Sportfive
H.I.G. Capital acquires Lagardère’s minority stake in Sportfive
H.I.G. Capital, the international private equity and asset management firm, has become the sole owner of the Sportfive agency, acquiring the 24.9-per-cent stake it did not already own
Sportfive back in business with Karlsruher SC following lengthy legal dispute
The Sportfive agency has reached a settlement with Karlsruher SC and will have an involvement in the 2. Bundesliga side’s commercial operations following protracted legal disputes between the pair.
Sportfive adds Oppo as latest sponsor of the Suzuki Cup
The Asean Football Federation has signed up Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo as a sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Suzuki Cup in a deal brokered by the China team of the Sportfive agency
Sportfive reconnects with Race of Champions in long-term media rights deal
The Sportfive agency has agreed a multi-year deal to sell the global media rights to the Race of Champions motorsport event
Steve Phelps on Nascar’s rapid resurgence
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Phelps, Nascar president. Eric and Chris also discuss the surprising departure of Scott O’Neil from Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the continued growth and activity of Sportfive’s golf business, and the decision of trading card and collectibles executive Ken Goldin to sell his Goldin Auctions to Collectors Holdings.
Bordeaux signs Bistro Régent extension amid ongoing uncertainty
French Ligue 1 club Girondins de Bordeaux has signed an extension to its sponsorship contract with restaurant chain Bistro Régent.
Sportfive adds suite of golf events through Global Golf Management acquisition
The Sportfive agency has significantly added to the number of professional golf events that it manages through the acquisition of Global Golf Management, the US-based golf event management, consulting…
Sportfive’s APAC head Staiti stepping down
The Sportfive agency's head of Asia-Pacific and president of global sales, Adrian Staiti, is stepping down from the company in the coming months, SportBusiness understands
Sportfive seeks further growth in Spain as Vieta handed key role
The Sportfive agency has detailed plans to enhance its presence and activity in the Spanish market
Former HBS and F1 executives Angell and Barnett form OTT consultancy
Peter Angell, the former director of production for Infront-owned Host Broadcast Services (HBS) and Murray Barnett, the former director of sponsorship and commercial partnerships at Formula 1, have formed…
Roca sponsors Spanish football team in China in deal brokered by Sportfive
Spanish bathroom brand Roca has struck an agreement to sponsor the Spanish national men’s football team in China, in a deal brokered by the Sportfive agency.
Herbalife becomes official supporter of 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup
Nutritional and wellness company Herbalife has been named an official supporter of the 2020 Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup
AFF considers centralised venue for Suzuki Cup
The Asean Football Federation is considering playing this year's Suzuki Cup at a centralised venue, instead of the usual series of home and away matches, due to the pandemic
Sportfive: Mickelson “definitely got everybody’s attention”
Global agency working on both short- and long-term opportunities for golfer
Steve Loy on the business of Phil Mickelson and the future of golf
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Loy, president of global golf for international sports business agency Sportfive and the longtime agent and business partner for iconic golfer Phil Mickelson. Eric and Chris also discuss limited partner lawsuits involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tampa Bay Rays, the rising presence of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major sports market, and the strong performance of American retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Turner Sports sets lineup for fourth iteration of ‘The Match’
July 6 event to feature Mickelson, Brady, DeChambeau, Rodgers
Sportfive to sell BCL’s unified broadcast, sponsorship rights
The Sportfive agency is to sell the Basketball Champions League’s international broadcast and sponsorship rights after being appointed to the role by FIBA ClubCo, the joint entity that manages the rights t…
Sportfive adds EWE Baskets Oldenburg to German basketball portfolio
The Sportfive agency has stepped up its presence in German basketball by agreeing a deal with Basketball Bundesliga club EWE Baskets Oldenburg