Strategic Sponsorship

Riot Games opens the door to betting sponsors, but at what cost?

Riot Games’ latest policy shift has opened the gates to betting sponsors in Tier 1 League of Legends and Valorant across the Americas and EMEA. It’s a decision wrapped in assurances of integrity and responsibility, one that the developer describes as a long-term play for ecosystem sustainability. With this move, teams will be able to form new commercial partnerships while...

San Antonio Spurs and Ledger are redefining crypto sponsorships

In a multi-year partnership announced this week, Ledger, the French digital asset security firm, will become the San Antonio Spurs’ official jersey patch sponsor for the 2025 NBA season. This is about more than exposure; it’s a statement about what the future of crypto sponsorships can look like: grounded in community outreach, financial literacy, and empowerment. While...

Steering through complexity: a global sponsorship strategy for Formula One

When Kaspersky launched its partnership with Scuderia Ferrari in 2010, it wasn’t simply about brand exposure on some of the world’s fastest cars. Their global sponsorship strategy was at once adaptive and dependable, with an eye towards internally measurable impact, co-creating value, and mutual preparations for uncertainty.  As Sandro Cisco, former Global Head...
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