Ed Lynch

About Ed Lynch

With nearly 30 years of experience in the sports marketing, technology, and media industry, I am a seasoned and passionate leader who thrives on creating and managing strategic partnerships with sports and entertainment entities. As the VP of Sales for Sports and Entertainment at Image Apparel Solutions, I leverage my extensive network and expertise to develop innovative, best-in-class customer engagement solutions that drive growth for our clients via corporate merchandise, premium items, corporate gifts. I also work with pro sports teams on their game day uniforms, sideline gear and co branded sponsor merchandise. Throughout my career, I have worked with some of the world\'s top brands, agencies, and publishers, as well as leagues, teams, and networks, to deliver multi-platform packages that optimize their marketing and media investments. I have also been involved in launching and selling cutting-edge technology platforms, digital strategies, and social media measurement tools that enhance the fan experience and the business performance. My mission is to empower and enable our clients to achieve their goals and to elevate the sports and entertainment industry to new heights in the corporate merchandise space!

Experience

1. Vice President

   Ias Branding

   Nov 2023 — Present · Wheeling, IL, US

   Image Apparel Solutions is a full, turn-key, branding solution for businesses, professional and collegiate sports teams, and amateur athletics organizations. As your partner in all things logoed, let our 25+ years of experience work for you. We are known in the custom branding industry as providing top-notch service with the highest attention to detail. Our in-house design and production team work with you to get every project delivered on time and since we are centrally located in the Midwest, we are able to services customers across the country.It’s our commitment to innovative technology that really positions us above the rest. At Image Apparel Solutions we use state of the art equipment and expert techniques to provide laser appliqué, embroidery, screen printing, and various other types of high-end decoration.Along with apparel, IAS is also your partner for branded merchandise, with access to a vast network of suppliers and products. If you can put a logo on it, we can get it done.

Education

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  BA, communication and business

  1984 — 1989

Skills

• New Business Development
• Brand Management
• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Advertising Sales
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Advertising
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sponsorship Sales
• Mobile Marketing
• Sales Management
• Sales
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Relationship Development
• Management
• Partnership Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategy
• Brand Development
• Online Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Sports
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Lead Generation
• Sponsorship
• Global Business Development
• Sponsorship Activation