Rushing to publish poorly thought out or repetitive content for the sake of trying to stay in consumers’ minds during COVID-19 could end up being detrimental to your brand, says Milkmoney managing director, Matt Taylor.
Australian transport and logistics company Star Track has come to the aid of St Kilda Football Club by employing more than 25 of the club’s players and staff.
The Western Australian Government’s health promotion agency, Healthway, is continuing to support its sponsored partners and is working with them to maintain its health promotion messaging during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Lion Dairy and Drinks brand, Dare Iced Coffee, continues to innovate with its sponsorship portfolio and plans to bring the Canberra Raiders and St Kilda Football Club together to stage a second and bigger live stream esports event.
Carlton FC CEO Cain Liddle said the AFL club would fall back on its strong non-traditional revenue streams to help soften the financial impact if Virgin Australia can't fulfil its sponsorship agreement.
Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said his decisions to stand down almost 200 staff and reduce pay by 20 per cent until June 30 were pre-emptive moves to ensure the long-term stability of the organisation.
Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah said today that the company’s administrator would be considering all Virgin’s many partnerships on an individual basis as they worked through the airline’s administration.
Before pulling out of sponsorship contracts, there are seven key questions companies should ask themselves, says True North Research director, Georgie Maynard.
Significant growth in broadcast audience during the COVID-19 restrictions has ‘delivered’ for sponsors of the Australian Turf Club, says executive general manager of commercial at the ATC, Corina Black.
Specialist sports experience marketplace, Fan+ has shifted business model and is now developing sponsorship campaigns for brands facing gaps in their marketing plans due to shutdowns in major sports, says FAN+ founder and chief executive, Rod Harys.