In the middle of the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Phillies extended a decades-long partnership with IBX, expanding upon its role as the Official Health Insurance Partner of the Phillies to become the team’s first Official Jersey Patch sponsor. Together, IBX and the Phillies will utilize their platforms for future initiatives benefitting fans, IBX members, associates, and the community at large. The two organizations will also work together to continue to support nonprofits focused on important health issues, including Project HOME, the American Cancer Society, ALS United Mid-Atlantic, and the Mike Schmidt Stop Skin Cancer Initiative.

Excel Properties team was hired by the New York Giants, New York Jets, and MetLife Stadium to help secure two Cornerstone Partners for the Stadium of the Decade. In 2022 HCLTech, a leading global technology company, became the teams’ Official Digital Transformation Partner using their Cornerstone position as a hub for business development purposes and as a showcase for their stadium tech integration. In 2024, Moody’s Corporation, the world’s leading source of bold, clear and perceptive insights on exponential risk, announced it would be MetLife Stadium’s newest Cornerstone Partner, as part of a multi-year partnership. Moody’s is also the naming rights partner of the Moody’s Commissioners Club, a spectacular private space in the Stadium offering guests unparalleled views and unique experiences at events.

Entering the 2024 MLS season, the Chicago Fire FC and Carvana announced their Front of Shirt partnership. Carvana was ultimately looking to increase sales in the Chicago market, while building their brand trust nationally. This partnership was built to reach fans through various activations in stadium, at home, and even beyond the MLS, including uniform branding on adult, Chicago Fire Academy, and MLS Next Pro jerseys.

Prior to the 2022-23 NHL season, Rapid7 became the first-ever jersey patch partner of the Boston Bruins. Through an integrated B2B platform, they have elevated their brand awareness by capitalizing on the national reach of the patch to their target audience (CISOs). Rapid7 also utilized the Bruins ecosystem by partnering with Delaware North (DNC) to host an annual Cyber Summit at TD Garden, driving new business, engaging prospects, and connecting with partners across DNC.

Avant and MLS announced a multi-year partnership designed to leverage intellectual property and create co-branded club-specific credit cards. Through this platform, Avant continues to grow its customer base, while providing exclusive benefits for cardholders. Additionally, they have had an impactful brand presence and extensive consumer engagement strategy surrounding the MLS All-Star Game.

In 2022, GEODIS and Nashville SC announced a ground-breaking naming rights partnership with the newest and largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada. GEODIS leveraged a Suite Level entitlement to host business executives and employees. They also created multiple community programs to bring soccer to a local underserved community.

In 2021, Q2 Holdings Inc., one of Austin’s fastest-growing companies, saw the opportunity to partner with Austin FC to reinforce its commitment to its employees, top talent, and keeping Austin special. Austin FC and Q2 came together to develop the ‘Dream Starter’ Competition, an annual competition that recognizes local entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups whose ingenuity and vision enrich the whole Austin community. During this time, Excel also secured Captain Morgan (Diego North America) as one of the Founding Partners of Austin FC to provide first-class hospitality and experiences within a branded club space.

VistaPrint’s core mission is focused on helping small businesses feel big, by providing the marketing/design tools and expert assistance needed to reach their goals. In 2020, a jersey patch partnership with the Boston Celtics achieved this goal by creating national brand awareness, while using their platform to promote local small businesses. Located right in the Celtics backyard, VistaPrint ultimately increased positive brand sentiment through this organic, community-connected partnership.