converting challenges
into real results.

the sports people (tsp) shapes brands and builds partnerships that make an impact – in sports and beyond.

We listen closely and consistently think from our partners’ perspective. As an interdisciplinary team with over 20 years of experience in data-driven consulting and activation, we combine strategic clarity with analytical depth and creative execution.

  • Seattle Mariners
  • LANXESS arena
  • Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • Hyundai
  • GORE-TEX
  • Nürburgring
  • VfL Wolfsburg
  • Manthey
  • 1. FC Köln
  • Volkswagen Group
  • Deutscher Fußball-Bund
  • Niedax
  • Red Bull
  • Deutscher Tennis Bund
  • EHF Marketing

01Services

your challenges

  1. 01

    activatingbrand partnerships

    Development of holistic activation concepts that bring partnerships to life across relevant touchpoints.

    We connect brand objectives with rights holders positioning to create distinctive ideas and experiences that engage target audiences, strengthen the partnership and turn sponsorships into tangible, measurable value.

  2. 02

    compellingmarketing collaterals

    Creation of high-quality marketing and sales materials that make brands and rights holders stand out.

    We translate positioning, strategic objectives and key differentiators into compelling materials with a strong visual narrative. Building on your corporate design, we sharpen your identity and create a consistent, professional appearance across relevant marketing and sales touchpoints.

  3. 03

    developingpartnership assets

    Conceptualization of innovative rights and assets that unlock new commercial potential.

    We assess the partnership environment to identify untapped opportunities and turn them into unique, audience-relevant assets. Tailored to the rights holder and attractive to potential brand partners, they open up new opportunities for collaboration and increase the value of existing partnerships.

  4. 04

    sharpeningbrand identity

    Development of an authentic and differentiated brand identity with a clear position in the market.

    We analyze brand perception, relevant target groups and the competitive environment to define what makes your brand stand out. Based on these insights, we sharpen positioning and create a consistent foundation for communication, marketing activities and future brand development.

  5. 05

    tellingwinning stories

    Opening doors to new partnerships through strategic matchmaking and compelling business stories.

    We use our expertise in the sponsorship landscape to identify promising matches between brands and rights holders. We uncover where their goals and strengths align, then turn that shared potential into compelling business stories that spark interest, demonstrate mutual value, and set new partnerships in motion.

  6. 06

    measuringmarketing impact

    Development of smart KPI frameworks that make sponsorship performance transparent and actionable.

    We transform relevant data into meaningful insights and concrete recommendations, enabling brands and rights holders to evaluate performance, optimize activities and make better-informed decisions for the strategic development of their partnerships.

Die Anzeigetafel im T-Mobile Park mit dem Fire-TV-Schriftzug
Das Starterfeld auf dem Nürburgring vor der Tribüne mit dem Schriftzug „we make your heart race“
Tennisstadion mit geöffnetem Dach
Siegerehrung beim EHF FINAL4 mit Konfettiregen in der Arena
Zwei Wanderer in GORE-TEX-Jacken auf einem Bergpfad über dem Meer
Der Manthey-Porsche 911 GT3 R („Grello“) auf der Nordschleife
Seattle Mariners
Nürburgring
Deutscher Tennis Bund
EHF Marketing
Niedax
GORE-TEX
Manthey

02Cases

our results

The Seattle Mariners turn home games into a stage for powerful brand partnerships. With at least 81 home games per season and the world’s highest total league attendance, MLB offers unique opportunities to engage fans and extend brand stories digitally beyond the ballpark.

Our concept for the world’s largest Fire TV brought Amazon’s entertainment platform to life during the gameday experience at T-Mobile Park – showing how creative brand integration creates memorable fan experiences and compelling business stories.

03Strengths

why we’re different

we immerse ourselves into our partners’ challenges, anticipating needs and translating them into precise solutions.

we deliver finished results, not just ideas – ready to be activated from day one.

we derive the right solutions from data, combining analytical depth with creative execution.

we inspire through reliability – taking bold steps without losing sight of the goal.

04Team

the people behind

passionate thinkers.
reliable doers.

approaching every challenge with energy, expertise and heart.

Nils Coch privat
Nils Coch
Lukas Janke privat
Lukas Janke
Lisa Hellmann privat
Lisa Hellmann
Christof Hildebrandt privat
Christof Hildebrandt
Kai Lafrenz privat
Kai Lafrenz
Philipp Kupfer privat
Philipp Kupfer
Sebastian Hahn privat
Sebastian Hahn
Florian Schreiber privat
Florian Schreiber
Chiara Mikitta privat
Chiara Mikitta

Contact

05Contact

what is your challenge?

Multiple selection possible.