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‘People spend more time deciding what takeaway they want’ | Peter Robb, Continental Tyres
High exposure and brand visibility are critical to any sports sponsorship deal agreed by Continental Tyres. Faaez Samadi speaks to Peter Robb, the company's marketing director for the UK and Ireland, about the firm's sponsorship strategy.
Manchester City adds SportyBet to regional betting sponsors
English Premier League football club Manchester City has signed its latest regional betting sponsor through a deal with SportyBet
SA tourism minister calls for end to ‘unlawful and invalid’ Spurs deal
South Africa’s newly appointed minister of tourism, Patricia de Lille, has described the proposed sponsorship deal between SA Tourism and English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur as “unlawful and…
Premier League Sorare NFT deal based on minimum guarantee and share of royalties
The Premier League's licensing deal with digital collectibles and fantasy game company Sorare is based on a minimum guarantee payment and a share of royalties. Matthew Glendinning takes a closer look at the mechanics of the deal.
EXCLUSIVE: RFU turned down ExxonMobil sponsorship over PR concerns
The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) turned down a lucrative sponsorship agreement with oil and gas firm ExxonMobil over fears of a backlash from the public, SportBusiness understands.
The Big Bitcoin Giveaway – Southampton FC and Sportsbet.io
To mark the extended relationship between Southampton FC and Sportsbet
Continental Tyres targets greater share of voice with RFU deal
Continental Tyres believes it can gain a more significant share of voice in the uncluttered rugby market than it would from a sponsorship deal in football. Faaez Samadi reports the tyre brand's new sponsorship agreement with the English Rugby Football Union.
Kukri Sports named UCI Cycling Worlds clothing provider in six-figure contract
Sports clothing manufacturer Kukri Sports has been appointed as the official provider of workforce and volunteer clothing at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships taking place in Glasgow and across…
Chelsea secures Cadbury sponsorship extension
Chelsea is the latest Premier League club to unveil a sponsorship extension with Cadbury, just three days after the chocolate brand announced its renewal with Manchester United
Excel Esports adds HSBC UK to sponsorship portfolio
UK-based esports brand Excel Esports has named banking group HSBC UK as the organisation's ‘Official Financial Services Partner and Financial Health Provider’.
Ex-EFL marketing director Barrand named British Swimming CEO
British Swimming has appointed Drew Barrand as its new chief executive ahead of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Cadbury extends Manchester United global sponsorship
Premier League club Manchester United has announced that chocolate brand Cadbury has agreed a multi-year extension to its global sponsorship deal
Scottish football’s SFA, SPFL and SWPL form combined commercial entity
The Scottish Football Association (SFA), Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) have announced the creation of a centralised commercial operation that t…
RFU unveils Continental Tyres sponsorship
The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has unveiled Continental Tyres as a new sponsor in a multi-year deal
Lidl signs on as top-tier sponsor for Cycling World Championships
European retail store group Lidl has agreed a sponsorship deal with the inaugural Cycling World Championships, which will be staged at venues in Glasgow and across Scotland from August 3-13
Guild Esports launches in-house studio to drive esports and gaming-led campaigns
David Beckham co-owned esports organisation Guild Esports has launched a new in-house production and creative studio to provide bespoke campaigns for its sponsors, as well as independent brands and media…
Aim Sport corrects its ‘inaccurate statements’ about Supponor patent dispute
Swiss virtual advertising firm Aim Sport has had to publish a press release correcting a number of ‘inaccurate statements’ it made after rival company Supponor was found to have infringed its patent by …
Great Britain SailGP Team lands Emirates as first title sponsor
The Great Britain SailGP Team has secured its first title sponsor through a three-year deal with Dubai-based airline Emirates