Blue Always Delivers – Zapp & Chelsea FC
In the last week of November 2021, rapid grocery delivery firm Zapp leveraged its Chelsea partnership to support its first UK television commercial – a player skills challenge called ‘Blue Always Delivers’.
Frontline Heroes – TeamViewer & Manchester United
United shirt sponsor TeamViewer recognised some of the pandemic ‘Frontline Heroes’ through a digital-first contest delivering VIP days out at the December 2021 match v Arsenal.
Grocery Chants – Getir & Tottenham Hotspur
A team of Spurs ambassadors fronted Getir’s January 2022 campaign, which used social spots to encourage fans watching live matches to order from the rapid grocery delivery app.
City Slickers or City Kickers – Axi & Manchester City
Through October and November 2021, Australian forex broker Axi used is Manchester City rights to fuel quiz content aimed at bringing fans into its sales funnel.
The Man Who Loves Soccer Too Much – Credit Saison & the Japan Football Association
Title sponsor Credit Saison drove Japanese excitement about the 2021 ‘Saison Card Cup’ U-24 matches against Argentina via a video series tying football passion to everyday life.
Challenging Stereotypes – War Paint for Men & Norwich City FC
Activating its Norwich City partnership in 2020-21, men’s makeup brand War Paint for Men worked with current and former Norwich players on a long-form video series that aimed to support positive conversations around men’s mental health on and off the pitch.
Play Your Part – Nedbank & the Premier Soccer League
When South African football restarted in autumn 2020, the Nedbank Cup title sponsor used the competition’s return as a national moment of hope, celebration and commitment.
Club Together – Cadbury & 20 UK football clubs
Cadbury’s umbrella 2020-21 initiative leveraged its 20 individual UK football club partnerships through a programme of over 100 activations aimed at reinforcing its positioning as part of country’s cultural fabric.
Call Luis Enrique – Finetwork & the RFEF
Telecoms newcomer Finetwork activated its partnership with the Spanish football federation around the climax of the 2021 Uefa Nations League via a press conference stunt involving Spain national-team Luis Enrique.
Shirt Sponsorship – Homeday & Hertha BSC
At the end of 2020, Berlin real estate agent Homeday activated its shirt sponsorship of hometown club Hertha to boost brand awareness throughout Germany.