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 18th 2025

creative pool: stop battling your clients

Max Arkell talks about how embracing criticism leads to brilliant creative.

CREATIVE POOL: Stop battling your clients
April 3rd 2025

shots: long-form lessons

Steve Howell discusses what to expect from feature-length filmmaking.

SHOTS: Long-form lessons
April 2nd 2025

creativebrief: will the women’s rugby world cup be a tipping point for sponsorship?

Creativebrief asked industry experts if 2025 will bring much-needed marketing momentum to the women’s game.

Creativebrief: Will the Women’s Rugby World Cup be a tipping point for sponsorship?
February 13th 2025

creative pool: super bowl ads always score big with humour... so why do brands fumble the funny the rest of the year?

Creative Pool: Super Bowl Ads Always Score Big with Humour... So Why Do Brands Fumble the Funny the Rest of the Year?