Elicia Pappalardo

Blinc International

Blinc International is a specialist marketing agency with a thorough understanding of best practice in sport and talent partnerships, corporate social responsibility and the management of athletes and broadcast media talent. Since January 2005, Blinc has continued to deliver services including talent representation, talent procurement, sponsorship deal negotiation as well as CSR consultancy to a client portfolio spanning across retail, technology, financial/insurance services and consumer products. From listening to a client company's objectives and desired outcomes, Blinc researches the marketplace for suitable sponsorship opportunities across sports, arts, fashion and entertainment. Blinc takes a unique approach to CSR partnerships and has developed its own methodology to navigate the cluttered marketplace of approximately 56,000 registered charities in Australia. Core to Blinc's initial objectives upon launch, the business continues to represent a distinguished roster of sporting talent with a majority currently playing or coaching rugby union. Blinc is currently an accredited agent for the Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA), Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) and Rugby League Player's Association (RLPA).