Sports And Sponsored Content Infographic

How impactful are sports leagues for paid partnership posts? ListenFirst created a comprehensive infographic to answer that very question for brands and marketers.

How impactful are sports leagues for paid partnership posts? ListenFirst created a comprehensive infographic to answer that very question for brands and marketers. Sports and Sponsored Content: The Winning Playbook looks at the performance of 5,378 sponsored posts shared on the social media channels of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS between July 2020 – June 2021. 

Below are all the key finding, though for even deeper dive, be sure to read our full Optimizing Sports-Related Sponsored Content On Social report.

About the Author

Chase Varga is the Director of Marketing at ListenFirst, the editor of LF Pool Party, and the writer behind the popular ListenFirst deep dives. A 10+ year veteran in the social space, she analyzes how cultural shifts, fandom economies, and social platforms are redefining the business of media.

Who is ListenFirst?


At ListenFirst, we’re the social intelligence partner built for brands that want to lead the feed, not just show up in it. Our platform combines owned and creative analytics, competitive benchmarking, and curated social media reporting to help you grow share of voice, track brand health, and gain a true market advantage. Whether you need social media consulting, deeper social media analytics reporting, or insights that actually drive action, we’ve got the tools—and the team—to help you outperform your category.

Share the Post:

Related Posts

ListenFirst Media

368 9th Ave 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(646) 349-6810

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

LF Pool Party is your VIP invite to the sharpest insights in social media. No slides, no suits—just deep dives into what’s trending, what’s working, and what’s next in marketing.

© 2025 ListenFirst Media • All rights reserved