Group Y Content : Leveraging Sports & Lifestyle For Collaboration

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Leveraging Sports & Lifestyle For Collaboration

Insights on Meaningful Relationships in Creating Successful Partnerships

Our panel at Sound.Sport.Style featured Dan Portrait (CEO and Founder of Kamp Grizzly), Bry Emmerling (Director of Marketing at Tactics), and Mark Sperling (Co-founder of Group Y) with moderator Molly Hawkins (Founder & Head of Strategy, We Are Unicorns), who shared their insights on the intersection of sports, lifestyle, and collaboration in the marketing and branding space. The conversation highlighted the evolving nature of collaborations and the importance of authenticity and inclusivity in creating impactful partnerships.

Key Insights and Takeaways:

• The Evolution of Collaborations:

The panelists discussed how collaborations have shifted from purely transactional to relationship-focused. Dan emphasized the importance of passion in building partnerships: "My agency is built on passion for the spaces that we're participating in."

Bry noted that while collaborations are not dead, they are becoming more intentional and focused on creating meaningful connections rather than just expanding reach.

• Authenticity Matters:

The panelists agreed that successful collaborations require authenticity. Bry shared an example of a failed project that fell through due to the artist's lack of genuine interest, highlighting the need for brands to approach partnerships with sincerity: "The artist saw right through it immediately."

• Inclusivity in Collaborations:

The discussion touched on the importance of inclusivity in projects. Bry mentioned that Tactics aims to build connections with local community partners and non-profit organizations, stating, "It's our way to drive credibility in the state subspace, working with endemic brands."

The panelists emphasized the need for representation in the final product and within the teams working on these projects.

• Cross-Industry Collaborations:

The panel explored the potential of cross-industry collaborations, particularly between sports and music. Mark shared a successful partnership with Skullcandy and Roc-Nation / Jay-Z, illustrating how creative solutions can lead to impactful outcomes: "We got really creative. We're like, well, if we can't do Jay-Z, what about Roc Nation?"

• Future of Collaborations:

The panelists expressed optimism about the future of collaborations, suggesting they will continue evolving toward more meaningful and dynamic partnerships. Dan noted, "We're trying to transition them into collaborating in publishing, collaborating with studios, like, creating entertainment as a brand."

Overall, the panel discussion provided valuable insights into the current landscape of collaborations in sports and lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, inclusivity, and meaningful relationships in creating successful partnerships.

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