Page views increased by 405%, and there was an overall improvement of 38% in the CTR.

Strategic Approach

SmartSites opted to create a professional website for the Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center in WordPress, as this would make for easy editing. Currently, 43.4% of all websites are built on the WordPress platform.

As part of this project, SmartSites designed a sophisticated logo to represent the upscale brand.

The agency optimized the site for SEO and pursued an aggressive link-building campaign.

Finally, they set up a PPC campaign in Google, optimizing paid search to increase click-through rates and leads to the site.

Services: 

• Pay Per Click Advertising
• Search Engine Optimization
• Email and SMS Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Web Design

The agency has a track record of delivering high engagement and ROI for its clients through creative and customized influencer campaigns. Notable clients include really big names like Walmart, Hanes, Hershey, The Honest Company, Pepsi, and Live Nation. The Shelf has received numerous accolades, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America.

As an agency, The Shelf goes beyond influencer marketing, handling their clients’ social media marketing while also overseeing branding and marketing strategy. The agency’s proprietary technology aids in demographic analysis, brand affinity detection, and fraud prevention, ensuring that the influencers selected are a perfect fit for the brand’s goals.

The Shelf has executed successful campaigns for brands like Lenox, Blued, and Famous Footwear, achieving significant engagement and reach. The Shelf Famous Footwear campaign in particular showcases The Shelf’s expertise. As it was primarily focused on the back-to-school season during the pandemic, the campaign aimed to promote new styles for the fall season while also reassuring customers about the safety of in-store shopping. The Shelf enlisted parent influencers to showcase their shopping experiences at Famous Footwear stores, highlighting safety measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing. These influencers created engaging content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and blogs, promoting unbeatable prices and trendy new styles for children. 

This approach resonated well with audiences, leading to high engagement rates. For instance, blog posts outperformed typical expectations, generating over 659,546 engagements. The campaign also achieved a strong in-feed post engagement rate of 2.77%, well above the industry average, with significant interaction on Instagram Stories and other social media platforms.

Notable Sports Campaign

Sports isn’t always about the professionals, as The Shelf demonstrated in its collaboration with Moosejaw, an outdoor gear and apparel company. To develop a comprehensive influencer marketing campaign aimed at engaging outdoor enthusiasts and promoting Moosejaw’s diverse product range, they needed to highlight the athleticism of their influencers to appeal to their audiences. By selecting influencers who are avid hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers, The Shelf was able to create content that genuinely reflected an active lifestyle, thereby connecting more effectively with the target audience.

A key component of the campaign was the creation of visually appealing and inspiring content. Influencers shared their outdoor experiences using Moosejaw products across various social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. They posted high-quality photos and videos of themselves using Moosejaw gear in stunning outdoor settings, which not only showcased the products but also told compelling stories of adventure and exploration—to say nothing of fitness. 

To maximize reach and engagement, The Shelf implemented a strategic mix of macro and micro-influencers who created a total of 445 posts. Macro-influencers with large followings helped to amplify the campaign’s visibility, while micro-influencers, who often have higher engagement rates, fostered deeper connections with niche audiences. This balanced approach resulted in more than 20 million potential views and over 237k engagements.

At the core of Moburst’s operations is the belief in the power of data to drive decision-making. Anyone who’s seen the movie “Moneyball” (or read the book) knows that this is an idea near and dear to a sports organization’s collective heart. A data-centric approach enables the agency to bridge the gap between brands and creators effectively.

By utilizing audience insights and historical performance data, Moburst ensures that every influencer selected for a campaign is not only a good fit but also poised to deliver optimal results—the right creator for the right time. This selection process involves vetting potential influencers based on hundreds of parameters, ensuring that the chosen ambassadors have a genuine connection with their audience, which translates into higher engagement and conversion rates.

Moburst offers a comprehensive suite of services that cover every aspect of influencer marketing. These services include research, influencer recruitment, campaign management, content creation, and performance analysis. The agency’s involvement doesn’t end with the identification of the right influencers; it extends to crafting compelling content and managing the entire campaign to ensure consistency and authenticity.

Moburst understands that the authenticity of the influencer’s voice is crucial in maintaining the trust and engagement of their followers. This is why the agency works closely with influencers to develop content that resonates well with their audience while effectively communicating the brand’s message.

