New partnership of top European basketball league includes marketing of all central league packages
Frankfurt/Cologne, Germany - Infront and Germany's easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) have reinforced their partnership, signing an exclusive marketing agreement for the 2023/24 season. The collaboration means Infront will now manage the marketing for all central sponsorship packages for the competition. The two parties have previously worked together on a non-exclusive basis with Infront securing the most recent title sponsorship of the competition.
The partnership covers a range of sports sponsorship packages, including the naming rights and extensive advertising opportunities during easyCredit BBL match days. Furthermore, Infront will serve as a strategic partner, fostering the competition's sustainability initiatives and nurturing young talent. This effort all aligns with the shared vision of promoting the continuous growth of the league.
Stefan Holz, Managing Director of the easyCredit BBL said: "We appreciate very much that we have a powerful and reliable partner at our side in Infront." The league has undergone an extensive brand repositioning, building on its "Welcome to Wow" ethos since 2021. Brand presence is focused on topics such as lifestyle, fashion and hip-hop, making it a "differentiator for basketball compared to other sports.”
Marco Sautner, Managing Director at Infront Germany, said: "Over the last few years, we have had the pleasure of working with the easyCredit BBL on various projects. This has resulted in a trusting cooperation that has always been very cooperative. We are delighted to take the next step and support the easyCredit BBL as an exclusive marketing partner in strategic matters and to further strengthen it as a communication platform.”
About the easyCredit BBL
The easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga is the umbrella organisation for the 18 teams in Germany's top basketball division and organises the German Championship and the BBL Cup. The operational business is managed by Basketball Bundesliga GmbH. It is responsible for the organisational management of the competitions and the match scheduling. BBL GmbH also handles licensing and player transfers. In addition, easyCredit BBL creates the strategic framework for the clubs' sporting and economic development and is responsible for the central marketing of the naming rights and media rights.
About Infront Germany
Infront Germany is an established sports marketing agency with 100 employees in nine locations throughout Germany. With expertise and experience, they master all challenges in sports marketing together with their partners - from market analyses and strategy development to the purchasing and marketing of commercial rights, the development of digital solutions as well as controlling and optimising the success of sponsorships. As part of the internationally leading Infront Group, they also belong to a team of around 900 sports enthusiasts worldwide with whom they actively promote the development of the sports business.
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