Expanding Our Reach: How Strategic Partnerships Are Driving Growth Across North America
At Blast Media Print, we’ve always believed that the right partnerships don’t just open doors—they completely change what’s possible.
Over the past year, our collaboration with Blackfin Sports Group has demonstrated just how powerful alignment in vision, expertise, and industry relationships can be. Today, as Blast Media Print continues its growth trajectory within the sports and entertainment live events sector across Canada and the United States, we are thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of that relationship: bringing on the additional horsepower of Blackfin’s California-based agency partner, One44 Group.
Unlocking New Turf Across the Sports Landscape
Navigating the competitive sports and live entertainment production space requires more than just high-quality manufacturing—it requires deep industry insight, trust, and strategic alignment. Working alongside Blackfin Sports Group has allowed us to tap into an exceptional network of contacts across the sports landscape, creating meaningful wins in both supply and sponsorship opportunities.
Through Blackfin's leadership and guidance, Blast Media Print has forged strategic relationships with premier sports entities, including Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment and the LA Kings. These key opportunities have helped us elevate our sports print business far beyond our roots in Vancouver, establishing a strong footprint across broader North American markets. Beyond market expansion, Blackfin’s expertise in contract negotiations, business consulting, and legal services has provided invaluable support as we scale.
Welcoming One44 Group to the Team
As we double down on our growth across both sides of the Canada–U.S. border, expanding our collaborative team was the natural next step. Enter One44 Group, led by industry veteran Josh Gross.
With over 21 years of experience across professional and amateur sports—including extensive leadership roles with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the NLL's San Diego Seals—Josh brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge and a proven passion for building long-term brand partnerships. One44 Group is already actively leading the charge on a slate of new potential opportunities for Blast Media Print in the U.S. market.
Looking Ahead
Together, Blast Media Print, Blackfin Sports Group, and One44 Group form a unified front dedicated to pushing boundaries, delivering dynamic print and sponsorship integrations, and executing high-impact branding solutions for sports and event clients nationwide.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to Chris Gear, James Douglas, Chris Beardsmore, Josh Gross, and the entire team behind Blackfin and One44 Group. We deeply appreciate your trust in our team, our quality, and our vision, and we look forward to achieving many more milestones together.
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