
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.

Changemaker Announcement!
We proudly announce that Nicole Pike, Global Head of Sport at YouGov, will take the main stage at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit this November in Toronto.

Get Ready for the Changemakers Summit in Toronto!
I wanted to take a moment to give you a rundown of what is happening at the SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit. It will be an action-packed few days, so get ready to soar!

5 Key Takeaways from the Sponsorship Mastery Summit: Culture, Community, and Connection
I left the Sponsorship Mastery Summit reminded of one simple truth: sponsorship is not about money changing hands, it’s about connection. We’re in the relationship business, and when done well, sponsorship can be one of the most direct routes between brands, communities, and culture.

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance Returns to Alaska in 2026
FWT and YETI join forces to bring freeride’s elite back to the legendary spines of Haines for the YETI Alaska Pro in March 2026

Waterworks, Where Changemakers Gather
The SponsorshipX Changemakers Summit is about creating conversations that spark movements.
We’re excited to announce that Waterworks Food Hall will be our hub for content, meals, registration, business development, and collaboration.


SponsorshipX Adds More Speakers to Roster for 2025 Changemakers Summit in Toronto
Toronto, ON—SponsorshipX is proud to unveil the following speakers for the 2025 Changemakers Summit, which will occur November 13–15, 2025, in Toronto. The summit will conclude with a landmark event: the inaugural Northern Super League Final at BMO Field on November 15, marking a new chapter in Canadian professional women’s soccer.

Canada Life Steps Up as Sponsor of NAVIGATE 2025 – An Invitation for Companies to Join
On October 2, 2025, the Black Talent Initiative (BTI) will host NAVIGATE, a brand-new Corporate Leaders Summit in Toronto designed to empower Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and the leaders who guide them. This inaugural event receives a major boost from Canada Life, whose sponsorship underscores their commitment to building inclusive workplaces and advancing Black professionals across the country.

Join SponsorshipX at the Sponsorship Marketing Awards
The Countdown is On: 2025 SMAs are Almost Here!
The 2025 Sponsorship Marketing Awards are fast approaching. Join us on Thursday, September 18th at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto for the biggest night in Canadian sponsorship marketing. It’s your chance to honour the partnerships, ideas, and activations that made an impact in 2024.

Diana Matheson Heads Speaker Roster for Changemakers Summit
SponsorsorshipX is thrilled to announce that Diana Matheson, founder and chief growth officer of the Northern Super League, will speak at the Changemakers Summit in Toronto from November 13 to 15, 2025.

Level Up with Dr. Norm O’Reilly
Sponsorship measurement isn’t standing still, and neither should you. In one of our most in-demand sessions, “Modernizing Sponsorship Measurement: Upping Your Game on Evaluation and Valuation,” industry leader Norm O’Reilly (Dean, University of New England & Partner, T1 Agency) discusses modernizing your approach.

BASECAMP 1.0 Completed
Our first-ever SPX BASECAMP was a climb we took together.
For three days in Whistler, we shared ideas, pushed boundaries, and stood shoulder to shoulder as leaders redefining what it means to show up. We left with new friends, new visions, and a reminder that leadership is a brand we build every day.

🚨 SXSW PANEL PICKER PITCH! 🚨
We’re pitching to be on the SXSW 2026 agenda, and this is our Pitch about the Pitch.
🌎⚽ The World’s Biggest Event. The Future of Brand Building.

Lollapalooza 2025: Comfort, Creativity and Culture on Full Display
Lollapalooza 2025 turned sponsor marketing into unforgettable experiences, and here are some standout Brand Moments.

Crankworx at 20: From Volunteer Days to Global Stage
This week in Whistler, the world's biggest mountain bike festival turns 20. Crankworx has evolved from a local celebration of the sport into a global brand with stops in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and Canada. I had the chance to sit down with the man steering the ride, Darren Kinnaird, Managing Director of Crankworx Events Inc.

The Bricklayer, the Bot, and the Changemaker
The timeless craft of a bricklayer requires a rhythm for their craft, a keen eye for levelling and patience of Job. From the preparation of the site to the accumulation of tools to the all-important corner leads, there are no shortcuts in the process. Each buttered brick needs to be checked and double-checked, and the instincts of a master are earned, not learned.

Time for a Leadership Transformation
Leadership isn’t about climbing ladders. It’s about climbing higher in purpose, clarity, and capability.
That’s the mission of SPX BASECAMP, which will take place August 14–16 in Whistler. It is a leadership expedition designed to reset your mindset, expand your influence, and connect you to changemakers ready to lead the future.

What to Expect at BASECAMP WHISTLER
Elevation for Leaders
That is the mission of BASECAMP Whistler, August 14-16, a leadership retreat covering everything from AI to Zero Ceilings for your future.

Designing for Magic: Leadership Through Experience
Most leadership programs teach people how to plan. How to decide. How to manage.
Very few teach people how to design for magic.
And yet magic might be the most underutilized force in leadership today.