The Dark Horses Disruption Lab is a separate strategic offering for clients, providing research and lateral problem-solving in sport. It works best as a collaborative process, giving you the space, time & expertise to tackle challenges.

Reports

downloadable menopause policy

Our open-source menopause policy is available for everyone to read, download and share

Downloadable Menopause Policy

future of sport

Future of Sport unpacks what will—and more importantly what should—come next in the world of sport. Read and download here

Future of Sport

sport in times of crisis

Read and download the PDF here

SPORT IN TIMES OF CRISIS

the 7 deadly sins of marketing women's sport

Read and download the PDF here

THE 7 DEADLY SINS OF MARKETING WOMEN'S SPORT

the paddock

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THE PADDOCK

Latest Thinking

April 21st 2023

the drum: ageist brands must learn commitment to athletes is a marathon, not a sprint

As the London Marathon approaches, Dark Horses new business chief – and keen runner – Cat Tyler explores how brands can fix an ageist approach to sports marketing.

THE DRUM: Ageist brands must learn commitment to athletes is a marathon, not a sprint
April 4th 2023

adland.tv: ascot unveils “the ascot you” in a campaign by dark horses

Ascot Racecourse has launched its new campaign with a focus on the transformative feeling that attending one of their year-round events can have.

ADLAND.TV: Ascot unveils “The Ascot You” in a campaign by Dark Horses
March 15th 2023

little black book: if all else fails, send in the jocks

Matt Readman, CSO at Dark Horses, on the long-debated argument whether politics has a place within sports

Little Black Book: If All Else Fails, Send in the Jocks
March 8th 2023

creative moment: is sexism the forgotten little sister in sports advertising?

Ethics in football have never been as prominent in public discourse.

Creative Moment: Is sexism the forgotten little sister in sports advertising?