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These include:                        ƒ Sponsorship activation
                                                ƒ Brand activations
            ƒ Tour Durban Cycle Race
            ƒ Ironman 70.3                      ƒ Online entry systems
                                                ƒ Registration solutions
            ƒ 94.7 Cycle Challenge              ƒ Design and supply of branded collateral
            ƒ Cape Town Cycle Tour
            ƒ 5FM Energade Tri-Series           ƒ Storage and return of branded items
            ƒ East Coast Radio/Discovery Big Walk    ƒ Stand design and supply
            ƒ Amashova Cycle Race               ƒ Expo activations
            ƒ Comrades Marathon                 ƒ Personalised race support crew
            ƒ Spar Ladies Race               Shop
            ƒ Challenge Cape Town            B-Active recently launched the race apparel (and
          Professional Approach              other) brand I AM ACTIVE which is an extension of
                                             its passion for events and adds another dimension to
          The sporting events market is dynamic and constant
          change and rapid growth offers great opportunities.   the business.
          But it also demands ongoing innovation and product  www.iamactive.co.za
          redesign to stay ahead. B-Active believes their success
          is based on the right mix of tradition and new ideas.  Part of the Community
                                             B-Active Sports has a strong community spirit and
          As Damian Bradley points out, “Because our work is   aligns with local charities and schools for their events,
          fused with our passion, we can’t help but really enjoy   usually looking to support local school trusts and
          what we do. This passion for our industry shows in   Rotary charities,  but  the  company has a  particular
          our attention to detail in planning for each and every   loyalty to CHOC, the Childhood Cancer Foundation,
          event. Being an athlete, I know what competitors look   and have supported them frequently over the years.
          for in an event and what they need pre, during and post
          events. This insight assists us with our event planning  “We look forward to bringing your brand to life or
          and decisions, to give our competitors what they need  giving you an outstanding experience at one of our
          and when they need it.”            events,” says Bradley.
          For B-Active Events, a professional approach to sports
          management is essential to their success. This drives
          all facets of the business, from delivering 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 Events, with
          significant experience across various sporting codes.
          Delivering Branding Opportunities
          B-Active  Events  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
            ƒ Event logistics
            ƒ Branding management            The TinMan Series

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