2009 ASMA Sponsorship Conference survey Friday, 13 Feb 2009 06:23pm The Australasian Sponsorship Marketing Association is seeking input from the sponsorship sector on the structure of its 2009 annual conference. Read more
Country Energy inks big Ironman triathlon deal Friday, 13 Feb 2009 05:41pm NSW energy provider Country Energy has become the naming rights sponsor for the Ironman Australia triathlon which will be held in Port Macquarie in April. Read more
Survey paints dire picture of sponsorship sector Friday, 13 Feb 2009 05:01pm Almost a third of all corporate sponsors will exit major sponsorships this year, and rights holders will face significant funding cuts in ongoing sponsorship deals, according to the results of a major survey by sports research consultants Sweeney Sports. Read more
5.5 million Australian Sports Commission surplus allocated to elite sport Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 08:39pm The Australian Sports Commission has made 10 grants to sporting organisations following the announcement of a $5.5 million surplus for the year. Read more
Bluetooth marketing for Rock the Schools Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 08:36pm Specialist entertainment marketing outfit Waterfront Entertainment Marketing (WEM), has introduced bluetooth marketing as a standard inclusion in its sponsorship packages for the 2009 Rock the Schools tour. Read more
Sportscover Sponsorship Fund to focus on clubs affected by fires Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 07:35pm Specialist sports and leisure insurer, Sportscover, has announced that its annual Sportscover Sponsorship Fund, which is normally allocated to amateur sports clubs around the country, will this year be allocated to sports clubs which have been affected by the Victorian bushfires. Read more
West Coast Eagles sign mortgage partner Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 06:33pm Mortgage broker, The Mortgage Gallery has become the official mortgage broker of the West Coast Eagles AFL club. Read more
Yamaha Motors drops Surf Life Saving sponsorship Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009 08:57pm Yamaha Motors Australia has ended its $500,000 a year partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) citing the global economic crisis as the reason for ending the six-year association. Read more
Team withdrawals force end of Carrera Cup Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009 07:41pm Porsche Cars Australia has withdrawn its support of the Porsche Carrera Cup Australian Championship which has resulted in the cancellation of the series. Read more
Radisson Resort Gold Coast to partner Titans Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009 07:36pm The Radisson Resort Gold Coast has become a sponsor of the Gold Coast Titans NRL club. Read more