Ex-IMG licensing executive Gresswell fully launches consultancy
Simon Gresswell, formerly vice-president for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and international at IMG Worldwide Licensing, has formally launched his independent sports licensing consultancy
Infront signs six-year deal with Italian ice sports federation
The Infront agency has struck an exclusive six-year agreement with the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG) covering marketing, sponsorship and digital rights
Fulham swaps betting operators in new shirt deal with BetVictor
Online gambling firm BetVictor has been named as the new shirt sponsor of Fulham, the London-based side recently promoted to England’s Premier League.
TeamBank takes up Basketball Bundesliga title sponsor renewal option
The German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) has renewed its title sponsorship contract with financial services company TeamBank until the end of the 2023-24 season
SASS Media looks for sponsorship business take-off with Caja hire
SASS Media, the Germany-based boutique rights agency and consultancy led by Kay Dammholz, has stepped up its involvement in the sponsorship space with the recruitment of Benjamin Caja, a sales executive…
EXCLUSIVE: Commercial chief Thomas to leave Fifa
Simon Thomas, chief commercial officer at Fifa, has decided to leave the Zurich-based international federation after just 12 months in the role, SportBusiness can reveal
Uefa issues referee kit supply tender
Uefa, football’s European governing body, has invited sportswear companies to express their interest in supplying the referees’ kit for club and national team competitions between 2022 and 2025.
Liqui Moly named EHF Champions League sponsor at start of Infront-DAZN cycle
German motor lubricants manufacturer Liqui Moly has become a sponsor of handball’s men’s EHF Champions League during the 2020-21 season.
Corinthians set to announce record stadium naming rights deal
Top-tier Brazilian football club Corinthians is poised to announced a record stadium naming rights deal with Hypera Pharma, the country’s largest pharmaceutical company.
Uefa sets deadline for prospective Europa League sponsors
European football’s governing body Uefa has issued a deadline of September 2 for prospective sponsors of the second-tier Uefa Europa League and new third-tier Uefa Europa Conference League to contact t…