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  • 20 Years of Building Belief

    A personal retrospective on strategy, courage and trust in one of the longest-standing partnerships in the Paralympic Movement How Do Great Partnerships Begin? Most partnerships start with a contract. The best ones start with a defining moment. Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to help build what would become one of the longest-running corporate…

  • The Paralympics Are Ready. Are Brands Ready to Commit?

    The countdown to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games has begun. And with it, a familiar but uncomfortable question resurfaces: who is willing to lead when the spotlight is smaller — but the impact could be bigger? Toyota has left big footsteps. Its long-standing commitment to the Paralympic Movement went far beyond logo visibility.…

  • LA28 Naming Rights: A Game-Changer or Just a U.S. Experiment?

    Can Other Multi-Sport Events Learn From It? In a groundbreaking move, LA28 will be able to sell venue naming rights during its Olympics and Paralympics — a change that marks a significant shift from the IOC’s longstanding policy and that stands to bring in an additional revenue stream. This marks a bold step in Olympic…

  • Sport, Cities, and Stories: What “Die Finals” in Dresden Got Right

    Dresden is hosting the 2025 edition of “Die Finals” and I must confess, I left deeply impressed. Not only by the event itself, but also by the city that hosted it with such elegance. For four days, the heart of elite German sport beats in the beautiful capital of Saxony — and it beats loudly.…

  • New horizons for Para Sport – New opportunities for visionary brands.

    We’ve just launched the Partnerships section on the European Para Championships website – a new destination for organizations ready to shape the future of sport with purpose. At the European Para Championships, we don’t just offer visibility.– We offer meaning.– We offer legacy.– We offer a movement led by world-class Para Athletes. The European Para…

  • Partnership with Local Action Marketing

    At Across Sport, we believe in the power of bold moves and local expertise to unlock global impact. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Local Action Marketing LLC — a Los Angeles-based powerhouse built for brands aiming to activate around the FIFA World Cup 2026, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, and beyond.…

  • Welcome to Across Sport!

    We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Across Sport, your new partner in navigating the dynamic world of sports business. Founded by Alexis Schaefer, former director at the International Paralympic Committee, Across Sport is dedicated to delivering tailored strategic consulting services that drive sustainable success. What Sets Us Apart? In-depth Industry Knowledge: Years of experience…