Private sector cash sponsorship for the arts and cultural sector in Australia was up $26 million from $351 million to $377 million during the onset of the pandemic. However, overall support for the sectors was down 11%, according to a biennial report by Creative Partnerships Australia.
Diageo has expanded its sports sponsorship program in Australia by signing as a major sponsor of Cricket Australia to promote its Bundaberg Rum and ginger beer brands.
Melbourne Southbank-based distillery Patient Wolf has signed a pourage rights deal with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for next April’s return of Formula 1 to the city.
Battery World is encouraging Australians to get outside over the summer with a new Power Your Summer program with three athlete ambassadorships across cricket, ironman and beach volleyball.
Great Southern Bank will activate its recently renewed sponsorship of the Brisbane Heat BBL franchise through a unique viewing platform at the Gabba and a promotion run through BBL broadcast partner Channel 7.
Sports Entertainment Network owned NBL club, the Perth Wildcats, is looking to a bumper season with an upturn in sponsorship and corporate hospitality sales. It is also launching a ‘reserve’ member category after having sold out its regular Red Army memberships.
The 2021 season saw AFL premiers, Melbourne Demons increase sponsorship and corporate hospitality revenue by more than 40% ($2.4 million), with sponsorship revenue ending the year at $7.9 million.