WSA News & Insights
Catch up on the latest from World Sports Advertising — from global campaign launches and partnership news to expert takes on the evolving world of sports marketing.
Whether it's brand activations, sponsorship trends, or behind-the-scenes updates, this is where sport and strategy meet.
Featured Sports Advertising news
Campaigns
World Sports Advertising Delivers SAP Grow Campaign across Miami’s Airport and City during Grand Prix Weekend
by Khuzaima Yamman
01 July 2026, 3 min read
World Sports Advertising delivered SAP GROW’s Miami Grand Prix campaign across airport and citywide outdoor media, reaching premium business audiences.
Campaigns
Targeting Gen Z Fans Through Sports Advertising
by Sophie Langford
02 April 2026, 8 min read
Explore how to engage Gen Z audiences through sports advertising using ambassadors, content, and immersive experiences that drive real connection.
Informational
Underrated Sports Unlock New Commercial Opportunities for Global Brands
by Sophie Langford
09 March 2026, 8 min read
Many brands focus only on football or Formula 1, yet several fast growing sports deliver excellent sports partnerships and highly engaged audiences. Explore how table tennis, rugby, padel, darts, badminton and snooker create commercial value for advertisers.
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Football
Bitpanda x Arsenal: A Strategic Sponsorship Launch in the UK
by Anisha Lyall
10 October 2025, 3 min read
Bitpanda’s collaboration with Arsenal demonstrates the power of sports sponsorship for new market launches, combining audience engagement, creative activation and brand positioning.
Football
Europe’s Sporting Ambitions Find a New Home in the East
by Anisha Lyall
09 October 2025, 5 min read
European clubs and leagues are turning east as Asia and the Middle East emerge as the fastest-growing markets for sport. From football academies to Formula 1 and golf, this eastward shift is redefining global partnerships, fan engagement and investment.
Basketball
NBA Takes Over UAE Billboards Ahead of Abu Dhabi's 2025 Games
by James Whitmore
08 October 2025, 6 min read
Abu Dhabi welcomes NBA preseason action between the Knicks and 76ers this October. The city’s skyline is alive with OOH billboards, brand activations and sports partnerships that mark the UAE’s global rise in sports advertising.
Motorsport
Jack Daniels x McLaren and the Record Breaking McLaren F1 Brand Valuation
by Chloe Barrett
30 September 2025, 4 min read
Jack Daniels and McLaren showcase the power of sports partnerships. With McLaren’s $5bn valuation and global fan reach, this collaboration highlights why sports advertising is a winning formula for ambitious brands.
Informational
Crypto Advertising In Sports Skyrockets And Future Outlook
by James Whitmore
30 September 2025, 5 min read
Crypto advertising in sport has surged 20 percent to $565m. With campaigns from Floki, Apu and others, blockchain brands are reshaping sports partnerships, engaging fans worldwide, and creating new opportunities across football, F1, cricket and more.
Olympics
Starbucks Joins LA28’s Top Tier Set
by Chloe Barrett
22 September 2025, 3 min read
Starbucks has signed on as the fourth founding partner of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Discover the sponsorship value, brand activations, and how the LA28 Games create global sports advertising opportunities.
