Event branding is essential for creating memorable experiences and amplifying sponsor visibility. Stadium-based events demand immersive, visually engaging environments. Effective branding strategies go beyond logos to deliver cohesive, impactful narratives.

The Look Company’s [sports and events solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) tackle challenges like low visibility, disengaged audiences and inconsistent messaging. These tools transform stadiums into unforgettable venues while maximizing sponsor ROI.

## The Role of Event Branding in Stadium-Based Events

  
Event branding creates immersive atmospheres that captivate audiences and elevate [brand activation](https://thelookcompany.com/brand-activations) efforts. In stadiums, powerful visuals leave lasting impressions and create connections with attendees.

Strategically placed branding transforms ordinary stadium spaces into engaging environments. Elements like bold graphics and impactful advertising enhance the audience experience.

Research highlights the value of effective event branding. A Freeman survey showed that [77% of attendees](https://www.saastock.com/blog/how-to-measure-and-increase-event-sponsorship-roi/) trust brands more after face-to-face interactions at events. 

Additionally, [52% of CEOs](https://www.sweap.io/en/blog/event-planning-statistics) rank event marketing as the top ROI-driving channel. These findings highlight how impactful branding can make or break the success of stadium events.

Event branding also aligns a sponsor’s identity with the overall event theme. This synergy helps attendees form lasting connections between the event experience and the [sponsor’s brand](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-indoor-stadium-graphics-strengthen-branding-and-boost-sponsorships). 

By focusing on storytelling through visuals and displays, branding enhances the emotional engagement of the audience.

## Event Branding Tools to Maximize Sponsor Visibility

  
Standing out in crowded stadiums is vital for sponsors. 

Event branding uses tools designed to enhance visibility and create lasting impressions. [The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/) offers innovative solutions tailored for stadium events.

####   
Flags and Banners

Custom [flags and banners](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners) deliver high-impact branding at entry points, pathways and key locations. Their versatility makes them ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

These elements are not just about decoration but also serve as directional tools for attendees. Strategically placed banners guide the audience while reinforcing sponsor messaging. 

####   
Fence Scrim and Barricades

Flexible and durable, [fence scrim and barricades](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners) feature vivid graphics, perfect for crowd control and sponsor advertising. They enhance functionality and visibility around stadium perimeters.

Scrims provide additional advertising real estate while maintaining a professional and cohesive look. 

Barricades with branded graphics can also act as selfie spots, further enhancing audience interaction with the sponsor’s message.

  

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3D Elements

Life-size cutouts, photo-op props and [freestanding installations](https://thelookcompany.com/products/display-systems) create interactive experiences that resonate with attendees. These elements encourage social sharing and help sponsors achieve lasting visibility at events for marketing.

#### Kit-of-Parts

This system integrates various temporary branding components, like [a-frames, scroll banners, table cloths, and flags,](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#kit-of-parts) into cohesively designed environments designs. The kit-of-parts approach, as used at the [Niagara 2022 Canada Games](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/niagara-2022-canada-games), demonstrates how coordinated branding can elevate a sponsor’s impact.

  

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## Enhancing Audience Engagement with Immersive Experiences

Audience engagement is key to a successful event. [Fans want more](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-elevating-the-fan-experience) than just entertainment—they seek immersive experiences that make them feel connected and involved. 

Event branding plays a pivotal role in meeting these expectations, [transforming stadium-based events](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/effective-sports-stadium-wayfinding-in-event-management) into dynamic spaces for interaction and memorable moments.

Custom media walls and backdrops are a powerful way to engage audiences. Wrinkle-free, large-format displays create stunning visuals and serve as popular photo opportunities. 

Whether placed at entrances, press areas or VIP lounges, these installations encourage attendees to share their experiences on social media, amplifying the event’s reach and visibility.

By incorporating these elements into events for [sports marketing](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/city-dressing-bringing-sports-to-life-with-experiential-sports-marketing), brands leave a lasting impression while organically expanding their visibility through social sharing.

The emotional connection created by [immersive branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/stadium-branding-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-college-sports) strengthens the bond between attendees and sponsors. 

When audiences interact with engaging installations, they form positive associations with the event and the brands involved, creating memories that last well beyond the final applause.

  

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## Ensuring Consistent Messaging Throughout the Stadium

Inconsistent visuals weaken a brand’s impact. Sponsors need a cohesive presence across all touchpoints. [Event branding solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-solutions-the-brand-awareness-powerplay) deliver consistent messaging throughout stadium spaces.

Coordinated graphics unify the venue. Pillar wraps and media walls create seamless narratives. Tools like The Look Company’s kit-of-parts simplify integrating branding across a stadium.

Consistent visuals enhance the attendee journey and reinforce sponsor messages. Branded elements on concourse walls, stair risers and outdoor areas strengthen recognition and recall. 

Sponsors can further extend their branding impact by customizing merchandise, creating an additional layer of connection with the audience.

Maintaining consistency also extends to digital integrations. Branded apps or event platforms ensure attendees experience the same messaging across physical and digital touchpoints, creating a unified and polished brand experience.

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## The Look Company: Elevating Event Branding for Stadium Events  

[Event branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/3-main-phases-of-delivering-sports-event-branding) is a game-changer for stadium events, helping sponsors stand out, engage audiences and create lasting impressions. 

[The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/about-us/our-company) specializes in solutions like banners, media walls, 3D elements and coordinated stadium graphics that transform venues into visually impactful experiences.

From maximizing sponsor visibility to enhancing audience engagement and delivering consistent messaging, The Look Company offers the tools and expertise to elevate any event. 

Our proven approach helps sponsors and organizers deliver seamless, memorable branding that resonates with attendees.

[Partner with The Look Company today](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) to unlock the full potential of your next event with innovative and immersive branding solutions.

How Effective Branding Enhances Stadiums, Events & Festivals

## Maximize Branding and Sponsorship with Indoor Stadium Graphics  
  

When it comes to sports venues, visual [stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/stadium-branding-excellence-shaping-the-future-of-college-sports) does more than just make your space look good—it enhances the fan experience and strengthens connections with your team. 

Did you know that sports sponsorships can increase purchase intent among fans exposed to brand messaging [by 10%](https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2022/sports-sponsorships-are-raising-more-than-just-brand-awareness/)? 

Indoor stadium graphics help teams build brand identity while giving your sponsors prime visibility. 

From large banners to custom signage, these visuals transform ordinary spaces into memorable environments that drive both engagement and loyalty.

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## Strengthen Team and Venue Branding with Indoor Stadium Graphics  
  

Strategically placing indoor stadium graphics can showcase your team’s identity while enhancing the atmosphere.

**Consistent visual identity:** Indoor stadium graphics help create a cohesive [brand experience](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-sporting-events-are-a-perfect-match-for-brand-activations). From the moment fans enter the venue, team colors, logos, and slogans surround them. 

This consistency reinforces team identity at every touchpoint, making the environment feel unified and professional.

