“Unofficial” Sphere Application

Because spectacle deserves strategy

Brands don’t dream of ad slots. They dream of moments worth bragging about.

I saw the Director of Integrated Marketing Strategy – Advertising & Sponsorship role, and it caught my attention.

But I’m not here to fit inside a job description.

This isn’t a regular job application. It’s a job proposal.

For brands that want to matter in culture, Sphere isn’t a media buy—it’s a once-in-a-generation invitation.
To show up big. To go beyond awareness and into awe.

I’ve spent my career helping companies do just that—from Cannes to CES, from Viking longhouses to second-line parades. I help turn environments into emotion—and sponsorships into stories.

What if sponsorship at Sphere wasn’t a package—but a plotline?

Because the brands knocking at your door don’t want more placements.
They want a presence. They want to be part of the myth.
That’s the kind of thinking I bring. That’s what this pitch is really about.

So how does this kind of thinking translate into partnership strategy?
Let’s go there.

  • Ones people remember—and talk about. I’ve created executive summits inside Viking longhouses, transformed award shows into digital-first spectacles, and once moved 200 guests away from an open bar on Bourbon Street with a second-line parade through New Orleans. I build sponsorships that don’t just show up—they show off.

    Whether it's a seven-figure activation or a tight-budget pivot, I know how to make brands feel like they own the moment.

  • It’s not just size or tech—it’s cultural permission. The Sphere is where brands get to earn attention at the scale of spectacle. It’s the only venue on Earth where your logo can become the skyline, or your story can wrap an audience in 360° emotion.

    This isn’t about visibility—it’s about viscerality. And that’s what modern brand marketing is starving for.

  • Not quite. Integrated strategy aligns touchpoints. What I’m proposing aligns emotional arcs. The job listing for Director of Integrated Marketing Strategy – Advertising & Sponsorship lays out the scaffolding. What I bring is the narrative muscle that makes it unforgettable.

    It’s not just about visibility across formats—it’s about designing moments that feel cinematic, inevitable, and worth traveling for. That’s the difference between placement and presence.

  • Ideas that build on the immersive potential you’re already exploring. I don’t want to reinvent what’s working—I want to elevate it. Think narrative frameworks that make a brand feel embedded in the experience, not just added on. Think sensory sequencing, emotional mapping, and storyline architecture that partners can plug into.

    I bring a lens that asks: What would this brand feel like inside Sphere? Not just what it would look like.

  • The one who can sit with your sales team, your creative team, and your client—and speak fluently with all three. I’ve worked with C-suite execs, agency leads, scenic fabricators, and legal teams to make big ideas real under real-world constraints.

    I want to be the partner who turns “Could we really pull this off?” into “We’re never doing it any other way again.”

  • The team that made the Sphere feel alive from day one—when it blinked open like an eye and changed the skyline overnight. The creators who understood that people wouldn’t just see it—they’d film it, meme it, tag it, and turn it into culture.

    Whether it was the pumpkin, the AI swirl, or the Dead & Company galaxy setlist—it’s that blend of creative risk and earned emotion that gets my attention.

  • Because the role you're hiring for lives at the intersection of sales, marketing, creative, and client service—and that’s exactly where I’ve spent my career. I’ve led revenue-driving partnerships, built brand storytelling frameworks, and worked alongside creative and ops teams to turn ideas into systems.

    You may be calling it “Integrated Strategy.” But the brands knocking at your door will want someone who can architect a vision, sell it in the room, and make it real across every touchpoint. That’s the work I’ve done—and what I’m ready to build here.

So… what’s next?

If you’re looking for someone to help brands not just show up—but show off—let’s talk.

This isn’t a formal application. It’s a starting point. And if it resonates, I’ll bring the rest.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karlvontz

Full resume: karlvontz.com/resume

Case studies + projects: karlvontz.com/work


Ready to talk? Let’s connect HERE.