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\"bologna-fc\"<\/a>In sports\u00a0(as in life) there can be only one winner<\/strong>. On the other hand, many lose, and quite often I am part of the category. The important thing is to be resilient and to stand up again.<\/p>\n

This is also the attitude of the supporters<\/strong> of the teams that, inevitably, will try again the following season. Obviously, we must sort between teams that never had a moment of glory and those that instead\u00a0make us dream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A loyal following<\/h2>\n

However, even losing teams always have a loyal following of supporters, ready to go the extra mile to offer their encouragement.<\/p>\n

It should also be added that many teams \u2014 even those that don\u2019t win \u2014 have strong roots in their local area, with good programs for young players, and carry on just as happily. These teams are important for cities and citizens<\/strong> regardless of what the rankings say.<\/p>\n

Consequently, these teams are important for the sponsors interested<\/strong> in talking to a certain target in a certain geographical area.<\/p>\n

In sports, there are bonds forged long ago that are inseparable, regardless of the result. Think of when we received the first football top as kids, or the #23 Michael Jordan jersey. The fan is willing to give much and to tolerate even long periods of suffering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Win or go home? Not really<\/h2>\n

It will be up to the teams to set up all the activations<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0necessary to consolidate and expand their fanbase\u00a0and to compensate –in services and activities<\/strong>– those satisfactions not coming from the pitch.<\/p>\n

Over time we have seen long-lasting partnerships<\/strong> between companies and events or sports teams. Spans of time that are not aligned with the speed at which the competitiveness of athletes and teams changes.<\/p>\n

We are talking about decades,<\/strong> so partnerships that have weathered every storm and the ups and downs of the league table. Evidently, however, companies have found it useful to stay\u00a0with the team,<\/strong>\u00a0to communicate consistently and implement medium-to-long-term plans.<\/p>\n

It is obvious that winning brings enthusiasm<\/strong> and great benefits in terms of visibility, but that’s not all<\/strong>. Teams and sponsors should not base their relationship on performances<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Of course, it’s much better if the performance is there, but it is not essential to achieve<\/strong> the company\u2019s marketing and communication objectives.<\/p>\n

Discover Sports Marketing Agency<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\r\n \r\n
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\r\n Does it make sense to sponsor a team that doesn't win?<\/b>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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Yes: many sponsorship partnerships last for decades with teams that alternate between wins and losses, because the bond between fans and their team is unbreakable regardless of results.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n What should sports sponsorships be based on, if not on wins?<\/b>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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On consistent activations that build the fanbase over time, while winning remains a bonus rather than an essential outcome.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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