**Immersive** [**fan experience**](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-elevating-the-fan-experience)**:** High-quality graphics don’t just decorate your space—they transform it. Immersive visuals connect fans more deeply with your team. 

When bold, engaging designs surround spectators, it heightens their emotional involvement, turning a regular game into an unforgettable event.

You can implement indoor stadium graphics in several key areas to maximize their impact:

*   **Field walls and fascias:** Large-scale graphics along the field’s perimeter emphasize your team branding and create a dominant visual presence.
    
*   **VIP suites and lounges:** Premium spaces benefit from custom, high-end visual treatments, which give your environment a more exclusive feel.
    
*   **Concourses and vomitories:** Bright, branded graphics along hallways and corridors enhance wayfinding while promoting your team’s identity.
    
*   **Locker rooms and athlete tunnels:** Motivational and bold graphics in these areas boost team spirit and help keep your players focused and inspired.
    

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## Boost Sponsorship Opportunities  
  

Well-placed graphics allow thousands of fans to see your sponsors' logos and messages during [sports events](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/3-main-phases-of-delivering-sports-event-branding), giving them excellent visibility and return on investment.

**Prime real estate for advertisers:** Sponsorship opportunities are boosted through strategic placements like concourses, [media backdrops](https://thelookcompany.com/products/fabric-and-frames), and field-side banners. These high-traffic areas give your sponsors the visibility they need to stand out.

**Enhanced sponsor engagement:** Custom graphics can match sponsor branding, creating an immersive marketing experience that resonates with fans. 

By aligning with sponsor messaging, stadiums provide a platform that deepens engagement and builds your [brand awareness](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-solutions-the-brand-awareness-powerplay).

The Look Company offers a variety of products to integrate sponsorship seamlessly:

*   [**Media backdrops**](https://thelookcompany.com/products/fabric-and-frames)**:** Perfect for press conferences, these backdrops guarantee sponsor exposure in all media coverage.
    

*   [**Lightboxes**](https://thelookcompany.com/products/lightboxes)**:** These indoor displays are ideal for high-traffic areas like your team stores, VIP lounges, hallways, and even staircases. They provide dynamic, illuminated branding that captures attention in any indoor setting.
    

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*   [**Custom 3D elements**](https://thelookcompany.com/products/display-systems)**:** Large freestanding cutouts or branded photo ops can be placed in key locations, offering fans interactive opportunities while promoting your sponsors.
    
*   [**Wall-mounted graphic treatments & signage**](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners)**:** These easy-to-change graphic systems are perfect for branding along walls in concourses or lounges, or for [wayfinding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/effective-sports-stadium-wayfinding-in-event-management).
    
*   [**Seat covers**](https://thelookcompany.com/products/fabric-and-frames)**:** Your sponsors can brand entire sections or rows, giving them exposure in highly visible areas, including during broadcasted events.
    

## Why The Look Company is the Right Partner for Your Stadium Branding Needs

  

With [over 20 years of experience](https://thelookcompany.com/about-us/our-company), The Look Company has built a reputation for delivering award-winning visual branding solutions for sports venues worldwide. 

From large-scale international events to local college [sports stadiums](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-stadium-branding-to-turn-heads-in-2023), we specialize in creating high-impact environments that elevate both team and sponsor visibility. Our expertise spans a wide range of sports and events, making us a trusted partner for venues of all sizes.

What sets The Look Company apart is our [commitment to innovation](https://thelookcompany.com/about-us/the-look-group). Using advanced materials and printing technologies, we produce vibrant, long-lasting graphics that transform your ordinary spaces. 

Our dye-sublimated fabrics bring out the boldest colors and sharpest details, giving your venue a polished, professional look. As a [G7 Master Qualified Facility](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/g7-master-facility-targeted-qualification), we consistently deliver top-tier print quality and color accuracy across all projects.

Our [comprehensive service](https://thelookcompany.com/products/services) covers everything from initial concept design to final installation. We manage every step of the process, including site surveys, CAD drawings, and engineering support to meet all regulatory requirements. 

Once installed, we also offer ongoing maintenance and can handle conversions for temporary events, so your branding stays fresh and impactful for every occasion.  
  

## Real-World Applications

  

The Look Company has successfully transformed venues with our indoor stadium graphics, helping both teams and sponsors achieve their branding goals. 

One example is our work for the [FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™](https://thelookcompany.qa/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/), where we provided full stadium branding that brought the event to life. From field-side banners to VIP suites, our custom graphics gave fans a consistent, immersive experience while delivering significant sponsor visibility.

We’ve also partnered with the National Hockey League (NCFL) to enhance strategic game-day atmospheres in stadiums across North America for their outdoor games. Our wall-mounted graphics, lightboxes, and media backdrops allowed teams to create a strong visual identity for their events, while offering sponsors high-impact exposure in key areas.

The Look Company’s experience and innovative products have helped venues of all sizes leave a lasting impression on fans and sponsors alike.

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## The Look Company: We Elevate Your Stadium Branding

  

Indoor stadium graphics are essential for creating a cohesive brand experience that resonates with fans and maximizes sponsorship opportunities. 

From immersive visuals that connect fans to your team to prime advertising real estate for your sponsors, these graphics transform your venues into engaging environments.

If you're ready to elevate your stadium branding and boost sponsorship, we have the expertise and innovative solutions to make it happen. Contact us today at [The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/contact).

How Indoor Stadium Graphics Strengthen Branding and Boost Sponsorships

The world of college sports is highly competitive. 

According to the NCAA, Division I athletics generated [$15.8 billion in revenues](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/analysis-who-is-winning-in-the-high-revenue-world-of-college-sports) in 2019 across 1,100 colleges and universities where student athletics are regulated.

This makes stadium branding all the more important.

Effective [stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-elevating-the-fan-experience) enhances the game-day experience and crafts a unique identity for college sports programs. It bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, engaging students, alums, fans and potential recruits.

  

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## Crafting a Unique College Sports Identity  

  
The identity of a team extends far beyond its wins and losses. It encompasses the spirit, values and tradition of the institution. Here's how strategic and creative branding principles play a crucial role in shaping this identity through stadium branding:

**Understand the Audience**: Knowing who comes to the games is key—students, alums, families and recruits. Each group connects with different aspects of the team's branding.

**Tell a Story**: Every college has its own history and traditions. Stadium marketing through branding tells this story through the institution's heritage and values.

**Visual Consistency**: To reinforce brand identity, consistently use colors, logos and mascots throughout the [sports brand activations](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-sporting-events-are-a-perfect-match-for-brand-activations).

**Innovation**: Incorporating new technologies or design trends keeps the brand fresh and engaging for younger audiences without losing the essence of tradition.

  

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##   
Application in Stadium Branding

  
Implementing these principles in the [stadium’s branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-stadium-branding-to-turn-heads-in-2023) can create a vibrant and engaging environment.

**Entrance and Concourses**: First impressions matter. Using impactful [stadium graphics](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) and [stadium signage](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-venues-display-graphics-for-fans) at the entrance and concourses can immediately immerse visitors in the brand.

