The sponsorship model is broken – here’s how to fix it
Brands need to do something surprising and different as part of their sponsorship strategy otherwise competitors will always know what to expect.
Brands need to do something surprising and different as part of their sponsorship strategy otherwise competitors will always know what to expect.
Despite standout campaigns from Samsung and Nissan, many sponsors struggled to create any significant level of discussion around the Rio Paralympics, with one expert questioning their commitment to the event.
Team GB is turning the traditional sponsorship model on its head, instead forging collaborative brand partnerships, says head of marketing Leah Davis.
Outgoing Coca-Cola GB marketing director Bobby Brittain has admitted being an Olympic sponsor isn’t an easy ride despite the brand’s strong performance at the recent Rio Games.
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The CMA’s analysis into loyalty pricing is still ongoing, but it says it is “unlikely” to conclude that supermarkets are unfairly inflating non-loyalty pricing to make their member pricing appear more attractive.
Oatly CEO’s told investors it would refocus on its “reason for being” and be “slightly less self-indulgent” in how it uses its brand voice.
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