Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from the provided text regarding Tottenham Hotspur‘s commercial revenue:
Key Growth & Figures:
* Overall Commercial Revenue (2024): UK£198.4 million (US$259.3 million) – a meaningful increase from previous years.
* Commercial Revenue Growth: Increased from UK£135.2 million (US$177.3 million) in 2019.
* Sponsorship Revenue (2024): UK£144.5 million (US$189.5 million), up from UK£141.3 million (US$185.3 million) the previous year. this is a major increase from UK£93.5 million (US$122.6 million) in 2017/2018 (pre-stadium).
* Media Rights Income: Has become a more significant contributor to revenue in recent years.
* Partnerships: currently 26 partners for the men’s team, 18 for the women’s team, 5 official suppliers, and 9 stadium suppliers.
Drivers of Growth:
* New Stadium: Cited as a key driver of revenue growth.
* Sponsorship Focus: A concentrated effort on sponsorship,including:
* monetizing first-party data.
* Freeing up LED inventory.
* Maximizing digital assets.
* New sponsors: Addition of sponsors like Alipay, BetMGM, and Kraken.
* Restructuring Partnerships: Unbundling and restructuring existing deals to maximize value.
* Increased Digital Inventory: A significant increase in partnerships including digital assets (from <10% to 20-25%).
Future Outlook:
* Growth Target: Double-digit percentage growth in revenue over the next three years.
* Shirt Sponsorship: A new main shirt sponsor will be sought from the 2027/28 season (AIA will move to the training kit).
* Competitive Position: Tottenham is currently outperforming Arsenal and chelsea commercially and aims to close the gap with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City.
* reinvestment: The goal is to generate enough revenue to reinvest in the team.
