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Chase splashes out on home FAs as UK operation heads for profit
Digital bank Chase UK is using sponsorship of the four football ‘home nations' to build on its successful entry into the UK market.
‘The Big 180’ – Paddy Power, PCUK and the World Darts Championship
Paddy Power leveraged its World Darts Championship title sponsorship rights in support of the charitable organisation Prostate Cancer UK.
Jockey Club searches for Cheltenham Festival title sponsor amid strategy shift
The Jockey Club is in the market for a title sponsor for next year’s Cheltenham Festival as it embarks on a strategy to combine its sponsorship assets into a more ‘holistic’ offering for brands.
Premier League toughens rules on ‘Associated Party’ sponsor and transfer deals
The Premier League has tightened its rules on its member clubs striking inflated sponsorship and transfer deals with companies and organisations connected to their owners
WeAreFearless and Hackney Women’s FC
The WeAreFearless agency’s shirt sponsorship deal with Hackney Women’s FC highlighted its expertise in women’s sport and followed the launch of a dedicated women's sport division.
Castore pockets first technical deal in snooker
Castore, the UK sportswear brand, is continuing to broaden its sports portfolio, today (Friday) entering into a five-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WST)
EXCLUSIVE: Castrol won’t extend Premier League deal
Castrol has served notice that it won’t extend its sponsorship of the Premier League when it expires at the end of the current season.
Emirates completes Grand Slam set with Wimbledon sponsorship
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) has today announced that airline Emirates has become an official sponsor of the Wimbledon championships in a multi-year deal.
Škoda focusing on women and family audiences with Chelsea deal
Škoda is using its sponsorship deal with Women’s Super League (WSL) side Chelsea Women to develop brand awareness and consideration, as well as target female consumers and family audiences.
Sustainability at the centre of Kia and Utilita cricket stadium deals
Kia is placing sustainability and its electric vehicle range at the centre of the recent renewal of its stadium naming rights agreement with Surrey County Cricket Club – the biggest sponsorship deal in the club’s history.
PinDrop agency handed Newcastle United remit
PinDrop, the sports marketing agency founded by former Arsenal commercial executives Sean Thornley and Menino Pereira, is to help enhance the sponsorship research capabilities of Premier League side Newcastle United.
IG recalibrates ECB deal to focus on new business
UK-based investment platform IG will focus on winning new business through its sleeve sponsorship agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) having settled on this strategy midway through its previous contract with the organisation.
Tottenham CCO Kline exits with stadium naming rights still unsold
Todd Kline has resigned as chief commercial officer of Tottenham Hotspur after less than three years in the role, and is expected to join Premier League rivals Chelsea FC
British Cycling engaging agencies as it takes on Tour of Britain delivery
British Cycling has indicated it will be willing to engage the support of sports marketing agencies after taking on the responsibility for delivering this year’s Tour of Britain men’s and women’s road races.
Sobha Realty upgrades Arsenal commitment with training ground deal
Arsenal has today announced that Sobha Realty has increased its sponsorship commitment to the Premier League club by taking on a suite of new assets.
BetMGM targets Premier League Darts as ‘showtime’ property
BetMGM is aiming to bring Vegas-style entertainment to the UK market with its Premier League Darts title sponsorship deal.
Arsenal signs MG Motor in rare Premier League car sector deal
MG Motor UK has announced a multi-year sponsorship with Arsenal that will see the UK car manufacturer become the Premier League club’s ‘Official Automotive Partner’.
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EFL sees benefits of longevity in Carabao League Cup title renewal
Carabao’s recent extension of its title sponsorship of the English Football League (EFL) Cup will see the energy drink brand become the longest serving naming sponsor in the tournament’s history.