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US tourism sector fuels NFL UK sponsorship growth
The US tourism sector continues to drive value for the National Football League’s international sponsorship portfolio. SportBusiness Sponsorship speaks to Michelle Webb, vice president, international, about the league's regional sponsorship approach.
Storytelling and experiences central to Verizon sponsorship approach
Nick Kelly, vice president sponsorship and partnerships at Verizon, explains how the company uses its sponsorship portfolio to reward customers and showcase its connectivity services.
Commanders keep options open with Northwest naming deal
The Washington Commanders’ new stadium-naming agreement with the Virginia-based Northwest Federal Credit Union has been struck with one eye on the franchise moving into a new stadium in the near future.
NFL’s Browns seals 20-year stadium naming deal
The Cleveland Browns' 20-year contract would cover any potential move to a proposed $2.4bn domed stadium in Brook Park.
Comcast extends Levi’s Stadium deal
Media and technology company Comcast has become the latest technology-based founding partner of Levi's Stadium to announce an extension with the home of the San Francisco 49ers
Infront to sell Seattle Seahawks sponsorships in DACH
The NFL’s Seattle Seahawks has appointed the Infront agency as the franchise’s exclusive partnership sales partner in the DACH region of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Healthcare sector makes US sponsorship top five
The health sector has become a leading source of sponsorship deals in the US but has yet to take off in Europe.
FanDuel’s Panthers deal to tap North Carolina sports betting boom
FanDuel has become an ‘Official Sports Betting Partner’ of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers as the state of North Carolina gears up for the launch of a sports betting market worth hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
Levi Strauss set to extend 49ers stadium rights in $170m deal
NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) have announced a proposed 10-year extension to their stadium naming rights and team sponsorship deal worth a combined $170m (€156.4m).
Tennessee Titans’ new home to retain Nissan Stadium branding
The North America arm of Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Tennessee Titans by acquiring naming rights to the NFL franchise’s new stadium.
Toyota ends NFL’s search for automotive sponsor
Japanese car company Toyota and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement that ends the league's search for an official automotive partner.
Legends eyes finance package for potential ASM Global acquisition
Sports and entertainment company Legends Hospitality is ‘in talks’ to finance the potential acquisition of US venue and events management company ASM Global in a deal that could create a massive global pla…
Baltimore Ravens sees long-term value in renewal of M&T Bank stadium naming deal
Baltimore Ravens president Sashi Brown and Augie Chiasera, M&T Bank's regional president for Baltimore, tell SportBusiness Sponsorship about the recent extension of the brand's long-term stadium naming rights agreement. Matthew Williams reports.
Highmark and Buffalo Bills agree new stadium naming rights deal
Health insurance operator Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will continue its stadium naming rights relationship with the Buffalo Bills when the NFL franchise moves to a new build in…
Ultra Club – Michelob Ultra and Super Bowl LVII
Michelob Ultra created a golf-themed Super Bowl advertising campaign inspired by the cult 1980s movie Caddyshack which encouraged viewers to pre-order their big-game beer stocks
The Original Impossible – Adidas and Patrick Mahomes
Portland-based agency Opinionated created a Patrick Mahomes-fronted campaign to promote the launch of a new signature shoe
NFL UK signs up Experience Kissimmee as travel sponsor
The National Football League (NFL) UK has announced a new sponsorship deal with a Florida-based tourism board ahead of the NFL London Games
Forever LA – Ball Corporation & LA Rams
In January 2021 the Los Angeles Rams teamed up with sponsor Ball Corporation for an art-led mural ‘Forever LA’ stadium installation led activation based around an artwork made from recycled aluminium cup…