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Fundraising
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

CEO: PGA Tour will consider paths to bring back LIV players

PGA Tour is considering pathways for LIV Golf players to return, focusing on improving the tour's overall quality.
#ac-milan
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
#nike
Boston
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Nike stumbled with the people it counts on most: runners

Nike's ad campaign before the Boston Marathon was criticized for shaming slower runners, leading to its removal and a commitment to better support all runners.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Ben Carlson Exposes Nike's Paradox: Premier Brand, Terrible Stock

Nike remains a leading brand in athletic footwear but has significantly underperformed as an investment, with shares down 66% over five years.
Boston
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Nike stumbled with the people it counts on most: runners

Nike's ad campaign before the Boston Marathon was criticized for shaming slower runners, leading to its removal and a commitment to better support all runners.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Ben Carlson Exposes Nike's Paradox: Premier Brand, Terrible Stock

Nike remains a leading brand in athletic footwear but has significantly underperformed as an investment, with shares down 66% over five years.
Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Ranking the most successful world record transfers of the past 50 years

Neymar's transfer fee remains unmatched, reflecting evolving trends in football's financial landscape and the impact of record signings on clubs.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Blazers not furnishing fans with T-shirts invites cash questions

The Portland Trail Blazers are implementing cost-cutting measures, including not providing fan T-shirts and restricting travel for two-way players during playoffs.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

My parents opened a bowling center when I was an infant. Now, I'm a millionaire thanks to my professional bowling career.

My parents had family visiting the small town where we all still live. It was the mid-80s, and bowling was just becoming a thing in bigger cities like Sydney.
Skiing
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.
Chicago Cubs
#advertising
fromDigiday
1 day ago
Marketing

Media Buying Briefing: As Q1 results from a few holdcos show, the market's not panicking, yet

Ad spending remains stable despite economic uncertainty, as marketers recognize the long-term risks of cutting budgets during downturns.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Media industry

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Media Buying Briefing: As Q1 results from a few holdcos show, the market's not panicking, yet

Ad spending remains stable despite economic uncertainty, as marketers recognize the long-term risks of cutting budgets during downturns.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago

Barcelona miss out on crucial additional income due to early elimination from UEFA Champions League | Barca Universal

Barcelona's early exit from the Champions League could result in a loss of up to €40 million in prize money, impacting their financial health.
Women
fromYahoo Sports
4 days ago

WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League's Attention?

Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA Marketability Index, showcasing the growing influence of star players beyond performance.
#liv-golf
Poker
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

LIV Golf CEO says league has financial commitment to finish season

LIV Golf is financially committed to complete the 2026 season despite funding uncertainties from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

LIV Golf's financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in jeopardy, causing widespread concern across various sports industries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Liverpool FC

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Is the end near for LIV Golf? Saudi funding commitment only through 2026, LIV CEO says

LIV Golf has reportedly lost $1 billion from 2022 to 2024 and lacks funding commitments beyond this year.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

LIV Golf business as usual' but chief admits rebel tour may need to raise money

LIV Golf's finances are tightly managed, and structural changes are anticipated, but the league is not folding despite funding challenges.
Poker
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

LIV Golf CEO says league has financial commitment to finish season

LIV Golf is financially committed to complete the 2026 season despite funding uncertainties from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

LIV Golf's financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in jeopardy, causing widespread concern across various sports industries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Liverpool FC

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Is the end near for LIV Golf? Saudi funding commitment only through 2026, LIV CEO says

LIV Golf has reportedly lost $1 billion from 2022 to 2024 and lacks funding commitments beyond this year.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

LIV Golf business as usual' but chief admits rebel tour may need to raise money

LIV Golf's finances are tightly managed, and structural changes are anticipated, but the league is not folding despite funding challenges.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

How the London 2012 Olympics changed Stratford

The area was previously dubbed "London's scrapyard" by Sowmya Parthasarathy, urban designer at Arup who worked on the Olympic Park for more than a decade. The site was home to light industry, dominated by overhead powerlines, and was broken up by rivers, roads and railways.
London
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Giants CEO gives curious explanation for lack of offseason spending

San Francisco Giants president Larry Baer addresses disappointing season start and team's cautious spending despite high revenue.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Rory McIlroy Defends Masters While Closing $2B Learfield Deal-Here's His Wealth Blueprint

Rory McIlroy achieved back-to-back majors and a $2 billion acquisition, showcasing a structured approach to wealth-building across three phases.
#gatorade
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Health

Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Health

Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes | CBC News

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

"He Gave Himself A Thumbs Up During Sex": People Are Sharing What It's Like To Date Pro Athletes

Dating an athlete involves unique challenges and perks, including intense training schedules and competitive personalities.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Schumer tore into FIFA for collecting billions while ticketholders are being 'gouged.' He also blamed the Trump administration for poor planning and oversight, stating, 'These issues all point to FIFA and the Trump administration failing to protect consumers, while not providing more support to local committees and transit agencies to handle the significant new costs to operate during the tournament.'
NYC politics
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

USOPC 'quite confident' of LA28 direction amid ticket sales uproar

LA28 leadership, including CEO Reynold Hoover and revenue chief John Slusher, reported to the USOPC about the ticket sale process and celebrated surpassing $2 billion in sponsorship agreements.
Los Angeles
Miami Marlins
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Will Baseball's Billionaire Owners Go on Strike?

