Queensland Rugby League’s decision to become the host broadcaster for its premier state-wide competitions has proved a lucrative move for the governing body, and led to increased spend from existing partners and attracted new brands.
Stake has signed a new sponsorship with the AFL’s West Coast Eagles to capitalise on the growing number of Western Australians trading equities in the US.
2XU has just signed its second netball partnership in as many months, with the apparel company’s global commercial co-ordinator, Sean Bramstedt, suggesting more deals are in the pipeline in other sports.
Major sponsorships with ANZ, Google and Facebook have enabled the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to distribute more than $240,000 to LGBTQI+ community groups for this year’s festival season.
Citigroup has rejected speculation that it will exit its Australian sponsorships, with a company spokesperson telling Sponsorship News that its current partnerships provide branding, experiences and hospitality for both institutional and consumer clients.
Carroll and O’Dea Lawyers will fill the vacant position on the back of the Giants’ Super Netball dress after signing a new commercial deal with the club.
Two new sponsorship assets introduced by the AFL are providing an additional $4 million in value for clubs, according to data from measurement and analytics company Nielsen.