WNBL outfit to fold after sponsorship woes
Lack of commercial support has caused the downfall of a second Queensland-based WNBL team in three years, with the South-East Queensland Stars to cease operations after just one season.Read more
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Alcohol restrictions, new assets on Big Bash agenda
Cricket Australia is set to come under pressure from state organisations to introduce new Big Bash League sponsor assets following the tournament's runaway success – while CA itself is keen to tighten restrictions around controversial sectors.Read more
Tumblr inks first-ever Australian partnership
Tumblr will partner with alternative music festival, Laneway, in a content-led alliance. It is the blogging website's first deal in Australia.Read more
Reds confirm SA Government backing for Champions League
Soccer team Adelaide United has secured a principal partner for its tilt in the Asian Champions League with a deal potentially valued at more than $100,000.Read more
QRL revenue surges on back of record sponsorship
Queensland Rugby League's sponsorship revenue rose by a third in 2015, helping it to a $500k profit following another State of Origin win and strong grassroots operations.Read more
Fairfax powers up sponsorship team
Fairfax Events is set to add up to five new staffers to its sponsorship acquisition and servicing teams as it looks to capitalise on an expanding portfolio of events reaching 2 million people.Read more
Crows line up new coaching partner as Momentum departs
Momentum Energy has ended its partnership with the Adelaide Crows, with South Australian pie brand Balfours stepping in as the club's new coaching partner.Read more
Matildas land broadcast deal; Aus Open smashes digital records; and more
> Seven continues football expansion with Matildas deal
> Australian Open racks up 7.4 million digital streams
> First National links with Netball grassroots tournament
> Apia to retain baby boomer festival title rights
> UBET expands alliance with South Australian racing institution
> WA, QLD rally series land naming rights partnersRead more
V8 commercial boss Braid promoted as Supercars reshuffles management
V8 Supercars commercial director Matt Braid has been promoted to managing director of the motorsport and a new head of business development has been appointed as part of a senior management restructure aimed at increasing the V8s' commercial revenue.Read more
AOC signs insect repellent sponsor in face of Zika outbreak
The Australian Olympic Committee has agreed a new partnership with insect repellent brand Bushman, amid concerns of mosquito-borne diseases at the 2016 Olympics, while APN Outdoor has also joined as a team sponsor.Read more
