PI
Activation Intelligence

How partners show up

A photo essay of the campaigns, experiences, and moments sponsors have built with Nashville Predators — with strategic notes on what works.

Center Ice Reveal Night
In-Arena2024
Bridgestone

Center Ice Reveal Night

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville

Full-ice projection mapping tied to a tire-launch moment, transforming the pregame into a branded spectacle that fans filmed and shared widely.

Strategic Note

High-visibility moment that doubled as social content — strong template for a presenting partner.

Tito's Handmade Lounge
Hospitality2024
Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito's Handmade Lounge

Club Level, Bridgestone Arena

Premium club bar with craft cocktails, charity tie-in donating a portion of sales to local animal rescues.

Strategic Note

Charity angle aligns with Tito's national 'Vodka for Dog People' platform — repeatable.

Gibson Goal Guitar
In-Arena2023
Gibson

Gibson Goal Guitar

Bridgestone Arena

Custom Gibson guitar fired up the goal celebration with a riff, fusing Nashville's music identity with hockey.

Strategic Note

Uniquely Nashville — leans into the city's brand, hard for competitors to copy.

DK Live Predictions
Digital2024
DraftKings

DK Live Predictions

Mobile app + in-arena screens

Second-screen prediction game synced to live play, with free-to-play entry and prize drops during intermissions.

Strategic Note

Strong data-capture mechanic; check compliance framing.

Fuel the Future Youth Hockey
Community2023
Twice Daily

Fuel the Future Youth Hockey

Greater Nashville rinks

Equipment grants and learn-to-play clinics for under-resourced youth programs across Middle Tennessee.

Strategic Note

Grassroots reach; good earned-media and goodwill driver.

Chill Zone Plaza Party
Event2024
Coors Light

Chill Zone Plaza Party

Walk of Fame Park

Pregame outdoor party with live music, branded refrigeration installations, and a viewing wall.

Strategic Note

Extends footprint beyond the arena to casual fans.

Nissan Fast Lane Entrance
In-Arena2023
Nissan

Nissan Fast Lane Entrance

Bridgestone Arena main gate

Branded entry experience with a vehicle display and a license-plate photo moment.

Strategic Note

Reliable auto-display play; modest social lift.

Heart Health Faceoff
Community2024
Ascension Saint Thomas

Heart Health Faceoff

Nashville community centers

Free screenings and a heart-health awareness campaign timed to the season opener.

Strategic Note

Authentic healthcare alignment; strong PR fit.

Pepsi Power Play Poll
Digital2024
Pepsi

Pepsi Power Play Poll

Social + arena bowl

Fan-voted player-of-the-game integrated across social channels and the arena scoreboard.

Strategic Note

Cheap, repeatable engagement loop.

Old No. 7 Whiskey Den
Hospitality2023
Jack Daniel's

Old No. 7 Whiskey Den

Premium suites level

Tennessee-whiskey tasting lounge for premium ticket holders with branded barrel decor.

Strategic Note

Local heritage brand; premium audience match.

Catch of the Game
Event2024
Captain D's

Catch of the Game

Bridgestone Arena concourse

Fans who made the best glove-save catch in the stands won meal vouchers, shown on the jumbotron.

Strategic Note

Light, fun QSR tie-in with on-screen moments.

First Horizon Club
Hospitality2024
First Horizon

First Horizon Club

First Horizon Club, Bridgestone Arena

All-inclusive premium club with branded environment and a season-long member series.

Strategic Note

Founding-partner anchor; deep brand integration.

Built Ford Tough Zamboni
In-Arena2023
Ford

Built Ford Tough Zamboni

Bridgestone Arena ice

Branded ice-resurfacing moment with a between-periods truck giveaway entry.

Strategic Note

Classic auto activation; predictable but effective.

Scratch & Score
Digital2024
Tennessee Lottery

Scratch & Score

Mobile + concourse kiosks

Gamified scratch promotion tied to in-game scoring events with instant digital prizes.

Strategic Note

Good dwell-time driver; watch responsible-gaming framing.