Industry News
2023 SMCC Sponsorship Marketing Awards Winners Announced
September 22, 2023
The Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada (SMCC) announced the recipients of the 2023 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs) at the awards ceremony held yesterday evening at the Globe and Mail Centre.
How top brands are using a new technology to transform their sports sponsorships
August 8, 2023
For years, sports sponsorships have been a great channel for Brands to support top-of-funnel marketing objectives like growing awareness or building brand affinity.
Orange Jersey Project Grows to Further Promote Truth and Reconciliation
June 7, 2023
At rinks across the country, thousands of youth hockey players have been improving their skills while wearing orange jerseys. And when they get off the ice, these young people and their coaches have been having tough but necessary conversations about why those jerseys are on their backs. This is all part of the Orange Jersey Project, a grassroots truth and reconciliation initiative.
Sponsorship marketing: Evaluation and measurement
June 6, 2023
Sponsorship has been firmly established as an important element of the marketing mix for some time. According to figures reported in the 16th Annual Canadian Sponsorship Landscape Study (CSLS) from 2021, the portion of marketing communications budgets allocated to sponsorship has ranged from 15 per cent at the low end, to nearly 30 per cent at the high end over the course of the last 15 years or more.
A Letter from the 2023 Chair – Neal Covant
January 9, 2023
Milestone moments are tough to come by, which is why they are called ‘milestones’.
Being entrusted with the Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada Chair of the Board position is a pinnacle achievement, that carries with it a substantial responsibility.
A Letter from the Outgoing Chair – Steven Lewis
December 5, 2022
It has been an incredible six years since I joined the SMCC Board, and an amazing last two years as your Chair.
Canada West Announces New Corporate Partnership Strategy with The Building Blocks Group
October 3, 2022
Canada West is proud to announce a new marketing partnership with The Building Blocks Group. The partnership will work with existing properties and create exciting new opportunities for sponsorship including regional Championships and digital media.
What social purpose means for brands
September 13, 2022
We are excited to share that Manpreet Pandha, SMCC and CMA member, has been published on the CMA website! Read her article to learn about "What social purpose means for brands."
2022 SMCC Sponsorship Marketing Award Winners Announced
September 8, 2022
The Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada (SMCC) announced the recipients of the 2022 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs) at the awards ceremony held yesterday evening at the Globe and Mail Centre.
SponsorshipX
July 18, 2022
SponsorshipX is a yearly event taking place in beautiful Whistler, BC, in partnership with Crankworx, the world's largest mountain bike festival.