Elevate

We are thrilled to announce that Elevate took home two wins at the prestigious 2026 Sports Industry Awards in Abu Dhabi: Agency of the Year and Community Sport Impact Initiative of the Year for our NEOM x Rajasthan Royals Community Cricket Programme! This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to excellence as the Middle East’s premier sports and entertainment consultancy. A huge thank you to our partners and the visionary organisations we work with across the region! https://lnkd.in/eKAM34e5

Elevate is excited to expand our global creative leadership through the acquisitions of Downstream and GA. By merging Elevate Creative’s leadership in sports, culture, and fan-driven storytelling with Downstream’s expertise in immersive environments and GA’s legacy in luxury hospitality design, we can provide our clients with world-class, fully integrated solutions that enhance the fan experience across sporting, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Chris Allphin will lead the merger of these groups into a unified studio as President of Elevate Creative. Official release: https://lnkd.in/gas4ZBhV

From maritime roots to modern football ⚽️ Discover how Hill Dickinson LLP's history became part of Everton Football Club's next chapter: https://lnkd.in/guzD5HHM

Valencia CF has selected Elevate to lead the naming rights commercialization for Nou Mestalla. In our first partnership of its kind in Spain, we'll leverage our global network and expertise to secure a brand partner that embodies the Club’s vision for innovation, excellence, and long-term growth. Official release: https://lnkd.in/gdxN8Dgw

If you work in partnerships, sport, art & culture, entertainment, or brand marketing, this one’s for you. I break down how activations drive true sponsorship ROI - turning sponsorships into stories that create real, measurable value. Would love for you to give it a read, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. If you’d like to discuss how we can support your brand’s sponsorship strategy or activation planning, feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn or at [email protected]| I’m also incredibly excited to have written this piece for Elevate. Huge thanks to Lillian Lynch Meghan Ryan and Patricia Quan for the support! https://lnkd.in/gyNrFFc3

The college football stadium is one of the most valuable assets for revenue generation, but it’s also one of the most underleveraged. When schools strategically invest in the infrastructure of these venues, they can unlock new revenue streams and enhance the fan experience throughout the year. We examine how leading programs are winning when it comes to stadium modernization in our latest white paper, “Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Stadium.” Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eFq4MNqd