WSA News & Insights
Whether it’s brand activations, sponsorship trends, or behind-the-scenes updates, this is where sport and strategy meet.
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Motorsport
Why Advertising in Formula 1 Puts Your Brand in the Fast Lane
by Edward Whitmore
08 May 2025, 4 min read
Discover how advertising in Formula 1 accelerates brand visibility, global reach, and elite credibility through the world’s most glamorous motorsport.
Football
Why Advertising in the English Premier League Is a Game-Changer for Brands
by Oliver Townsend
08 May 2025, 3 min read
Explore how advertising in the English Premier League helps brands gain global exposure, build trust, and reach millions of engaged football fans every week.
Cricket
Why the Indian Premier League Is the Ultimate Stage for Brand Growth
by Amina Khalil
08 May 2025, 4 min read
Discover why the Indian Premier League is the top platform for boosting brand visibility, engagement, and reach through cricket’s most electrifying tournament.
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Football
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertising Opportunities Guide
by Emily Hartwell
13 January 2026, 7 min read
An in depth guide to advertising around the FIFA World Cup 2026, covering sponsors, audience reach and how brands can activate beyond official FIFA partnerships.
Golf
2026 Sets the Stage for Golf’s Biggest Global Moment
by Anisha Lyall
08 January 2026, 4 min read
2026 keeps golf in the spotlight from April to August, with majors at Augusta, Aronimink, Shinnecock and Royal Birkdale, plus five women’s majors across the USA, France and England. A prime year for sponsorship and activation.
Informational
Darts World Championship Turns Precision Sport into a Big Stage for Brands
by Anisha Lyall
08 January 2026, 4 min read
The Darts World Championship delivers a lively arena, long TV sessions and repeat brand exposure. Its set format, player stories and fan energy create strong sponsorship value across broadcast, digital and on-site activations.
Combat Sports
Influencer Boxing and Its Impact on Sports Advertising
by Sophie Langford
05 January 2026, 7 min read
Influencer boxing has moved from niche spectacle to global entertainment. This article explores its commercial impact, audience scale and how brands can use sports partnerships and sports advertising to tap into this fast-growing space.
Racket Sports
Mercedes Benz Takes Pole Position in Tennis with WTA Mega Partnership
by Anisha Lyall
23 December 2025, 4 min read
Mercedes Benz signs a WTA partnership from 1 January 2026, gaining Premier Partner and Exclusive Automobile rights, tour naming and tournament transport. A $500m value sets a new benchmark for tennis and women’s sport sponsorship for brands.
Informational
The Commercial Gold Rush: 2025’s Most Influential Sports Sponsorships
by Harshit Dabhi
22 December 2025, 4 min read
A comprehensive analysis of the top 10 commercial partnerships of 2025, highlighting the rise of luxury, AI, and the "unbundling" of women’s sports.