The success of Moburst’s approach is evident in its impressive client portfolio and the results it has achieved for them. The agency has worked with numerous high-profile clients, including Google, Samsung, Uber, and Reddit, helping them to enhance their products and maximize key performance indicators (KPIs).

For instance, Moburst’s campaigns have led to significant increases in app installs, improved conversion rates, and greater brand visibility. The agency’s case studies highlight achievements such as a 1400% growth in results for Samsung and substantial boosts in app exposure and keyword rankings for clients like Reddit and Uber.

Moburst’s excellence has not gone unnoticed in the industry. The agency has received multiple awards, including the Most Effective Video Campaign by the Masterclassing Awards and recognition from Adweek as one of the fastest-growing agencies. These accolades are impressive, but none speaks more to Moburst’s credibility as a mobile first agency than the Mobile Marketing Association naming them the Digital Agency of the Year in 2023.

In addition to its influencer marketing prowess, Moburst offers a wide range of digital marketing services. These include social media marketing, user-generated content strategies, talent management, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) management, email marketing, and more. The agency’s global footprint and partnerships with major platforms like TikTok and Google enable it to provide VIP support and leverage the latest tools and techniques to achieve unparalleled results for its clients.

Notable Sports Campaign

Moburst’s campaign for Titanbet, a sports betting app, showcased the agency’s ability to significantly enhance app performance through data-driven strategies and creative execution. It also highlights their comfort level with just about any vertical—the agency can speak the language of the sports fan and reach them just as effectively as it did for Samsung, Reddit, and Uber.

Titanbet approached Moburst with the challenge of improving its app store performance and increasing user engagement. Moburst implemented a comprehensive approach that included advanced keyword analysis and creative content strategies to boost visibility and downloads.

One of the key elements of the campaign was the selection and collaboration with top influencers. Moburst’s team meticulously researched and identified influencers whose audience demographics aligned with Titanbet’s target market. These influencers were not only chosen based on their follower count but also their engagement rates and authenticity.

By leveraging these influencers, Moburst was able to create a series of compelling and authentic content pieces that resonated with their followers and effectively communicated Titanbet’s brand message.

The results of the campaign were remarkable. Moburst’s efforts led to a 60% improvement in Titanbet’s average daily organic download rate. The campaign also enhanced Titanbet’s keyword performance by 40 times and increased overall keyword traffic by an impressive 3900%. This significant boost in visibility and engagement translated into higher conversion rates and a substantial increase in app installs, showcasing Moburst’s expertise in delivering tangible results through strategic influencer marketing.

Sociallyin’s approach is hands-on and customized to your brand. They measure success through concrete metrics and arrange weekly meetings to foster collaboration to ensure all KPIs are met, and they constantly seek improvement everywhere

Notable clients:

Nikon, Carnival Cruise Line, NetApp.

They offer a comprehensive suite of services centered around influencer marketing. The primary focus is on developing creative, end-to-end campaigns that use the power of social media influencers to connect brands with their target audiences. This includes everything from creative strategy, identifying and partnering with the right influencers, and amplifying content through paid media, to measuring the impact on key metrics like awareness, engagement, consideration, and conversions. They also provide services such as paid social media advertising, content production with in-house video and design teams, and social commerce strategies tailored to platforms like TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, and Amazon Live.

Some of The Goat Agency’s more notable clients include major brands you’ve definitely heard of. For instance, they have worked TurboTax, achieving over 2.2 million views, surpassing their media views target by 126%. Other high-profile clients include Kraken Rum, Tesco, ODEON, and Nivea, for whom they have delivered highly successful campaigns with impressive engagement and return on ad spend. These collaborations highlight the agency’s ability to drive significant results and ROI for their clients, making them a trusted partner for many leading brands.

The agency has since grown significantly, boasting over 400 employees and a presence in the UK, USA, and Singapore. They have delivered thousands of campaigns across various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, for clients in more than 70 countries. Their data-driven approach allows them to guarantee results, making them a preferred choice for brands looking to maximize their marketing ROI.