Rob Manfred aims to weaken the MLB Players Association by promoting a salary cap and dividing players based on salary disparities.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 days ago

Why just one of the 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums is allowed advertising after 18 months of FIFA talks

FIFA's clear expectation that its own partners are given sole exposure in and around World Cup stadiums means many venues will operate under generic, unsponsored names during the tournament. This practice is standard for World Cups, affecting the branding of iconic stadiums like Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Why Smart Brands Are Betting on Education-Led Marketing

Education-led marketing builds trust and fosters engagement by providing valuable knowledge to customers, moving away from traditional marketing tactics.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sponsorship revenue for Uefa's club competitions set to break 1bn barrier

Uefa is set to exceed 1 billion euros in annual commercial revenues from club competitions, significantly increasing overall earnings to over 6 billion euros.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs?

Colchester United is in discussions for a potential sale to a consortium including John Terry amid fan anxiety for a deal before the transfer window.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

The Highest-Earning Ski Racers of the 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup Season - SnowBrains

Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt dominate the 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season, leading in both victories and prize money.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Behind the Coachella glamour: How much influencers actually get paid

Influencers often pay their own way to Coachella, seeking networking opportunities despite varying compensation from brands.
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
#public-relations
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Media industry

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
Skiing
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Tell us: How much did you spend on Olympics tickets?

Ticket prices for the 2028 L.A. Olympics vary significantly, causing excitement and confusion among locals.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Sponsors pull out of festival headlined by Ye on the heels of sold-out SoFi Stadium shows

Major sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in England due to Ye's controversial history and recent antisemitic comments.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Pricing Decisions Change When the CFO Is in the Room

CFO involvement in pricing enhances cost visibility, improves margins, and ensures alignment between finance and commercial teams.
#premier-league
Marketing
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Balancing brand and performance for long-term growth

Enjoy transforms businesses by creating impactful digital experiences through insights and a focus on both short-term and long-term strategies.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago

Bloomberg: Doubts arise regarding NBA Europe revenues - the concerning figures

NBA Europe proposal may affect AC Milan's financial decisions regarding league participation.
#nil
Marketing
fromFortune
6 days ago

Azzi Fudd: how I learned to use NIL for transformation, not just transactions | Fortune

NIL opportunities should focus on long-term growth and ownership rather than short-term gains for student athletes.
Marketing
fromFortune
6 days ago

Azzi Fudd: how I learned to use NIL for transformation, not just transactions | Fortune

NIL opportunities should focus on long-term growth and ownership rather than short-term gains for student athletes.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Inside the impact of NIL and revenue sharing on college hockey

Penn State's hockey program has rapidly evolved, hosting 75,000 fans for a game, showcasing significant investment and talent acquisition.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Valvoline's top marketer explains what it's like to launch a FIFA World Cup campaign and how he'll judge success

Valvoline launches its first FIFA World Cup campaign, aiming to expand brand awareness globally and connect emotionally with consumers.
#publicis-groupe
Media industry
fromDeadline
2 weeks ago

WME Selling 160over90 Sports Marketing Agency To Publicis

Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 for over $500 million to enhance its sports marketing capabilities.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 weeks ago

Publicis sharpens sports marketing focus with 160over90 acquisition

Publicis Groupe acquired sports marketing agency 160over90 to enhance its sports marketing capabilities and integrate data-driven solutions for clients.
Media industry
fromDeadline
2 weeks ago

WME Selling 160over90 Sports Marketing Agency To Publicis

Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 for over $500 million to enhance its sports marketing capabilities.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 weeks ago

Publicis sharpens sports marketing focus with 160over90 acquisition

Publicis Groupe acquired sports marketing agency 160over90 to enhance its sports marketing capabilities and integrate data-driven solutions for clients.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Is a Formula One partnership worth it?

