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These include:                          ƒ Event logistics
         ƒ Ironman 70.3                        ƒ Branding management
         ƒ 94.7 Cycle Challenge                ƒ Sponsorship activation
         ƒ Cape Town Cycle Tour                ƒ Brand activations
         ƒ 5FM Energade Tri-Series             ƒ Online entry systems
         ƒ East Coast Radio/Discovery Big Walk    ƒ Registration solutions
         ƒ Amashova Cycle Race                 ƒ Design and supply of branded collateral
         ƒ Comrades Marathon                   ƒ Storage and return of branded items
         ƒ Spar Ladies Race                    ƒ Stand design and supply
         ƒ Challenge Cape Town                 ƒ Expo activations
                                               ƒ Personalised race support crew
       Professional Approach
       The sporting events market is dynamic and constant   Shop
       change and rapid growth offers great opportunities.   B-Active recently launched the race apparel (and
       But it also demands ongoing innovation and product   other)  brand I  AM ACTIVE during  lockdown  which
       redesign to stay ahead. B-Active believes their success   is an extension of its passion for events and adds
       is based on the right mix of tradition and new ideas.  another dimension to the business.
       As Damian Bradley points out, “Because our work is   www.iamactive.co.za
       fused with our passion, we can’t help but really enjoy   Part of the Community
       what we do. This passion for our industry shows in
       our attention to detail in planning for each and every   B-Active Sports has a strong community spirit and
       event. Being an athlete, I know what competitors look   aligns with local charities and schools for their events,
       for in an event and what they need pre, during and   usually looking to support local school trusts and
       post events. This insight assists us with our event   Rotary  charities,  but  the  company  has  a  particular
       planning and decisions, to give our competitors what   loyalty to CHOC, the Childhood Cancer Foundation,
       they need and when they need it.”    and have supported them frequently over the years.
       For B-Active Sports, a professional approach to   We look forward to bringing your brand to life or
       sports management is essential to their success.   giving you an outstanding experience at one of
       This drives all facets of the business, from delivering   our events.
       seamless, well-managed events, to valuable brand
       exposure for sponsors, and even legal compliance, as
       all sporting events must comply with the new Sports
       Safety Act.
       The development of new events and growth of
       existing events are key objectives for the business,
       and demand effective marketing. Growth, however,
       adds complexity, and first-rate logistical planning
       and execution are therefore essential to the
       company’s success. Participant experience is critical
       to the sustainability of each event – and the growth
       of B-Active Sports – so a well-run event is not
       negotiable. This a core competence for B-Active
       Sports, with significant experience across various
       sporting codes.
       Delivering Branding Opportunities
       B-Active Sports also supports clients with strategic
       planning for branding opportunities and promotional
       requirements.  The  company  has  grown  to  including
       event branding teams and supplying and managing
       corporate branding materials on behalf of their clients.
       Services include:
         ƒ Event concept and origination
         ƒ Event management

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