Segafredo Zanetti is a premium Italian coffee brand. AYS developed a strategic marketing plan designed to increase brand awareness and facilitate sampling opportunities and sales in key US markets. To do this, AYS identified, negotiated and activated sponsorships at luxury events and properties. To ensure consistency and that the brand remains fresh, AYS leads quarterly digital content shoots, and manages Segafredo Zanetti’s social media accounts.
With luxury properties in 17 markets, Sentral is the leading full-building residential hospitality operator in the US. Sentral hired AYS to create refined digital content and to launch and manage Instagram and TikTok accounts for their Philadelphia-based property, The Battery. AYS secured influencers for collaborations, captured drone footage, and created captivating content designed to appeal to The Battery’s target audience of affluent 25-45 year olds. In just a few months, The Battery now has a highly engaged following, receives over 40K monthly impressions and has been featured in leading local media outlets including Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly. Most importantly, occupancy is at an all-time high.
AYS developed an 8-Episode Instagram series starring actor Leon Robinson for VOLKL, a Global Tennis Equipment manufacturer. The series was designed to showcase Volkl’s next gen racquets, apparel and accessories in a sophisticated, entertaining format. AYS managed all content production including story boarding, filming, editing, talent mgmt., wardrobe, and venue scouting. This campaign increased overall users and engagement with over 80,000 impressions and increased views by 329%.
AYS created and produces the Taste of Tennis. This one-of-a-kind tennis and culinary extravaganza kicks off major tennis tournaments worldwide. Each event features cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs, interactive sponsor experiences, live entertainment and appearances by the world’s top tennis players!
"Taste of Tennis has been a fantastic events and experiential platform for VOSS to be introduced to the tennis world. We have partnered with Taste of Tennis for the past eight years and look forward to many more! If you have not attended as a guest or been involved from the brand side, I highly recommend it!"
- Julian Chan | Global Social Media Manager | VOSS Water
AYS is the events agency for the Winners Alliance, an organization that represents the collective IP of athletes to create group licensing, sponsorship, partnership, content, investment and event opportunities on their behalf. The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) is a Winners Alliance affiliate. In 2023, AYS managed events for the PTPA in Indian Wells, Miami, Paris, London, and New York City. AYS manages all aspects of PTPA events including: concept and design, venue, food and beverage, sponsor integration, production, registration and athlete services.
Eric Winston | President | Winner’s Alliance
The Priceless Table at Worlds was a cutting edge media experience announcing the global partnership between Riot Games and Mastercard. The event took place at Midtown Theater in Manhattan. Over 300 media, influencers, e-sports athletes and executives attended. Guests walked the red carpet and enjoyed multi-media presentations, panel discussions, cuisine prepared by Celebrity Chef JJ Johnson, photos with the League of Legends Championship Trophy and more!
"I've known and worked with the AYS team for many years and they ALWAYS deliver! Last year, AYS created a unique event concept for Riot Games in Manhattan. It was a tremendous success, and highlighted AYS's professionalism, cutting-edge concepts, venue selection and ability to integrate partners."
David Higdon | Sports Executive
AYS created and manages the Palace Invitational featuring Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Coco Gauff, and many other leading tennis influencers. The event generates millions of social media impressions, and has been featured on the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, ESPN, New York Times, Vogue and countless media outlets.
As the North American Marketing Agency for the BVI Tourist Board AYS provided a wide array of marketing services. We identified sponsorship opportunities, activated sponsorships, created a BVI-themed culinary tour in key US markets, and managed the BVI Food Fete. The BVI Food Fete, a month-long culinary experience featuring local and celebrity chefs, took place on the islands of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
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