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Multi-Sport
Telecommunications

Chinese telco China Unicom has become a domestic partner of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games to showcase its smart technology and raise its brand profile versus rivals China Mobile and China Telecom.

Football
Financial Services - Insurance

UK insurance brand Aviva has shifted its strategy from brand awareness to fan engagement in its renewal as naming rights partner of the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Rugby
Timing

Rolex-owned luxury watch brand Tudor has added sponsorship of World Rugby to its deals with the New Zealand All Blacks and high-profile sporting and celebrity ambassadors to build a brand identity distinct from its parent company.

Motorsport
Cars/Automotive

German luxury car brand BMW has upped its investment in the Formula E motor racing series to promote the BMW i range of hybrid and electric cars and claim a leadership position in the fast-growing e-mobility sector.

Para Sport
Financial Services - Credit Cards

Payment services brand Visa has put digital content at the heart of its renewed Worldwide Paralympic Partner agreement with the International Paralympic Committee, as it aligns with the sport’s values of inclusivity, diversity and acceptance.

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Football
Games

Switzerland-based online financial services company Swissquote recently renewed its global partnership with Premier League football club Manchester United
Football
Internet

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba wants to build more partnerships and collaborations with international sports federations and leagues as it pursues multiple sporting goals around economic and social development…
American Football
Restaurants

US-based franchise restaurant chain Subway is using the NFL's international appeal to engage with its franchisees and local communities, promote grassroots activity and amplify the values of the brand…
Tennis
Timing

Swiss watchmaker Rolex has built a long-term marketing strategy around key sports and events in equestrianism, golf, motorsport, tennis and sailing.

Basketball

The world’s fourth-largest general-purpose card network uses sponsorship of major sports properties in the US to provide its card members with ticket offers and money-can’t-buy experiences.

UK-based betting company William Hill has focused its sponsorship efforts on sports in order to increase its market share in the UK and consolidate its position in key international markets
Rugby Union
Cars/Automotive

Jaguar Land Rover-owned premium car brand Land Rover is using blue-chip properties in rugby union and sailing to reinforce its brand position as an authentic brand with strong technology and innovation…
Football
Consumer Electronics

Chinese consumer electronics brand Hisense has focused on brand building in key national markets but is moving towards global sports properties as its coverage and distribution network expands
Badminton
Energy

French oil and gas company Total extended its Global Partner deal with the World Badminton Federation (BWF) this year because the Asian market is key to the sales growth of its Total Quartz engine oil…
Equestrian
Information Technology

SAP, the world’s largest enterprise application software company, is changing its wide-ranging sponsorship portfolio after a major review by the new head of global sponsorships at SAP.
American Football

Geico is the largest media buyer in the car insurance sector, spending $1bn (€937m) on advertising in 2016.

Basketball
Information Technology

Information technology company IBM is looking for opportunities to build infrastructure with its sponsorship partners as a key element when selecting deals.
Multi-Sport
Financial Services - Insurance

US insurance brand Liberty Mutual Insurance Group is a top-tier sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and a partner of several national governing bodies in the US.
Gaelic Sports

Irish energy utility company Bord Gais is using sponsorship with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and its All-Ireland Hurling Championship to promote its energy rewards scheme and increase positive…
Rugby

UK insurance company Admiral has been the main shirt sponsor of the Welsh national rugby team since 2010. Its main focus in sponsorship is to increase employee engagement and celebrate the Welsh origins of the company.