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Promo graphic for IBM's Masters at Madison Square Park even showing a rendering of the activation.
Sports Marketing

How IBM’s Masters campaign marks a shift in its sports strategy

After 30 years as a partner of the tournament, the tech giant is taking more of a consumer-focused approach to its activation this year.


MLS player Son Heung-min leans over a camera smiling, with the stylized text "MLS IS BACK" framing his face, from a still out of an MLS campaign promoting the league's new season
Sports Marketing

Inside Major League Soccer’s World Cup year marketing playbook

From its opening campaign to partnerships lasting beyond the World Cup, the league is primed to “pull every lever” in an effort to convert four-year fans into die-hard audiences.


A Sephora and TNT branded glam room
Sports Marketing

TNT Sports, Sephora partner on Unrivaled ‘glam room’ experience

A bus tour kicking off today will give Unrivaled fans across three cities access to a mobile version of the Sephora glam room players use on game days.


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a fur coat at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend
Sports Marketing

Amid Super Bowl and Olympic season, some brands go all in on NBA All-Star

With this year’s US vs. World format going down at Inuit Dome in LA, league sponsors are leaning into player partnerships, community activations, and social extensions during All-Star Weekend.


Screenshots of the Cadillac F1 Super Bowl ad teaser from Instagram on a blue background
Sports Marketing

Why the Cadillac F1 team is unveiling its race-car livery in a Super Bowl ad

The newest team on the F1 grid, which has been heavily emphasizing its American roots, is aiming to reach a broad audience of potential fans on Sunday.


Yerba Madre poster for "Trailgating" Super Bowl event
Sports Marketing

Yerba Madre’s Super Bowl campaign encourages viewers to take a hike

The yerba mate brand, which kicked off a handful of sports partnerships last year, is putting its own spin on tailgating on Sunday.


WNBA All-Star sign 2025
Sports Marketing

At WNBA All-Star Weekend, brands look to court growing fan bases

A record 25 WNBA partners will have a presence in Indianapolis this weekend, with many leaning into athlete access and exclusive merch.

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