Tosin Makinde

Work

Stories built for brands that move culture.

7+ years. Global brands. Measurable results.

social2020–2024

Building the Voice of CBS Sports Golazo

CBS Sports (Paramount Global)

Owned the voice of CBS Sports Golazo from day one — every caption, hook, and campaign message. Built the brand's social identity from zero, producing short-form content across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube Shorts while delivering expert football analysis on-air. Engagement grew 32,400%.

brand2023

Nike Women's World Cup 2023

Nike

Wrote social-first copy for Nike's Women's World Cup 2023 campaign, amplifying engagement around the Australian women's national team across global channels.

strategy2024

Lionel Messi — Más+ Brand Strategy & Copy

Lionel Messi's Más+

Led copy and strategy for Lionel Messi's Más+ brand. Found cultural angles, developed messaging for World Cup 2026 activations, and used audience data and cultural insight to sharpen brand storytelling across platforms.

strategy2024–2025

Samsung × Unrivaled Women's Basketball Launch

Samsung

Brought in to support Samsung's launch of Unrivaled, delivering audience insights, strategic analysis, and social-first activation concepts. Pitched creative storytelling frameworks showing how Samsung's technology could enhance the fan experience.

brand2025–2026

Collaboration with UnitedMasters — Mastercard × McLaren F1

UnitedMasters

Scripted the case study video for The Sound of Victory — a collaboration between UnitedMasters, Mastercard, and McLaren F1, where championship telemetry data was turned into a full musical album with Mexican artists Le Twins. Also wrote cultural editorials and interview questions for artist Instagram takeovers.

brand2018–Present

EA Sports

EA Sports

Wrote brand voice, social copy, and campaign messaging for EA Sports across global markets — connecting gaming culture to sport and lifestyle audiences.

editorial2018–Present

SPS — Football Culture Brand

SPS (Co-founder)

Built SPS into a leading football culture brand at the intersection of sport, music, and fashion — growing to 70,000+ engaged followers through authentic voice, digital campaigns, and audience growth strategies rooted in cultural fluency.

strategy2025

Adidas, Premier League & Global Brand Strategy

Adidas · Premier League · Foot Locker · Visa

Led cultural research and trend analysis for a portfolio of global brands including Adidas, Under Armour, Premier League, Visa, and Foot Locker. Built brand and content strategies from audience behavior, social trends, and competitive analysis.

brand2023–2024

Tottenham × Premier League — Fan Activation, Kansas City

Tottenham Hotspur / Premier League

Managed on-ground fan activation in Kansas City for Premier League club Tottenham, working alongside club legends and former England internationals Ledley King and Jermain Defoe to create an immersive experience for American football fans. Directed social content across fan meet-and-greets, stadium tours, and live events, bridging the gap between the Premier League’s global brand and its growing North American fanbase. Football is global, and America has adopted it. This was proof.

editorial2024

Are We Allowed to Just Dream?

Self-Published / Co-authored

Co-wrote and published "Are We Allowed to Just Dream?" — a book featured in Hypebeast that advances cultural conversations at the intersection of sport, identity, and aspiration.