The Goat Agency has received numerous accolades for its excellence in influencer marketing. They were recognized as the 4th fastest growing global agency by Adweek and earned the title of Social Media Agency of the Year from The Drum. Additionally, they made it onto LinkedIn’s Top Companies list. In 2022, they were shortlisted for the Campaign Global Agency of the Year Awards. Notably, in 2019, Adweek named them Europe’s fastest-growing agency. These awards underscore the agency’s significant impact and success in the influencer marketing field.

Notable Sports Campaigns

Since 2019, Major League Baseball has hosted a “London Series” each year in its attempt to convince non-Americans that baseball isn’t boring. In 2023, the Goat Agency undertook a significant campaign to introduce Major League Baseball (MLB) to the UK audience. The challenge was to make “America’s favorite pastime” resonate with UK viewers. To achieve this, Goat enlisted seven influencers from diverse verticals such as fashion, food, music, and sports. These influencers attended fan events, participated in an interactive “Home Run House” event, and shared their experiences through Instagram Stories and TikTok, creating a buzz around MLB’s London Series.

The campaign also included post-event activities to maintain the momentum. Influencers customized MLB merchandise, hosted giveaways, and promoted the World Series and 2024 ticket sales. The campaign’s success was evident in its results: over 3.1 million impressions, 175,132 engagements, and an earned media value exceeding £32,000. Additionally, the total media views surpassed expectations by 310%, highlighting a significant increase in interest in baseball among the UK audience.

This campaign demonstrated Goat’s expertise in leveraging influencer marketing to create cultural relevance and engagement for a traditionally American sport in a new market. But it also shows how powerful influencer marketing can be when you’ve got a clever agency creating your strategy. 

Thrive offers a wide range of services, including SEO, PPC, social media management, web design, and reputation management. With a team of experts and a track record of delivering tangible results, Thrive is a top choice for businesses looking to harness the power of the Internet for growth. Their clients have experienced substantial growth, with organic traffic surges of up to 500% and a 300% increase in online leads. Notably, they have also assisted brands like Western Sports and Rakkasan Motorsports in promoting their sports equipment.

Thrive stands out for its intentional focus on relationships and results. The agency sees itself as an extension of its clients’ teams, fostering professional yet personal collaborations. Thrive promises integrity, transparency, award-winning expertise, a proven process, and unwavering dedication to client delight. As a Google Premier Partner, Google Analytics Technology Partner, Bing Ads Accredited Professional, and more, Thrive’s credibility is undeniable.

Notable clients:

Sneaker Boutique, Petersen Games, Geoforce.

It was no surprise, then, that in September of 2021, they announced the creation of VN Sports, a dedicated division of the agency. A significant part of Viral Nation’s success has always been their talent agency, which represents over 900 diverse creators across 35 verticals. For VN Sports, repping talent is key to their service, and they’ve gone after the many up-and-coming sports stars embracing digital platforms.

Viral Nation’s roster was already impressive, and VN Sports shines—especially after the NCAA’s 2021 policy change allowing collegiate athletes to engage in brand partnerships. The agency’s influence in the sports world was bolstered by recent signings in 2023 and 2024, featuring college athletes transitioning to full-time content creators.

Among these are Division II basketball player Carlos “Famous Los” Sanford (aka Da Funny Sports Analyst), Canadian tennis player Ayan Broomfield, and basketball trainer Devin “In the Lab” Williams.

Another notable addition to their roster in early 2023 was Dalton Chandler, a baseball icon with a strong social media following. With over 916,200 followers on TikTok and 263,000 on Instagram, Chandler is a prime example of how Viral Nation leverages influencer engagement to connect brands with large, dedicated audiences.

In 2023, all these pieces came together when they announced a collaboration with the Harlem Globetrotters aimed at expanding their digital presence and connecting with new audiences. The Globetrotters are a legendary organization fusing sports and entertainment, and VN Sports does the same.

This partnership involves creating original digital content for the Globetrotters’ social media accounts, including YouTube and TikTok and has been a passion project for the agency, allowing them to connect personally with the players. It doesn’t hurt that all of this solidifies Viral Nation as a premiere influencer marketing agency in the sports world.

But Viral Nation doesn’t just connect brands and athletes—sometimes the athletes are the brand. MLB Stars Mookie Betts is a recent notable client, launching his own YouTube channel under the guidance of Viral Nation’s Creator Studio. This came on the heels of their acquisition of Eight Seven Media, a content creation studio with a focus on serving pro athletes.

