Category: Sports Marketing
April 7, 2019
Clothing, fashion and sports: a failure-proof combination
Fashion and sports have very much in common: the former has drawn heavily on the latter, placing on the market a multitude of items that were formerly confined to specific activities or the g[...]
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April 4, 2019
MotoGP Show Bikes: what are they? And how are they used?
Show bikes (also showbikes) are replicas of the motorbikes used by riders during competitions. The teams normally make them available to major sponsors and partners for marketing purposes dur[...]
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March 26, 2019
Consumer electronics and MotoGP sponsorships: an everlasting marriage
Motorsports are synonymous with efficiency and reliability. The same efficiency and reliability, combined with low consumption, that consumers seek in the electric appliances they purchase[...]
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March 25, 2019
The growth of sponsorship: global spending, geography and future
Annual spending in sponsorships The global spending in sports sponsorships is still on the rise: the total worldwide spending in this field went up to 65.8 billion dollars in 2018. This is co[...]
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March 20, 2019
Why do companies sponsor sports?
Sports ignite passion in their viewers, both those watching at home and those travelling to attend matches, races or tournaments. At RTR Sports Marketing, we’re often asked, “Why do compa[...]
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March 19, 2019
Sports Marketing Strategies
Let’s clear the air! Marketing may be associated to many definitions. Click this link and you will find over seventy of them: https://heidicohen.com/marketing-definition/ For the sake of si[...]
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March 19, 2019
How to sponsor a sports team
So, you’ve decided that you want to sponsor a sports team—congratulations! You’re about to embark on a journey that will put your brand at the forefront of the sport, engaging with a hi[...]
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March 14, 2019
Sports Marketing Agencies: competences and roles
Sports marketing agencies have a well-defined role in the sports marketing scenario: they do not just seek sponsorships but rather offer consulting services and support businesses that are wi[...]
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March 7, 2019
Social media and sports marketing: your fans one click away!
How to use social networks in sports Social media are used very effectively to communicate with fans directly and, in some cases, in real time too. Teams, businesses and athletes have at leas[...]
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March 5, 2019
More informed and savvy audiences: this is the new target of sports sponsorships
An effort to understand how sponsorships convey subtle messages began after witnessing reactions to a seven-year, $600 million agreement in 2012 in which US-based Chevrolet became a sponsor o[...]
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February 28, 2019
Advertising & Sponsorship: what is the difference?
Inclusion vs Intrusion, Value Growth, and Storytelling Why should a company go for sponsorship in place of advertising? Why invest money in sports partnerships and opt for sponsorships when v[...]
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February 28, 2019
What small business opportunities are there in sports sponsorship?
If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and investing in sports sponsorship, you might be wondering about budgets – do you need a large one, for example? How far will your budget s[...]
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February 26, 2019
Sport Licensing: boosting your sales through the power of sports
Competing in the global market is very difficult. Companies, especially the middle-sized ones, are facing very challenging times. Delocalization linked to low cost production forced quite a f[...]
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February 26, 2019
Sport sponsorship: what is sponsorship activation?
It’s a term you’re likely to hear over and over again when it comes to sports sponsorship, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you know its definition. So, what is sponsorship activation? A[...]
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February 25, 2019
Sports Sponsorship: what are the advantages of sponsorship in business?
If you’re thinking of investing in sports sponsorship, it’s important to know exactly what the advantages of sponsorship in business are. Of course, it’s likely that you’re already as[...]
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February 17, 2019
How do sponsorships benefit the sports organization and the sponsor?
Aside from “how does sponsorship work in sports?”, one of the most interesting questions within sports marketing is, “how do sponsorships benefit the sports organization and the sponsor[...]
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February 12, 2019
Riders, Teams and social reach: benefits for sponsors
The Power of Social Media in Sports Sponsorship: MotoGP and Italian Media (2025 Update) Any corporate marketing and communication initiative is now universally recognized as closely linked to[...]
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January 28, 2019
Sports sponsorships: how much are they worth in football, F1, MotoGP and tennis?
How much do sports sponsorships in F1, MotoGP, football and tennis cost? A comparison of the minimum budget required to gain visibility. Sports sponsorships can be worth from a few thousand e[...]
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January 15, 2019
Offline marketing vs social: 3 things to consider
It’s a question that brands involved in sports marketing are asking more and more – should I commit marketing spend online, or off? Here, we weigh up some of the factors involved. Dir[...]
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January 14, 2019
From first contact to a sports sponsorship contract: 14 steps
How do we get from the idea of sponsoring a team or athlete to signing a sports sponsorship contract? Here are some steps to keep in mind, including how long the process should take, pr[...]
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