**Seating Areas**: Tailoring [seat covers](https://thelookcompany.com/products/fabric-and-frames), banners and flags in team colors and logos can transform seating areas visually, enhancing the sense of unity and pride among fans.

**Consistent Theming**: Maintaining a consistent theme throughout the stadium, from the locker rooms to the VIP suites, reinforces the brand identity at every turn.

  

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## Impact of Innovative Stadium Branding on Engagement  

  
Innovative [stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-stadium-branding-to-turn-heads-in-2023) shapes audiences' emotional and psychological engagement with a college sports program. 

Understanding the depth of [brand identity](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brand-identity.asp) and its impact on consumer behavior offers valuable insights into how stadium branding ideas enhance audience engagement.

Due to several factors, this identity creates an emotional bond with the audience:

**Quality and Value Perception:** Based on their experiences and the stadium's environment, the audience associates a particular brand with a certain level of quality or value.

**Brand Drivers**: Team success, community involvement, and the game-day experience motivate people to support the brand. These drivers affect purchase decisions related to tickets, merchandise and more, building brand loyalty.

**Emotional Connections**: The stories, traditions and shared experiences promote a strong emotional connection between the audience and the team. This connection turns casual attendees into lifelong supporters.

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##   
The Role of Stadium Branding in Enhancing Engagement  

  
Stadium branding that’s innovative and resonates emotionally significantly impacts audience engagement by:

**Creating a Memorable Atmosphere**: From the moment people approach the stadium to the post-game experience, every branded element contributes to a unique atmosphere that elevates the event's emotional impact. This can include elements like flags, banners or [multiple sports stadium signage](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/changing-stadium-graphics-for-multiple-sports-team-events).

**Strengthening Community Ties**: Branding that reflects the team's history and values reinforces a sense of community and belonging, enhancing emotional investment in the team.

**Driving Purchase Decisions**: The stadium's branding reflects a strong brand identity, influencing people’s decisions to purchase tickets and merchandise, attend more games and engage with the team on social media.

  

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##   
Beyond Visuals: Experiential Branding in Stadiums with The Look Company

Beyond mere visuals, TLC specializes in experiential branding that engages fans on a deeper level with the college's sports programs.

**Exterior Navigation and Wayfinding:** From the moment fans approach a stadium, TLC's [stadium signage](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners) guides and excites them, setting the stage for the event.

**In-Bowl Graphics and Displays**: TLC creates a cohesive and visually appealing environment within the stadium with elements like vomitories, fascias, field-of-play headwalls, athlete tunnels, big hits, wow factors, seat covers, floor treatments and sponsored end zones, amplifying the experience from start to finish.

**Interior Branding**: The visual narrative extends inside the stadium, with TLC targeting VIP suites, concourses and team operations areas with bold graphics, lightboxes and innovative display solutions. This immersive brand experience resonates with attendees beyond the main event.  

#### The Impact of TLC's Experiential Branding  
  

TLC's experiential branding efforts extend beyond the confines of the stadium, engaging the broader community with initiatives like [city dressing](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/city-dressing-bringing-sports-to-life-with-experiential-sports-marketing), which includes airport branding, hotel signage and street banners. This sports marketing approach promotes events and creates a buzz that resonates throughout the city.

## Stadium Branding as a Recruitment and Retention Tool

  
Stadium branding emerges as a strategic asset for audience engagement and a critical tool in recruiting and retaining top athletic talent. The environment a stadium creates, and its ability to tell a story and evoke emotion can significantly influence an athlete's decision to commit to a college sports program.

**Showcase Excellence**: Through high-quality visuals and cohesive design elements, [TLC's stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/our-work) reflects the excellence of a college's sports program, signaling a commitment to success both on and off the field.

**Create an Immersive Experience**: For recruits visiting the stadium, the immersive branding experience can leave a lasting impression that might tilt their decision to favor the institution. This includes everything from the locker rooms' visual appeal to the game-day experience's dynamic atmosphere.  

#### Enhancing Retention

  
Once recruits become part of the team, the stadium's branding continues to play a vital role in their experience.

**Pride and Belonging**: Effective branding helps athletes feel a part of something larger than themselves, creating a sense of pride and belonging to the team and the college.

**Legacy and Tradition**: Incorporating the college's history and achievements into the stadium's design reminds athletes of the legacy they're contributing to, encouraging their continued commitment to the program.  

#### Influencing Decision-Making  
  

The strategic use of [branding in stadiums](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/sports-event-branding-solutions-the-brand-awareness-powerplay) influences prospective and current athletes, their families and the broader student body.

**Families**: A well-branded stadium can reassure families about the quality of the program and the college's investment in their child's future.

**Prospective Students:** Institutions with a strong community and active campus life are also attractive to non-athlete students, and effective stadium branding significantly enhances these features.

##   
The Look Company's Creative and Strategic Branding Approach

  
[The Look Company’s (TLC)](https://thelookcompany.com/) services focus on creating a cohesive brand experience that resonates across stakeholders. Key offerings include:

**Kit-of-Parts**: These are stand-alone, pre-manufactured and easily assembled components of a larger branding system that can be reused or relocated in a [kit of parts](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#kit-of-parts). Kits typically include flags, banner stands, media backdrops, table skirts, tents, pop-ups, banner poles or fence scrim, keeping the stadium looking fresh and engaging.

**Integrated Branding**: From exterior navigation to in-bowl [graphics](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields), TLC enhances every aspect of the game-day atmosphere, ensuring a visually cohesive journey for fans. This extends inside, with targeted branding in VIP areas, concourses and more, fully immersing visitors in the college's spirit.

**Event and Temporary Branding**: We provide versatile [sports event branding](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/3-main-phases-of-delivering-sports-event-branding) options, including media backdrops and custom fabrications, to ensure every occasion leaves a lasting impression.

**Wayfinding and Community Engagement**: Our [wayfinding solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners) facilitate smooth navigation, while city dressing initiatives extend the event's reach, promoting engagement across the community.

**Proven Success**: TLC's portfolio includes work for major events like the [110th Grey Cup 2023](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/barrie-company-dresses-festival-stadium-for-110th-grey-cup) and the [FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022), demonstrating our capability to create impactful visual experiences that deepen team connections.

##   
The Transformative Power of Stadium Branding

Innovative stadium branding significantly impacts college sports, shaping team identities, enhancing fan experiences and boosting athlete recruitment and retention. 

[The Look Company (TLC)](https://thelookcompany.com/about-us/our-company) exemplifies how strategic and creative branding transforms stadiums into vibrant community hubs that resonate with fans, students, alums and athletes alike.  
  

#### Moving Forward with Stadium Branding  
  

Consider the power of innovative stadium branding if you’re a college aiming to elevate your sports programs. Engaging with experienced partners like TLC helps unlock the full potential of your [sports venues](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events), turning them into powerful tools for engagement and recruitment.

Taking action toward innovative stadium branding enhances the game-day experience and cements a college’s legacy in the competitive world of college sports. [Contact TLC](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) to learn more.

