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160over90

Cultural & Sponsorship Marke

160over90 helps brands achieve cultural relevance by connecting them to the moments, properties, and personalities that matter most to consumers through sports, entertainment, and live experiences.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2000
HQ
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Revenue
$100M-$300M
1corporate family

About

One of North America's leading cultural marketing agencies, specializing in sports and entertainment sponsorship strategy and brand activation

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency that helps brands connect with consumers through the power of sports, entertainment, music, and live experiences. Founded in Philadelphia, the agency has built a reputation for crafting sponsorship strategies, brand activations, and integrated campaigns that tap into cultural moments to drive relevance and engagement. Its work spans naming rights, athlete and celebrity partnerships, event marketing, and content creation across major leagues, venues, and entertainment properties. 160over90 operates at the intersection of brand strategy and cultural currency, serving major consumer brands, universities, and sports organizations. The agency's capabilities include sponsorship consulting, creative development, media strategy, and experiential marketing, making it a comprehensive partner for brands seeking to embed themselves authentically in culture. Its client roster has included major corporations, collegiate athletic programs, and global entertainment brands. In April 2026, Publicis Groupe completed its acquisition of 160over90, integrating the agency into its broader portfolio of creative and marketing services companies. This acquisition reinforced Publicis's commitment to sports and entertainment marketing as a growth category, positioning 160over90 alongside other Publicis assets to offer scaled cultural marketing capabilities to global clients. Prior to the acquisition, 160over90 had grown significantly through organic expansion and strategic hires, establishing itself as one of the leading independent cultural marketing agencies in North America.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Sponsorship Strategy & Consulting

    End-to-end sponsorship advisory including property evaluation, deal negotiation, and portfolio optimization for brands investing in sports and entertainment

  • Brand Activation

    Creative development and execution of on-site and experiential activations at live events, venues, and cultural moments

  • Naming Rights Advisory

    Strategic counsel and negotiation support for venue and property naming rights deals

  • Collegiate Sports Marketing

    Specialized marketing services for university athletic programs and brands targeting college sports audiences

  • Content & Creative Production

    Development of branded content, campaigns, and creative assets tied to sports and entertainment properties

  • Talent & Partnership Marketing

    Athlete, celebrity, and influencer partnership strategy and execution to amplify brand presence in culture

Key features

Deep expertise in sports and entertainment sponsorship valuationIntegrated creative and strategy capabilities under one roofStrong collegiate athletics practiceCultural insights and trend intelligenceExperiential and live event marketing executionNaming rights and long-term partnership advisory

Use cases

Brand seeking to enter or optimize a sports sponsorship portfolioCorporation evaluating naming rights for a stadium or arenaConsumer brand wanting to activate at major cultural events like music festivals or award showsUniversity athletic department building its brand and commercial partnershipsGlobal brand launching a campaign tied to a major sporting event like the Super Bowl or OlympicsCompany seeking athlete or celebrity endorsement strategy aligned to brand values

Customer segments

Fortune 500 consumer brandsRetail and apparel brandsFinancial services companiesAutomotive brandsBeverage and CPG companiesCollegiate athletic programsSports leagues and teamsEntertainment companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Sponsorship valuation and analytics toolsSocial listening and cultural intelligence platformsCreative production and content management systemsCRM and project management platforms

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Managed Service

API

No

Corporate history
  • 2000Founded
Connection details

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