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Thematic Analysis
Consumer M&A Deals H1 2026 - Top Themes: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in H1 2026 in the Consumer Sector.
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Product Insights
The Business of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Why Does the 2026 FIFA World Cup Matter to the Global Sports Business Market? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the biggest commercial events in global sport, bringing together 48 teams and generating significant revenues through media rights, sponsorship, ticketing, and commercial partnerships. GlobalData’s Business of the 2026 FIFA World Cup report provides an in-depth analysis of the tournament’s commercial landscape, examining the major revenue streams associated with FIFA, the competing teams, host cities, sponsors,...
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Sector Analysis
Australia Destination Tourism Trends Insight by Type, Source Markets, Foreign Direct Investment and Future Opportunities, 2026 Update
Analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, and attractions, as well as risks and opportunities in Australia. This report explores the types of travelers that visit the region as well as a SWOT analysis.
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Sector Analysis
China Destination Tourism Trends Insight by Type, Source Markets, Foreign Direct Investment and Future Opportunities, 2026 Update
Analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, and attractions, as well as risks and opportunities in China. This report explores the types of travelers that visit the country as well as a SWOT analysis.
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Sector Analysis
Sponsorship Sector Report - Automotive - Americas 2026
This report provides an overview of the automotive sector across the Americas region. It explores all the main active brands in the sector as well as details the movement in the sector over the last few years in the sports sponsorship industry. Sponsorship Landscape: Since 2020, automakers in the Americas have increased sports sponsorship spend (+18.6%) and especially deal volume (+28.3%) by adding more, smaller, locally targeted partnerships to defend brand awareness and support intensifying EV competition amid softer post-Covid...
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Sector Analysis
Post Event Analysis - NBA Finals 2026
Why Does the 2026 NBA Finals Matter to the Sports Business Market? The 2026 NBA Finals delivered a major boost in global basketball viewership and commercial activity, with strong performance across broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and fan engagement. GlobalData’s 2026 NBA Finals Event Analysis examines the business and popularity of the championship series, providing insight into the media rights landscape, sponsorship portfolio, audience performance, ticket prices, attendance patterns, and prize money. The report provides stakeholders with a detailed view of how...
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Sector Analysis
Post Event Analysis - IndyCar 500 2026
An analysis of the recent 2026 IndyCar 500, including a look at its sponsorship portfolio, broadcasters, attendance and ticketing. Broadcasters: The 2026 Indianapolis 500 was exclusively, nationally, broadcast by Fox with 25 international broadcasters including Sky, Canal Plus and ESPN. Viewership: The 2026 Indianapolis 500 race peaked at 8.3 million views on Fox, the second-highest since 2012. The average viewership fell by 6% on the previous record year. Sponsorship: The IndyCar Series had an estimated sponsorship revenue of $184.83 million....
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Sector Analysis
Sponsorship Sector Report: Financial Services - Insurance 2026
This report provides an overview of the insurance sector globally. It explores all the main active brands in the sector as well as details the movement in the sector over the last few years in the sports sponsorship industry. Insurers increasingly activate sponsorships for performance outcomes: stadium experiences, community programs, and always-on content can generate leads and convert engagement into enquiries and sales. Soccer is the largest sponsorship market, declining from 2020–2023 before rebounding in 2024 and easing in 2025,...
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Sector Analysis
Sponsorship Sector Report: Construction and Real Estate 2026
This report provides an overview of the construction and real estate sector globally. It explores all the main active brands in the sector as well as details the movement in the sector over the last few years in the sports sponsorship industry. Sector Overview: Since 2020, construction and real estate sponsorship growth is driven mainly by more frequent, portfolio-style partnerships, with a Japan-led Tokyo Olympics spike in 2021 and Saudi Vision 2030/PIF place-branding momentum. Sport Analysis: In 2025, construction and...
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Consumer Insights
North America Destination Tourism Trends Insight by Type, Source Markets, Foreign Direct Investment and Future Opportunities, 2026 Update
Analysis of destination markets, infrastructure, and attractions, as well as risks and opportunities in the North America region. This report explores the types of travelers that visit the region as well as a SWOT analysis.