In line with continuing speculations of a gambling sponsorship ban in sports, a shift beginning to emerge in the market is an increase in digital sports sponsorships across fan sites and influencer channels. Speaking to SBC, Dean Akinjobi, CEO of Football Media, talked of his agency’s partnership with crypto-betting Sportsbet.io which recently brought about a deal with Kenyan rapper King …
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SBC Leaders: Addressing the challenges facing US gaming
“Now that gaming has a seat at the table, we’re never giving it back” That was a strong assertion made by Bill Miller, President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), as he made sure that the US gaming industry “broke through and received fair treatment from the federal government” over the last two years. In his lead interview for SBC …
Read More »Mazza: Betting sponsorships are still relevant no matter what the restrictions are
The start of the 2020/2021 European football season, will see a drastic altering in the relationship between football clubs and betting operators. Once recognised as the leading marketing channel for targeting betting audiences and amplifying brand exposure, in the era of ‘responsible gaming’, European operators have had to rethink their sponsorship strategies under heightened regulatory scrutiny. Speaking on the ‘Future …
Read More »6 of the Best – Football Media’s Dean Akinjobi
This week’s 6 of the Best comes from Dean Akinjobi, CEO at Football Media. Continue reading to discover which sporting experience blew Dean’s mind, and the mantra that Dean feels is the key to learning what works and what does not. Best Holiday My best holiday has be to the Maldives, it is a true paradise experience, staying on an Island that you can …
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