Maryland Athletics and The Aspire Group Extend Partnership Past 10 Year Mark
November 30, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – The University of Maryland Athletics Department and The Aspire Sport Marketing Group have agreed to extend their outsourced ticket sales and service contract. As part of the partnership extension, Aspire’s sales and service staff will increase their involvement with Maryland’s fundraising arm, The Terrapin Club, driving athletic development for years to come….
Read MoreTalk to All Athletic Donors: It Pays Off
October 1, 2020
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic put many tens of millions of dollars in the red, college athletics programs were facing a unique set of financial challenges exacerbated by fan behavior and technological innovation. D1 expenses are up over 80% since 2009, led by coaches’ salaries and buyouts, facility upgrades, and the expansion of student-athlete services….
Read MoreAspire and CareValidate Providing Solutions For Safe Return To Work and Play
September 11, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – CareValidate and The Aspire Group announced a partnership to deliver safe return to work and play solutions across multiple industries. CareValidate offers a comprehensive reopening solution to employees, students, sports teams, movie studios, and consumers that operationalizes the 4 major requirements from the CDC for reopening: Daily Health Screening, Contact Tracing, case…
Read MoreFan Concerns, Expectations, and Intentions Around COVID Seasons
August 24, 2020
In the midst of ‘Return to Play’ planning and speculation from administrators, health officials, and pundits, stakeholders need to consider the voice of the fan. Fan perspectives change frequently in these uncertain times. Seeking to give fans a ‘virtual seat at the table’, Aspire has surveyed more than 4,000 unique college athletic ticket buyers and…
Read MoreKevin Hill Generates $1M in New Business Revenue
August 4, 2020
Kevin Hill, Manager of Service and Retention, at Aspire’s University of Maryland FRMC recently passed $1,000,000 in lifetime new business revenue. Hill has been promoted three times since he began working at The Aspire Group in January of 2016 and his peers have consistently recognized him for annual “Hustle and Leadership” awards. “I am grateful…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Southern California Partners with Aspire to Drive Donations
July 30, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – The Aspire Sport Marketing Group and Special Olympics Southern California are pleased to announce a donation and customer service-based partnership. The Aspire Group will be responsible for driving gifts and building relationships with new and current donors through Aspire’s National Sales Center (NSC) in Atlanta, Georgia. “We are excited to begin this…
Read MoreUnited Soccer League Selects Aspire as Preferred Ticket Sales & Service Supplier
July 23, 2020
Atlanta, GA. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today it has entered into a multi-year agreement with The Aspire Group, which becomes the Preferred Ticket Sales & Service Supplier of the USL. Through the partnership, Aspire will be the preferred outsourced supplier for any ticket marketing, sales, or service needs of the more than…
Read MoreThe University of Texas at El Paso Partners with The Aspire Group
July 17, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics (UTEP) has announced a multi-year partnership with The Aspire Sport Marketing Group, outsourcing ticket service and operations effective July 1, 2020. Aspire’s Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) staff will be responsible for selling a full ticket menu across UTEP’s football, men’s and women’s basketball, softball,…
Read MoreNew Orleans Privateers Bring in The Aspire Group
July 2, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – The University of New Orleans Athletic Department (UNO) has announced a multi-year ticket marketing, sales, and service partnership with The Aspire Sport Marketing Group. The on-campus New Orleans Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) will be responsible for new ticket sales, renewals, ticket-related donations, and the generation of stand-alone Privateer Scholarship Foundation gifts. “Partnering with…
Read MoreHound TALINT and The Aspire Group Team Up to Disrupt Sport Talent Acquisition
June 4, 2020
ATLANTA, GA – Hound TALINT, a talent intelligence pioneer in decision science, and The Aspire Group have inked a consulting and partnership agreement. Aspire will be deeply involved with Hound TALINT, Baker Street Scientific’s sport talent acquisition and analytics platform, to help the new brand introduce their next-gen IP into the fast-paced world of professional…
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