USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures creates impactful consumer engagements and experiences through world-class events, promotions, races and technology. We strive to exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories and drive value for our partners while leveraging our reputable institutions, including USA TODAY and more than 250 local media brands.
Our portfolio includes the largest high school sports recognition program in the country, USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, and other celebrated brands including the Official Community’s Choice Awards, American Influencer Awards, Rugged Maniac, Hot Chocolate 15k/5k, Blockbuster Bucket List sweepstakes, Amazing Teachers contest, and more. Our events are managed with our proprietary ticketing and registration platform, EnMotive.
The events and promotions that we build inspire pride in local communities and connect local and national businesses with highly engaged audiences. We are an industry leader and drive results from coast to coast.
America’s Sweetest Run is back with the most indulgent season of the Hot Chocolate Run yet! With 5K, 10K, and 15K distances and a virtual race option, chocolate lovers all over the U.S. can go cocoa-crazy. Find a race near you from one of 16 live events or run virtually and get the same sweet runner’s kit sent right to your door.
The largest high school sports recognition program in the country, the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards recognizes and celebrates more than 10,000 of the best student athletes in more than 20 communities across the USA.
This annual recognition program honors the exceptional athletes, coaches and teams who have showcased unwavering dedication and remarkable talent throughout their journeys. Be inspired by their extraordinary stories of success and passion, uniting us all in the spirit of achievement. Event highlights include Green Carpet entry, 20+ Awards and an inspirational celebrity athlete guest speaker.
The Wine & Food Experience presented by USA TODAY creates rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the local culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. Enjoy the Grand Tasting: a gourmet showcase by local chefs, emerging talent and nationally renowned culinary leaders who mix with patrons in a convivial setting. Lively cooking demonstrations and seminars deliver unforgettable experiences for fans, connoisseurs, partners, purveyors, and industry personalities. Indulge in the VIP experience for an hour early admittance into the experience, plus a chance to mix and mingle with chefs.
Established in 2016 with only 12 events and 1,400 promotions, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures was founded to better connect communities and diversify traditional media offerings. Over the years, our portfolio has grown immensely. We have more than 500 events and 5,000 promotions planned within and outside of the USA TODAY NETWORK’S operating markets in 2022.
We are headquartered in Las Vegas and have offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Pittsford, New York; Boston and Buffalo Grove, Illinois. We also have employees working remotely across the country. Our company pillars include promotions, awards, expos, endurance races and ticketing. To ensure success, we follow a strategic process built on an attendee- and sponsor-first mentality. We have seen substantial growth, but we won’t stop here. We continue to develop new events and promotions that engage and excite audiences.
Development begins with a plan rooted in an attendee- and sponsor-first mentality.
Matching sponsors to the right event or promotion is the key to success and ROI.
Our award-winning internal team crafts all creatives for every stage in the process.
Using the USA TODAY NETWORK and beyond, we maximize engagement.
We manage all aspects of event execution, including logistics and ticketing.
Events and promotions don’t end at execution, we evaluate and improve.
At Ventures, everyone is involved in our company’s vision and success. We are a creative and collaborative, passionate and playful team that works hard and plays hard (cue David Guetta and Ne-Yo). Our team typically works remotely (often in PJs with several cups of coffee) but travels often to execute our events and has developed a unique culture that thrives on transparency, communication and fun. We celebrate wins and quickly improve when we fall short. As we continue to grow, we’re always on the lookout for big-thinking problem solvers to join us on our mission to engage and excite audiences across the country.
USA TODAY NETWORK is the largest local-to-national digital media organization in the country. USA TODAY, our national flagship brand, sits at the center of the network, surrounded by hundreds of local media properties reporting on the stories and cultural moments happening across America and in our communities. Unlike any other media organization, we combine the national exposure of USA TODAY with 250+ local digital properties across 46 states. Our more than 4,350 journalists live, work and thrive in these communities, providing coverage of the entire nation on the USA TODAY platform.
Our events and promotions are promoted through the USA TODAY NETWORK with our print, digital and extended reach products ensuring maximum engagement, participation, attendance and viewership. Partnering with us on our events and promotions gives our sponsors access to that same network, a unique advantage over other event companies.
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