Sportfive

sportfive.com · Paris, France

Sportfive is a global sports marketing agency that brokers and manages commercial rights for sports properties, brands, and media partners, including sponsorships, media rights, and hospitality. The company works with clubs, leagues, federations, and athletes across football, esports, and other sports to design and sell marketing packages and fan engagement programs. It generates revenue through commissions and fees on rights sales, consulting, and activation services.

  • Digital & Marketing Agency Services
  • IT Consulting & Implementation
Revenue
$650.0M
Employees
1,200
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Paris, France

What 7 Arbolus experts think of Sportfive

The NPS distribution ranges from 4 to 9, with a majority of respondents between 7-9 suggesting more positive sentiment among long-tenured, higher-spend clients. Renewal intent is generally positive, with 4 out of 6 experts expressing likely renewal, though 2 express uncertainty or are offboarding due to leadership changes or lack of tailored support. Most customers (>80%) are in the 'More than 1 Year' implementation stage, indicating strong stickiness among core clients, except where leadership changes or perceived misalignment have reduced engagement. Key themes include appreciation for Sportfive’s network and deal-making ability, frustration with lack of B2C or personalized attention, and historic value from partnership activation. Overall Customer Sentiment: Neutral to Positive

Who reviewed Sportfive

Total customers 7 6 current · 1 former
Reviews growth +7 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 86% (6)
  • Director 14% (1)
Strategy Leader C-Suite NPS 5 Will renew
Revenue Leader Director NPS 8 Will renew
Marketing Leader C-Suite NPS 8 Will renew

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Sentiment

-14 Net Promoter Score, from 7 scored reviews
  • Promoters 1
  • Passives 4
  • Detractors 2

Praised

  • Consistent Revenue Generation
  • Effective Network and Sponsorship Delivery
  • Diverse Business Expertise
  • Deepening Brand Fit in Esports

Criticised

  • Competition Offering Broader Services
  • Risk from Lack of Exclusivity
  • Leadership Transitions Impacting Service
  • Gap in B2C Engagement

What customers say

Consistent Revenue Generation
“I would recommend Sportfive because they reach our revenue goals every year, especially when we needed help post-COVID. Their network and efficiency made it possible for us to get back on track.”
Effective Network and Sponsorship Delivery
“Sportfive managed to bring us significant partnerships thanks to strong industry connections, even when not everything was seamless from start to finish.”
Diverse Business Expertise
“They showcase a lot of different business expertise, refining their product over time and winning clients like Manchester United and evolving into complex rights-holder representation.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 71%
  • Will renew 5
  • Undecided 2
  • Not renewing 0

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 67% 6 answers
  • Director 100% 1 answer
  • 7.6/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 5.5/10 Average score from undecided customers

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