Government stops short of gambling ad ban but demands more action on targeting
Molly InnesThe government’s long-awaited gambling white paper, released today, has called for more action from the industry on targeting, promotions and data use.
The government’s long-awaited gambling white paper, released today, has called for more action from the industry on targeting, promotions and data use.
Anti-gambling campaigners have said the decision to ban front-of-shirt sponsorships while still allowing these ads to appear elsewhere is “incoherent”.
Reflecting the obsession with stats in sport, BT Sport dug deep into the data behind the online abuse epidemic to start a nationwide conversation about the scale of unseen hate.
Reflecting on its community-focused tie-up with Vista, Liverpool FC claims to have “advanced massively” in the way it measures the effectiveness of its sponsorship deals.
Budweiser is one of the key brands sponsoring the World Cup, but a last minute decision to ban alcohol in Qatar’s stadiums may leave it questioning the future of the partnership.
Attracting 15.8 million new viewers in 2022 alone, interest in women’s sport has been turbocharged by the Lionesses’ historic Euros victory.
Athletes are increasingly in demand for brand endorsements, which means marketers need a complete view of the talent market to seize the right opportunities.
The accounting software company’s new partnership with the Football Association plays into the brand’s history of “backing the underdog”, says marketing boss John Coldicutt.
Nike’s ad landed in top 20% of all UK ads for its ability to actively involve viewers, scoring similarly on its contribution towards building brand affinity.
The Gym Group is on a mission to drive awareness, as marketing director Emily Kortlang admits it doesn’t currently match up with what the business has achieved.
A commitment to data, combined with the campaigning spirit of the Obama administration, helped the marketers behind the London 2012 Olympics build a lasting legacy.
England’s 2 – 1 victory over Germany to clinch the nation’s first Euros win – in either the men’s or women’s game – was watched by record-breaking TV audience of 17.4 million.
Attracting sponsors from Lego and Starling Bank to Pandora and LinkedIn, women’s sport is revving up for a record year fuelled by the return of the Euros.
Home to league leading clubs across five continents, including the Premier League champions, the City Football Group is intent on sharpening its brand storytelling to deliver on its key metric – fan engagement.
New regulations will force the likes of Paddy Power, Coral Racing and BetVictor to rethink their advertising partnerships with high profile sportspeople and reality TV stars.