Stadium Branding Excellence: Shaping the Future of College Sports

What makes a sports event memorable for fervent fans, teams, and sponsors? The primary focus, of course, is the incredible performances of athletes who push the boundaries of human potential to make an indelible mark on sporting history.

But there's more to modern-day sporting events. Each event is a mega show where the [entire experience counts](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields)—a stadium dressed in vibrant team colors and sponsors' logos, attractive event merchandise and memorabilia, and enticing food & beverage areas where fans can re-energize themselves to cheer on their favorite teams a little more.

Creating a [cohesive brand identity for a major sports competition](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) requires a comprehensive event branding strategy, meticulously executed visual engagement components, and the support of arduous fans and eager sponsors.

Bringing it all together is the job of a sports branding partner or visual engagement solutions provider—like The Look Company—that creates a memorable look for every event!

Read on to discover the critical role of [sports event branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) in the success of a mega competition and how The Look Company has partnered with teams, venues, sponsors, and event organizers to create innovative event experiences.  

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## **The Art of Sports Event Branding**

  
Sports events have the power to unite fans and entire communities and even bring together a nation.

But organizing a sports event at scale is a costly affair. Ultimately, the event must bring in commercial revenue from [sponsorships](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/creating-sponsorship-opportunities-at-sports-events-venues), brand activations, merchandising and licensing agreements to offset the organizers' investment in the event.

A successful sports event brand becomes a valuable asset that holds not just entertainment value but also means big business for brands and sponsors and significant earnings for sports personalities and team owners.

But sports competition brands are not built in a single event. It takes years of consistent branding to bring fans back to witness a live competition repeatedly, improve attendee engagement year-on-year, and create an impressive reputation for the brand.

[Sports event branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#event-branding) is an art and a serious business challenge.

How do marketers build anticipation for a prestigious sports event? 

Let's look at how we create a strong brand presence that pulls crowds, generates revenue, and delivers a stunning fan experience.

  

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## **Advantages of Working with The Look Company For Your Branding Project**

  
The global sporting calendar is filled with a variety of competitions. Event organizers must work in unison with an experienced branding solutions partner to create a distinctive personality for their event and ensure that their event is not lost in a crowded event calendar.

When you partner with [The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com), we work with you, leveraging our experience with visual engagement solutions for live events to create a distinctive identity for your event. 

We work with various elements to shape the image of your brand to build anticipation, make it memorable, and foster a sense of community among fans.

Here's how:

####   
**We leverage years of expertise and specialization.**

  
Backed by 20 years of experience, we have mastered the craft of visual engagement at live sports events. 

We have delivered stunning visual engagement and event branding solutions for multiple sports stadiums for major events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, MLB, NHL, Canada Games, and several other world championships. 

We specialize in providing cohesive branding elements for [stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#stadium-branding), [interior branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#interior-branding),  [wayfinding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#wayfinding), [kitting](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#kit-of-parts), [city dressing](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/city-dressing-bringing-sports-to-life-with-experiential-sports-marketing), and vehicle fleet branding. Together, these elements unify the look of events, stadiums, and teams, [elevating the event experience](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields) for fans, teams, and sponsors.  
  

#### **We bring fresh perspectives and innovation.**

  
For over 20 years, we have been transforming sports environments with award-winning printed graphics and innovative display solutions. 

We offer a wide range of innovative engagement solutions for event organizers: 

*   [Stadium branding solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#stadium-branding): Showcase sponsor or team brands using bold and striking graphics in and around the stadium, locker rooms, common areas, VIP lounges, F&B outlets and merchandise shops.
    
*   [City dressing solutions:](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#city-dressing) These include fan zones in live sports arenas, product sampling booths, and exciting city dressing elements at prominent places such as airports, hotels, city markets and squares, or other high-traffic areas.
    
*   [**Wayfinding solutions**](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#wayfinding)**:** We provide permanent or temporary wayfinding signage to direct, inform, and regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the sports arena or event grounds.
    

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**We deliver high quality, using time and resources efficiently.**

  
Our production facility has state-of-the-art printing equipment and we invest in the best manufacturing technologies and industry specialists. 

We're a [G7 Master Certified Facility](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/g7-master-facility-targeted-qualification), providing our clients with the best possible results in color management and consistency.

We've won multiple international awards for print quality from FESPA—the worldwide industry association for wide-format digital printers.  

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## **The Look Company's Collaborative Process**

  
We work collaboratively with your designers, leading the team with [end-to-end services](https://thelookcompany.com/products/services), starting with developing a winning concept, through the design & planning stages, down to project management and installation of stadium graphics and city dressing solutions.

#### **Concept development, design & planning**

  
Our [concept and design team](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/3-main-phases-of-delivering-sports-event-branding) are seasoned in crafting innovative display solutions. We work in collaboration with your designers to ideate and plan out the look of the branding solutions that will fulfill your sports event marketing objectives. This includes setting brand guidelines and producing prototypes, technical CAD drawings, site surveys and overlay plans to bring your ideas to life.

Our design team guides you in selecting appropriate signage, materials, and sizes.

  

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**Project management and installation**

Our team ensures that your event branding project runs on time and on budget. We plan out every detail of your project which includes an audit of the stadium or event venue to determine the types of signage and graphics required for the project.

We handle all the engineering needed to translate the design concept into the various graphical components at the various venues for your event. We can also acquire all the needed permissions and approvals to execute the project. Once the designs are printed, our skilled execution teams ensure a flawless installation of the signage and graphics at the venue.

## **Showcasing Success: Real-world Case Studies**

If you have a vision for your sports event brand, you can trust TLC to get you there, no matter how large the scale or how challenging the venue is!

Don't take our word for it—here are two real-world case studies that prove the point!

  

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**The Look Company was the Official North American & Central American Dressing and Signage Provider of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.**

  
The project was not just prestigious but also vast and varied:

*   Stadium dressings for 8 main game venues and 108 non-competition venues, such as hotels, conference rooms, exhibition spaces, airports, and media rooms
    
*   Printing and installation of branded elements to cover an enormous area of over 900,000 square meters
    
*   City-wide installation of about 87 km of fence scrim, 21,693 street banners and 3,300 flags
    
*   [Interior branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#interior-branding) elements, including field-of-play, VIP suites, media centers, team operations, locker rooms and concourses
    
*   Designing players' journeys for 32 participating teams, including field-of-play graphics and cohesive branding across concourses, player tunnels, change rooms, and vomitories
    
*   Branding of around 150 team vehicles showcasing FIFA visual elements and national flags of the respective teams.
    
*    High-impact [city dressing](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/city-dressing-bringing-sports-to-life-with-experiential-sports-marketing) and fan environments, with graphics implemented for building facades, cable bridges, fences, and lamp posts
    
*   1000 branded signage and sports stadium wayfinding structures installed throughout the city and venues 
    
*   Onsite branding experts at the final game to execute custom branding for the winning team 
    

[Read the detailed case study here.](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022)

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#### **The Look Company has been the official design and branding partner of the Canada Games for 20 years!**  

We designed, produced and installed branding across 18 sporting events in 13 different communities.

