What’s next for sponsorship? The need for digital innovation for fans & venues
Sponsorship has always been a crucial aspect of the sports industry, providing financial support to teams, athletes, and events. However, with the rapid advancement of digital technology, the landscape of sports sponsorship is undergoing a significant transformation.
Stadium Golf Tour Tees off at Twickenham!
Stadium Golf Tour, a ground-breaking initiative that will transform iconic sporting stadiums across the UK into unique golfing experiences, hosted a special media preview night at Twickenham Stadium last night ahead of the first days play at Twickenham Stadium. The preview event was attended by rugby stars Danny Care and Ugo Monye alongside key UK media and partners Wilson Golf and Ellesse…
Twickenham Stadium to transform into golf course this summer
Twickenham Stadium will be the flagship venue for a new golf tour arriving in the UK this summer. Through a collaboration with US based golf company, Stadium Golf Tour, sports marketing agency Maverick Sports + Entertainment | The sponsorship experts, and the stadium, a new tour has been created that affords golfers the chance to play in some of the most iconic stadia in the world, including now, the home of England Rugby.
Stadium Golf Tour swings into the UK, driven by Maverick Sports & Entertainment
Stadium Golf Tour provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience world famous stadiums like never before. Stadium Golf Tour (SGT) transforms sports venues into uniquely designed 9-hole golf courses. Whether it’s teeing off from high in the upper tiers or walking through an exhibit of the great moments in the stadium’s history, Stadium Golf Tour creates an experience like no other.
The Maverick Group launches CarStore’s first purpose-led partnership with Battersea
Following The Maverick Group’s appointment by Pendragon as their agency of note, the Group have launched CarStore’s first purpose-led partnership. The used car retailer is teaming up with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and aims to become the nation’s most dog-friendly car brand. This partnership comes hot on the heels of CarStore’s title sponsorship of Power Maxed Racing in the BTCC.
Pendragon inks powerful sponsorship deal with Power Maxed Racing
Pendragon, one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers, has agreed a naming sponsorship deal with Power Maxed Racing (PMR), one of the foremost racing teams in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
It’s time for UK teams, stadiums and rights holders to future-proof their businesses
Every team, stadium and venue owner will tell you the fan comes first – but is that the reality? In today’s technological age, are they doing enough to keep fans happy and returning week after week? Historically, UK sports have enjoyed fierce loyalty from their fan bases, but times are changing. As new generations become sports fans, it’s time for rights holders to step up and raise their game.
Nick Addecott joins TMG; tees-up growth of the S+E offering
The Maverick Group have appointed sports industry veteran, Nick Addecott, to lead their Sports & Entertainment division. Nick joins the Group, bringing with him a wealth of experience with over 20 years’ in the industry, from setting up his own player agency Sanctuary Marketing, leading WSM Communications, with stints brand side at Wilson Sporting Goods, BetVictor and Sportingbet, before most recently leading sales and partnerships for SaaS fintech, Tappit.
The Tokyo Olympics: A sporting success, but what about the sponsorship?
Empty stadiums… locals protesting… the weirdness of masked athletes and socially distanced medal ceremonies… But still, the Tokyo Olympics managed to be a phenomenal success, from a sporting point of view.