Smash by THG Studios – FAQs
About Padel
Q. What if I’ve never played padel before?
A. We all start somewhere. Our friends at Game4Padel will be hosting your match on the day, bringing with them expert padel coaches who will help you from your first hit to your best Smash! You don’t need any prior experience to play; that’s part of the joy of padel. It’s a highly inclusive, fun to play sport, where everyone is welcome.
Q. How do you play?
A. Our friends at Game4Padel have loads of brilliant resources on their site, for first time players to international pros. You can watch their video ‘What is padel’ here. Padel is played in pairs, with matches taking place between four players.
About the event
Battle of the brands
Q. What is Smash by THG Studios’ Battle of the brands?
A. Smash by THG Studios is hosting Marketing’s first ever Padel tournament where brands from some of the UK’s biggest sectors will play each other. The Padel court is sponsored by Google Cloud and in a world-first will use Google performance analytics to track player performance during a match!
After the Battle of the Brands tournament an original content series Smash by THG Studios will launch on YouTube, showcasing talent from the worlds of sport & entertainment being put through their paces on the court.
Q. Why am I invited?
A. You’ve been selected to join an exclusive group of the UK’s leading Creative & Marketing decision-makers for the very first Padel Battle of the Brands. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with peers from across the industry, strengthen relationships off the court, and compete for the honour of being crowned Marketing’s first-ever Padel champions.
Q. Who can I bring?
A. We’re inviting to you bring a colleague who you think will make you the perfect padel pair. Maybe you already know a padel pro! If not, someone who matches your competitive spirit, who’s happy to get stuck in and have some fun.
Q. What can I win?
A. Pride, honour, prestige! Padel prowess! And in case that’s not enticing enough... we’re offering tournament winners a chance to win Studios credits for your next campaign!
Q. Who will we be competing against?
A. A full list of your competition will be shared with you the week before the event. We’re inviting some of the biggest brands in your industry to play, so if you’ve heard of them, chances are they’re coming!
Q. What should I wear?
A. Come dressed to play in your usual sports gear! Trainers are a must, then anything you feel comfortable hitting a ball in & running around a Padel court in.
Q. How do I RSVP?
A. You can RSVP using the ‘RSVP’ on your email invite.
Q. What else will happen during the day?
A. Beyond playing padel, we’ll offer you a tour of our creative Studio. Each tour will be curated to the sector you work in, for example, you might see our bespoke food kitchen where we produce content for brands including Holland & Barratt, Swizzels and Whittard. Or visit the set where we shoot & produce Gary Neville’s award-winning podcast ‘The Overlap’!
About THG Studios
Q. Who is THG Studios?
A. THG Studios is an award-winning creative and marketing agency, specialising in brand strategy, creative services and production. Set in over 200,000 square feet of creative space, THG Studios provides innovative, high-quality creative solutions for brands across the globe.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Head of Marketing – Bridget Leonard - bridget.leonard@thgingenuity.com