Sponsorship & Marketing
AWS focuses on AI in expanded Bundesliga renewal
Amazon Web Services has agreed an extension to its sponsorship agreement with the German Football League (DFL) that places a new emphasis on the company’s artificial intelligence technology.
Vitality widens ECB sponsorship to take on vacant naming rights position
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that health and life insurance brand Vitality has renewed its sponsorship agreement for three more years.
Record Bundesliga revenues top €5bn to beat pre-pandemic levels
Total revenue in the top two divisions of German football broke the €5bn ($5.4bn) barrier for the first time in the 2022-23 season, with almost two-thirds of all clubs now operating in the black following the long-running impact of the pandemic.
Castore beefs up English football presence with Umbro sublicensing
SportBusiness understands Castore is positioned to take over all existing Umbro football kit contracts in the UK, with exclusive windows to become each club's kit supplier after their Umbro contracts expire.
Concacaf adds six-figure Chili’s sponsorship for Nations League Finals
Concacaf has announced a sponsorship by American national restaurant chain Chili's Grill & Bar as the official restaurant of the Concacaf Nations League Finals, which includes two semi-final matches and the final.
Sony becomes founding partner of Saudi-backed Esports World Cup
The Sony Group has announced a multi-year agreement to become a founding partner of the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup, which takes place this summer in the kingdom’s capital city, Riyadh.
Feyenoord set for lucrative Mediamarkt shirt sponsorship
Feyenoord is to have a new shirt sponsor from the 2024-25 season, with a lucrative agreement with German electronics retailer Mediamarkt thought to be in place.
Jägermeister on board as title sponsor for new USL League One cup tournament
The United Soccer League's USL League One is launching an inaugural in-season cup competition with Jägermeister as the entitlement sponsor for the tournament in a new sponsorship deal.
Fifa 2023 revenues buoyed by WWC, sponsorship makes up 39 per cent
World governing body FIFA enjoyed income of $1.17bn (€1.07bn) in 2023, boosted by strong commercial revenues from the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
EXCLUSIVE: Oppo exits Roland Garros sponsorship amid French market retreat
Oppo has ceased being a tennis grand slam sponsor after exiting its agreement with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for Roland Garros.
Dream11 expands IPL team presence with KKR, Punjab Kings shirt deals
Mumbai-based fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has furthered its newly adapted team-focused approach to the Indian Premier League (IPL) by acquiring the front-of-shirt rights for Punjab Kings and Kolkata…
Itaú signs Miami Open extension to 2028, Haier renews with ATP
Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco has agreed a four-year extension to its presenting sponsorship deal with tennis’ Miami Open.
Ehrenkranz joins Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as agency president
Sports marketing veteran Jeff Ehrenkranz has joined Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as president of the Huntersville, North Carolina-based agency
Truist among bidders for Wells Fargo Championship title rights
Charlotte-based bank Truist Financial Corp is one of multiple banking and insurance sector suitors seeking to take over the title rights to the PGA Tour tournament currently known as the Wells Fargo Championship
Palmeiras outlier in Brax-dominated pitchside ads market with Sport Hub renewal
Brazilian football giants Palmeiras has signed off a new lucrative deal with Sports Hub, for the Brazilian technology solutions company to continue selling its perimeter LED board and on-pitch advertising assets to 2029.
Uefa takes another run at crypto by inviting Champions League sponsor bids
Uefa has launched a process inviting bids from prospective sponsors in the crypto exchange category to fill its Champions League sponsorship portfolio and has already received one offer from the sector.
Cognizant named Major League Cricket’s first title sponsor
Major League Cricket has announced IT services company Cognizant as the league's title sponsor ahead of its second season.
Kosner furthers Spanish investment with Osasuna extension
After entering the Spanish sponsorship market in 2023 with a trio of deals, air conditioning brand Kosner has extended its front-of-shirt deal with LaLiga club Osasuna