Sponsorship & Marketing
F1 sponsorship market heats up as 2024 season looms
All 10 Formula 1 teams are in a pre-season race to secure sponsorship agreements ahead of the new campaign, prompting a deluge of deals to roll in over the course of the week
GlassFloor tech to add sponsor value at NBA All-Star Saturday Night
The NBA will allow sponsors to make an extra on-court impact this weekend, at the first All-Star Saturday Night line-up to include a full-LED video sports floor made of glass
RSL, Utah Royals land Intermountain Health in seven-year shirt deal
Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League have agreed a deal with local-based Intermountain Health and its insurance arm Select Health for primary…
PinDrop agency handed Newcastle United remit
PinDrop, the sports marketing agency founded by former Arsenal commercial executives Sean Thornley and Menino Pereira, is to help enhance the sponsorship research capabilities of Premier League side Newcastle United.
Entain to promote Ladbrokes brand in Australia through regional UFC deal
Entain-owned betting brand Ladbrokes has agreed a regional sponsorship deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Australia and New Zealand.
Google Pixel advances football strategy with NWSL deal
The National Women's Soccer League has announced a multi-year sponsorship that makes the Google Pixel smartphone the league's official mobile phone partner and playoffs and championship presenting sponsor
Woods and TaylorMade reveal ‘Sun Day Red’ lifestyle brand
Tiger Woods and his clothing and shoe line partner TaylorMade have revealed the new name and logo combination for their nascent "active premium lifestyle" brand
So-Fi is first title sponsor of NBA Play-In Tournament
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened up a new sponsorship asset with the signing of financial services company SoFi as title sponsor of its Play-In Tournament
PepsiCo looks to cement market dominance with Saudi Pro League deal
PepsiCo has sought to cement its presence in Saudi Arabian football by announcing a deal to become a ‘Gold Partner’ of the Saudi Pro League.
Just Eat retains Uefa men’s club competitions sponsorship
Just Eat has extended its sponsorship of Uefa men's club competitions in a three-year deal following a request for proposals process.
Women’s Euro 2022 generated commercial income hike but remains loss-making
Uefa has reported a massive hike in commercial revenue for the 2022 Women’s Euro, despite continuing overall losses for the tournament after distributions are taken into account.
Ex-Wimbledon, IMG exec Henderson to drive Global Champions revenues
Experienced commercial sports and entertainment executive Gus Henderson has been appointed chief revenue officer at Global Champions, the rights-holder to equestrian sport’s Longines Global Champions T…
BCCI sets base asking price for new IPL central sponsorship cycle
The base price for Indian Premier League central sponsorship has been revealed as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues its process to fill the nine remaining central sponsor positions…
SA Rugby to set up commercial unit with investor ASG
South Africa Rugby is to establish a commercial vehicle to manage its media and sponsorship rights after striking an agreement with Ackerley Sports Group (ASG), a new unit of the US investment firm
Emirates secures NBA Cup title rights as part of global league deal
Emirates has announced a global sponsorship deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will see it become the first-ever referee jersey patch sponsor for the league and the title sponsor of the NBA Cup.
Nike on notice as FFF ‘to launch’ kit supplier tender
The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to launch a new kit and apparel supplier tender, two years ahead of current sponsor Nike's deal ending.
Embattled Lyon renews with long-term partner Adidas to 2029
Olympique Lyonnais has received a welcome commercial boost after its long-running kit manufacturing agreement with Adidas was extended to 2029
Adidas continues Saudi market grab with Al Nassr kit deal
Adidas has bolstered its dominant position in the Saudi Arabia football market by securing the kit supplier rights to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in a three-year deal from the 2024-25 season