Europe
EOC president Capralos confident EBU deal will solve European Games’ exposure problem
Spyros Capralos, president of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), is confident that the new European Games broadcast deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) consortium of public-service broadcasters…
UK advertising watchdog upholds Arsenal censure for Socios.com ads
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a ruling made against Premier League club Arsenal for a “misleading” website advertisement and subsequent Facebook post promoting Socios.com f
RCD Mallorca renews stadium sponsor deal with tourism board
Spanish LaLiga club RCD Mallorca has renewed a sponsorship deal with the Consell de Mallorca, through which the team’s home venue will continue to be known as the Visit Mallorca Estadi.
Industry heavyweights to bring back Rumble in the Jungle as immersive theatrical event
Rematch, the immersive events company founded by Seven League’s Richard Ayers and backed by industry luminaries including DAZN’s John Gleasure and former Coca-Cola marketing director Ricardo Fort, has…
United24 logo to brand Shakhtar Donetsk shirts for Champions League campaign
Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk will feature the logo of the United24 charity fundraising platform logo on the team’s shirtfronts for its 2022-23 Champions League group stage games.
Volle Ladung Dortmund – DEW21 & Borussia Dortmund
In 2020-21, utility giant DEW21 leveraged its new partnership with Dortmund through an integrated campaign aimed at boosting brand sentiment, customer acquisition and positioning the company as a local patriot.
Birch lands UK head of sponsorship role for Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham
Sponsorship sales executive Henry Birch has taken on a new role as head of sponsorship UK for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and Premier League club Fulham.
Brentford signs up Aosom, West Ham renews with Monster Energy
English Premier League club Brentford has signed up e-commerce platform Aosom as a sponsor.
The deal will commence immediately and run until the end of the 2023-24 season
Nissan signs on as LaLiga domestic sponsor in pivot to more ‘strategic’ deals
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has signed a new sponsorship deal with Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan
Doubts raised over Cazoo sponsorships amid European business review
Renewed doubts have been raised over Cazoo’s sports sponsorships in mainland Europe, including deals with a handful of football clubs, after the British online car retailer said it was “reviewing” its b…
Hertha Berlin signs CG Elementum as new sleeve sponsor
Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin has expanded its association with real estate company CG Elementum to include sleeve sponsorship rights
Sportfive brokers Auxerre and Lille deals
Newly promoted Ligue 1 club Auxerre has renewed its sponsorships with five brands that supported the club in French football’s second flight.
BK8 scores sponsorship deals with Palace, Burnley and Huddersfield
Betting operator BK8 has announced sponsorship deals with English Premier League club Crystal Palace and English Championship sides Burnley and Huddersfield Town following the start of the football season
West Ham renews Jeton sponsorship ahead of new season
English Premier League club West Ham United has renewed its sponsorship contract with global e-wallet brand Jeton
Tour of Britain organisers seek title sponsor ahead of next month’s race
SweetSpot Group, which organises cycling’s Tour of Britain, is seeking a title sponsor for this year’s event after talks with a prospective backer broke down.
Castore makes move into Italy with Genoa kit deal
UK-based sportswear brand Castore has entered the Italian football market after signing a multi-year deal with Serie B club Genoa
HSBC extends with the R&A, adds Women’s Open rights
Banking group HSBC has signed a five-year sponsorship extension with the R&A, adding Women’s Open rights to its existing status as an official patron of The Open.
Everton signs Boxt after two-year search for new sleeve sponsor
English Premier League club Everton has signed up boiler manufacturer Boxt as its new sleeve sponsor