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OVG, MSG Entertainment launch venue partnership agency led by ex-PGA Tour exec
US venue development, advisory and investment company Oak View Group has teamed up with MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment Company to launch a new entity that will manage sponsorships for sports and entertainment brands and venues around the world.
US Soccer renews archive, licensing deal with Veritone
US-based artificial intelligence software and services company Veritone has signed a multi-year extension with US Soccer, continuing its role as the archive of record and licensing partner for the federation's…
New York the prize for Citi’s Ryder Cup investment
Citi aims to make gains from Ryder Cups in Italy and the US with the 2025 event in New York targeted for its fullest activation.
CBS Super Bowl ad space sales hit ’90 per cent’, Nickelodeon plan considered
Paramount-owned CBS Sports is close to selling out its ad space inventory for the 2024 Super Bowl, the showpiece finale to the National Football League season.
PGA of America targets Ryder Cup 2025 for US-focused betting sponsorship
The PGA of America will focus on the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York to launch its first wagering sponsorship, having ‘almost certainly’ run out of time to fill the betting category for the upcoming event in …
Royal Caribbean joins Inter Miami’s main partner roster
Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer and Royal Caribbean International have signed a multi-year sponsorship that makes Royal Caribbean the club's Main Partner and Official Vacation Partner
FanDuel becomes latest Nascar betting sponsor
FanDuel has become an Authorized Gaming Operator of Nascar, granting the online gaming company rights to use certain Nascar marks and collaborate with the stock car racing series to create new betting…
University of Michigan on board as Peloton targets college sports market
US-based exercise equipment and media company Peloton has announced a new strategy to partner with colleges, universities, athletes and student platforms, with the University of Michigan the first to sign up.
Nascar, nVenue team up on in-play micro-betting
Nascar and nVenue have announced a multi-year deal to create in-race micro-betting markets and predictive contests for the motorsport series
American Express renews USTA sponsorship in multi-year deal
American Express is returning as a US Open Tennis Championships sponsor in a multi-year renewal with the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
LPGA brings in Fenway Sports Group to drive sponsorship sales
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has overhauled its sponsorship sales model by aligning with Fenway Sports Group (FSG) under a “commercial alliance” announced today (Tuesday).
NFL’s Commanders signs Verizon as first major sponsor under new ownership
Verizon is the first major sponsor of the National Football League's Washington Commanders since the ownership takeover by Josh Harris was finalised last month
Celsius makes first major sponsorship move with MLS to 2026
Major League Soccer and energy drink Celsius have signed a sponsorship deal through 2026, marking the first nationwide sports partnership for the brand
IBM powers US Open AI commentary and analysis
The United States Tennis Association has announced digital fan features appearing on USOpen.org and the US Open app through its partnership with sponsor IBM, including artificial intelligence (AI) generated commentary.
Tiffany & Co, Mount Sinai renew US Open sponsorships
US jewellery maker Tiffany & Co. and hospital and medical services provider Mount Sinai have both announced multi-year renewals of their sponsorships of the US Open tennis Grand Slam.
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USA Gymnastics continues commercial recovery with Comcast deal
USA Gymnastics has announced media and technology company Comcast as a sponsor of the governing body, with the Xfinity brand becoming the US Gymnastics Championships title sponsor through 2024
LaLiga North America renews Verizon deal for three more seasons
LaLiga North America has signed a three-year extension with telco Verizon in a United States exclusive deal
Messi puts Inter Miami in the big league with Fracht Group sleeve deal
The signing of Lionel Messi by Major League Soccer side Inter Miami has allowed the team to more than double the value of its sleeve sponsorship position.