S2 E8 | Building Brands, Running Marathons with Justin Mountstephens of MSM Global Group
Building Brands, Running Marathons with Justin Mountstephens of MSM Global Group
Everyone’s a Changemaker
Bill Drayton, the man who coined the term Changemaker, also coined the expression “Everyone’s a Changemaker”.
If Drayton had attended the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit in Toronto last week, I think what he would have seen is that everyone wants to be a Changemaker. Some are there and others are on their way.
Register today: Beyond The Pitch - Turning FIFA 2026 into a cultural and brand win
READY TO PLAY FOR THE HOME CROWD? The FIFA 2026 World Cup is coming to Canada and AMA Toronto is giving you front row access to the insiders, sponsors and visionary leaders shaping the moment.
Kubik Brings the Energy to the Kickoff Party
SponsorshipX is turning up the volume on one of the most anticipated moments of the week, and Kubik is leading the charge.
As our Hospitality Changemaker, Kubik will host The Kubik Kickoff Party, a key energy point of the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit. On Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 11:00 PM, we’ll take over Paris, Texas on King Street, one of Toronto’s most vibrant and creative venues, for an evening that celebrates connection, storytelling, and design.
S2 E7 | From Fairways to Fairness: Marianne Brooks on Values, Belonging, and Bold Moves in Sport Marketing
Season 2 of the SponsorshipX Changemakers podcast keeps pushing boundaries, and in this episode, we’re joined by someone doing just that in women’s sports: Marianne Brooks of the Northern Super League.
🚨 CONTENT CHANGEMAKER SPOTLIGHT
We’re thrilled to welcome Tradable Bits and MLSE to the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit, where they’ll challenge the way we think about data, fandom, and connection.
Ashima Chopra is Rewriting the Rules of Fandom
What if the fan experience wasn’t just about watching, but about belonging?
Ashima Chopra, Founder of FanVerse, is at the forefront of a fandom revolution. In her episode of the SponsorshipX Changemakers podcast, she shares how FanVerse is building a more inclusive, culturally connected fan ecosystem, one that centers on women and reshapes how fans engage, show up, and stay loyal.
CNE to Share Bold Story at Changemakers Summit
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is officially joining the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit as a Content Changemaker, and they’re bringing a bold story to tell.
The Changemakers Summit in a Podcast
In this episode, Mark Harrison takes listeners inside the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit, unveiling the sessions, speakers, and experiences that will ignite Toronto this November.
Tradable Bits announces multi-year partnership with Club América
Tradable Bits, the global leader in fan data technology, and
Club América, North America’s most decorated and popular football club, today announced a multi-year partnership. Together, the organizations will launch a next-generation, data-driven fan engagement platform that will deepen connections with fans and provide unmatched value to partners.
S2 E6 | Inside the Changemakers Summit
In this episode, Mark Harrison takes listeners inside the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit, unveiling the sessions, speakers, and experiences that will ignite Toronto this November.
Changemakers Summit Prices Increase October 20th
Become the changemaker you’ve always wanted to be at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit, where inspiration meets action this November in Toronto.
Airbnb Country Manager Taking the Stage at the Changemakers Summit
Prepare for a fantastic keynote presentation at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit featuring Hannah Parish, Airbnb's Country Manager for Canada.
S2 E5 | Ashima Chopra | Founder & CEO, FanVerse
In this episode of the SponsorshipX Changemakers Podcast, Ashima Chopra, Founder and CEO of FanVerse, joins Mark Harrison to explore how she’s redefining the future of fandom.
Sponsorship Excellence Award Winners
The Sponsorship Marketing Association (SMA) is proud to announce the winners of the 4th annual Sponsorship Excellence Awards, celebrated at the Sponsorship Mastery Summit in Denver, Sept. 8-10.
Changemaker Profile: Nathan Hayashi is Driving Canada’s Rally Future
From the ski slopes of Calgary to the deserts of Dakar, Nathan Hayashi has never stopped chasing speed.
S2 E4 | Building Canada’s Challenger Sports Network
Mark Harrison, Founder of SponsorshipX, sits down with Jay Downton (Co-Founder & CEO, The Nation Network) and Adam Seaborn (VP Global Ad Sales, Better Collective) for a candid conversation on building a challenger brand in Canadian sports media.
Ryan Baillie and the Power of Purposeful Partnerships
At the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit this November, fundraising leader Ryan Baillie, Associate Vice President of Cycling Programs at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, will take the stage to share how partnerships can move beyond transactions and transform lives.
Claire Barron at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit
We are thrilled to share that Claire Barron, Manager of Learning and Development at Park Street Education, will not only speak at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit this November in Toronto as a Changemaker Table host an interactive experience designed to spark collaboration, challenge assumptions, and fuel actionable change.
Sponsorship Marketing Awards Roundup
On Thursday September 18, the Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada (SMCC) hosted the 2025 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs) at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. The event brought the industry together to celebrate the brands, properties, agencies, and individuals raising the standard for sponsorship marketing in Canada.