Sponsors should be giving more consideration to esports partnerships because they give a brand a unique opportunity to engage a demographic that is becoming increasingly difficult to reach, says Nigel Smart, chief operating officer of the Adelaide Football Club.
Sportsbet has signed as the exclusive sports wagering partner of A-League newcomer, Western United, and will use a significant portion of the LED signage in the deal to promote the responsible gambling message.
The effective use of social media will help lift fan interest and engagement with sportswomen - which in turn should lead to an increase in media interest and more commercial investment, according to Farhad Divecha, managing director of leading UK sports digital marketing agency, AccuraCast.
Sydney’s spring racing program is gradually catching up to Melbourne in terms of public awareness, but the iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival is still a clear leader, according to research from Nielsen Sports.
Private secondary school, SEDA College South Australia, has expanded its sports sponsorship program, signing new deals with Basketball SA, the Adelaide 36ers, Adelaide Lightning and Football South Australia.
The Canberra Raiders NRL club has restructured its commercial team with the promotion of long-term Raiders commercial manager, Jason Mathie, to the role of chief commercial officer.
The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation has renewed its partnership with Cricket Victoria which will see the state cricket governing body reject gambling sponsorship for a further two year.
The growth rate for live sports rights is set to slow, but rapid increases in the value of in-play and short-form highlights will continue to see overall revenue from broadcast deals continue to trend upwards, according to research from a leading sports data firm.
One of world’s most remote music festivals, the Birdsville Big Red Bash is confident it can secure a first naming rights sponsor on the back of solid ticket sales that saw the 2020 edition sellout in just a month.