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By: Mike Perry

founder and chief creative officer - Tavern Mike Perry is founder and chief creative officer at global agency Tavern

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  • Why mascots are the next branding opportunity for sports teams

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    Mascots aren’t just tacky costumes anymore, they’re the next frontier in the world of sport branding, writes Mike Perry. Surveying today’s sports brand landscape, one striking fact stands out. Teams aren’t just competing on the pitch anymore, they’re competing for hearts, thumb-scrolls and wardrobe space. For younger fans the experience of fandom is increasingly about [...]

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