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USA Rugby brings in IMG to aid development drive
USA Rugby, the national governing body for rugby union in the United States, has signed a 10-year partnership with the IMG agency which seeks to further boost the development of the sport in the country.
ECB names IMG’s Harrison as new CEO
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed IMG Media executive Tom Harrison as its new chief executive officer.
World Rallycross secures Barcelona race for 2015 season
The World Rallycross Championship has announced the addition of Barcelona to its 2015 calendar, with an initial one-year deal struck with a view towards a long-term partnership.
Leading Handball Bundesliga club signs IMG partnership
German Handball Bundesliga club Rhein-Neckar Löwen has signed a 10-year marketing partnership with the IMG agency.
Uefa scores IMG Licensing agreement
European football’s governing body Uefa has appointed the IMG Licensing division of the IMG agency as master licensee for all of its national team competitions until 2017.
World Rallycross shifts venue for Argentina’s season finale
Series promoter IMG Motorsports has confirmed that the Argentinian city of San Luis will stage the final round of the inaugural season of the World Rallycross Championship.
Atletico Madrid and cricket icons invest in Indian Super League
The much-hyped Indian Super League (ISL) took another major step towards its launch on Sunday as the likes of Spanish Liga club Atletico Madrid, cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) and Sourav Ganguly and Bollywood stars were confirmed as owners of the eight teams that will compete in the new football competition.
Sharapova adds to business empire with Supergoop partnership
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has added to her growing commercial interests by agreeing a partnership which sees her become a co-owner of skincare brand Supergoop.
IMG to support new LPGA event in China
The IMG agency will support the launch of a new Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event in China later this year.
IMG-Reliance launches tender for Indian Super League franchises
IMG-Reliance, commercial and marketing partner of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has launched a tender process for acquisition of franchises for the delayed Indian Super League (ISL) project.
IMG to market action sports event
The IMG Swiss division of the IMG agency has been appointed as the exclusive marketing partner of European action sports event Freestyle.ch.
World Match Play Championship returns to England for 50th anniversary
Golf’s European Tour and the IMG agency have confirmed that the 2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship will take place at the London Golf Club in Kent, England from October 15-19.
IMG sold in $2.3bn deal
Entertainment talent agency William Morris Endeavor and private equity company Silver Lake Partners have reached a deal to acquire the IMG agency, one of the sports industry’s most influential companies, it was confirmed today.
IMG signs up Korean women’s golf starlet Ko
Women’s golf sensation Lydia Ko has signed up the IMG agency for management and marketing representation.
Joosor Institute launched in Doha ahead of 2022 World Cup
Qatar's Aspire Academy has joined forces with a roster of partners including IMG, the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee - organisers of the Fifa World Cup in the country – Georgetown University and SportBusiness International to launch the Joosor Institute, a centre of excellence designed to give world-class education and training facilities to sports professionals in the Middle East region.
IMG acquires Great Ocean Road Marathon
Sports marketing agency IMG has acquired The Great Ocean Road Marathon ahead of the event’s 10th anniversary.
Inaugural Indian Super League start postponed
The inaugural season of the Indian Super League, the proposed IMG-Reliance football tournament, has postponed its start by eight months.
AIFF reveals new Indian Super League details
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) alongside commercial partner IMG-Reliance and TV network Star India have launched the new football Indian Super League.