Football
Peloton brand refresh prompts sponsorship push
Peloton’s Amanda Gilmore discusses how deals with Liverpool, the NBA and WNBA have supported the company’s brand refresh and increased its ability to connect with new customers.
Philadelphia to sponsor Serie A Manager of the Month Award
Lega Serie A has agreed a deal with Mondelez-owned cream cheese brand Philadelphia to sponsor its Manager of the Month Award.
Kellogg’s grows football presence with Manchester City sponsorship
Breakfast cereal brand Kellogg’s has added Premier League champion Manchester City to its growing sponsorship roster in football.
Qatar Airways comes on board as AFC global sponsor
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new six-year global sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways.
Vitória members approve controversial stadium naming rights deal, veto club naming
Members of newly promoted Brazilian Série A side Esporte Clube Vitória have voted to approve a new stadium naming rights deal with escort company Fatal Model while also rejecting a proposal to sell club naming rights to the same company.
Cole shakes up Xylem’s CFG sponsorship strategy
US-based water technology company Xylem is shaking up and reframing its sponsorship of City Football Group clubs under new head of brand and partnerships Fiona Cole.
‘Cheers to all fans’ – Heineken and Uefa
In August 2021, Heineken created a global campaign to mark its new move into women’s European football sponsorship with Uefa.
Former Arsenal executives launch new agency, land Rangers contract
Sean Thornley, Arsenal’s former business development lead, and Menino Pereira, the club’s former head of partnerships, research and insights, have launched a new sports marketing agency targeting sports rights-holders and brands.
Serie A derives marketing benefits from Made in Italy deal
Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will use players from each of Serie A’s 20 clubs to promote Italian-made products in a series of TV and digital media adverts as part of its sponsorship deal with the Italian top-flight.
Carvana makes MLS play with Chicago Fire shirt sponsorship
US-based online used car retailer Carvana has signed its biggest team sports sponsorship to date as the main shirt sponsor of Major League Soccer's (MLS) Chicago Fire
Orion makes first foray into sponsorship with multi-year Liverpool deal
Global technology and digital transformation firm Orion Innovation has announced a new agreement with Liverpool, marking the company's first step into the sponsorship space.
Globo regains Copa América rights, Michelob Ultra sponsors 2024 edition
Brazilian media group Globo has reclaimed rights to the Copa América after securing exclusivity in the country to next year’s tournament, while brewing giant AB InBev will sponsor the event through its Michelob Ultra brand.
FA recruits Barclays’ Gray as new commercial director
The Football Association has appointed digital media executive James Gray as its new commercial director to replace Navin Singh who will soon take up a leading role with Six Nations Rugby
Bundesliga clubs narrowly vote to enter private investor talks
The German Football League (DFL) has been given the green light to re-enter talks with potential investors, after the smallest possible majority of Bundesliga and 2
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League seeks new beer sponsor as Budweiser exits
The Premier League is in the market for a new beer sponsor after AB InBev gave notice that its Budweiser brand will not extend its Official-Partner-level deal when it expires at the end of the current season.
Carlsberg extends record-breaking Liverpool deal in 10-year renewal
Carlsberg has extended its sponsorship agreement with Liverpool FC for ten more years, taking the longest-running sponsorship agreement in the Premier League into a fourth decade.
UniqFEED names Esporsa as marketing partner in the Middle East
Swiss virtual advertising technology and service provider uniqFEED and United Arab Emirates-based sports marketing agency Esporsa have struck a partnership deal to provide virtual advertising technology…
Unilever adds to national team football portfolio with Euro 2024 deal
Global consumer goods giant Unilever has added to its national team football sponsorship portfolio, agreeing a deal to sponsor Uefa Euro 2024