Rahsaan Johnson, Director of Global Sponsorship Activation at United Airlines, joins Blinkfire Analytics to talk about how United Airlines curates its sponsorship strategy, the challenges the airline industry faces in tracking KPI's, and how performance metrics can vary for specific properties and the specific time. 

Tim McLoughlin, formerly of Hotels.com, joins Blinkfire Analytics to talk about the strategy and process of securing partnerships, defining objectives for specific partnerships early in the process, and how the growth of digital and social media will play an integral part in the future of sponsorships.

Description: Benedikt Brandmeier, Drone Champions League (DCL) Head of Sales and Business Development, joins Blinkfire Analytics to talk about how DCL attracts a very unique audience for its partners, the evolution of drone racing over the years, and the advantage of having an online and virtual strategy in place prior to COVID-19.

Drone Racing League’s Founder and CEO Nicholas Horbaczewski joins Blinkfire Analytics to talk about how DRL differentiates itself in the world of sports, the new FanDuel DRL Simcup Series, and the steps they are taking to build the next global racing sport. 

Rodrigo Samwell joins Blinkfire Analytics to talk about how ESL Gaming continues to excel in the esports industry by creating lasting and beneficial relationships with brand partners (both endemic and traditional). BONUS: Rodrigo shares best practices organizations can use to better engage with their fans and audiences!

Blinkfire Analytics welcomes Dan Dripps, Indy Eleven’s Corporate Partnerships Manager, to talk about the United Soccer League (USL) continuing to dominate in underserved markets, Indy Eleven's persistent process of winning over fans, and a unique partnership with the family and employee-owned Clif Bar Baking Company. 

Blinkfire Analytics welcomes Melissa Jannetta and Lauren Halsey to talk about how Major League Soccer (MLS) differentiates itself in comparison to other leagues, the club's relationship with the league, and how partnerships within the American soccer landscape evolve as the sport itself continues to expand.