Centrebet signs landmark greyhound racing deal Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011 08:43pm Corporate bookmaker, Centrebet has finalised what is understood to be the largest sponsorship agreement in the NSW greyhound racing industry and will receive signage, race naming rights and promotional rights at greyhound tracks at Wentworth Park, Bathurst, Bulli, Gosford, Lismore, Maitland, Appin Way, Gunnedah, and Temora. Read more
TNT renews sponsorship of Super rugby referees Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011 08:21pm Logistics company, TNT, has renewed its major sponsorship of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and will continue as the referee sponsor for Super Rugby in Australia as well as an official supplier for Super Rugby for a further three years. Read more
Brisbane NRL bid consortium to announce sponsorship deals Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011 08:44pm The Brisbane consortium hoping to bid for an additional Brisbane NRL team licence will announce four sponsors at its launch on Feb 21. Read more
GMR Marketing opens Australian office Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011 08:44pm US-headquartered entertainment and sports marketing agency, GMR Marketing, has opened an Australian office and appointed former M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment executive, Lindsay Chappel, to head up the new operation. Read more
Stratco expands sponsorship program to WA Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011 08:33pm SA-based home building products company, Stratco, has expanded its sponsorship portfolio by becoming the principal membership partner of the West Coast Eagles AFL club. Read more
Volkswagen sponsors Sydney Swans Monday, 07 Feb 2011 09:41pm Volkswagen Group Australia has become a major sponsor of the Sydney Swans AFL club and as part of the deal will receive branding on the front of the club's shorts for the next four years. Read more
Hyundai renews long-term Carlton co-major deal Monday, 07 Feb 2011 09:03pm Hyundai has renewed its major sponsorship of the Carlton AFL club for a further four years. Read more
NSW opposition keen to stop the flow of major events to Victoria Monday, 07 Feb 2011 08:07pm NSW opposition leader, Barry O'Farrell, says his government would aggressively pursue major events and actively poach events from Victoria if it wins the state election to be held at the end of March. Read more
Crown Melbourne becomes Storm major sponsor Friday, 04 Feb 2011 08:56pm Crown Casino will receive front-of-jersey branding under a new major partnership with NRL club Melbourne Storm. Read more
Thorpe a closed shop - for now: Manager Friday, 04 Feb 2011 07:16pm Ian Thorpe has not returned to swimming for the money, so don't expect a raft of new sponsorship agreements involving the swimmer, says long-time manager, David Flaskas. Read more