DraftKings

Fantasy Activation Program


Target

Fans attending established professional sporting games.

Mission/History

Activated at select, established sports partnerships to increase the DraftKings ("DK") user base and reinforce the brand. Partnerships included: Golden State Warriors, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Flyers, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Timberwolves, and others.

Work Scope

On behalf of the program, OTA:

  • Developed and managed the budget

  • Hired and trained subscription sales representatives and brand ambassadors

  • Coordinated booth shipping and handling arrangements, as well as travel itineraries

  • Acted as liaison between DK Corporate and third party marketing venues

  • Developed and executed strategic consumer promotions

Results

  • Acquired 7,800+ new users in the 2015-16 sports season

  • Attended 40+ games across the NFL, NBA, and NHL

  • Hired and trained 30+ Sales Representatives

DraftKings

Sportsbook Activation Program


Target

Sports fans 21+.

Mission/History

Register new customers at select sports bars and consumer events in licensed states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia.

Work Scope

On behalf of the program, OTA:

  • Developed and managed program budget

  • Negotiated with local sports bars and scheduled weekly activations

  • Researched and booked relevant events

  • Staffed activations with sales ambassadors

  • Coordinated the production and distribution of all promotional materials

  • Acted as the liaison between DK Corporate and bars/events

  • Developed and executed strategic consumer offers

  • Acquired and managed necessary technology to register new users

  • Provided weekly feedback reports

Results

  • Activated at 10 - 15 sports bars per market on weekends during the 2019 NFL season (including playoffs and Super Bowl), plus 20 events during the same time period

  • Acquired 8,000+ new users and collected 3,200+ deposits

  • Hired and trained 70+ sales ambassadors

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