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    T U R N S T Y L E

    BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT

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ENTER A NEW DIRECTION IN
SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

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PATHWAY FOR BRANDS TO CONNECT
THROUGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

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FAN ENGAGEMENT ADDING VALUE
BEYOND SPECTATOR ATTENDANCE

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HIGH IMPACT BRANDED CONTENT
DIGITAL + EXPERIENTIAL + SPONSORSHIP

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ABOUT

TURNSTYLE is your ticket to the world of branded entertainment. Our dynamic platform of content creation and experiential events is purpose-built for brand marketing. We use Sports + Entertainment fan engagement as a ‘turnstile’ for consumer participation.

A gateway to reach consumers to serve the growing demand for innovative online and offline interaction for a connected consumer experience.

An all-access pass to unlock value from existing Sports + Entertainment assets, using exciting new business-building activations and memorable social content.

TURNSTYLE is a branded entertainment production company based in Toronto, providing global clients with content, digital and experiential event activation.

APPROACH

TURNSTYLE line-up includes a strategic three-pronged approach to creatively, analytically and culturally attract and retain your customers.

Using a data-driven methodology, we can identify strategic fit for brands with celebrities, athletes, artists, lifestyle activities and events. We use the influencer’s considerable digital leverage to shape attitudes and behaviors.

  • Deep understanding of property, artist and sponsorship rights
  • History of award-winning, innovative solutions, programs and campaigns
  • Production expertise in new media, broadcast media and live events
  • Established network of music, sports and tech industry resources
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AUDIENCE

BRANDS

There is a gap between brands' needs and sponsorable limitations of existing inventory. We work with brands and their agencies to provide business building solutions and the creation of exclusive proprietary branded entertainment content. 

Rights Holders

Traditional sponsorship budgets are in decline and key deliverables are in arrears due to rights issues with exploitation demands. We design-build-manage breakthrough fan engagement to extend reach and drive sales for the rights holders and their valued properties.

Consumers

The nexus of Entertainment, Media and Technology have moved beyond culture to amplify relationships enabling new business models. We recognize significant transformations in consumer behavior, reshaping how experiences and content are created, distributed and consumed.

PROJECTS

TIMELINE

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To Select a Project Scroll Down & Click link to view videos & images

Year Title
2023 NBA Toronto Raptors 25th Anniversary
2023Evolution of Communication
20227 Wonders World Festival
2019TD Markham Jazz Festival
2019- 2017Canadian Music Week
2019- 2017O’CannaBiz
2018- 2017Jim Beam National Talent Search
2016- 2008Live Nation Entertainment -Consulting
2016Hockey-Hall of Fame-Legends All-Star Game
2015- 2014Live Nation-Video Box Office
2012- 2000Ockham’s Razor
2011Celine Dion (AEG Live) Las Vegas / World Tour
2011IIFA Bollywood CIBC
2008Livenation.com- Music Trivia Gaming
2008Rock the Vote AT&T
2007- 2005Olympic Spirit Toronto
2006iCoke Rewards Partnerships
2004- 2001Live Nation Brand Partnerships
2002 Winter Olympics - Salt Lake City - Tragically Hip
2002Bud Bowl - Super Bowl XXXVI
2001Nelson Mandela Foundation Quincy Jones - Gala Event
2001Microsoft XBOX - Birth Day Launch
2000- 1993Encore Strategic Marketing
2000- 1995The Ice Gardens
1999Maple Leaf Gardens Closing Ceremonies – Last Call
1999- 1993NHL Toronto Maple Leafs – Best Seats
1999Jack Daniels 150th Birthday
1998Miller Jet Tour USA
1997Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - London Private Concert
1997NHL Hockey Fantasy Camp Molson Canadian
1997Simul Bash – No Doubt, STP, Goo Goo Dolls........
1997- 1996Blind Date  - Bowie, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins … 
1995Polar Beach, Tuktoyaktuk – Metallica, Hole
1995NBA Toronto Raptors Molson Dry
1995- 1993Special Olympics International
1994FIBA World Championships of Basketball
1994Cabin Party – Kravitz, Def Leppard, Lynyrd Skynyrd… 
1993NHL $core a Million Molson Canadian
1993NBA Toronto Raptors Franchise Bid
1993- 1984EMCI Media / RockBill
1992Great Canadian Party Molson Canadian
1992In Living Color Super Bowl Halftime Party FOX TV
1991INXS – Superticket - Australia
1990David Bowie Sound + Vision Tour BCL - Labatt Blue
1990Nintendo World Championship
1989Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour BCL – Labatt Blue
1985Platinum Blonde Labatt Blue Live
1985Live Aid Benefit
1984Michael Jackson Pepsi
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Clients

