![Misha Sher [#63]: Lessons from 20 Years in Sports and Athlete Marketing from WPP's Global Head of Sport & Entertainment](https://s3.castbox.fm/a8/e1/6c/31e26cb3e238a613693892e3a14dfecde1_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Misha Sher [#63]: Lessons from 20 Years in Sports and Athlete Marketing from WPP's Global Head of Sport & Entertainment")
Misha Sher [#63]: Lessons from 20 Years in Sports and Athlete Marketing from WPP's Global Head of Sport & Entertainment
Description
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Misha Sher, Global Head of Sport, Entertainment and Culture at WPP, and one of the most respected voices in the intersection of sport, creativity, and brand strategy.
Misha has spent the last decade helping some of the world’s biggest brands, from Toyota to eBay, connect with culture through sport. He’s also worked directly with global icons like Pele and Mesut Özil, helping turn talent into brands that last far beyond the pitch.
In this conversation, recorded at the Johan Cryuff ArenA in Amsterdam during Soccerex Europe, we explore what great sponsorship really looks like in 2025, why it's no longer about exposure, but experience, and how WPP works with both talent and brands.
Timestamps
2:00 - Misha's Career Journey
4:00 - The Importance of Networking
06:00 - Working with Pele: Challenges and Insights
10:00 - Building a Personal Brand
15:00 - Athletes Leveraging Media
19:00 - Brand Partnerships and Strategies
23:00 - Working with Alessia Russo
27:00 Case Studies: eBay and Toyota
Connect with Misha on LinkedIn - Here
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