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

Join the Paddock and learn more about our industry

THE PADDOCK

Latest Thinking

April 7th 2021

the drum: how to you solve a problem like... the gender pay gap?

The Drum asked marketers what practical things they are doing to help close the gap at their organisations.

THE DRUM: HOW TO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE... THE GENDER PAY GAP?
April 6th 2021

the book of man: why we should go ahead with the olympics

It would be crazy to go ahead with the 2021 Olympics. And that’s exactly why we should.

THE BOOK OF MAN: WHY WE SHOULD GO AHEAD WITH THE OLYMPICS
March 26th 2021

campaign: what i've learned about living through menopause

Dark Horses' chief executive Melissa Robertson wants adland to have an open conversation about the menopause and the effect it can have on women.

CAMPAIGN: WHAT I'VE LEARNED ABOUT LIVING THROUGH MENOPAUSE
March 24th 2021

sport industry: how football shirt sponsorship can be the making of the next generation of brands

As football betting sponsorships come under the microscope, Mark Lloyd, Strategist, Dark Horses, looks at why a host of other brands should spot an opportunity in football partnerships.

SPORT INDUSTRY: HOW FOOTBALL SHIRT SPONSORSHIP CAN BE THE MAKING OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF BRANDS