Sponsorship

Cities Putting Public Spaces Up for Sponsorship

Hundreds of public spaces -- from public parks to subway stations -- are open for bids from sponsors for naming rights.

December 8, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

Seeking Private Sponsors for Colosseum Renovation

The city of Rome is looking for a private sponsor to buy advertising rights on its historic Colosseum. The $33 million contract would pay for renovation on the site.

August 20, 2010 - Bloomberg

Branded Spaces Spreading

"Branded cities" -- new heavily-sponsored real estate developments with a mix of live- work- and retail-space -- are gaining popularity among developers and spreading around the country.

February 3, 2009 - Media Week

Toronto Mulls Corporate Sponsorship for Parks

Short on funding, Toronto's waterfront parks agency is considering a plan to sell the naming rights to the park's amenities, allowing corporate sponsors to add their name to such public features as walkways and play areas.

April 12, 2008 - The Canadian Press

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