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CSM Sport & Entertainment

Sports Marketing & Sponsorship ConsultingAgency

CSM provides brands, rights holders, and athletes with end-to-end sports and entertainment marketing solutions — from sponsorship strategy and negotiation to activation and measurement — maximizing the commercial value of sports partnerships.

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 27, 2026

Founded
2012
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Revenue
$100M-$500M

About

One of the world's largest independent sports and entertainment marketing agencies, with strong presence in sponsorship consulting, athlete management, and brand activation globally.

CSM Sport & Entertainment is a leading global sports and entertainment marketing agency that provides a comprehensive range of services including sponsorship strategy and consulting, athlete and talent management, event management, hospitality, and brand activation. Founded through the merger of several prominent sports marketing firms, CSM operates across multiple continents and works with some of the world's largest brands, rights holders, and sporting organizations. The agency helps clients navigate the complex sports sponsorship landscape by identifying, negotiating, and maximizing the value of partnerships with major sporting events, leagues, and teams. CSM's portfolio of services spans the full sponsorship lifecycle — from initial strategy and rights acquisition through to activation, measurement, and ROI analysis. The company has deep expertise across a wide range of sports including football, cricket, rugby, motorsport, golf, and major global events such as the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. CSM also operates dedicated divisions for hospitality and experiences, talent representation, and creative content production, making it a full-service partner for brands investing in sports and entertainment. As part of the broader sports marketing ecosystem, CSM competes with agencies such as Octagon, IMG, and Wasserman. The company has historically been backed by private equity and has grown through strategic acquisitions. CSM is considered a significant player in the global sports sponsorship consulting market, particularly in the United Kingdom and across Europe, with a strong international footprint spanning North America, Asia, and beyond.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Sponsorship Consulting

    Strategic advisory services helping brands identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage sports and entertainment sponsorships.

  • Athlete & Talent Representation

    Management and representation services for professional athletes and entertainment talent, including commercial deal negotiation.

  • Brand Activation

    Creative and experiential activation services that bring sponsorship partnerships to life across live events, digital, and broadcast channels.

  • Hospitality & Experiences

    Premium hospitality packages and bespoke experiences at major sporting events including the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and Formula 1.

  • Event Management

    End-to-end event production and management services for sports and entertainment properties.

  • Sponsorship Measurement & Analytics

    ROI measurement and performance analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of sponsorship investments.

  • Rights Holder Consulting

    Commercial strategy and partnership development services for sports rights holders, leagues, and federations.

Key features

Full-service sponsorship lifecycle managementGlobal network across sports, entertainment, and mediaAthlete and talent representation capabilitiesPremium hospitality and experiential servicesProprietary sponsorship valuation and measurement toolsMulti-sport and multi-market expertiseCreative content and campaign production

Use cases

Brand seeking to enter sports sponsorship for the first timeGlobal corporation optimizing its existing sports sponsorship portfolioAthlete seeking commercial representation and endorsement dealsSports rights holder looking to grow commercial revenuesBrand activating hospitality and experiences at major sporting eventsCompany measuring and reporting on sponsorship ROI to stakeholders

Customer segments

Global consumer brands and FMCG companiesFinancial services and banking institutionsAutomotive brandsTechnology companiesSports rights holders and governing bodiesProfessional athletes and entertainersMedia and broadcast companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Sponsorship valuation and analytics platformsCRM and client management systemsDigital content production toolsSocial media monitoring and analytics

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Managed Service

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 2012 · Founded
  2. 2024Became Wasserman
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