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Toyota and the ECB: A lesson in global sponsorship that drives local sales
Toyota’s partnership with the ECB shows exactly how global partnerships can be activated to deliver local impact and increased sales.
What Emma Raducanu’s Vodafone exit teaches us about sponsorship value
The Masters: Golf’s most exclusive sponsorship – and why brands still line up
How OVO is using music venues to make energy efficiency engaging
OVO’s cultural venue sponsorships offer a powerful way to engage customers on energy efficiency — here’s how.
Aviva is using cultural sponsorship to reignite its brand and back the UK
How AO’s data-led approach is guiding the future of its sponsorship strategy
Behind the scenes of AO’s sponsorship decision making process leveraging data and scorecards to make smart decisions.
Padel: The sponsorship goldmine you might be overlooking
European Sponsorship Awards 2025: The Winners
Sponsorship spend in Europe hits €32.9bn as growth continues
NAB’s Aussie football partnership shows the power of sponsorship as a force for good
Learn how NAB uses sponsorship as a powerful platform to promote its message of social cohesion to millions of Australians
Business conference sponsorship: What brands really want (and what they don’t)
Lessons from across the pond: Why Americans love their sponsors
Why do sponsors in the US enjoy such strong engagement amongst the fan base while European sponsors are seen as a necessary evil?

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Sponsorship outlook 2025: The deals, trends, and brands set to make their mark
Explore the key sponsorship trends, opportunities, and strategies set to shape 2025, from shifting markets to new growth areas.
The real reason Louis Vuitton is sponsoring F1
Uncovering the driving force behind Louis Vuitton's F1 sponsorship: A lesson in luxury branding.
Engaging High-Net-Worth Audiences Through Sponsorship: A Delicate Balance of Values and Virtues
Discover the nuances of engaging HNW and UHNW audiences through sponsorship and hear from three brand leaders getting it right.
What makes a perfect sponsorship partner?
What are the characteristics of a perfect sponsorship and what factors do brands most commonly prioritise when evaluating new opportunities
How AO’s data-led approach is guiding the future of its sponsorship strategy
Behind the scenes of AO's sponsorship decision making process leveraging data and scorecards to make smart decisions.
EXCLUSIVE: Atlassian CMO Zeynep Ozdemir on securing Williams F1 sponsorship in record time
Atlassian’s CMO, Zeynep Ozdemir, reveals how the company secured and executed its Williams F1 sponsorship in record time.
Sponsorship Activation
Why Cazoo’s big sponsorship bet failed and the lessons we can learn
Uncover the high-stakes gamble that led Cazoo to financial ruin and the lessons every brand must learn to impact consumer behaviour.
The state of cycling sponsorship: Challenges and opportunities
A deep dive into the current cycling sponsorship landscape considering how and why sponsors can leverage the sport.
Aviva is using cultural sponsorship to reignite its brand and back the UK
Aviva has a long-standing presence in sponsorship, spanning rugby, football, athletics, and cycling. However, when those UK partnerships ended in 2018, a noticeable shift occurred. “We began to see a gradual decline in brand health and a lack of differentiation in a crowded financial services category,” says Tom Whiteside, Head of Group Sponsorship at Aviva. […]
‘We’re Just Getting Started’: Danielle Lee on Metro Bank’s impact on Women’s Cricket
Danielle Lee, Brand and Marketing Director at Metro Bank, reflects on the first year as Champion Partner of Women and Girls Cricket.
Lessons from across the pond: Why Americans love their sponsors
Why do sponsors in the US enjoy such strong engagement amongst the fan base while European sponsors are seen as a necessary evil?
Why fan media offers the most authentic sponsorship in football
Fan media platform The Anfield Wrap highlights how the power of authentic content that genuinely engages football fans.
Campaign Measurement
Revealed: Premier League Fair Market Sponsorship Valuations 2024
This article contains the fair market valuations of all 20 Premier League clubs. How does your club compare?
KitKat and Formula 1: Brilliant sponsorship or brand identity blunder?
Is KitKat’s Formula 1 sponsorship a savvy move to capture younger audiences or a risky gamble that could unravel its beloved brand identity?
What Emma Raducanu’s Vodafone exit teaches us about sponsorship value
Emma Raducanu’s rise to global stardom was nothing short of meteoric. At 18, she became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam, capturing the US Open and the hearts of millions. Her poise and effortless charisma made her a marketer’s dream and the sponsorship value followed fast. Porsche, Dior, Tiffany & Co., […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: The greatest sponsorship opportunity on the planet?
Discover why the Paris 2024 Olympics are considered the ultimate sponsorship opportunity, with insights from industry leaders
7 ways sponsorship builds brand loyalty
Sponsorship strengthens customer loyalty by fostering personal connections, showcasing brand values, and creating unique experiences.
Sponsorship agreements: What to do when your partner decides to walk away
For sponsorship managers there are few words more terrifying than: “We need to talk about our sponsorship agreement.” Sponsorship agreements are meant to be long-term partnerships. But when a sponsor decides to pull out early—whether due to financial pressures, a change in strategy, or simply a loss of interest—it can send rights holders into a […]
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How OVO is using music venues to make energy efficiency engaging
OVO’s cultural venue sponsorships offer a powerful way to engage customers on energy efficiency — here’s how.
Aviva is using cultural sponsorship to reignite its brand and back the UK
How AO’s data-led approach is guiding the future of its sponsorship strategy
Behind the scenes of AO’s sponsorship decision making process leveraging data and scorecards to make smart decisions.

Future Thinking
Is the IPL the world’s most underrated sponsorship opportunity?
Padel: The sponsorship goldmine you might be overlooking
Africa’s mobile-first generation: Sponsorship challenges and opportunities for brands

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Toyota and the ECB: A lesson in global sponsorship that drives local sales
Toyota’s partnership with the ECB shows exactly how global partnerships can be activated to deliver local impact and increased sales.
What Emma Raducanu’s Vodafone exit teaches us about sponsorship value
The Masters: Golf’s most exclusive sponsorship – and why brands still line up
