Marketing · Communications · Design

Big-Stage
Marketing

for brands of every size

From national championships to neighborhood nonprofits, I build the marketing, communications and design that put your brand in the spotlight.

Meredith Painter smiling in a blue and white floral blazer

20

years on national stages


50+

major sporting events


1,000+

events managed or supported

Meredith Painter in a gray blazer

Hello, I am Meredith

Every brand deserves its big-stage moment.

For 20 years I have led marketing for the biggest events in sports. I know how to build buzz, fill seats and earn headlines. Now I bring that same playbook to your team, whether you need a full campaign or an extra set of expert hands.

Pick your play

The Game Plan

01

Integrated Marketing

Paid, earned, owned and trade media, plus grassroots marketing, all running the same play toward one goal.

02

Brand Strategy

Know your game and own it. Positioning, messaging, voice and guidelines.

03

Event Marketing

Brand it, fill it and make it a can’t-miss event.

04

Creative Direction and Graphic Design

Design that looks the part, from the stadium banner to the business card.

05

Communications and PR

Headlines you cannot buy. Press strategy, pitching, spokesperson prep and crisis support.

The scoreboard speaks for itself

Highlights

Final Four court graphics in Phoenix

2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four

Integrated Marketing

Paid, earned and trade media, with grassroots marketing efforts that created fan touchpoints from the airport to the stadium.

Rebranded Greater Cleveland Sports Commission photo wall

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Brand Strategy

A full rebrand of the nonprofit organization, from research and positioning to identity, guidelines and a successful televised launch.

The Cleveland script sign dressed for the 2021 NFL Draft

2021 NFL Draft and NBA All-Star 2022

Event Marketing

Two internationally recognized mega events with overlapping campaigns, connecting fans to the city with updated information and branded decor during an uncertain time.

NEOCycle festival collateral and merchandise

NEOCycle

Creative Direction and Design

A bold new identity and award-winning campaign for the nation’s largest urban cycling festival.

Word from the sideline

“Meredith is absolutely phenomenal to work with. Easily navigating the complexities of MarComm in fast-paced, scrappy and often stressful situations, she has rightfully earned awards and the respect of countless people in the sports and entertainment industries.”

Heather Tunstall, M.S.

Your move.

Your big moment starts with one conversation.

Meredith Painter laughing