A picture of the Gator's Dockside mascot.

Dockside

We partnered with Gator’s Dockside to deliver a high-energy campaign that keeps fans fueled and connected across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

Scope of Work

Gator’s Dockside has been a beloved destination for sports fans and families across Florida. When they came to us, they were ready to take their marketing to the next level and strengthen their position as the ultimate fan-fueled hangout. They had the atmosphere, food, and loyal customer base—but the missing piece was cohesive, high-impact branding and marketing to unify their message and expand their reach. We stepped in to ignite their brand, delivering a campaign that brought clarity, energy, and consistency to their marketing efforts.

DETAILS

Client

Gator’s Dockside

Deliverables

  • Marketing campaign strategy
  • Brand Guides
  • Email
  • Social Media
  • TV
  • Radio
  • PR
  • SEM
  • Yelp
  • Uber
  • YouTube
  • Digital

The Challenge

Gator’s Dockside sought to position itself as the premier fan destination amidst a highly competitive casual dining landscape. They needed creative solutions that connected authentically with sports enthusiasts while driving both brand love and foot traffic.

Mini Brand Guidelines

We designed concise brand playbooks to align marketing efforts across all channels, ensuring a cohesive and recognizable identity that fans instantly associate with Gator’s Dockside.

A screenshot of some of our minibrand work for Gator's Dockside.
Billboard advertisement for Gator's Dockside, showcasing excited sports fans with the tagline 'Fan Fuel.' The sign highlights wings, ribs, seafood, and sports, and provides directions: Exit 427, right on US-90 E, left on NW Commons Loop.

OOH Bilboards

Fan excitement and delicious food at Gator's Dockside—wings, ribs, seafood, and sports.
A plate of saucy chicken wings at Gator's Dockside, perfect for sports fans.
Group of enthusiastic fans cheering while watching sports at Gator's Dockside. Excited fans enjoying sports at Gator's Dockside, featuring wings, ribs, seafood, and drinks.
Delicious meal with ribs, chicken wings, fries, and steamed broccoli at Gator's Dockside.

:30 Commercial- “Fan Fuel”

Eye-catching and optimized for multiple formats, these ads delivered Gator’s "Fan Fuel" message to fans on their favorite digital platforms (e.g. TV, TikTok, YouTube), increasing both awareness and clicks.

A promotional banner for Gator's Dockside featuring sports fans cheering and text promoting wings, ribs, seafood, and sports. Delicious meal at Gator's Dockside featuring ribs, chicken wings, fries, and steamed broccoli, perfect for enjoying while watching sports. “Just wanted to thank you and your team for a great shoot today. Our team was very excited and felt like it was the smoothest,most professional, best planned they've ever seen or been a part of. I'm told they are giving it an A+. Looking forward to seeing how the video can really help grow our business. THANK YOU!"

PR Jonesville, FL Opening

Our PR efforts generated over 550,000 impressions and a successful opening of the newest location!

An image of the grand opening from Gator's Dockside
A spread of chicken wing from Gator's Dockside, served fresh for fans.
A screenshot of a news heading promoting the Gator's Dockside Grand Opening

Email

A series of strategically-timed email campaigns kept fans informed about specials, events, and updates, driving engagement and customer loyalty.

Gator's Dockside logo with promotional text highlighting fan-favorite food and sports experiences.
Central graphic with a focus on Gator's Dockside menu items including wings, ribs, seafood, and drinks.
Gator's Dockside banner encouraging guests to explore the menu and enjoy sports with great food.

Social

With over 150 posts, we maintained an active presence on platforms fans frequent, delivering entertaining and shareable content tailored to sports and food lovers alike.

  1. Increased reach, visits,
    followers, and engagement on
    both Facebook and Instagram


Audacity Radio

These professionally produced spots amplified Gator’s Dockside’s reach, making it the go-to call for fans across key markets.

Just Wing It Logo

The "Fan Fuel" campaign transformed Gator’s Dockside into a powerhouse destination for sports fans, seamlessly blending bold creativity with strategic execution. Across every channel—digital, social, broadcast, and in-store—our efforts not only amplified brand recognition but also drove measurable results, including positive ROAS, increased foot traffic, heightened engagement, and stronger community connections. By celebrating the energy and camaraderie that define the fan experience, the campaign solidified Gator’s Dockside as the ultimate hub for game-day gatherings and memorable dining moments.