Analysis
Sky Bet revenue share to lift Football League income
A share of betting revenues from fans will help top up the English Football League’s income from its new title sponsorship deal with Sky Bet, after the deal fell short of the league’s revenue target.
Tour de France in renewal talks with Nestlé and Skoda
Amaury Sport Organisation, the organiser of the Tour de France cycle race, is in talks with carmaker Skoda and food conglomerate Nestlé Group to renew as Tour de France Club Partners and maintain a top-tier sponsor line-up that has gone unchanged since 2004.
BBVA looks to NBA experience for Liga activation
Banking group BBVA will launch a new bank account for Spanish football fans as part of its latest title sponsorship renewal with the Liga de Fútbol Profesional, the Spanish football league.
Fina adds Chinese firm to sponsorship roster
The International Swimming Federation, Fina, last month agreed a deal with Chinese lighting company NVC Lighting after existing partner Midea declined to renew its title sponsorship of the Diving World Series.
Three deals done, two to go for badminton federation
A further two brands are expected to sign on as sponsors of the Badminton World Federation’s Major Events in the coming months, with the federation having settled on a target of five brands for what is a new sponsorship category.
Copa Sudamericana secures Total revenue boost
The South American Football Confederation, Conmebol, secured an increase of at least 20 per cent in the value of the naming rights to its second-tier club competition, the Copa Sudamericana, in its deal last month with oil and gas company Total.
Fiba World Cup 2014 to earn over €10m from sponsors
Sponsorship revenue for the 2014 Fiba Basketball World Cup in Spain has passed the €10m ($13.4m) mark after the two most recent National Supporter deals, with private healthcare service Sanitas and mobile operator Vodafone Spain.
ATP, Scottish football and ECB in the market for new sponsors
The Association of Tennis Professionals, Scottish Professional Football League and England & Wales Cricket Board are currently in the market seeking major sponsorship deals.
Ligue 1 planning title sponsor and regional deals
The French football league, the Ligue de Football Professionnel, is planning to create several new sponsorship packages - a title sponsorship, a technology partner, and some regional partners.
P&G and The UFC (Brazil)
The UFC and P&G campaign was developed to activate individual marketing campaigns for three of P&G’s brands in Brazil.
Under Armour and Tottenham Hotspur
Under Armour's partnership with Tottenham Hotspur marked a significant milestone in the brand's story as a global leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories and served as a catalyst for the brand’s global growth outside of the USA.
LTA agrees reduced value deal with Aegon, expands second tier to make up ground
Aegon switches focus but will remain a tennis brand
Pensions and insurance company Aegon dropped the youth participation element of its Lawn Tennis Association sponsorship to focus on potential customers, but remains committed to sponsoring tennis.
Sponsors flock to Levi’s Stadium
Aon sticks with United after WTA temptation
The strength of Manchester United as a sponsorship property was underlined in Aon’s recent renewal, as the brand rated a second-tier deal with the club more valuable than the vacant Lead Global Partner berth at the Women’s Tennis Association.
America’s Cup sponsorship revenues still afloat
The 34th America’s Cup sailing event this September will reach around $100m (€77m) in sponsorship revenue despite a turbulent few months on and off the water.
Chernyshenko: Five more deals for Sochi in September
The Organising Committee of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics expects to sign five more sponsorship deals in September, to add to the 49 already in place, its president and chief executive, Dmitry Chernyshenko, told Sports Sponsorship Insider this month.
Panasonic’s Sochi deal underlines importance of Russia
Panasonic is targeting growth in the Russian market with its supplier deal for the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, the electronics brand told Sports Sponsorship Insider this month.