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May 15th 2023

campaign: when it comes to marketing the women's world cup, do we have to be so serious?

Can't we just play?

CAMPAIGN: When it comes to marketing the women's World Cup, do we have to be so serious?
May 5th 2023

bite: on and off the pitch, this summer’s women’s world cup will be the most competitive yet

Eve De Haan, Creative at Dark Horses shares predictions for this years Women’s World Cup and the impact it is going to have on football

BITE: On and off the pitch, this summer’s Women’s World Cup will be the most competitive yet
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?
March 2nd 2023

the drum: the drive to survive effect: you need more than just a great documentary to save a sport

The Drive to Survive formula has been heralded as the magic bullet to bring in new fans to any sport. But Ausura Eccleston, strategist at Dark Horses says you need more than a doc to save a sport.

The Drum: The Drive to Survive effect: you need more than just a great documentary to save a sport
February 12th 2023

city am: super bowl ad review 2023

T-Mobile, Squarespace, Popcorner, Workday, Paramount Plus – read who we think did it best and then watch them for yourself

CITY AM: Super Bowl ad review 2023
February 5th 2023

david reviews: icing on the brake.

As professional idiot Andrew Tate demonstrated when he foolishly tried to troll Greta Thunberg, many of those who love cars have become fiercely attached to the idea that a vehicle is only worthy of their devotion if it's extremely harmful to the environment. The nihilism of this position is plainly evidence of widespread sociopathy, but we ignore it at our peril.

David Reviews: Icing on the brake.