Understanding World Cup Marketing: Where Attention Doesn’t Mean Performance

Episode notes

Today we go behind the scenes of one of the most high-stakes periods in sports betting marketing: the World Cup. Joining Lee-Ann is Vitaliia Pohrebniak, Team Lead of Influencer Marketing at PIN-UP Partners , who shares her insights on how brands can effectively convert attention into real performance during major sporting events. Vitaliia walks us through the meticulous preparation that goes into planning campaigns months in advance; from pre-testing creatives and defining KPIs to briefing and training influencers across multiple geographies. Why can’t the World Cup be treated like a regular marketing season? User behaviours shift dramatically, traffic heats up, and attention alone does not guarantee conversions. Vitaliia explains how content creators act as both strategic partners and cultural guides, helping brands

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