Partnership Power

The latest edition of our newsletter examines sponsorship as a strategic tool for both commercial and cultural impact. 

First, ‘Sky Ireland’s Bound By Belief Wins Best Sports Team or Athlete Sponsorship at Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025’ highlights how a unified platform supporting Ireland’s Women’s and Men’s National Football Teams can deliver measurable fan engagement and strengthen brand purpose. The programme’s integration of bursaries and equality initiatives shows sponsorship can drive both cultural change and business results.

Meanwhile, ‘Staycity’s Staycity boosts Dublin GAA sponsorship as European expansion accelerates’ demonstrates the role of sponsorship in broader corporate growth. Its support of Dublin GAA complements a wider European expansion strategy, proving that sponsorship can reinforce brand visibility while aligning with operational ambitions across markets.

In North America, ‘ScottsMiracle-Gro’s ScottsMiracle-Gro expands sponsorship with Columbus Crew stadium naming rights’ exemplifies the intersection of local community engagement and brand leadership. Beyond naming rights, the partnership supports youth development and encourages public engagement, highlighting how sponsorship can blend visibility with social impact.

These initiatives illustrate the evolving expectations for sponsorship: measurable outcomes, strategic alignment with organisational values, and a balance of cultural and commercial returns.