Fan-first sports platforms

This article describes how most sport fans would be receptive to increased levels of sports sponsorship if the brands were to act more like fans themselves and explores this insight to investigate the five new dynamics of effective sports sponsorship.

Fan-first sports platforms

Anna DalzielMomentum Worldwide

A new global study has found that most sports fans would be receptive to increased levels of sports sponsorship if brands were to act more like fans themselves, enhancing the fan experience of shared loyalties and passions and making meaningful connections.

Sports Marketing

This article is part of a collection of articles on how to engage with fans through sports marketing. Read more.

We recently conducted global research examining the new dynamics of fan relationships, and how those dynamics can be leveraged for brand trust, health and value.

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