European Sponsorship Association

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to inspire, unite and grow the sponsorship industry for the benefit of its members. ESA does this through education, guidance, representation, the recognition of excellence and the sharing of best practice and performance.

ESA’s reach encompasses all types of sponsorship activity, from sport, broadcast, education, charity, the arts and culture, through to environment and the community. Its membership includes sponsors, rights holders, agencies and consultants, professional advisors and suppliers.

Being an ESA member means you are part of an active sponsorship community and share our goal of raising standards and building professionalism within the industry – being the ‘best in class’.

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ESA’s reach encompasses all types of sponsorship activity, from sport, broadcast, education, charity, the arts and culture, through to environment and the community. Its membership includes sponsors, rights holders, agencies and consultants, professional advisors and suppliers.

Being an ESA member means you are part of an active sponsorship community and share our goal of raising standards and building professionalism within the industry – being the ‘best in class’.

ESA Events
ESA members can attend most of our ESA-led events for free and take advantage of the networking opportunities they present – filmed, where possible, for those unable to attend.
ESA members enjoy discounts off industry events such as SportsPro LIVE and Think!Sponsorship.

ESA Awards
Want to shout out about a brilliant campaign? Take part in our ESA Awards and showcase your work across Europe. ESA members receive discounts on entries and tickets to the ceremony.

ESA Qualifications
Interested in enhancing your skills in sponsorship, or know of a colleague that is? Take part in our ESA Diploma, ESA Sponsorship Sales Certificate, or ESA Arts Certificate and progress your career.

ESA helps promote its members
ESA members can send us their press releases to publish on our home page and promote via our social media channels. ESA members are able to contact one another directly through our membership website portal.

ESA Resources
ESA has a wealth of resources, including our annual Sponsorship Market Overview, covering facts and figures from across Europe. Other resources include ESA Award-winning case studies, white papers, ESA guidelines and policy papers. All free for ESA members.

ESA Membership:
Join ESA from as little as £399 +VAT (individual) or £549 +VAT (organisation membership) annually. Visit our website for more about the benefits and levels of membership ESA offers.