Co-Op

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2025 Venue Marketing Co‑Op

Welcome to the SFC Venue Marketing Co‑Op! As a Co‑Op member, your venue gains exclusive access to a suite of marketing services specifically designed to enhance your digital presence, streamline your content creation, and boost your national exposure. Discover the full range of benefits below:

Social Media Management (Sprout)

Every Co‑Op venue receives one seat on Sprout Social—a centralized hub to manage all your venue’s social media accounts. This service helps you:

• Keep your accounts secure through centralized management
• Schedule posts across all platforms
• Access detailed analytics and social listening features
• Leverage AI to generate engaging post copy

For initial access, the SFC Support Center will send you an invite.
If you have any questions, please contact:

Graphic Design (Canva)

Each venue is provided with one licensed seat in Canva, preloaded with templates that incorporate your venue’s branding elements. With this tool you can:

• Create consistent, high-quality visuals for social media and email campaigns
• Post directly to your social channels or distribute designs via email
• Request the addition of new custom templates as your needs evolve

For initial access, the SFC Support Center will send you an invite. 

Video Editing (BLNK SLATE)

Co-op Exclusive Service

Bring your venue’s story to life with professional video editing. Whether you need short sizzle reels, event recaps, sponsorship videos, or feature pieces, BLNK SLATE is here to help. You can:

• Submit video requests via an online form
• Work with content from professional cameras, smartphones, or even still photos
• Upload your footage via Dropbox or Google Drive (your venue’s Gmail account can be used to create a dedicated GDrive folder)
• Receive a project-specific timeline for deliverables

Submit a Request

Seamless AI (Contact Data)

Co-op Exclusive Service

Enhance your outreach with our Seamless AI service. This tool helps you gather accurate digital information on potential clients and sponsors by:

• Searching nationwide for detailed contact data (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers, and social media profiles)
• Enabling targeted outreach—for instance, locating HR directors in your region for corporate events
• Delivering complete contact lists within about one week after submitting the request via the online form

Submit a Request

Jasper AI (Brand Message)

Co-op Exclusive Service

Streamline your content creation with Jasper AI Chat. This innovative service is designed to help you generate:

• Print copy and engaging website content (SEO-optimized when needed)
• Email campaign copy and program/informational page content
• A more efficient approach to ongoing copywriting tasks

Turnaround time is typically 2–3 weeks, depending on the topic and volume.

Submit a Request

PR consultant

Elevate your venue’s public profile with personalized brand building support from public relations expert Eric Nemeth. This service includes:

• Bi‑monthly presentations filled with industry insights, best practices, and practical tips
• Year‑round, one‑on‑one support and preparation for events and media appearances
• The option to schedule individual meetings to refine your media strategy

Schedule a Meeting

Sports Destination Management

Maximize your national exposure through our Sports Destination Management service. As part of the Co‑Op package, your venue will benefit from:

• A full‑page SFC advertisement featured in an upcoming SDM publication
• Inclusion in related articles highlighting your venue or major events you host
• Added exposure across the SDM website and social channels
• Discounted pricing on further exposure opportunities

TEAMS Conferences

Participate in one of the largest events for rights holders and key brand representatives. With TEAMS Conference funding, we help cover overall setup costs for the SF Network booth, ensuring:

• A national platform for your venue’s presence
• Discounted attendance pricing at the SFC rate
• Enhanced networking opportunities with industry leaders

Conferences & Conventions

Our SFC Conference Committee is dedicated to promoting your venue through increased event booking and national representation. The committee:

• Assists with event booking and venue representation at key conferences and conventions
• Includes industry professionals such as Todd Yancey, Jamie Cox, Andrew Kurtz, Cole Lacey, Alize Farhat, and Chip Fontanazza
• Coordinates open weekend schedules and aligns with opportunities where your venue can host events or tournaments

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We’re excited to have you join the co-op! Please fill out the form below, and a member of our team will contact you to go over all the details and the price of membership.