Interview
Gainbridge sponsorship chief: ‘You’re going to be hearing lots about us’
Bill Shelton, chief marketing officer for Group 1001, parent company to insurance brand Gainbridge, explains how the company leverages multiple sports properties to connect with clients
The R&A widens sponsorship portfolio to support grassroots push
The R&A aims to diversify its sponsorship revenue streams
Six official patrons from The Open were integrated into its 2022 Women's Open portfolio
Player power puts sponsors in a spin as Mbappé takes a stand
Elite players increasingly refusing to engage with brands they don’t approve of
Sponsor contracts with leagues and federations do not guarantee access to named individuals
TGI Sport’s trio of acquisitions likely to preface aggressive rights push
Three deals have expanded firm’s regional footprint and improved tech and sales capabilities
Agency Q&A | Will the cost-of-living crisis cause the sponsorship market to go soft?
The sports sponsorship sector is facing a squeeze from multiple angles with doubts emerging about the long-term viability of the crypto sector, betting marketing spend threatened by government legislation and a cost-of-living crisis thrown into the mix. We asked five agencies about the future direction of the sector.
LIV Golf planning three-tier sponsorship offering but agencies remain sceptical
Breakaway tour entertained brand prospects at its events this summer
Sponsorship portfolio split into three tiers
Packages priced down in year one while event builds audiences
Competitors clash as virtual advertising looks set for leap from experiment to ubiquity
Aim Sport and Supponor in bitter legal dispute with millions at stake
Switch to software-based service should remove gremlins plaguing digital replacement technology
IBM launches new digital fan engagement features for Wimbledon
Technology company IBM and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have launched two new digital features designed to enhance the fan experience at this year’s Wimbledon tennis grand slam.
“If it doesn’t work for them, Nike’s not doing it, right?”
David Abrutyn, partner with Bruin Sports Capital, explains how the three-way licensing deal between the NFL, Nike and Fanatics works for the sporting goods giant, which extended its on-field rights partnership with the NFL in March.
Silverstone partnerships: Interview with Chris Zachar, head of partnerships, Silverstone Circuits
Silverstone’s status as the host venue of Formula One’s British Grand Prix may be in doubt after next year’s race, but the British Racing Drivers’ Club-owned and operated circuit has ambitious plans t…
Budweiser’s World Cup spend to drive sales and share of voice
AB InBev’s activation spend on its official beer sponsorship of the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Russia will be the beer group’s biggest yet – commensurate with the importance of the event as a showcase of the Budweiser brand.
Chinese brands and the World Cup: Interview with Paul Fox, chief executive, Letou
Paul Fox is chief executive of the Asian-facing betting company Letou
HSBC and Rugby Sevens: Interview with Leanne Cutts, HSBC group general manager and group head of marketing
With the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens reaching its conclusion this weekend, Sports Sponsorship Insider spoke to HSBC's marketing chief about the event, the HSBC Sevens World Series and the bank’s wider portfolio.
Heineken and Formula One: Interview with Hans Erik Tuijt, director global sponsorships at Heineken International
Sports Sponsorship Insider spoke with Hans Erik Tuijt about Heineken’s learnings, thoughts on the changes to Formula One made under new owners Liberty Media, and goals for next season and beyond.
European women’s football: Interview with Peter Willems, head of marketing activities and sponsorship at Uefa
Following the third Leaders Generation XX Series Think Tank on ‘Changing the Game in Women’s Sport’ in London yesterday, Uefa’s marketing chief Peter Willems responded to key question put by Sports Sponsor…
The esports revolution: Interview with André Fläckel, esports director, Lagardère Sports
André Fläckel, esports director, Lagardère Sports Germany, believes that brands and agencies need to prepare for the next stage in the commercial development of esports.
Santander Germany: At home with Mönchengladbach partnership
Santander Consumer Bank, the German subsidiary of Spanish banking group Banco Santander, has renewed its second-tier partnership with Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach to communicate values of …
Women’s football: Q&A with the FA’s Mark Bullingham and Katie Brazier
At the start of the Women's Euro 2017 finals, Sports Sponsorship Insider spoke to Mark Bullingham, the Football Association’s group commercial and marketing director, and Katie Brazier, the FA’s head of women's leagues and competitions, about the commercial opportunities in the women’s game.