Testimonials
Northern Tool & Equipment (Illingworth Communications)
“Gopher Sports Properties has been an integral part of Northern Tool & Equipment’s media buying plans for several years. We have found increased traffic levels to be directly attributed to the efforts and overall advertising campaign. In addition, unlike the NFL, NHL, and NBA, we have found the NCAA to be free of controversial and scandalous issues that impede our branding efforts. We have been so pleased with the results of the U of M campaigns, we now utilize Learfield in several other markets as well.”
– Rebecca Illingworth Radilla
Illingworth Communications Agency for Northern Tool
“We have witnessed immediate return on our investment with Gopher Sports Properties. The account executives at GSP went above the standard to insure the Radisson University Hotel partnership not only fit our goals but our budget as well. I am impressed with constant communication, creative ideas and honest insight we receive from GSP. It is a privilege to work with such professionals who sincerely want the best results.”
– Tim Ellis, Director of Sales & Marketing
Radisson University
Boston Scientific
“Gopher Sports Properties has been a fabulous partner as we have worked together to leverage key elements of communications, advertising, recruiting, and team building within our company. We truly value the personal level of interaction seen over the past several years regarding signage, web-sites, broadcasts, articles, and on-campus activities we have been engaged in. Exposure in the new TCF Stadium has been outstanding as has been the support form Gopher Sport Properties to bring new and unique opportunities to us. Go Gophers, Rah!”
–Randy Schiestl, Vice President Product & Technology Innovations
Boston Scientific
Arby’s
“Partnering with Gopher Sports Properties and the University of Minnesota was easily the best investment we made last year. From raising our brand awareness to executing traffic-driving initiatives, the folks at Gopher Sports Properties sincerely care about working together to move our business forward. We are looking forward to a long and successful partnership for years to come.”
– Reid Neumann, Director of Marketing
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
TCF Bank
“Gopher Sports Properties (GSP) helped us activate the promotional elements surrounding our new naming rights to TCF Bank Stadium. The executive team at TCF Bank thought the first season in the new on campus football stadium was a huge success. Much of that success was tied to our ability to work with GSP on in-stadium promotions such as the “Kick off Kid”, the “Guess the score promotion”, the Kids “On Field Experience”, the “Show your Card and win” and the “TCF Bank Sign Shop.” TCF Bank felt expanding our relationship into Gopher basketball and hockey was a solid business decision as the exposure and continuity of our promotions within the other sports has been tremendous. The Bank has enjoyed the partnership with the University as our two “brands” will be linked for many years to come.”
– James Braasch, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager
TCF Bank
E85
“Combine innovative ideas, strategic thinking, and flawless execution by the Gopher Sports Properties team with the brand equity associated with the University of Minnesota, and the result is impactful advertising to a loyal, receptive audience.”
– Laureen Carlson, Portage Marketing
Agency for E85
