The 2019 Superloop Adelaide 500 has contributed a record $45.9 million to the South Australian economy, extending the race’s status as Australia’s largest domestic ticketed motorsport event.
The Tasmanian Government has partnered with the NBL, investing $300,000 to bring a popular pre-season NBL event, the NBL Blitz, to Tasmania in September.
Global sportswear manufacturer Kappa has partnered with Western United Football Club, becoming the club’s official apparel partner ahead of its inaugural 2019-20 A-League season.
Live Graphic Systems (LIGR) has signed long-term deals with Football NSW, Football Victoria, Football West and Football Federation South Australia, offering each organisation increased commercial appeal and revenue opportunities.
Electricity and renewable energy retailer ActewAGL has dissolved its brand, communications and corporate affairs team, of which its sponsorship portfolio was a major component.
Volkswagen has renewed and expanded its major partnership with AFL club the Sydney Swans for another three seasons, after first becoming a partner in 2011.
First State Super has become a major sponsor of the International Convention Centre Sydney and, as part of a 10-year deal, will get naming rights to an 8,000 seat theatre within the centre.
Sport and entertainment agency Gemba's new recruit, Hayden Northover, brings an emphasis on neuroscience and behavioural science to its sponsorship operations, as he becomes the new insights divisional manager.