Does the partnership support the brand's story, or is it just a logo slot bought because the budget allows it.
A logo on the boards at a hockey game isn't enough if the audience doesn't genuinely care about that team.
A shared content series or event with the partner gives people something to follow, not just something to see.
Visibility in your own channels, marketing expertise, or access to a new audience.
The partner gets visibility and resources, the brand gets credibility and access to an audience, both sides gain something.
The partner mentions the collaboration on their own initiative, not just because a contract requires it.
If the partner ends up in a scandal, how does that reflect on your own brand.
Does the partnership spark interest or conversation even among people who aren't looking for gambling brands.
Content before the event, presence on-site during it, and a recap or highlights afterward on social media.
Is the cost compared to, say, the media visibility or audience size achieved.
Is there a calculation showing the budget matches the value achieved, rather than a purely emotional decision.
Not just how many people saw the logo, but whether perception of the brand became more positive after the partnership.
Is the partner involved because the collaboration genuinely interests them, or only because the contract requires it.