Marketing & Sponsorship

Genoa CFC name Pulsee Luce e Gas as front jersey sponsor

The Serie A club, Genoa Cricket and Football Club (Genoa CFC) have announced a new sponsorship deal with Pulsee Luce e Gas, a fully digital brand for the domestic users of Axpo Italia, the fourth operator on the electricity market in Italy.

As part of the deal, the brand is set to serve as the front jersey sponsor of Genoa CFC for the Serie A and Coppa Italia for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.

The oldest football team in Italy, which rejoined the top division after missing just one season, has chosen to begin a significant association with Pulsee Luce e Gas, the company that was founded in 2019 to transform the domestic energy market in Italy through innovation, sustainability, simplicity, and transparency.

Pulsee Luce e Gas has opted to compete in the top national sports tournament, the one with the biggest visibility and appeal, on the eve of another significant transformation in the energy business in Italy, specifically the complete liberalization of the market which will take place by January 2024. And it has chosen to achieve so by becoming an associate of a club that is actively changing and that nevertheless has a fascinating connection to its more than 100-year history.

Apart from the front-of-shirt visibility for all Serie A and Italian Cup games, the official media platforms of the two parties will also play a prominent role which will strengthen the relationship.

Encouragement for emerging talent, inventiveness, and sustainability are characteristics that Pulsee Luce e Gas and Genoa CFC share: on one hand, an established company that has expanded due to the popularity of many Italian consumers and families, offers 100% green, and is prepared to enter Serie A; on the other hand, a team that is especially focused on sustainability and efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of life of its supporters and maintaining the surrounding area.

Simone Demarchi, CEO of Axpo Italia, commented, “I believe that the stories and the path of Genoa CFC and Axpo Italia, of which Pulsee Luce e Gas is a part, have several similarities. They are built on the ambition of close-knit teams that set themselves challenging and constantly renewing goals. The work done in these first four years by our brand for domestic users is perfectly reflected in what Genoa demonstrated in the last championship, namely knowing how to be a game changer in the Italian football scene.

“We are particularly proud to be able to give our right energy to the Club and to be able to support the President Zangrillo, the CEO Blazquez, the General Manager Ricciardella and all the management, mister Gilardino, his staff, the team and the fans in such a season important event that marks the return to Serie A of a historic team of Italian football”.

Genoa CFC, CEO, Andrés Blàzquez, said, “It is a privilege to activate the sponsorship of Axpo Italia and identify ourselves with the innovative spirit of Pulsee Luce e Gas in the field of energy transformation and production of advanced development models, in compliance with certified and sustainable environmental policies.”

President of Genoa CFC, Alberto Zangrillo, said, “The idea of conveying these issues in our community and within the world of football is a vector for sharing a responsible vision, speeding up the change processes underway, achieving the objectives on which cooperation is based. We are proud to open the doors to an expanding reality such as Pulsee Luce e Gas which brings a ray of novelty and warms up collective sensitivity.”

Marketing & Sponsorship

Soft2Bet Secures Divisionsforeningen Deal, Expands In Denmark

Online Malta-based bookmaker Soft2Bet has agreed a two-year deal with Denmark’s Divisionsforeningenin to sponsor the second, third and fourth tiers Danish football.

Soft2Bet will activate the sponsorship via its brands Betinia and CampoBet. The top flight will be rebranded Betinia Liga, while the second and third divisions will named CampoBet 2 Division and CampoBet 3.

No value was given for the sponsorship.

Betinia launched in Denmark in 2023 while the CampoBet brand debuted last year. Soft2Bet has expanded in the Scandinavian market having also launched in Sweden.

Oksana Tsyhankova, CMO of Soft2Bet, said: “With a strong focus on localised, responsible experiences through Betinia and CampoBet, we support both the growth of the game and the communities behind it.”

Soft2Bet will support local football initiatives, with a focus on talent development, fan engagement and youth participation.

Claus Thomsen, Director of the Divisionsforeningen, said: “The fact that there will now also be a name sponsor for the third and fourth best tiers is a tribute to all the work the clubs have done to deliver a fantastic product, create ever better conditions and increase awareness of the tier.”

Online casino and sports betting revenue in 2024 reached DKK7.27 billion (£811.2 million), according to SBC. Sports betting accounted for DKK2.21bn.

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Marketing & Sponsorship

NLO, NTA Partner For Live Playoff Broadcasts

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening grassroots football development, the Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced a strategic broadcast partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to air its ongoing playoff matches live across the country.

The initiative, unveiled by NLO Chief Operating Officer Mr. Sola Ogunnowo, underscores the league’s commitment to expanding national access to the exciting action within Nigeria’s third-tier football structure.

With this deal, fans from all corners of the country will be able to witness the raw talent and fierce competition that define the NLO playoffs.

> “This live broadcast partnership with NTA is a major step toward deepening the reach and appeal of grassroots football,” Ogunnowo said. “The NLO playoffs represent the passion and raw talent we have across Nigeria, and we’re excited to share that with the entire nation.”

Full NTA Broadcast Schedule for NLO Playoffs:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Na Royal vs. House of Prayer — 1 PM, LIVE from Bwari Stadium

JNR Danburan vs. Kano Ambassadors — 3 PM, LIVE from Gumel Stadium

Friday, June 20, 2025

Vet Rovers vs. Family Worship — 11 AM, LIVE from ABS Stadium, Kaduna

Kaduna United vs. DMD — Delayed transmission from Jos Stadium

Sunday, June 22, 2025

JNR Danburan vs. Clever Warriors — 1 PM, LIVE from Gumel Stadium

Zeal Minds vs. House of Prayer — 3 PM, LIVE from Bwari Stadium

Ogunnowo highlighted that the league’s partnership with NTA forms part of a broader vision to elevate the profile of emerging clubs and provide greater visibility for talented players aiming to climb Nigeria’s football hierarchy.

> “We’re not just organizing matches — we’re building a future for Nigerian football,” he said. “By enhancing fan experience through live broadcasts and working closely with our local organizing committees and media partners, we’re ensuring that our playoffs are delivered with top-tier professionalism.”

The NLO playoffs have become a vital showcase for spotting future football stars and offering clubs a stepping stone toward higher divisions in Nigeria’s football pyramid. This televised coverage is expected to amplify support for participating teams and attract potential investors and scouts to the grassroots game.

With nationwide viewership now guaranteed, the NLO playoffs are not just a tournament — they’re a celebration of Nigerian football’s next generation.

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Atlético Madrid Opens ‘Casa Atléti’ In Tinseltown

Atlético Madrid have pitched up in the City of Angels with “Casa Atleti,” a multi-day brand circus that’s part retail therapy, part fan festival, and cleverly designed to separate Americans from their hard-earned dollars while competing in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup looming and every European giant scrambling for their slice of the American football pie, Los Angeles represents the perfect storm of Latino heritage, celebrity culture, and disposable income.

“Casa Atleti” isn’t just your average pop-up shop. There’s an official merchandise store, watch parties, meet-and-greets with club legends, and cultural events.

The programme reads like a festival lineup: daily coaching symposiums led by Atlético’s technical staff, live music, and food experiences. Several events, including watch parties for the matches, have already sold out according to the club’s official channels.

This isn’t just about shifting some shirts and signing up a few new Instagram followers. “Casa Atleti” is Atlético Madrid’s latest play in what’s becoming an increasingly crowded field – and of course competing with Real Madrid who have already cracked the U.S. market.

Whether “Casa Atleti” becomes a genuine foothold in the American market or just another expensive marketing exercise remains to be seen. But in a city built on selling dreams, Atlético Madrid are certainly speaking the right language.

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