We used a vast array of custom-made and pre-manufactured products for this project:

*   Flags
    
*   Banner stands and banner poles
    
*   Media backdrops
    
*   Table skirts
    
*   Tents
    
*   Pop-ups
    
*   Fence scrim 
    
*   Wayfinding and identification signage
    

Our team of skilled technicians installed custom elements at each venue. At the same time, a kit of parts with easy-to-assemble, pre-built components was provided to the organizers for use to complete the venue branding.

[Read the detailed case study for the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games here.](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/niagara-2022-canada-games)

## **The Look Company: Empowering Organizers for Sports Event Branding**

The Look Company specializes in sports event branding, visual engagement solutions for stadium interiors, and eye-catching print graphics for sport and event marketing. 

We offer a range of brand activation events, visual engagement solutions, and branding services to [transform your live sports venues](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) into engaging and memorable event brand experiences.

[Get in touch with TLC today](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) for sports event branding solutions and stadium graphics to elevate your sports competition into an unforgettable event etched in the minds and memories of fans, teams and sponsors!

Sports Event Branding: Elevating the Fan Experience

[Read more from Barrie 360](https://barrie360.com/the-look-company-grey-cup/)

The Look Company was selected by the CFL to be the sole branding provider for both the Grey Cup Fan Village, entertainment zones, city dressing as well as the stadium in-bowl branding graphics for the 110th Grey Cup taking place in Hamilton Ontario on November 19th.  

  
  
In total, over 51,550 square feet of branded elements will be printed and installed at Tim Hortons Field, fan central area on St. James St., and the Hamilton Convention Centre.

Operating out of a 50,000 sq ft facility in Barrie, Ontario, The Look Company delivers premium quality, permanent or temporary visual engagement solutions for events, sports, competitions, and venues. They provide end-to-end in house design, hardware manufacturing, printing, kitting, project management and installation.

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The Grey Cup is the largest annual sporting event to be broadcasted in Canada, and is an opportunity to showcase The Look Company’s stadium and signage capabilities to over 4 million viewers and over 35,000 expected attendees.

“The Look Company is pleased to once again work in partnership with the CFL to transform Tim Hortons Field and the Hamilton Sports Group to elevate the fan experience leading up to game day”, Valerie Munro, Marketing Director.

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With offices in North America, Qatar and Europe, The Look Company provides branding and signage solutions for sporting events around the world. Most recently they have delivered branding and signage for high-profile international and national sporting events such as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and the 2023 NHL Heritage Classic in Edmonton.

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Barrie Company Dresses Festival and Stadium for the 110th Grey Cup

**_Summary:_** _Sports event branding is about creating an enthralling fan experience and a memorable event that is awaited year after year. Let’s look at how The Look Company provides teams, venues, and brands with stadium branding solutions and eye-catching graphics._  

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**Sports event branding** has become an important aspect of strategic planning for sports competitions of any scale. 

Sports today is much more than entertainment; it is business. Players are not just athletes; they are professionals. Sponsors don't just expect logos at venues; they look for fan engagement.

A successful event creates revenue for the organizers, a fanbase for participating teams, brand awareness for sponsors, and improves the earnings and popularity of star players. 

[The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) partners with teams, organizers, and sponsors around the world to build unique and innovative brand experiences.  

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##   
Defining Sports Event Branding: The Brand Awareness Powerplay

How do you create an enthralling fan experience that is memorable and sought-after year on year?

The answer lies in sports event branding. It refers to the creation or development of the visual identity, messaging and image of the event, such that it becomes instantly recognizable and memorable and establishes a unique identity. 

It involves the creation of a logo, color schemes, tagline and other messaging, distinctive imagery themes and a central message that makes the brand stand out from others and appeals to fans as well as sponsors.

Sponsoring brands can score big points at a live sports arena with The Look Company's range of visual engagement solutions: 

[Stadium Branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#stadium-branding) | [Interior Branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#interior-branding) | [Event Branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#event-branding)

##   
The Importance of Stadium Branding, Wayfinding, and Other Visual Engagement Solutions

  
Once the strategy behind the branding is established, an elaborate and well-designed process of execution begins.

Organizers must set the stage for a stunning launch, bringing together a complex combination of stadium infrastructure, marketing, merchandising, sponsor signage, and venue branding solutions. All of it must come together to deliver an incredible fan experience, rake in revenue and [provide value for sponsor brands](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/creating-sponsorship-opportunities-at-sports-events-venues).

For example, [The Look Company](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/871540/) was involved with NHL for the 2019 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic. Our team worked in collaboration with the NHL on the design, production and installation of [event branding solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#event-branding), including the pre-game experience, field-of-play signage, upper facias, retail, hospitality areas, hotels, and wayfinding signage. The Heritage Classic provided fans and players alike with an unforgettable experience within the venue and throughout the City of Hamilton.  

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## Sports Marketing: Creating a Community of Loyal Fans

  
It's the fans that make or break a sports event. [A fan means everything](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields) to organizers, participating teams and sponsors alike. When fans engage with a sports brand or team, it sets the cash registers rolling in more ways than one. 

If your branding strategy and execution are well-crafted, your local fanbase will wait for your upcoming event with great anticipation—and ticket sales will soar!

Teams send in their best players to battle it out in an action-packed live game. And sponsors will get an invaluable platform to generate brand awareness with graphic displays, wayfinding and other venue signage.  

Sports community building works because they create a heady mix of loyal fans passionate about the game, plus elements of glamor, business and creativity. 

Sometimes, the sports competition itself may be a larger brand than the sponsor's brand – for example, the Olympics. In that case, when the sponsor's brand rides on the larger brand and gains from its popularity.

In the case of smaller events, the sponsoring brand is larger—so the event gains from the brand's popularity. In either case, there is a strong branding power play at work.

Fan engagement in sports communities enhances brand recall and improves stadium attendance in the future. 

Take a look at some of The Look Company's sports fan engagement solutions:

[Kit of Parts](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#kit-of-parts) | [Wayfinding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#wayfinding) | [City Dressing](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#city-dressing)  

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**Here are our top 3 tips to successfully build your sports event brand:**

1.  Reinforce your sports brand with [visual engagement solutions](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events), including venue signage, stage branding, and field-of-play elements. Make sure it's unique, meaningful, authentic and consistent across every attendee touchpoint.
    
2.  Ensure that these are consistent across social media channels, the website and app, marketing emails, fan merchandise, and all other collaterals.
    
3.  Finally, remember that it isn't just about marketing collaterals and branded signage—it's about creating a memorable fan experience, which translates into business outcomes and a powerful brand identity for the organizers and sponsors.
    

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##   
TLC: Your Partner for Stadium Branding Solutions

  
Professional visual engagement solutions create a strong identity for your event and provide a unique opportunity to bring fans together with a sense of community.

[Get in touch with The Look Company today](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) for stadium branding solutions and stunning graphics to wow sports fans, their home teams, and the players themselves!