Notable Sports Campaign

One of Viral Nation’s most talked about campaigns is the one they did for the Chinese multinational Tencent—maybe because this is the one that launched VN as a presence in the sports world. 

Promoting Tencent’s new 4×4 Death Match format for their popular multiplayer online game, PUBG, Viral Nation recruited NBA stars De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine, and Andre Drummond to participate in a four part web series where they competed against members of the esports organization FaZe Clan, along with PUBG content creators and superfans to round out the competition. 

They dubbed the project the “PUBG Superstar Showdown” and exceeded their KPI goals by 35%, with more than 42 million impressions and 9 million views.

As the demand for more comprehensive influencer marketing support grew, NeoReach expanded its offerings to include full-scale agency services. This evolution allowed NeoReach to provide not just the technology but also the expertise needed to manage and optimize influencer marketing campaigns. The transition was gradual, integrating managed services into their existing platform capabilities to provide a holistic approach to influencer marketing.

NeoReach’s agency services cover all aspects of campaign management, including influencer sourcing, contract negotiation, content creation, and performance reporting. This hands-on approach ensures that brands receive personalized support and strategic guidance, allowing for more effective and impactful campaigns.

NeoReach’s ability to integrate technology with strategic campaign management is evident in their innovative projects. For example, NeoReach worked on campaigns with NVIDIA and A&E to drive brand awareness and engagement through influencer marketing. These campaigns demonstrated NeoReach’s capability to manage large-scale projects, generating millions of impressions and substantial engagement across various platforms.

NeoReach also utilizes its platform’s technological strengths to provide detailed analytics and performance tracking, ensuring that brands can measure the success of their campaigns in real-time. This data-driven approach allows for continuous optimization and improvement of influencer marketing strategies, helping brands achieve their marketing goals effectively.

Their history as a tech platform may have pigeonholed them in terms of public perceptions, but their versatility is evident in its ability to cater to various market segments, and they’re just as comfortable with sports and sports-adjacent clients as, say, a tech or retail brand. This is no small feat since sports clients present unique opportunities for influencer marketing, requiring campaigns that can engage highly passionate and loyal fan bases.

One of NeoReach’s notable clients in this area is the FIFA World Cup. NeoReach managed influencer marketing efforts for promoting the FIFA World Cup 2022. The campaign aimed to generate substantial engagement and reach, showcasing Doha’s capabilities as a host city.

The campaign involved a mix of sports influencers and content creators, highlighting the event’s excitement and grandeur while effectively promoting the World Cup. Travel influencers like Caio Travels and Mariel de Viaje posted content along with more soccer/football-focused accounts.

Former Mexican soccer star Garcia Posti took part, as did Marie Cracks (who runs the Cracks TV soccer channel on YouTube) and fellow football creators Emmanuel Balogen and Andrew Savvy. 

The campaign achieved a total reach of 10 million and 127,000 total engagements, a win for FIFA and NeoReach alike.

NeoReach’s path from a technology platform to a full-service influencer marketing agency highlights its adaptability and commitment to meeting client needs. By expanding their services and integrating hands-on campaign management with their robust platform, NeoReach has positioned itself as a leader in the influencer marketing space.

Their successful campaigns with sports and sports-adjacent clients demonstrate their ability to create engaging, impactful marketing strategies that resonate with the right audiences. As NeoReach continues to evolve, their focus on innovation and data-driven strategies will undoubtedly drive further success in the dynamic world of influencer marketing.

Notable Sports Campaign

NeoReach worked with sports betting company DraftKings to boost its presence on TikTok during the NFL season. The campaign involved activating 50 influencers, including TikTok notables like Ross Smith (and his grandmother!), Dang Matt Smith, and Real Dockery, resulting in significant engagement and reach. The campaign’s key metrics included:

• Over 66 million total reach on TikTok
• 34.3 million hashtag views (#MakeItReign and #TouchdownDance)
• 8.1 million TikTok video views

Most importantly, the campaign grew DraftKings’ TikTok follower count by more than 30k, with the campaign providing a 1.83x ROI. This campaign highlighted NeoReach’s expertise in leveraging influencer marketing and leaves no question about its versatility.

