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A billboard inside a stadium displaying the Ted Lasso show art beside the KC Current team art.
Sports Marketing

The Kansas City Current’s marketing coach is ‘Ted Lasso’

The character from the beloved Apple TV show got top billing during the World Cup—including a World Cup watch party at the NWSL team’s stadium.


Rendering of court design for AT&T's 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend activation.
Sports Marketing

Inside AT&T’s WNBA All-Star Weekend playbook

During this year’s event, the title sponsor is looking to build on the momentum the league and its partners have experienced since its last All-Star Game in Chicago four years ago.


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.


Sophia Smith in Kansas City Current v. Portland Thorns FC NWSL game.
Sports Marketing

How the National Women’s Soccer League is building momentum for brands

The league has a new CMO, Rachel Epstein, and CCO, Brian Kelly, who are working to kick audience and sponsor growth up a notch.


Jason Sudeikis in makeup chair in Visa's World Cup ad.
Sports Marketing

Visa taps Jason Sudeikis, soccer stars for ‘Tap In’ World Cup campaign

The latest 2026 World Cup activation from the longtime FIFA sponsor leverages the tap-in goal in an effort to associate Visa with ease and access.


Collage of images from beer brand World Cup ads.
Sports Marketing

Cup runneth over: Inside the alcohol brands pouring marketing into soccer this year

Companies including Michelob Ultra and Modelo are making unprecedented investments in the tournament as brands across the category go all-in on star-studded, multichannel campaigns.

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