Sports wagering company, PlayUp, has made its first major sponsorship deal, signing as the premier partner and exclusive wagering partner of the Wests Tigers NRL club for the next four seasons.
Independent brewery Coopers has become the official beer of the World Surf League in Australia taking over from Corona, which remains a global partner of the WSL, but will no longer activate events here.
The Brisbane Broncos say the advent of the Redcliffe Dolphins isn’t creating disruption in the sponsorship market for the club as the Queensland team adds retailer BCF to its commercial roster for the upcoming season.
Westpac has done an about face with its sponsorship of the Queensland Reds Super Rugby franchise and will continue as its principal partner for at least the next two seasons.
The ACT Brumbies Super Rugby franchise has secured real estate company Ray White as the principal partner of its men’s and women’s squads in a deal that will see both teams under a single major sponsor.
Canva has taken a practical approach to its three-year sponsorship of Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney Pride Week through the addition of “pride focused” templates to its online platform.