Sports Event Branding Solutions: The Brand Awareness Powerplay

**Summary:** The Look Company specializes in sports event branding and visual engagement solutions for live sports competitions. Read on to learn how we provide end-to-end services, from concept development to installation.

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Dressing a stadium or live sports arena for sponsors' branding is no easy task. It is not just about putting up brand logos—but creating an awesome experience for fans, teams, and sponsoring partners.

The scale, complexity, and time pressures involved in delivering visual engagement solutions for venues of live sporting events is a highly specialized service.

To pull off effective sports event branding, you will need a partner with significant experience in executing visual displays and branding solutions for large events, staffed with trained and passionate specialists who can work with efficiency and accuracy while sticking to demanding deadlines.

[The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) has executed several large sports branding projects worldwide for over 2 decades, bringing innovative visual engagement solutions to the live sports and events industries.

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## End-to-end Stadium Branding Solutions: From Concept Development to Installation

We transform your live sports event into an unforgettable experience. Our stadium branding process involves complete project scoping, concept development support from our experienced consultants, large-format printing, project management, and flawless on-site installation.

We can undertake stadium branding or rebranding projects of any scale and budget. Our bespoke solutions are designed to meet your requirements.

A dedicated project manager sees your stadium branding project through all its phases—from design to installation.

## 3 Phases of Delivering Sporting Event Visual Engagement Solutions

We offer a full range of integrated solutions and services—from concept development, setting brand guidelines, requirements scoping and end-to-end project management.

1.  Concept development
    
2.  Design & planning
    
3.  Project management & installation
    

Let's look at what happens at each of these stages in detail:

#### **1\. The concept development process**

  
Our concept development team supports you right from the time you have a design or concept in mind. We work with you through the ideation process, planning out the visualizations of the idea and collaborating with all stakeholders. We also develop brand guidelines to be followed throughout the project.

Many concepts we have worked with in the past have been a challenge to execute while maintaining print quality and ensuring easy changeability of graphics for different competitions, multiple matches and home teams in the same stadium. 

Take a look at how TLC executed a turnkey stadium branding solution for a new, state-of-the-art 30,000-capacity Mosaic Stadium, [home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/saskatchewan-roughriders) of the CFL.

TLC worked on the project from the initial planning and conceptual stages to project scoping, design, engineering, production and installation to ensure quality and consistency.

Over 150,000 square feet of material was printed for the project.

The highlight of this project was a custom lightbox stairway—that showcased TLC's design ingenuity and impeccable installation. Proprietary 100mm extrusions on the lightboxes and vibrantly colored fabric prints created an effect far superior to the digital screens that were originally planned.

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**2\. Design & planning**

Our specialist teams step in at the design stage so we can guide you through the process of selecting the right types of signage, materials, and sizes to bring your idea to life. We conduct a site survey to audit the final space available for print graphics and study location plan drawings to create a full inventory of what types of signage and graphics will be required for the project.

**Our capabilities include the following:** 

*   Survey and CAD as-built drawings
    
*   Engineering to regulatory and physical requirements for weight, wind load, and facility standards
    
*   Technical drawings and product development services
    
*   Design application of brand and sponsor integration
    

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Take a look at how TLC supported [Tim Hortons Field](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/tim-hortons), working out a system that allows them to do a full stadium change-out of team-branded materials between games from the Tiger-Cats to Forge FC—the two teams that call the stadium their home.

We worked closely with business and football operations teams and developed visuals and design applications for the stadium, locker rooms and training facilities. Our project management team was responsible for the production and installation of every branded element at Tim Hortons Field.  

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**3\. Project management & installation**

With large branding projects involving multiple types of signage and graphic elements, project management is the key to keeping the focus on timely execution and avoiding budget overruns.

*   We prepare a detailed project plan, coordinate with various stakeholders, liaise with vendors, designers, and suppliers and seek the required approvals and certifications.
    
*   Next, we plan out the engineering needed to execute the design concept at the venue. 
    
*   Then, the designs are sent off for final printing. 
    
*   Finally, our skilled installation teams ensure a flawless finish to the signage and graphics.  
    

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## TLC: The Specialists in Stadium Branding

The Look Company has achieved the [G7® Master Facility Targeted Qualificatio](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/g7-master-facility-targeted-qualification)n, so you can be sure that all your branding prints will be produced to the highest standards of consistency and quality in proofing, brand color management and print processes.

Vivid colors and bold prints on material with just the right texture are important elements of visual engagement solutions. TLC gets them right with award-winning print technology and an experienced studio team. 

Our vividly colored graphic prints create a focal point to attract attention and engage sponsors' target audience—including community visitors, home team supporters, and fans.

Here are some of the stadium branding elements TLC can customize for live sports arenas: 

*   Wayfinding signage to guide spectators
    
*   Custom-printed seat covers to stagger seating or block out rows of seats (or just create the right atmosphere!)
    
*   Field-of-play headwalls, fence scrim & scaffold branding
    
*   Banner stands, poles and branding for sponsored fan zones
    
*   Athlete tunnels, concourses, lounges & stage branding
    
*   F&B popups, floor decals and stair risers
    
*   Branded photo walls or media backdrops for stadium interiors
    
*   Printed sports memorabilia and fan zone graphics
    
*   Exterior event branding or city dressing
    

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The Look Company specializes in venue branding for sports competitions, visual engagement solutions for stadium interiors, and eye-catching print graphics for live sports events. 

We offer a full range of integrated solutions with a team of experienced specialists to [transform your sport environment](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) into engaging and memorable brand experiences.

[Get in touch with TLC today](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) for stadium branding solutions and stunning event branding graphics to wow sports fans, their home teams, and the players themselves!

The 3 Main Phases of Delivering Sports Event Branding

When live sports or games are held in a stadium or arena, fans from all over the region (or world—if it's an international level game) throng to watch a game they love, support their home teams or cheer on their favorite player.

An estimated 130 million fans attend professional and college games annually. And a whopping seven out of ten sports fans can correctly identify a product advertised to them at a sporting event!

It's no wonder, then, that brand managers and marketers love stadium branding. It is a highly effective marketing strategy that helps businesses build a brand identity and create brand awareness within a captive audience of potential customers. It offers a wide variety of advertising opportunities.

You can showcase your brand in different formats and locations in and around the stadium, common areas, and commercial establishments like F&B outlets and merchandise shops.

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## What is Stadium Branding, and Why is it Valuable for Businesses?

Sports stadiums offer advertisers many opportunities for branding—from [locker rooms to VIP lounges](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#interior-branding), team dugouts to parking areas and F&B hospitality outlets.

Businesses have the opportunity to have their brands displayed on any of these:

*   Large-format wall graphics
    
*   Flags and banners
    
*   In-bowl graphics such as vomitories, fascias, field-of-play headwalls
    
*   [Media backdrops](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#event-branding)
    
*   Floor decals
    
*   [Wayfinding signs](https://thelookcompany.com/products/signs-and-banners) 
    
*   Stair risers
    
*   [Fence scrims](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#stadium-branding)
    
*   Interactive fan zones
    

The bold, memorable [graphic signage and displays](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) foster a lasting connection between fans, the venue and the teams that play in that stadium.

