San Jose State University Optimizes Football Pricing with Playfly Aspire

October 1, 2024

ATLANTA, GA — San Jose State University (SJSU) recently partnered with Playfly Aspire to conduct an in-depth pricing and packaging analysis for CEFCU Stadium. Highlighted in a video produced by SJSU Athletics, the study’s results will enhance the game-day experience for fans and optimize ticketing strategies for all games and events hosted at the venue….

Aspire’s Outsourced Social Media Management Wins AVA Digital Award

February 8, 2023

ATLANTA, GA – For a third consecutive year, the AVA Awards have recognized The Aspire Group (Aspire) for outstanding achievement in digital marketing. Aspire won a 2023 Gold Award for their outsourced social media management of the USA Rugby 7’s Collegiate Championships, an event they co-founded in 2021. Sanctioned by USA Rugby and its Collegiate…

The Talent Tide Podcast – Episode 19:

November 10, 2021

How To Train and Develop Great Leaders with Bill Fagan: In this episode, Chris talks with Bill Fagan about the process of spotting and training leaders. They discuss topics surrounding the importance of great leadership and encouraging leadership opportunities within the company. Read more and listen here.

Improving Your Venue’s Yield by Emphasizing Value

August 30, 2021

The past 19 months have been some of the most disruptive in the history of sport, but they have also reminded us just how valuable a live event can be. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly one in six American adults reported live events as the outing they missed most, more than double the number…

52 Weeks of Hustle with Bill Fagan

May 12, 2021

In Season 2 Episode 1, Travis sits down with Bill Fagan, CEO of The Aspire Group. Bill made a name for himself early on in this industry selling over $500,000 in his first year. Following a few leadership stops, he became employee #1 at The Aspire Group and has worked his way up the corporate…

Sports Equity Podcast with Chad Cardinal

March 3, 2021

Sports Equity with Chad Cardinal, The Aspire Group Read more and listen to the podcast here.

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Money trumps NBA All-Stars concerns with Atlanta set to host

February 8, 2021

‘Dr. Bernie Mullin, the former president and CEO of the Hawks, believes holding the game is what’s best for the league, which has postponed 23 contests so far because of the Covid-19 virus. Even if there are positive cases. “One or two players may test positive and won’t be able to participate and the fans…

Front Office Sports: What Business Trend are Professionals Watching in 2021?

February 4, 2021

‘What is the business trend you are watching in 2021? “Pro sports hiring managers actively recruiting & selecting non-traditional sports executives (those who have not spent their entire career in sports) to lead teams, conferences, and leagues. I think of Jason Wright at the Washington Football Team as a great example of this. Listening to…

AVA Digital Honors Aspire with Multiple Industry Research Awards

February 2, 2021

ATLANTA, GA – The AVA Digital Awards recognized The Aspire Group as a winner in two categories for its 2021 competition. Aspire received the top honor of Platinum for their study, Fan Concerns, Expectations, And Intentions Around COVID Seasons. In response to the massive impact of COVID-19 on the athletics landscape, The Aspire Group looked…

“Will Fans Be Tested?”

November 30, 2020

Sports Business Journal Article by Karn Dhingra and John Lombardo. Read more of the article by Sports Business Journal here. “Bernie Mullin, a former team and league executive, is now founder and chairman of The Aspire Group, which specializes in building fan relationships across ticketing. He said the agency has surveyed tens of thousands of fans and found…