About Laura Gainor
Laura Gainor is the founder of Pickleball in the Sun, a marketing and lifestyle platform that has helped spotlight the growth of pickleball through media, brand partnerships, and experiential events.
As a contributing writer for Pickleball Magazine, Laura writes the Premier Pickleball Destinations feature and regularly collaborates with leading brands, resorts, and venues across the sport.
About Pickleball in the Sun
Pickleball in the Sun is one of the first marketing and lifestyle platforms dedicated to the sport of pickleball. For more than six years, we’ve been at the forefront of the sport’s explosive growth, helping brands, resorts, and communities connect with the culture of modern play.
Through storytelling, media partnerships, experiential events, and destination features, Pickleball in the Sun highlights the people, places, and experiences shaping the game—from electrifying tournaments and brand collaborations to unforgettable pickleball travel experiences.
Whether you're discovering the best places to play, hosting an event, or looking to connect your brand with the fastest-growing sport in America, Pickleball in the Sun serves as a hub for the pickleball lifestyle.
Launching Mahjong in the Sun
After helping amplify pickleball’s rise for more than six years, Laura is now exploring another social game experiencing a cultural resurgence: Mahjong.
Through Mahjong in the Sun, she’s blending storytelling, community building, and experiential events to help introduce the modern mahjong lifestyle to new audiences.
Whether organizing local meetups, hosting lessons and private events, or connecting brands and venues with instructors, Mahjong in the Sun celebrates the joy of gathering around the table.
How We Work With Brands & Communities
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Turnkey Event Production
Elevate your next event with a dynamic social play experience. From conferences and trade shows to corporate gatherings and brand activations, we design and produce engaging pickleball and mahjong events that bring people together.
Our team helps bring the experience to life—from portable pickleball courts and custom branding to mahjong lessons, social game nights, and full event coordination—creating memorable moments that introduce audiences to the fun and community behind both games.
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Brand Partnerships
Pickleball in the Sun partners with brands, resorts, clubs, and venues looking to connect authentically with the growing communities around pickleball and mahjong.
Through storytelling, media collaborations, experiential events, and destination features, we help brands engage with the culture of modern play. From pickleball tournaments and lifestyle content to mahjong programming and social gatherings, we create meaningful partnerships that bring brands into the heart of these vibrant communities.
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Custom Paddles
Pickleball in the Sun provides guidance on creating custom pickleball paddles that reflect your brand. Through our trusted partner Ivy Cut, we help clients design high-quality paddles perfect for events, promotions, and corporate gifts.
With no minimum orders and fast turnaround times, custom paddles are a fun and memorable way to connect your brand with the pickleball community.
