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160over90

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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFounded 2000Parent: Publicis Groupe

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Cultural & Sponsorship Marketing
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
501-1000
Revenue Range
$100M-$300M
Parent Company
Publicis Groupe
API Available
No
Market Position

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

Overview

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.

Products & Features

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
Corporate history
  • 2000Founded
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