We transform sports organizations, brands, and athletes into modern media & entertainment businesses.
We are an integrated global sports & entertainment strategy and activation agency
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We optimize the power of digital for the world’s biggest brands, sports properties, and athletes
We fuel end-to-end business transformation, growth, and revenue.
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We are trusted by iconic global brands, and are fiercely dedicated to their success.
Services
DIGITAL STRATEGY
We develop and execute insight-led growth strategies through content, innovative partnerships, and activations that grow brands, engage fans, and drive commercial opportunities
Client Examples
NY Knicks / AS Roma / Boston Celtics / Golden State Warriors / Real Madrid / Chicago Bulls / Juventus
DIGITAL ACTIVATION
Client Examples
Netflix / Fortnite / Rocket League / Nike x RCD Mallorca / Milwaukee Bucks
PREMIUM CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Client Examples
Our Work
Rafa Nadal x NIke
Partnership Activation
Making a kit launch a cultural moment
RCD Mallorca wanted to create a kit launch campaign that would transcend football, and align with the global brand appeal of Nike.
Measurable Results
$670,000
Digital Media value across RCD Mallorca and third party channels (433, Tennis Channel, etc.)
11.2M
Organic views across all content during the week-long strategic launch campaign
#2 Most Engaged Club in La Liga*
The month of the launch campaign, trailing only FC Barcelona in avg. engagement per post
*courtesy of Blinkfire Analytics
ReAL MADRiD
Digital Transformation
Transforming the world’s biggest football club into a digital leader
Immersive 3+ year engagement evolving the Club’s digital business and global audience with a core focus on increasing both global and regional market value.
Measurable Results
100M Likes
First brand to reach this Facebook milestone, and winner of the Digital Clasico (Real Madrid v. FC Barcelona)
€15M
Industry-first match day social media content sponsorship
12x Revenue Increase
Total increase in direct social media revenue over three seasons
FootbalL x FORTNITE
GLOBAL ACTIVATION
Launching the world’s biggest sport in the world’s biggest game
Epic Games wanted to make a statement launching Fortnite x Football, setting a gold standard for competition and crafting a narrative that would seamlessly connect Fortnite gamers with global football fans.
Measurable Results
$1M+
Digital media value delivered across Fortnite, Pele, and Athlete social channels
7.5M
Organic video views across Fortnite, Pele, and Athlete channels in just over 48 hours
#12 Video on YouTube
Our custom Pele x Fortnite launch video was the #12 trending global video on YouTube for 48 hours
NETFLIX
Documentary Launch Campaign
Creating a cultural moment to launch a sports documentary
Netflix wanted to create a breakthrough content piece that would resonate with multiple generations of football fans
Measurable Results
5.3M
Views across Neymar, Netflix, and athlete channels
70%
Average view increase for participating athlete IGTV content
$750k+
Total organic digital media value delivered across social media channels
Turner Sports x NHL
Rights Submission Strategy & Analysis
Using a fresh approach to craft a broadcast rights bid
Turner Sports wanted a digital-led perspective on how to develop a compelling bid for NHL broadcast rights.
Measurable Results
“Rebel Ventures was able to distill our advantages into a roadmap that our executive team used to craft the best possible NHL rights bid. We wouldn’t have secured the NHL rights without their help.”
–Pete Scott, VP of Emerging Media, Warner Media
Secured NHL Rights
Through a competitive bidding process, Turner Sports secured broadcasting rights for NHL games over the next 7 years.
Pelé
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Connecting the world’s greatest football legend with the next generation of fans
Multi-year project to preserve Pele’s legacy and increase his brand value, building connections with the next generation of fans through optimized social media content and ground-breaking partnerships.
Measurable Results
+40%
Organic audience growth in one calendar year across all social channels
Award Winning
$2M+
Organic digital media value generated across Pele’s social channels for his 10 day digital-only 80th birthday celebration
KC CHIEFS SUPER BOWL
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
Leveraging a global event to reach and grow audience
The Kansas City Chiefs wanted to take advantage of the global spotlight of the Super Bowl to build a meaningful connection with a broader global audience.
Measurable Results
9.7x
More tags/shares than Chiefs other Super Bowl week content
200%
More views than average of all content on Chiefs’ channels
Global Impact
Fan engagement across 41 countries on 6 continents
Fortnite x Euros
Global Event Activation
Content led storytelling around a major sporting event
Epic Games wanted to create a connection between Fortnite x the Euros by partnering with two iconic footballers.
Measurable Results
$538,000
Digital media value delivered across Fortnite and athlete social media channels
5.2M
video views across 19 unique pieces of content
#1 Most Watched*
Hero video asset was the #1 most viewed video on Harry Kane and Marco Reus IG in 2021
*at the time of posting
WIMBLEDON
"PURSUITS" CONTENT SERIES
Creating an award-winning fan focused digital content series
Wimbledon wanted to build premium contemporary storytelling to support their strategic digital business objectives, and celebrate their global fan community.
Measurable Results
250K+
Views across Facebook Watch in the first 48 hours of posting each video
Award Winning
91%
Positive sentiment
Clients
PRESS
“The Warriors enlisted digital strategy agency Rebel Ventures to look at how the marketplace was buying and valuing certain content. The goal was to change the team’s business and content model. The results have been dramatic. Overall team sponsorship revenue has increased 25% annually in recent years, but digital sponsorship revenue is up 300% this season.”
Kicking off the second day of SportsPro Live in a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from his ownership of Salford City to 90s British culture, the former England international said athletes need to think independently and take ownership of their content.
“We should encourage free speech, contentious speech to an extent,” he said. “The most interesting interviews that you’ll ever hear are by athletes who have got a personality and a character that make you think something different, that you don’t always agree with.”
“Introducing Pelé to millions of young gamers on their terms provides an entirely new platform to grow his legacy,” says Craig Howe, CEO of Rebel Ventures, “We’re excited to see Pelé seamlessly integrated into the Fortnite universe, and continue to build on his incredible life and football journey.”
CONTACT
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