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Leadership

TURNSTYLE is a group of Sports + Entertainment marketing executives with a history of producing standout business building programs in the field of entertainment, sports, streaming, gaming, lifestyle and social content curation. Supported by an international network of specialists, we develop productions from concept to execution, leveraging popular culture, consumer insights and technology, creating precedent-setting branded platforms for our clients. We have been at the forefront of some of the world’s top branded Sports + Entertainment platforms, working behind-the-scenes with leading global brands, agencies, rights holders, venues, sponsorship properties and the entertainment industry.

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BRAD WEIR

“When you read the history of innovation in Sports + Entertainment marketing you see Brad’s mark on every page…”

Pop culture strategist and creative visionary with insight for turning big ideas into actionable concepts, Brad is an independent entertainment marketing consultant for international clients including; Celine Dion and Live Nation, designing digital and social content media campaigns. CCO and builder of successful international entertainment marketing agencies including; Electric Fan, Encore Strategic Marketing and the pioneering sponsorship agency EMCI/RockBill (with the late Jay Coleman), known for the Michael Jackson / Pepsi campaign, Nintendo World Championship and the ‘In Living Color’ Super Bowl Half-Time Party FOX TV (which changed how the NFL approached entertainment forever). Brad began his career at CBS Records (Sony) marketing its diverse roster for the label.

“From branded media content to live experiential music and sports events, Bruce has been executive producer of many epic campaigns…”

As a creative marketing consultant/content producer for Live Nation Entertainment (Beverly Hills, CA) for over 8 years and EVP Brand Partnerships & Events, Live Nation Canada, Bruce has vast industry intelligence and network of contacts. Bruce was partner/head of Entertainment, Sports and Events division at Encore, producing proprietary large-scale events. integrated branded media campaigns and working with top music artists. He has designed and executed sponsorship brand activations for major league sports properties (Olympics, NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB and Indy). Bruce started his career as artist manager of Sony recording artist ‘Platinum Blonde’, with multiple platinum album sales and sold-out national tours.

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BRUCE BARROW

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JAY WHITESIDE

“Coming from marketing giants, Jay’s a critical out-of-the-box thinker, who can articulate the very complex into the very easy to understand…”

A marketing and sponsorship leader with corporate front runners and successful start-ups - including Sports + Entertainment management for McDonald’s, Labatt and CTV, followed by new media development and sports consulting with the award-winning agency Ockham’s Razor. Jay has managed over a billion dollars in marketing assets in a distinguished career involving major sports franchises, record-breaking entertainment properties, world championships, venue development and management, and proprietary digital promotions, as client, partner and service provider.

Business valuation specialist/CPA, Tom understands the intangible mix of finance, tech and creative..”

Tom is an experienced valuation and finance professional gained in over 40 years of practice. He has worked with corporate counsel on some of the largest securities transactions in Canadian history for public companies like Brookfield. Pioneering technology and software valuations he now invests in those sectors and is an expert in the role of data. Outside of work his passion has always been sports and live music – it keeps him sane while maintaining a rigorous work schedule. He holds professional CPA and CBV designations and took leadership roles in the past setting the final examinations in both those professions.”

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TOMAS KOGER

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