Some of the brands that they’ve helped to sell their sports equipment and outdoor gear are Rustico, Canyon Sports, and Inbox Fitness. For example, when Inbox Fitness wanted to boost its organic traffic, Stryde analyzed the retailer’s website, competitors, and keyword trends to uncover opportunities. The results — organic traffic growth more than doubled.

Notable clients:

Lizard Tail Belts, Cellercise, Skywalker Trampoline.

Video production is one of their core specialties, but their team can also come up with a holistic digital strategy. They’ll look closely at your current online presence and create a digital marketing and content strategy to help achieve your specific business goals.

Notable clients:

The Rugby Network, Locker app, Football Association of Ireland, PlayerData.

Combining its passion with its mission to help its clients connect with their fans, the agency has worked with sports governing bodies like World Rugby, tournaments like Roland-Garros (or the French Open), and clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea to generate impressive ROI. For example, when long-time client Roland-Garros needed online media support in developing tennis in South America, Samba Digital used the power of video marketing to spread the word about its tournament to be held here. The result? The Facebook content created by Samba drew over five million video views.

From paid media to public relations support, Samba Digital offers a long list of marketing services. What’s more, if you specifically want to leverage influencer marketing, they also offer their own sports influencers platform that can connect you with influencers in this niche from all over the globe.

Notable clients:

Kansas City Chiefs, Bayern Munich, Inter Miami CF, French national football team, French Ligue 1.

The Sports division represents elite sports and media talent, broadcasters, coaches, sports executives, speakers, and creators who play integral roles across every major global sport, spanning all six continents.

Their clients cross the sporting spectrum, including action and adventure sports, baseball, basketball, boxing, cycling, global football (soccer), golf, hockey, NFL, Olympic sports, and rugby.

The sports services that Wasserman provides are too extensive to itemize in detail here but include talent sales & marketing, event creation, content development, contract negotiations, IP licensing, performance analytics, public relations, social media management, speakers, and much more.

So far, the revamped agency has put together $5B in marketing deals for clients.

Notable clients:

HBO Max, Unilever Personal Care, AIA, American Express, NFL, AEG, Chicago Bears, UEFA.

This is exactly what they’ve done for Vodafone. Fuse was asked by Vodafone to boost brand awareness and consideration by making Vodafone a critical component of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour. Even the fact that the world was still dealing with the pandemic didn’t prove too much of a challenge. Not only did they create the first example of gamification in rugby sponsorship, but they also created over 600 hundred pieces of news coverage which helped to increase brand affinity by over 80%.

Notable clients:

Royal London, The Football Association, Sportsbet.io, Barclays.

Notable clients:

Oregon’s B.U.L.L. Session Golf Tournament, Nike, Toyota.

One of its unique selling propositions is that each client gets represented by the whole agency. Considering that it boasts a team of over 200 execs across the globe, this is a huge benefit.

With the help of proprietary tools and data, the agency can make strategic decisions to help their clients get the most value. From logo making to key messaging to website design, the company helps brands express themselves so that they too become an iconic name like CAA.

Notable clients:

Madison Square Garden, Formula One, Reebok.

Then, to measure the success of their marketing, they turn to The Bench — their proprietary analytics platform. This way, clients can also visualize their data easily.

Some of the brands that they’ve worked with include Yokohama Tyres, ESPN, and Dunlop Sport. For example, when Dunlop approached WePlay to activate their number one ball, its team created and managed daily content for two weeks and engaged with consumers on social media. In addition to its community management efforts, the agency also partnered with eight popular Italian tennis influencers who shared branded content on social media. WePlay didn’t drop any balls and generated millions of social impressions and video views.

Notable clients:

Longines Global Champions, UFC, FIFA, International Boxing Association, IRONMAN Group, AC Milan, Utah Jazz.

SPORTFIVE first seeks to understand your goals and hurdles before conducting a thorough analysis of your brand, market, rivals, and target audience. Then it develops a long-term strategy to help you achieve your goals and stay ahead of the competition. Finally, the agency leverages its extensive network to connect brands and organizations with athletes and fans.

Notable clients:

AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, Los Angeles Lakers, golfer Jon Rahm, Racing Club de Lens.

