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Matchday App – Paypal & the FA
In 2019, the Football Association’s official payments partner pushed its mission – to ‘facilitate people’s passions with quick and easy payments’ – by allowing grassroots teams to easily pay their fees via the FA Matchday App.
Virtual Champions Red Keg – Carlsberg & Liverpool FC
Launched on 29 June to celebrate Liverpool's first Premier League title in 30 years, in Malaysia the club’s long-time beer sponsor Carlsberg marked the victory with a ‘Virtual Champions Keg’, redeemable via smartphone.
Khosi Convoy – Toyota & Kaizer Chiefs
Toyota, the official vehicle sponsor of South African soccer side Kaizer Chiefs, activated its rights through the 2019 season with a blended activation spanning a competition, an experience and subsequent social activation.
Raise Their Game – IBM & Leatherhead FC
In the 2019-20 season, IBM’s ‘Raise Their Game’ partnership with semi-pro Leatherhead FC sought to demonstrate that its Watson AI technology could improve any team’s performance.
Ketxurdin – Reale Seguros & Real Sociedad FC
Reale Seguros celebrated the 2018 renewal of its Real Sociedad partnership with a season-long hot dog giveaway featuring the world’s first club-branded ketchup.
Manchester United to promote Malta in new sponsorship deal
Manchester United has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Government of Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority that will promote the island nation to the English Premier League club’s global f…
Deliveroo adds PSG to sponsorship portfolio
Food delivery company Deliveroo has entered into a partnership with French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain
Real Sociedad reveal new stadium name, shirt sponsorship imminent
La Liga’s Real Sociedad will open its newly renovated, 40,000-capacity stadium – under the new Reale Arena moniker – on Saturday, while the club is close to striking a new shirt sponsorship deal.
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Mainz, Augsburg secure sponsor extensions
Mainz 05 has extended partnerships with financial services firm Sparkasse Mainz and textile management company Mewa, while fellow German Bundesliga football club FC Augsburg has renewed agreements with…
Limitless Fans – Maruti Suzuki & the Indian Super League
During the 2019 ISL, associate sponsor Maruti Suzuki worked with Dentsu to create a tech-led campaign that gave the most passionate soccer fans a ‘virtual front-row seat’ of the season finale.
Cadbury FC Ambassador Programme – Cadbury & the Premier League
Confectionery brand Cadbury’s three-year Premier League partnership was underpinned by its Cadbury FC ambassador-focused programme which saw a stable of football legends add heft to a range of campaigns.
Femenino, con F de Fútbol – Hyundai & Atletico Madrid
Hyundai leveraged its Atlético Madrid sponsorship and reinforced its support for women's football in November/December 2019 with an emotional multi-media campaign.
Trophy Tour 2019 – Coca-Cola & the Premier League
The Coca-Cola Premier League Trophy Tour of UK & Ireland, which ran through March and April 2019, visited major football centres to give fans unique, shareable experiences.
VAR Stadium Take-Over – Hans Anders & PSV Eindhoven
Through the 2018-19 season, Dutch optician Hans Anders played on the Eredivisie’s introduction of VAR with a pitchside billboard activation at PSV Eindhoven.
Tous Unis (All Together) – Accor, QNB, Ooredoo, Nike and more & Paris Saint-Germain
PSG teamed up with its sponsors and suppliers to raise funds for Parisian medical workers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pros Behind the Pros – Beko & FC Barcelona
In autumn 2019, Beko rolled out an online video series that continued its strategy of using the Barcelona sponsorship to promote healthy lifestyles.
Drive for More – Yokohama & Chelsea FC
Running from March 2018 to May 2019, Drive for More leveraged Yokohama’s Chelsea shirt sponsorship to convert consumers at the point of sale.
Where Everyone Plays – Coca-Cola & the Premier League
In February and August 2019, the multi-channel, multi-phase activation sought to launch Coca-Cola’s re-entry to the UK football space.
The Selfie Scarf – DEVK & FC Köln
A tongue-in-cheek activation from FC Köln’s official insurance partner, the selfie scarf allowed fans to support the promotion-chasing team in person and online simultaneously.
A Liverpool Story – Standard Chartered & Liverpool FC
March 2020 saw Standard Chartered celebrate a decade of Liverpool FC sponsorship with a blockbuster film called ‘A Liverpool Story’, which emphasised the values of determination and long-term commitment.
Future Official… – Budweiser & the National Women’s Soccer League
In October 2019, Budweiser leveraged its NWSL sponsorship through a Megan Rapinoe- fronted campaign that aimed to solicit new sponsors for the US women’s professional league.
There’s More Fun to Be Had – Captain Morgan & MLS
Captain Morgan joined MLS as official rum and spirits partner in 2019, activating through a season-long campaign that spanned stadium signage, around-the-ground street teams and sampling, ticket giveaways, national television ads, OOH work and digital and social content.
Unity in Passion/#WalkOnAnfieldMH – Malaysia Airlines & Liverpool FC
The stand-out activation in Malaysia Airlines' three-season partnership with Liverpool was a spring 2018 contest that incentivised fans to create and share their unique Liverpool cheers.
Goals Drive Progress – Audi & MLS
In July 2019, Audi’s American arm launched a new multi-year youth initiative within its MLS activation programme called ‘Goals Drive Progress’.
Gaming Safety Video – Delta Airlines & Chelsea FC
In 2016-17, Delta leveraged its Chelsea partnership to refresh its in-flight safety video with an animated film featuring stars Willian, Gary Cahill and César Azpilicueta.
18-19 Shirt Sponsorship – M88 & AFC Bournemouth
Bookmaker M88 activated its 2018-19 Bournemouth shirt sponsorship with initiatives spanning fan promotions, live events and a comic video series aimed at fans and customers in Asia.
Guinness World Records – MoPlay & Manchester United
Through late 2018 and early 2019, Manchester United’s global betting partner brought in several players to attempt two football skills world records.
Team Talk Safety Film – Qatar Airways & AS Roma, Bayern Munich and Fifa
At the start of December 2019, Qatar Airlines leveraged its sponsorships with AS Roma, FC Bayern Munich and Fifa with an in-flight safety video based around a fictional pre-match team-talk.