Retailer Bing Lee has re-entered the sport sponsorship market through a new deal with the Sydney Swans which will see it become the back-of-guernsey partner to its inaugural AFLW squad.
Tyre retailer City Discount Tyres has renewed its sponsorship of the Adelaide United A-League club for another season and will leverage the new deal through fan promotions.
Ultimate Fighting Champ (UFC) Australia continues to add to its sponsorship portfolio with Tennesee-based burger chain Carl’s Jr to become its official burger with the rights holder providing significant assets for fan competitions both digitally and in-store.
Despite the pandemic impacting its ability to deliver large-scale sponsorship activations, the backers of the recent Perth Festival shifted their focus to the community aspects of the event, according to Marina Woodhouse.
Fashion retailer Cotton On is leveraging Australian tennis player, Thanasi Kokkinakis’ thrifty approach to playing gear in a new 12 month deal launched as Wimbledon started this week.
The South Australia Tourism Commission is pulling back from event sponsorships in a move that it hopes will save $17.6 million over the next four years.
Popular clothing and lifestyle brand Tradie has extended its sponsorship of the South East Melbourne Phoenix for another two years citing the fun and irreverent aspects of the NBL as a key driver.
Pharmaceutical retailer Chemist Warehouse has become a major partner of Hockey Queensland with the three-year deal targeting both the grassroots and elite levels of the sport in the state.