Wisse, Hollmann & Co., LLC was spun off from Richard French & Associates, North Carolina's largest public relations and creative marketing company, in June 2001 to offer corporate and industrial clients a dedicated resource for sponsorship sales, evaluation, negotiation and activation. In addition, the company operates an artist, athlete and sports property representation practice, which serves as the sales arm for some of the world's top artists, athletes, sports teams and leagues.

Artist and Athlete Management

As the authorized agents for several well-known artists and more than 50 world-famous athletes, WH&Co. consults companies and institutions that have a desire to be associated with some of the most talented people in the world. From US Olympic heroes, David and Karen O’Connor, the world’s top equestrians, to Pro Football Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood, to master sculptor, Dick Idol, we have something to offer just about any organization.

Dick Idol, one of the premiere wildlife sculptors in the world today, utilizes WH&Co. as the exclusive sales agent for his company, Dick Idol Ventures, LLC. WH&Co. works with universities, professional sports teams, architects, real estate developers, corporate clients, non-profits, and other organizations to provide them with world-class bronze sculptures, or monuments. A unique business model has been developed whereby organizations can commission Mr. Idol to produce a one-of-a-kind monument for a facility, and can raise funds through the sale of fine art and collectible reproductions of the piece.

In addition to this exclusive sales relationship, Dick Idol Ventures is also a partner and investor in Wisse, Hollmann & Co.

Our legendary athletes are ready to participate in company golf outings, motivational speaking engagements, charity events, autograph signings, and meet-and-greets for your organization. What better way to impress your company’s top executive, clients and employees than to have them spend a day with one or more of their sports heroes?

Sponsorship Evaluation, Negotiation and Activation

With more than 15 years of experience in selling sponsorships for organizations such as the San Antonio Spurs, the New York Yankees, San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Hurricanes, WH&Co. is particularly well suited to represent its corporate clients in securing and activating sports and entertainment sponsorships. We understand the business of sports and entertainment and can negotiate on our clients’ behalf to ensure that they not only get the best deal for their sponsorship dollar, but that they are able to achieve the highest possible return on investment.

Sports Property Sponsorship Sales

We are comfortable on “either side of the table” when negotiating sponsorships. As the authorized representatives of a number of professional sports teams, leagues and governing bodies including the San Antonio Spurs, Sylvania Alamo Bowl and the Carolina League of Minor League Baseball, WH&Co. puts its experience to work in establishing discussions with companies that can benefit from a relationship with a professional sports organization. Our job is to put the deals together so corporate partners receive the myriad of benefits that come with well-conceived and executed sponsorships of our represented properties.