Boost to come for Brooks after Kerr’s run?
Brooks joins Nike, adidas and HOKA treating record bids as marketing events.
Joma to sponsor Fetri’s Hyatlón, federation cousin to Hyrox
Puma’s exclusive Hyrox lock is pushing rival sponsors toward federations building their own version of the sport.
Nike and PSG to renew deal early, report says
Nike is reportedly paying more for the one line it just called underperforming.
Physical inactivity 2026: The cost of standing still
The WEF puts $169 billion of sporting goods revenue at risk from rising inactivity, and the WHO’s 2026 milestone will pass unmet. Our Impact of Sports Special gathers the new evidence and the people working on the problem, from Brussels to the brands.
Watch now: How adidas and Decathlon Are Activating Events Differently
On 13 July, SGI Europe and WFSGI hosted the 2. session of their Coffee Break Webinar Series, focusing on sports events as demand engines.
The turquoise McDonald’s that inspired Nike drop
Sweepstake entry, pop-up, athlete appearance, expanded merch: The full modern drop playbook, grounded in one Arizona location.
CrossFit is Reebok’s live training stage
Equipping athletes and all event staff at one of Europe’s top CrossFit qualifiers, Reebok uses French Throwdown as a product credibility mechanism, not a logo play.
Why Publicis is spending $500m on a sports agency
The French ad giant is assembling a data-driven sports marketing stack to challenge Omnicom-IPG in a $240 billion market.
Kelme renews kit sponsorship with RCD Espanyol
The Spanish sportswear brand extends its LaLiga partnership through the 2029/30 season, with plans to broaden its consumer product offer.
Saucony continues its campaign of invitation-only footraces
The invitation-only relay format, now staged in five cities, anchors Saucony’s record marketing investment as FY 2025 sales topped $533m.
Joma supplying official shoe to Pickle Pro Tour
The Spanish footwear brand’s 2024 pickleball entry has secured an official circuit deal – the first of its kind in European pickleball.
Indoor cycling app Rouvy lands Giro d’Italia deal
Czech indoor cycling platform Rouvy secures official training partner status for the Giro d’Italia and other RCS Sports events.
HOKA becomes title sponsor of Hackney Moves festival
The running brand upgrades from footwear partner to title sponsor of London’s largest fitness weekend, deepening a three-year relationship.
Lidl’s Crivit sportswear signs Steffi Graf as ambassador
The tennis legend will front an international campaign for the discount retailer’s activewear line across 30+ countries.
Barça wants to sell its self-produced kits – but how?
300,000 jerseys gathering dust. The club needs its sponsor’s green light—but will Nike say yes?
Premier League reportedly seeks to boost sponsorship revenue
The league is considering centralising 60% of perimeter advertising and adding new partners to its commercial portfolio, according to Sky News.
Joma releases football-branded padel racquet
Spanish brand modifies Hyper Pro padel racquet with Premier League club colors following kit sponsorship deal, extending football partnerships to padel.
Alibaba unveils AI showcase at Milano Cortina 2026
The Olympic partner’s Milan installation demonstrates how AI could reshape virtual retail. First AI-generated Olympic art also unveiled.
UA and Dick’s contribute to boom in girls’ flag football
The sportswear brand teams with Dick’s Foundation to fund equipment, coaching and expansion of the growing sport.
‘Magic’ Ari opts for Adidas Padel
The Catalonian athlete, who held top rankings in 2023 and 2024, switches brands after seven years with Head.
