Author: Sean Connell

Sean Connell is Editor of The Sponsor. He regularly publishes articles, interviews senior marketing leaders, hosts private events and leads The Sponsor's valuation research, market analysis and annual industry studies.

Little fish, big pond: the dangers of overestimating your sponsorship capabilities

When assessing entering a new sponsorship category, businesses face a critical decision: Should they swim with the giants and be a small partner of a renowned event, or dive into uncharted waters as the main sponsor of a smaller team? The choice is far from simple, it requires a thoughtful evaluation of the pros and cons associated with each approach as well as your...

Revealed: Premier League Fair Market Sponsorship Values 2023

The Sponsor has today released its Sponsor Power Index 2023, a comprehensive study of the fair market value (FMV) of every Premier League club’s shirt sponsorship. UPDATE: You can view the results for 2024 here. Fair market value in sponsorship refers to the income a team or event can expect to receive for their sponsorship on the open market, without any existing...
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