THE EXPERTISE AND SERVICES YOU NEED

The more we do, the less you have to do.

SSMG specializes in Conference Membership and the development of Realignment strategies; Affiliate Sport Membership and Sport Sponsorships; Departmental Analysis; Regular Season Scheduling Evaluations and Creation; Sponsorship Generation and Fulfillment; Multi-Media Rights Strategies and Negotiation; Event Production and Management; Venue and Live Event Assessments.

A track record of meeting the most in-demand needs

Conference Membership/Realignment Opportunities

Affiliate Sport Membership Feasibility Studies and Overall Sport Sponsorship Analysis

Detailed Departmental Assessments
- Inclusive of but not limited to Internal Administration, External Relations/Fundraising, Strategic Communications and PR, Compliance/Governance, Event Operations, Facility Management, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Regular Season Scheduling Evaluations and Creation
- RPI strategies and optimizing success for NCAA postseason bid opportunities and performance
- Travel and cost-efficiencies
- Missed-class time reductions
- Playdate and sports overlap optimization

Championship Event Techniques
- Event Production and Management
- Staff Recruitment and Placement
- Daily Schedule Analysis
- Strategic Marketing and Advertising
- Vendor Procurement

Sponsorship Generation and Fulfillment
- Focused business development and sponsor generation, inclusive of identification, vetting, negotiation, and fulfillment
- Maximizing existing inventory – traditional and digital – and identifying new supplies
- Impactful and memorable game-day activations
- Improving sponsor’s ROI

Multi-Media Rights Strategies and Negotiation
- RFP process
- Vetting of prospective rights holders
- Extracting ideal terms and conditions

Venue and Event Management
- Analysis and Recommendations
- Live Event Assessment
- Contract Analysis and Negotiations
- Management and Settlements

...and Special/Confidential projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Commissioner