Sports

“BORING!” Kia, the Australian Open and how not to engage fans

There are very few moments in sponsorship where fans give brands instant, unfiltered feedback, in real time, in front of a global audience. At this year’s Australian Open men’s final, that feedback arrived in a single word, shouted from the stands. “BORING.” It landed midway through the sponsor address, cut through the ceremony, and triggered laughter across Rod Laver...

Revealed: European stadium naming rights, fair market sponsorship values 2026

The Sponsor has today published the fair market sponsorship value of every major European stadium. Covering 75 stadiums, it represents the most comprehensive valuation and pricing analysis of European stadium naming rights conducted to date. The findings reveal a defined yet underutilised market, in which some stadium owners and sponsors are securing exceptional value...

Sponsorship outlook 2026: The trends and market forces shaping the year ahead

Regulation, shifting fan behaviour, challenger formats and new market entrants. 2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity for brands and rights holders that understand how the marketplace is changing, where budgets are moving and how value is created. The result is a more active but competitive environment. One defined not by fewer deals, but by savvier buyers, greater...
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