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

July 15th 2024

shots: how to create ads with football megastars

Dark Horses' Creative Directors Josh Pearce and Sean Johnson share their tips

Shots: How To Create Ads With Football Megastars
June 26th 2024

the book of man: menopause and how humour can get you taken seriously

Dark Horses' CEO Melissa Robertson talks about education through comedy

The Book of Man: Menopause and how humour can get you taken seriously
June 13th 2024

campaign: why marketeers should look to the paralympics for great storytelling

Max Arkell talks about why brands should adopt a different approach to branding the Paralympics

Campaign: Why Marketeers Should Look To The Paralympics For Great Storytelling
May 30th 2024

campaign: lucie simpson, always a dark horse

‘Positive, funny and resilient’: remembering Lucie one year on

Campaign: Lucie Simpson, Always A Dark Horse