1986 is a sponsorship company.
We devise sponsorships between brands and things that people like.
And then we tell those people about it.
Sponsorship is simple, and we’re not going to overcomplicate it.
Person likes a thing.
Brand also likes the thing.
Therefore, person likes THE brand more.
Research shows that if the brand proves that they get the thing, like really get it, the person will like the brand even more again.
We create sponsorships that prove the brand loves the thing as much as the people do.
We call this…
Whether you’re a brand, an event, a team or an athlete, if you behave in a way that plays to the crowds, more people will get you, remember you, and if we do it really well, they may even love you for it.
We’re called 1986, because that’s when we met.
And we’ve been friends ever since.
In trouble together as teenagers.
Up to no good in our twenties.
Best men at each other’s weddings.
Godfathers to each other’s children.
And now, after 25 years of working in sponsorship and marketing, we’re sitting next to each other again (desks are a bit bigger this time).
Announcement
Matt Stevenson
25 years in marketing departments at Nike, O2, Orange and EE.
15 years as head of sponsorship for BT Group and ESA Board Director.
Devised and activated sponsorships with: The England Football Team, Wembley Stadium, Scotland Rugby, Glastonbury, BAFTA and GX.
Tom Bazeley
25 years running digital, advertising and film production companies.
Founder of Lean Mean Fighting Machine and CEO of ad agency M&C Saatchi, London.
The companies I have been responsible for have won Agency of the Year at Cannes, a General Election, and a BAFTA.
our process & services
We will approach your business with fresh eyes, imagination and a bloody minded determination to create a sponsorship that people get, remember and love.
To find out how we can help you, whether you like us and could imagine working together, call, email or message us, and we’ll get right back to you.
Matt Stevenson
matt@1986sponsorship.com
+44 7793 856905
Tom Bazeley
tom@1986sponsorship.com
+44 7733 303342