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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.


Los Angeles Sparks v. Portland Fire WNBA pre-season game.
Sports Marketing

How the WNBA brought on new blue-chip sponsors amid CBA negotiation uncertainty

This season, the league is welcoming even bigger brands for larger, longer deals,


A’ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson appear side-by-side holding basketballs and wearing jerseys with Lowe's branding on it
Sports Marketing

A’ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson are starring in Lowe’s debut basketball campaign

The home improvement brand has never done basketball sponsorships before, but is pulling on its work in football and soccer to inform its approach, CMO Jen Wilson said.


Azzi Fudd holding Dallas Wings jersey at the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Sports Marketing

How Dallas’s WNBA team is spreading its sponsorship wings this season

The Dallas Wings’ partnership revenue doubled from 2024 to 2025 and is expected to about double again this year, according to CEO Greg Bibb.


Screenshots from two World Cup-related ad campaigns, Lay's and Telemundo
Sports Marketing

How soccer orgs and sponsors are putting local spins on World Cup campaigns

The tournament spans 16 cities and three countries this year, leaving leagues, host committees, media rights partners, and sponsors with the task of tailoring their marketing efforts to many different markets.

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