Utilita Strikes up Partnership With Sunderland AFC

Sunderland AFC is launching an exciting new partnership for the 2017-18 season with Utilita Energy!
We will be the club’s official back of shirt partner. Alongside displaying our logo on the back of the Black Cats shirts, we will enjoy a visual presence around the Stadium of Light, as the new SkyBet EFL Championship season gets underway on Friday evening.

We already have significant connections within the North East, with a huge number of field sales agents based in the region. Furthermore we have a growing number of customers on Wearside and the new partnership with the Black Cats aims to enhance our reputation within the local in the community.

Sunderland fans who switch to Utilita will receive exclusive offers throughout the season - as well as a free smart meter, a club branded in-home display cover and a host of other benefits, including exclusive access to festival and music tickets through the company’s partnership with the world’s leading entertainment promoter, Live Nation.

Jem Maidment, our head of marketing & communications, said: “Sunderland AFC has a phenomenal fan base, recognised across the country for their passionate and unwavering support, so to be able to deliver a partnership with such a leading club is a real honour for Utilita.

“This exciting partnership with the Black Cats will give us the opportunity to engage with the community, support local businesses and increase our presence on a domestic and commercial level. We are a company committed to getting the best deal for our customers and we’re looking forward to continuing this on Wearside.”

Sunderland AFC’s head of communications, Louise Wanless said: “Utilita have grown very quickly to establish themselves as one of the UK’s top ten energy suppliers. We are excited to have a company of their calibre on board, who will be able to offer our supporters a first-class service in the energy supply field.”