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Ilona Maher standing among red bleachers with a TJ Maxx bag at her feet.
Sports Marketing

Why TJ Maxx is sponsoring the ESPYs

The retailer’s partnership with ESPN’s awards show, now in its second year, marks a continuation of its commitment to women’s sports.


Josh Hart posing with Blueair air-care prodcut.
Sports Marketing

How air-care company Blueair upped Instagram views by more than 1,000%

Earlier this year, Blueair became the official air-care partner of the New York Knicks, who went on to win the NBA championship. “I’m not saying it’s the air, but I’m not saying it’s not the air that’s helped them win,” the brand’s CMO said.


Lauren and Sienne Betts in Gorjana Sports Club campaign.
Sports Marketing

How jewelry brand Gorjana found its place in sports

Partnering with tennis player Jessica Pegula in 2023 “was a huge, eye-opening opportunity,” an exec said, and the brand has since built a roster of pro and college athlete partners.


Sophia Wilson playing soccer in UWSNT friendly v. Japan.
Sports Marketing

Mondelēz taps soccer superstars to get people snacking during World Cup

The food and beverage giant partnered with soccer icons Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, and Christian Pulisic—as well as Pitbull—for its “Summer of Soccer” campaign.


Collage of screenshots of Amica and Figs ad campaigns with pro athletes.
Sports Marketing

As marketers center sports, athlete injuries can be a bigger risk—here’s how they navigate them

Focusing on an athlete’s humanity over a highlight reel is something some marketers are considering, execs tell us.


Screenshots of athletes training with their dogs from an Olympics-tied ad campaign for Nulo Pet Food
Sports Marketing

Why a pet food company went all-in on the Olympics and Paralympics

After a successful Paris 2024 campaign, Nulo upped its spend on Milano Cortina and has plans for LA28.


Soccer players and sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson walk side-by-side wearing parkas and cold-weather gear at a training for the SheBelieves Cup in 2025. Both sisters were scouted by brands including Nike while they played in high school.
Sports Marketing

As college sports look more professional, sponsors turn to high school

High school sports, some marketers are finding, can provide brands with national reach and inroads with potential future star athletes.

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