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## Some of the Main Advantages of Stadium Branding

*   You can create a design for stadium signage and reuse it for an entire season, attracting tens of thousands of eyeballs of a specific demographic in an essentially captive audience. 
    
*   Once the event begins, your audience can't turn off your ads or branded signage! Nor are they likely to leave (or switch channels!)
    
*   Stadium advertising signs are so cleverly placed that as the fans follow their favorite team or players on the field, they see the branded signage sub-consciously as they follow the game.
    
*   You need not worry about time slots like you do for radio or TV commercials, nor do you need to look at readership metrics like you do for magazines or distribution metrics like you do for newspapers.
    
*   You can rest assured that if there's a live sponsored event in a large national-level arena, it will be a packed house with thousands of passionate, cheering fans!
    

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## The Future of Stadium Branding: It's all About the Fan Experience!

Live games are back with a bang after a long hiatus. Per a [CNBC report](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/08/the-future-of-sports-stadiums-smaller-arenas-more-tech-greener.html), several sports leagues and teams are looking to upgrade their home venues or are looking for new stadiums. As a result, we could look at over $10 billion in investment for sports arena development by 2030. 

**That's a lot of potential space for branding and sports marketing.**

And indications are that the future of stadium branding is in improving the fan experience and not just creating brand awareness. 

For example, Harrogate Town (a League Two professional association football club) has appointed the club's first-ever Fan Engagement Manager to improve the matchday experience and keep fans engaged.

Sports events offer umpteen advertising and branding opportunities to reach thousands of eager fans in the right mindset to appreciate the brand experience. 

From college-level football stadiums, basketball arenas or baseball fields to professional-level NBA arenas and NFL stadiums, there is ample opportunity for any brand or business to find the audience that fits their advertising goals.

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## Why do Companies Pay Millions of Dollars to Display their Brand at a Live Sports Arena?

A live event with their favorite team or players is an exhilarating experience for sports fans. Stirring anthems sung proudly, fans sporting their team's colors—almost like warriors ready for battle!

It's the ideal setting to get your brand before the eyes of your target audience.

The [fan experience](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields) starts much before the game day. Fans book tickets way in advance. As soon as fans enter the stadium, they want to enjoy the experience: before, during and after the game. While the game and its intricacies are most important for the diehard fan, creating memorable and shareable moments is more important for many fans.

[Stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#stadium-branding) offers a unique opportunity to foster a sense of community, belongingness and pride in the home team. The shared experience is fed by the energy and passion of both players and fans, creating a lasting emotional connection between the fans, the community and the home team.

Fans are driven by this emotional connection and a perceived sense of shared value or goals. Together they root for their team with visible passion and emotion.

Sports advertising is a unique opportunity for sponsors to tap into a sense of community that cannot be matched. 

The best companies market their brands to sports fans based on this deep connection and the experience the fans want at a live event. This is a powerful marketing tool for businesses. Fans start associating the home team with the brand that is advertised in the stadium. 

For example, if a big brand like Starbucks sponsors a stadium's wayfinding signage, fans will remember the branded signage and associate Starbucks with the stadium. Consequently, they're left with a feeling that Starbucks is directly connected to their favorite home team (and, therefore, to the fans themselves!).

Advertisers must carefully map out the potential journey of the sports fan during a live event. Starting from their arrival and entry into the stadium, through their experience during and post the game and their interactions at fan zones, F&B stations, and team merchandise shops. If they work on improving every aspect of the fan experience at these touchpoints, they can yield branding benefits far beyond their investment.

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## In Summary

The Look Company specializes in [visual engagement solutions for sports events](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) and live arenas. Our vividly colored graphic prints, modular framing solutions, and other printed graphics promote, attract, and engage visitors from the community, home team supporters and fans of the game.

Here are some of the [stadium branding](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) elements TLC can customize for live sports arenas: 

*   Branded photo walls or media backdrops for stadium interiors
    
*   Printed sports memorabilia and fan zone graphics
    
*   Exterior wayfinding signage to guide spectators
    
*   Field-of-play headwalls
    
*   Athlete tunnels
    
*   Floor decals and stair risers
    
*   F&B popups
    
*   Banners and branding for sponsored fan zones
    
*   Exterior event branding or city dressing
    

[Get in touch with TLC today](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) for stadium branding solutions and stunning event branding graphics to wow sports fans, their home teams, and the players themselves!

Sports Stadium Branding to Turn Heads in 2023

**_Summary:_** _Brand activations at sports events are an opportunity for authentic engagement with fans. TLC builds a cohesive visual engagement strategy for activation campaigns. Read on for some valuable tips to successfully activate your brand._

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Live sports events offer brands a can't-miss opportunity to connect directly with sports fans, who are also their target audience and provide authentic engagement opportunities that are hard to come by in any other element of their marketing strategy.

Targeted [sports event sponsorship](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/creating-sponsorship-opportunities-at-sports-events-venues) allows brands to achieve first-hand insight into their target audiences' consumption behavior and preferences.

## Live Sports and Mega Sporting Events: It's a Numbers Game

Top brands actively look for sports sponsorship opportunities and use mega sporting events for brand activations. Why?

Before the pandemic in 2018, 16.67 million fans attended NFL games in the U.S., with each team welcoming an average total of more than 521,000 spectators to their home games.

According to the Nielsen Global Sports Marketing Report 2022, sports sponsorships were up [107%](https://sponsorship.org/nielsen-releases-2022-global-sports-marketing-report/) in 2021 and drove an average [10% lift in purchase intent](https://sponsorship.org/nielsen-releases-2022-global-sports-marketing-report/) among the fanbase. 

The global sports market is expected to grow from $354.96 billion in 2021 to [$501.43 billion in 2022](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005867/en/Global-Sports-Market-2022-to-2031---Featuring-Maruhan-Life-Time-Fitness-and-Liberty-Media-Among-Others---ResearchAndMarkets.com) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.3%. It is expected to reach $707.84 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9%. 

As a demographic, [sports fans](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields) are unmatched in the passion and engagement they bring to the game. That's why brand activations at sports events are vital in marketing plans for top brands.

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## Brand Activations at Sports Events: Authentic Engagement with Fans

When you plan a [brand activation](https://thelookcompany.com/brand-activations) campaign, you're looking to create brand awareness, reach more people in your target segment and gain direct access to potential customers when they're in a receptive state of mind. Sports sponsorships boost your campaign's reach and have a lasting impact. Sports sponsorships also foster brand loyalty more subtly and effectively than other marketing tactics and ultimately increase sales. Brand activations at sports events tick off all the right checkboxes!

## 5 Tips for Planning Successful Brand Activations

In a crowded retail market, brand managers look for every additional touchpoint or opportunity to get eyeballs for their brand campaigns. Apart from branding displays and signage, [The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/brand-activations) helps brands build a cohesive visual engagement strategy for brand activations at sports venues and their surrounding environments.