As you would expect, their client list is impressive. FIFA, The Premier League, and Wimbledon are all Endeavor clients.

Other notable clients:

Belgian Pro League, Confédération Africaine de Football, Premiership Women’s Rugby.

The agency also creates custom solutions for other digital marketing processes and needs. From SEO to social marketing, Crafted uses various channels to help your brand get ahead in the race. What’s more, it’s also happy to work with businesses of all sizes.

Notable clients:

NBA, Clemente’s Baseball and Softball Academy, ASICS.

In addition to talent (including sports commentators) management, its seasoned sales pros, and marketers can help strike up partnerships between brands and sports teams, rights holders, and leagues. The agency helped Zenni, an online eyewear retail leader, gain more brand exposure by helping it partner with Call of Duty League and the Chicago Bulls.

Other notable clients:

Justin Rose, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Nike, Levi’s, Oakley.

The agency has built a strong reputation for cultivating partnerships and capturing the magic of sports, as demonstrated through its successful campaigns with clients such as Continental, American Family Insurance, and Land Rover. Their commitment to delivering “can’t buy” experiences and creating unforgettable brand-to-fan engagement has earned them recognition as part of the best sports marketing campaigns in the world.

rEvolution’s expertise extends to various niches, including soccer, gaming & eSports, and automotive, where they excel at authentically connecting luxury brands to fans. With a team of passionate professionals, rEvolution is dedicated to helping brands navigate the global sports landscape and create campaigns that resonate deeply with their target audience.

Other notable clients:

Ligue 1 Uber Eats, Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, AEG, Lamborghini.

As a trusted provider of sports marketing services, Creatitive connects athletes, gym businesses, and sports brands to their fans with tried-and-tested online athlete business marketing practices. The agency offers a full spectrum of athlete marketing solutions, from brand discovery to web design, SEO, and SMM. Creatitive’s strategic sports marketing provides athletes and sports businesses with professional results that generate interest in your products and services, ensuring a winning digital sports marketing campaign.

Trust Creatitive to build a unique website that captures your fans’ or customers’ attention, while providing a winning digital sports marketing campaign. With its focus on individualized insight, better branding, fan-focused websites, and streamlined marketing strategies, Creatitive is the ideal agency for your sports marketing needs.

Notable clients:

Fitometry, Mike Kafka, Hit Big, Upcoming Wellness.

In addition to its main services, SMA has established SMA TV & The Digital Network, which reaches over 10 million people through traditional and social media.

This platform produces unique and proprietary media content, including interviews with current and former professional athletes who share their personal experiences with mental illness and substance use disorders. Through its Community Partnership Initiative, SMA fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and raises awareness about these critical issues. Overall, SMA is an exceptional sports marketing agency with a meaningful social mission.

Notable clients:

DeAndre Swift, Barry Sanders, Braylon Edwards.

Allied Sports’ expertise, execution, and engagement have set them apart as a nimble agency that knows how to put stories into action. By leading the shift from sponsor to storyteller, it offers a truly integrated solution for brands looking to make a lasting impact in the world of sports marketing.

Notable clients:

National Women’s Soccer League, National Football League Players Association, D.C. United, Orlando Magic.

KemperLesnik’s portfolio includes an impressive collaboration with McDonald’s and NASCAR, which featured a virtual reality experience allowing fans to join the pit crew. This demonstrates the agency’s dedication to innovative fan experiences that create lasting connections between brands and their audience. KemperLesnik’s diverse client roster includes notable names like Aon, NFL Draft, and the Maui Invitational, demonstrating its ability to deliver effective campaigns across various sports and industries.

The KemperLesnik team is led by a group of accomplished industry professionals dedicated to fostering talent and staying ahead in the ever-changing sports marketing landscape, making it a top choice for brands seeking a powerful impact in the sports arena.

Other notable clients:

LPGA’s International Crown, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, BMW Championship.

Alliance Sport Marketing is always on the lookout for new talent to join their team, showing their commitment to growth and staying ahead in the competitive sports marketing industry. With a proven track record of creating successful brand and team partnerships, Alliance Sports Marketing is a reliable choice for businesses looking to boost their brand presence in the sports world.

Notable clients:

DirecTV, Governor’s Highway Safety Association, Drydene.