Inside the changing face of live music sponsorship
Prominent figures ponder whether concert brand deals have lost their allure or remain a premier choice for brand leaders
News By James Hanley | 10 June 2022
The pandemic has changed the game for live music sponsorship, according to prominent figures across the business. With question marks arising over whether brand tie-ins have lost its allure or remain a premier choice for brand leaders, most signs appear to point towards the latter.
Bijal Parmar, head of consumer marketing for Virgin Media O2, indicated much of the appeal for sponsors was derived from music’s “immense power” of connectivity.
“It’s a common culture and a universal language that…