Members Equity looking at “big ticket” east coast sponsorships Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 08:19pm 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. Read more
Gold Coast AFL licence all but approved Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 07:37pm The AFL has advised the Gold Coast bid team that it has met all the criteria to enter the competition. Read more
Fremantle AFL is well positioned to ride out economic storm as Members Equity Bank renews Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 03:55pm Members Equity Bank has renewed its major sponsorship of the Fremantle Dockers AFL club. Read more
New AFL agreement for Gabba Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 09:16pm 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. Read more
Thorpe to front new home loan service Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 08:51pm 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 Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 07:04pm 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 Monday, 17 Nov 2008 08:55pm 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
New research adds to PR dilemma for alcohol sponsorship Monday, 17 Nov 2008 08:44pm A new study on alcohol addiction and sport concludes that there is a clear link between alcohol sponsorships and problem drinking by athletes. Read more
NAB extend AFL deal Monday, 17 Nov 2008 08:40pm The National Australia Bank (NAB) major sponsorship of the AFL has been extended for a further year and will now run through to 2011. Read more
Manly secure new jersey partner Friday, 14 Nov 2008 09:25pm Renewable solar energy hot water solutions provider, Quantum Energy Technologies has been announced as Manly NRL Club's new jersey sponsor. Read more
