Sponsorship
Brand Amplification
Position your brand alongside leading organisations within the football sector and their executives
Executive Connections
Rich engagement with larger numbers of industry decision-makers through interactive online workshops and networking
Thought Leadership
Have your say alongside senior representatives from your target market through a range of panel discussions and keynotes
Product Placement
Showcase your latest, innovative solutions to help the the football sector overcome its toughest challenges right now
Global Media Access
Gain in-demand exposure through multiple FT campaigns pre and post-event
Data Capture & Analytics
Post-event data capture and analytics with detailed feedback on campaign promotion and on-the-day engagement
Plus, brand promotion in FT ads throughout the campaign
Strategic Partner
Level
Strategic Partner (maximum of three)
Package
- Two main programme speaking slots* (one in-person, one virtual): ○ 1-2-1 fireside chat with a C-level executive ○ Panel session
- Breakfast or lunchtime networking roundtable with 8-10 select attendees
- 10 passes for in-person event (for staff and guests)
- 20 digital passes
- Speakers invited to the VIP dinner on the 1st March
- Elevated brand placement on event signage, advertisements in the FT newspaper, on FT Live event website, email marketing and other promotional efforts in the lead up to the event
- Three dedicated social posts in advance of the event (agreed with the FT)
- Full footage of your sponsored session(s) made available post event for wider marketing and communications
- GDPR compliant list (opt-in) for marketing (name, job title, company, email)
- Sponsor Hub – host content: video, whitepapers, other downloadable marketing materials
- One speaking session streamed live on social media
- Short speaker interview included in the summit highlights video
Pricing
£65,000
Lead Sponsors
Level
Lead Sponsor
Package
- Main programme panel speaking slot*
- 5 passes for in-person event (for staff and guests)
- 15 digital passes
- Speaker invite to the VIP dinner on the 1st March
- Brand placement on event signage, advertisements in the FT newspaper, on FT Live event website, email marketing and other promotional efforts in the lead up to the event
- Two dedicated social media posts in advance of the event (content agreed with the FT)
- Full footage of your sponsored session(s) made available post event for wider marketing and communications
- GDPR compliant list (opt-in) for marketing (name, job title, company, email)
- Sponsor Hub – host content: video, whitepapers, other downloadable marketing materials
- Short speaker interview included in the summit highlights video
Pricing
£45,000
Associate Sponsors
Level
Associate Sponsor
Package
- Main programme panel speaking slot*
- 3 passes for in-person event (for staff and guests)
- 10 digital passes
- Speaker invite to the VIP dinner on the 1st March
- Brand placement on event signage, advertisements in the FT newspaper, on FT Live event website, email marketing and other promotional efforts in the lead up to the event
- Full footage of your sponsored session(s) made available post event for wider marketing and communications
- GDPR compliant list (opt-in) for marketing (name, job title, company)
- Sponsor Hub – host content: video, whitepapers, other downloadable marketing materials
Pricing
£35,000
Associate Sponsors - On the day presence: (Physical and Virtual)
Level
Associate Sponsors
Package
Additional Opportunities
VIP Dinner sponsor
- Your organisation will be promoted as the exclusive summit/VIP dinner sponsor
- Speakers, select senior executives and FT senior editors in attendance
- Opportunity for a senior representative to make a brief pre-dinner address
- Client representatives to each host a table
- FT and client branding in the room, with option for client to bring own marketing collateral
Additional £30,000
Networking breakfast or lunch session
- Networking breakfast or lunch session with a senior representative from your organisation
- Your organisation will help mutually shape the session topic and format (to be approved by FT content team)
- FT to invite your preferred job roles/orgs
- Approximately 50 minute session
Additional £15,000
Drinks reception/networking sponsor
- Your organisation will be promoted as the summit drinks/networking sponsor
- Branding in the drinks reception area
- Opportunity for your team to network with high-level executives in and informal setting
- Opportunity to have marketing collateral distributed
Additional £15,000
*All sponsor speakers and programme slots are to be discussed and mutually agreed with the FT Live content team in advance.
To discuss further or explore bespoke packages please contact: James Priest at james.priest@ft.com or on +44 (0)7842 302 948
To discuss further or explore bespoke packages please contact: James Priest at james.priest@ft.com or on +44 (0)7842 302 948