Sponsor impact measurement:N.E.C.

EnergieFlex: measuring the impact of sponsorship at N.E.C.

EnergieFlex is a young and innovative energy company (founded in 2014) that, in addition to green energy, also wants to make a social contribution. EnergieFlex has been a partner of soccer club N.E.C. since 2016. In the 2018/2019 season, EnergieFlex will make its comeback as the main and shirt sponsor of N.E.C.

EnergieFlex wants to assess the effects of its sponsorship with N.E.C., such as the impact on brand awareness and image.

 

Objective

Measuring the effect of the sponsorship between EnergieFlex and N.E.C.

Method

Online questionnaire completed by N.E.C. fans, a sample representative of the Dutch population and residents of the Nijmegen region.

Effect

Take targeted action based on different marketing objectives

 

The results of the research provide N.E.C. and EnergieFlex with guidance on how activations and campaigns are valued and to what extent they should be continued. In addition, the research provides insight into how brand awareness is developing. Based on this, EnergieFlex and N.E.C. can take targeted steps to make the best possible use of the sponsorship.

“Through our sponsorship of soccer, we want to demonstrate the social component of our energy company. We are happy to help others. Markteffect us insight into the effects of our sponsorship and the extent to which our actions are appreciated, enabling us to use our marketing budget as effectively as possible.”
Marco van Katwijk, Managing Director of EnergieFlex

We conduct research for various national and international parties to provide them with insight into the benefits of sponsorship. Among other things, we conduct an annual survey for the Eredivisie, sponsorship research for various Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie clubs, and the Edivisie. We are not only active in soccer and speed skating, but we also support the NBB (Dutch Basketball Association) and the KNLTB (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association).

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<p>Michael <span>Petit</span></p>

Michael Petit

Client Consultant