Collingwood healthy despite loss
The Collingwood AFL club has announced a $3.2 million loss for the 2008 season, which it attributed to losses from the sale of two Melbourne hotels.
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New NRL sponsor looking for sales and brand lift
Renewable solar energy hot water brand, Quantum Eco Hot Water, says the timing was perfect for a major environmental sponsorship deal in the NRL and has set a range of objectives for its deal backing the Manly Sea Eagles.
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Jets clear to wear gambling branding in NZ
The Newcastle Jets A-League club may be prevented from displaying its major sponsor Centrebet's branding at this weekend's match against Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand.Read more
Members Equity looking at “big ticket” east coast sponsorships
Members Equity Bank is looking at sponsorship opportunities in the east coast of Australia and has a significant budget for the right opportunties, according to the Bank's national manager for advertising and sponsorship Paul Kelly.
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Gold Coast AFL licence all but approved
The AFL has advised the Gold Coast bid team that it has met all the criteria to enter the competition.
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Fremantle AFL is well positioned to ride out economic storm as Members Equity Bank renews
Members Equity Bank has renewed its major sponsorship of the Fremantle Dockers AFL club. Read more
New AFL agreement for Gabba
The Queensland Government and the AFL have struck a new tenancy agreement for AFL at the Gabba that clears the way for the new Gold Coast team to play at its proposed home stadium.
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Thorpe to front new home loan service
Former champion swimmer Ian Thorpe will become the marketing face of a new online home loan concept to be named Ziggybid. Read more
Sponsorship association defends alcohol sports sponsorship
The Australian Sponsorship Marketing Association has defended sport sponsorships by alcohol companies, arguing they offer a unique opportunity to promote responsible consumption of alcohol.Read more
Sportsbet keen on AFL despite restrictions
Wagering agency, Sportsbet says it's keen to support struggling AFL clubs despite not being able to enter into conventional sponsorships. Despite the restrictions (imposed by the AFL to protect code sponsors Tabcorp and Betfair), Sportsbet's CEO, Matt Tripp has offered 5% of gross profits from Australian football betting to the AFL next season.Read more
