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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.
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
Asahi Super Dry signs global City Football Group deal
Japan’s number one beer brand Asahi Super Dry has signed as a new global sponsor of City Football Group (CFG), including Premier League champions Manchester City.
West Ham looks to streamline operations with Webexpenses
English Premier League club West Ham United has signed a sponsorship agreement with Elmo Webexpenses
Old Trafford 5G connectivity eyed as United signs global Qualcomm deal
Manchester United has announced a multi-year, global sponsorship deal with 5G technology provider Qualcomm Technologies that will see the company advise the club on ways to improve the connectivity at…
1xBet adds PSG regional deal to football portfolio
Paris Saint-Germain has signed up online betting platform 1xBet as a regional sponsor in Africa and Asia for the next three seasons
JD Sports agrees sleeve deal with Southampton, renews with Palace
Sports retailer JD Sports has announced deals with two English Premier League clubs ahead of the 2022-23 season, renewing a long-standing relationship with Crystal Palace and agreeing a one-year shirt…
Everton secures Davanti Tyres renewal, West Ham expands with Soccer Supplement
Premier League club Everton has announced a renewal to its global sponsorship agreement with Davanti Tyres
Trade Nation makes Premier League entry with Wolves sponsorship
English Premier League football club Wolverhampton Wanderers has signed a sponsorship deal with online trading platform Trade Nation
Generate Sponsorship co-founder Pratt joins EngageCraft
Rupert Pratt, co-founder and former managing partner of the UK-based Generate Sponsorship agency, has been named as sales and marketing director at EngageCraft, a provider of digital fan engagement products…
Corr hired to head up MKTG’s London consultancy arm
Sports marketing specialist Jamie Corr has been appointed to head up the EMEA sponsorship and consultancy arm of the Dentsu-owned agency MKTG Sports+Entertainment
Bring Your Boots – Vitality & MSP Capital & AFC Bournemouth
In March 2022 AFC Bournemouth teamed up with principal partner and front of shirt sponsor MSP Capital and sponsor Vitality to launch a new ‘Bring Your Boots’ football boot and trainer recycling scheme. It encouraged fans to donate their sports shoes to be given to local families financially impacted by the pandemic and unable to afford the equipment needed to keep their kids involved in grassroots football and keep them physically active.
Worn With Pride – Adidas & Fulham FC
On 28th July 2021, Fulham FC and official shirt supplier Adidas rolled out a launch campaign for its 2021/22 home and away kits through an integrated campaign called ‘Worn With Pride’ with creative fronted by and featuring club staff to reward their commitment through the pandemic and to emphasise the club’s family positioning.
Always By Your Side – FBS & Leicester FC
In March 2022 Leicester City FC sponsor FBS, an international Forex broker, investor and trader, launched a brand campaign called ‘Always By Your Side’ which was led by a player-fronted hero spot and aimed to inspire people all over the world to reach new heights.
Gatorade renews with Man City until 2025
Manchester City has renewed its sponsorship agreement with sports drink and nutrition brand Gatorade for three more years from 2022-23 to 2024-25