SPX and 17 Sport launch global Purpose League
Toronto, Canada – November 13, 2025 – SponsorshipX (SPX) and 17 Sport today announced the launch of the SPX Purpose League powered by 17 Sport, a new global community redefining how sponsorship delivers impact and long-term value.
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.
Golf Canada to Host the Clubhouse at SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit
A new kind of networking space, led by a sport ready to grow in new directions
Delegates attending the 2025 SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit will have a dedicated place to connect, refuel, and collaborate, thanks to Golf Canada, the event’s official Networking Changemaker.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Joins SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit
Comedy isn't just about a punchline. It's about connection, community, and the power to spark culture.
That's why we are excited to name the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) our official Entertainment Changemaker at the SponsorshipX
🚨 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.
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.
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.
TIFF 50th Strikes Gold with Partners
As TIFF celebrates its 50th anniversary, it marks a significant milestone in the world of cinema and strategic partnerships. The festival's enduring strength is built around a blend of legacy sponsors and new voices, all woven into an immersive experience that spans screens, lounges, and the heartbeat of Toronto. This 50th anniversary is not just a number, but a testament to the festival's commitment to showcasing the best in film and the power of collaboration.
$100 Million – The Price of Priceless
When McLaren steps onto the Formula 1 grid for the 2026 season, it will carry a new identity: McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team. The move ends a 13-year gap without a title sponsor, the last being Vodafone, whose deal with the team ran from 2007 to 2013, as reported by news.com.au.
BREITLING Named Official Timepiece Partner of the National Football League
I wanted to share this partnership, as it is a proper fit between a brand and a rights holder....
Powering Black Talent: How Strategic Partnerships Drive Impact Across Canada and Beyond
Black professionals need more than jobs—they need mentorship, networks, and growth opportunities. The Black Talent Initiative (BTI) delivers on all three, connecting Black talent with career pathways while helping organizations build inclusive workplaces.
SRAM Calls for Global Cycling Changemakers
Whistler, BC — At Aspire 2025, an evening hosted by the Grow Cycling Foundation and Crankworx on August 9, SRAM announced that applications for its enhanced Community Partnership Program will open on September 1, 2025. The event at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre during Crankworx Whistler’s 20th anniversary brought together some of the most influential voices in cycling’s inclusion movement.
Partner as a Cohort Changemaker at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit
Be the Catalyst!
At SponsorshipX, we’ve seen the power of opening doors for the next generation of leaders. We’ve done it at the Grey Cup with TELUS, at the JUNOS with TD, and through multiple events with the PNE, the Black Talent Initiative, and others.
From Coffee Lines to Blue Lines: Barbie Stars in the PWHL
Tim Hortons, Mattel, and the Professional Women's Hockey League unite for a cause-driven collaboration that puts Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin in the toy aisle and on a mission to grow the game.
Partnership with Purpose at the Changemakers Summit
SponsorshipX is curating the Changemakers Summit with impact-focused partners such as YouGov, Northern Super League, T1, and Humanity. Here is how to join the roster and demonstrate your leadership and advocacy with the marketing community.
TikTok Canada Forced to Exit Arts Sponsorships as Federal Shutdown Order Takes Hold
TikTok Canada has been forced to abruptly withdraw millions in sponsorships from major Canadian arts organizations due to a federal order requiring the company to cease operations there.
Cannes deux mille vingt-cinq
On a first-day tour of the Cannes Lions footprint by a delightfully knowledgeable staffer, I learned that the 2025 festival was supported by over two hundred and thirty (230) partners.
One Year Until FIFA World Cup 2026: A Continental Countdown Builds Momentum
Exactly 365 days before the opening whistle in Mexico City kicks off the most ambitious FIFA World Cup ever, host cities across North America have transformed the symbolic "one-year-out" milestone into a living, crescendo campaign.
Heineken® 0.0 Hits the Big Screen with F1® THE MOVIE
Heineken® 0.0 has been announced as the official partner of F1® THE MOVIE, the upcoming global release starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.
Paying It Backward
Suppose there was ever a case in sponsorship of a property reaping what it sows positively. In that case, the recent announcement that Stripe has become the new title sponsor of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in Ireland is just that.