Previous research has offered support for the theory that sponsorship can enhance a corporate image and, in particular, impact specific dimensions of the image (Javalgi et al., 1994; Stipp and Schiavone, 1996; Turco, 1994). A sponsorship helps define a brand personality through its inferred association with the sport property. In an unobtrusive fashion, the salient public affiliation between the brand and the sport is thought to alter image perceptions of the brand (Brooks, 1994). Meenaghan (1991) has noted that this “image by association” effect is the result of an image “rub-off.” For example, take a case where a firm enters into public affiliation with a sport perceived to be sophisticated or upscale, like golf or tennis. The firm’s new association will act as new input to be processed by consumers, a cue that may influence perceptions of the firm. Thus, the result of the affiliation will be that the firm will be more likely to be perceptually positioned closer to the upscale sport. Employing such a strategy, a firm seeking a certain identity would pursue an affiliation with an entity that represents the desired image or personality traits.