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## #1 Carefully Select the Right Sports Events to Sponsor

Pick a sports event whose audience is a great fit for your brand or product. The most important consideration when you plan a brand activation campaign is that your sponsorship goals should match the characteristics of the fan demographic attending the event. The perfect activations are those that align the characteristics of the fan audience with the needs of the sponsor.

David Arnold, Professor of Marketing at London Business School and author of The Handbook of Brand Management, highlights the importance of establishing a clear link between the brand and the sport.

A brand mismatch distracts customers from the game and the players they love.

He gives the example of Wimbledon: "IBM is a great brand match for Wimbledon," he says. For 27 years, [IBM has been the official IT supplier to Wimbledon](https://www.london.edu/think/4-tips-to-ace-sporting-sponsorships), supporting its data and statistics. Its tagline 'Helping Wimbledon in their pursuit of greatness' fits the game as well as its own corporate values. 

At TLC, our [concept development](https://thelookcompany.com/products/services) team includes seasoned experts in crafting unique brand solutions for sports environments. Speak with us before you plan your brand activation campaign, and let our experts recommend the best-fit solutions for your needs.

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## #2 Plan Engaging Fan Experiences for High Brand Recall

Plan activities that either entertain or delight fans, draw their attention to your product or brand or make an emotional appeal to their aspirations.

Here are some ideas to create an engaging and memorable experience for fans:

*   Exclusive fan experience zones with team support walls, fan quizzes or surveys, and digital leaderboards with live scores or championship ratings.
    
*   Contests with gifts or lucky draws with sports memorabilia giveaways.
    
*   Surveys or post-event registration forms with discount coupons for team souvenirs, branded team t-shirts, caps, and more.
    
*   Interactive kiosks with branded, gamified content to keep boredom at bay while they wait for the event to begin. 
    

[Take a look at how designers at TLC transformed the Tim Hortons Field](https://thelookcompany.com/case-studies/tim-hortons), home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL (Canadian Football League). Stadium concourses showcasing the current sponsors, branded corporate suites, locker rooms, and training facilities were outfitted with impactful graphics and rapid changeout display systems.

Retail stores and kiosks within the stadium were designed to capitalize on spontaneous point-of-sale purchases. The Alumni Lounge, the Coors Light Banquet Bar and The Canadian Football Hall of Fame were outfitted with stunning backlit lightboxes, immersive SEG fabric prints, custom pin mounted letters, plaques, and logos.

## #3 Design Shareable Experiences and Use Branded Props to Amplify Your Brand's Reach

When fans take selfies at a sports stadium, what do they do with them? Share them, of course! Focus on providing opportunities to share photos, videos or WOM (Word of Mouth) experiences to increase the reach of your brand and campaign. Branded photo booths or photo walls for instagrammable moments are a great idea.

Another simple yet effective way to amplify your reach: Hand out free branded props that fans can use during the game to cheer on their teams. Each time fans cheer a goal or win, your branding is captured in photos, videos, live streams, match replays and post-event content, amplifying your brand's reach well beyond the live audience!

## #4 Use Event Branding Print Solutions and Graphics to Support Your Brand Activation Campaigns

TLC delivers [event branding and visual display systems](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events) to support your brand activation campaigns:

*   Sponsored graphics for in-stadium flags, fence scrims, field-of-play headwalls, athlete tunnels, locker rooms and lounges.
    
*   Customized branded kit of parts, media backdrops, instagrammable fabric & frame walls, temporary pop-ups and tents.
    
*   Creative wayfinding signage that incorporates your brand or product in a witty or meaningful way.
    
*   Branded crowd control barriers for pedestrians and other city dressing such as building wraps and facades.
    

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We transform live sports events into unforgettable experiences. Brands can use temporary pop-ups, [building wraps and facades](https://thelookcompany.com/markets/sports-and-events#city-dressing), branded fence scrims and other display solutions to activate their brands in an electrifying and memorable atmosphere.

## #5 Look for Opportunities to Partner with Other Brands

Brand collaborations make good sense when you're reaching millions of people. Pick a brand or product that is strategically synergistic with your brand and launch co-branded promotions at the event. This way, both brands reach a newer base of loyal audiences and gain better recall at a lower cost.

*   Co-branded F&B (Food & Beverages) booths and hospitality areas.
    
*   Tailgating experiences in collaboration with F&B brands to offer tasting samples or collaborations with celebrity chefs for chef-led cook-offs.
    
*   Product sampling or testing drives that collect customer information for post-event customer connections.
    
*   Pop-up bars with branded banners, floor decals and sponsor's logos.
    

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## TLC: Your Partner in Brand Activations at Sports Events

TLC delivers brand activation solutions with a definite wow factor!

Many brands struggle to come up with ideas to create an engaging and memorable experience for fans. [The Look Company](https://thelookcompany.com/) helps you move beyond regular merchandising displays and visual display solutions to a structured brand activation plan at mega sporting events.

Our visual engagement solutions and our expertise at live events and sports venues provide you with cohesive branding for your brand activation campaign across the stadium and team zones, [elevating the fan experience](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/how-graphic-displays-elevate-the-fan-experience-in-stadiums-and-sports-fields).

We have a long track record of supporting national and international sports. We have provided branding and signage solutions at various high-profile sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2019™.

We are proud to announce that we have been confirmed as a [Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022](https://thelookcompany.com/blog/tlc-regional-supporter-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022)™, in an agreement covering North and Central America.

[Talk to TLC](https://thelookcompany.com/contact) for a full range of integrated services with a global team of experienced specialists to transform event venues and sports environments into engaging and memorable brand experiences.

How Sporting Events are a Perfect Match for Your Brand Activations

The Look Company, an award-winning visual engagement solutions provider for sport, events and brands, has been confirmed as a Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, in an agreement covering North and Central America.

The company has provided branding and signage solutions at various high-profile international and national sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2019™. The Look Company is planning to use this year’s tournament as an opportunity to showcase its stadium dressing and signage capabilities to 3.5 billion viewers around the world.

“The Look Company has demonstrated a long-term commitment to football and sport, both behind the scenes delivering dressing and signage projects and as a sponsor,” said FIFA’s Director of Marketing, Jean-François Pathy. “They were a welcome addition to the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019 and we are delighted to have their support for this groundbreaking FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Fans will be walking into the amazing stadiums and seeing The Look Company’s impressive work at first hand in just over 200 days’ time.”

“The FIFA World Cup is the biggest, most popular sporting event in the world. We are very pleased to be named a Regional Supporter for an event of this size and prestige,” said Ed Burke, the Chairman and founder of The Look Company. “We are uniquely positioned to help our customers, sponsors and other stakeholders to engage with us in the lead-up to and throughout this year’s tournament in Qatar.”

With production facilities in North America, Europe and the Middle East, The Look Company has more than 20 years of experience in transforming sporting and commercial environments into engaging and memorable brand destinations with innovative graphics and display solutions. It provides end-to-end design, hardware manufacturing, printing, kitting, project management and installation.

For more information on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, visit [FIFA.com](http://FIFA.com).

For more information, [contact us](https://thelookcompany.com/contact).