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Marketing Evenings TO: How the Raptors Are Redefining Athlete Marketing

Join us in Toronto for an exclusive look at how the Raptors are redefining athlete marketing, from aligning player personalities with team strategy to turning cultural insight into brand equity.

BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
2025-07-23T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-07-23T23:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
$25

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Tidiane Bah

Director, Player Branding Toronto Raptors

Tidiane Bah

Director, Player Branding Toronto Raptors

Join Tidiane Bah, Director of Player Branding at the Toronto Raptors, for a conversation about how athlete marketing is evolving beyond the court. From defining brand roles for players to leveraging fan insight and analytics, Tidiane will share how the Raptors are building deeper fan connections and long-term brand equity by aligning personal identity with team strategy.

Tidiane Bah

Director, Player Branding Toronto Raptors

Tidiane Bah is the Director of Player Branding at the Toronto Raptors, where he leads strategy and execution to amplify player identities and strengthen fan connections. With expertise in brand storytelling and athlete collaboration, Tidiane crafts compelling narratives that elevate both player and team presence in the community and media.

01
Building Brand Roles for Players

How the Raptors assign brand roles to players based on personality and fan perception, and why aligning those roles with team strategy is key to deepening emotional connections.
02
From Insight to Activation

A look at how biannual fan research, player dossiers, and strategic selection processes guide campaign planning, partnerships, and community engagement.
03
Next-Gen Athlete Marketing

How the Raptors are helping rookies transition from NIL to NBA, and how analytics tools are being used to benchmark social influence and build long-term brand equity for both players and the team.

Details of the Evening

What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
Once You're Inside

Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
2025-07-23T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-07-23T23:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON Get Directions
$25

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