Brand alliances with Formula One teams require significant investment, but alignment with business goals and audience is crucial for success.
#branded-content
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Ford and Nissan are embedding their brands in sports as they chase fandoms

Advertisers are creating their own branded sports content instead of sponsoring leagues, exemplified by Ford's Bronco Off Course show.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Ford, Nissan and State Farm are embedding their brands in sports as they chase fandoms

Advertisers are creating their own branded sports content instead of sponsoring leagues, exemplified by Ford's Bronco Off Course show.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Ford and Nissan are embedding their brands in sports as they chase fandoms

Advertisers are creating their own branded sports content instead of sponsoring leagues, exemplified by Ford's Bronco Off Course show.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Ford, Nissan and State Farm are embedding their brands in sports as they chase fandoms

Advertisers are creating their own branded sports content instead of sponsoring leagues, exemplified by Ford's Bronco Off Course show.
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Cash-Strapped Dodgers Secure Lifeline By Selling Naming Rights to Their Field - Bleacher Nation

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with fashion giant Uniqlo to become Dodger Stadium's official field presenting partner, multiple sources tell The Athletic. An official announcement is expected before Opening Day. It's the first time in the 64-year history of Dodger Stadium that there will be a sponsor attached to the ballpark in this way.
Chicago Cubs
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Spin | It was a crazy time': why big auction paychecks don't always equal superstardom

Graham Napier, a former Essex all-rounder turned fire safety officer, was signed by Mumbai Indians after his record-breaking T20 innings in 2008, but played only one match due to Essex restricting his availability.
#sports-marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

fromDigiday
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Publicis forms new Influential Sports squad to hone its skills in the white-hot sports media arena

Marketing
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

The Sports World Is Getting The Retail Media Bug | AdExchanger

The sports industry is embracing data-driven digital marketing through initiatives like the Fieldhouse Media Network by Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

fromDigiday
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Publicis forms new Influential Sports squad to hone its skills in the white-hot sports media arena

AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Where Milan's Emirates deal rank among Serie A rivals including Inter and Juventus

Milan and Inter lead Serie A in shirt sponsorship revenue at €30m annually, with Milan's Emirates deal rising to €35m from 2026-27.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Successful Brand Sponsorships Require Collaboration With Legal

Careful planning of content distribution, rights clearance, and cross-functional alignment is essential to maximize and future-proof brand sponsorship investments.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Canada Soccer extends controversial sponsorship deal in run-up to home World Cup

Canada Soccer agreed an improved 11-year sponsorship and broadcast contract with Canadian Soccer Business through 2037, including better revenue sharing and broadcast exposure guarantees.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
fromDefector
2 months ago

The World Baseball Classic Has An Insurance Problem | Defector

The World Baseball Classic, gearing up for its sixth iteration, is still trying to find its footing as a true, best-on-best international tournament. It wants to be the FIFA World Cup, but everything wants to be the World Cup and nothing is besides the World Cup. It would probably settle, right now, for being the Four Nations Face-Off: a respectable simulacrum of a tournament that makes a lot of money for its organizers and stumbles into some excellent late-stage games.
Major League Baseball
Chelsea
fromThe Chelsea Chronicle
1 month ago

Chelsea's back-up option if Red Bull shirt sponsor deal doesn't happen

Chelsea's IFS sponsorship ends this season, with Red Bull, Oracle, or airlines as potential replacements depending on Champions League qualification.
Marketing
fromDigiday
4 weeks ago

Amid competition for sponsors, top sports clubs are investing in social media operations

BlueAir partners with the New York Knicks to promote air care products as wellness solutions, leveraging the team's extensive media reach.
#olympics
fromFortune
2 months ago
Careers

U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Careers

U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune

Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

How Much Do Current U.S. Olympic Athletes Actually Get Paid? - SnowBrains

Olympic athletes are unpaid for competing; medalists receive country-determined cash awards, sponsorships provide most income, and some private pledges offer delayed or conditional payments.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

KKR's $1.4 billion sports bet started with a decade-old relationship

KKR acquired Arctos Partners for $1.4 billion, building on a decade-long relationship with founder Ian Charles that began through a 2016 secondaries collaboration.
Business
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Entain announces it will end Coral Cup sponsorship after 52 years

Entain has ended its 52-year Coral Cup sponsorship at Cheltenham due to increased UK gambling taxation and consequent marketing budget reassessment.
#nil-deals
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
fromFortune
2 months ago

The Super Bowl reveals a dangerous gap in corporate strategy | Fortune

This year's Super Bowl highlighted a striking reality: companies are willing to spend record sums for cultural relevance they often lack the organizational capability to sustain. With viewership projected to rival last year's 127-plus million U.S. audience, yesterday's Super Bowl LX reinforced the event's unrivaled power to concentrate mass attention as the Seahawks and Patriots took the field and Bad Bunny delivered a halftime performance engineered to dominate global conversation.
Marketing
Marketing
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How do Olympians like Eileen Gu earn $23 million? Here are all the ways

Elite Winter Olympians convert medal success, telegenic appearance, social-media savvy, and cross-market appeal into lucrative sponsorship deals worth millions.
Marketing
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 months ago

Edward Jones' brand chief on marketing wealth management via sports, ads

Edward Jones expanded brand reach via a Big 12 sponsorship and Milo Ventimiglia ads while prioritizing financial-accessibility and multigenerational audiences under CMO Hema Widhani.
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