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ENVISION TO SELL LOUISIANA SUPERDOME NAMING RIGHTS
Envision, the LA-based sports marketing firm run as a joint venture between former ProServ managing director Jeff Knapple and Philip Anschutz, owner of the Los Angeles Kings, has been chosen to sell the naming rights to the Louisiana Superdome.
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How to Develop Effective Naming Rights Strategies: A new report from SportBusiness Group: Click here
SALT LAKE OPEN HOUSES HELPING RESIDENTS
The people of Utah are finding out how the 2002 Winter Olympics will affect them and their communities after a series of open houses was introduced to educate and inform residents.
INTRADE CREATES SPORT BETTING DERIVATIVES MARKET
A new sport betting service based on derivative-style contracts will launch this week in the UK.
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Online Gambling: The Regulation of Global Sports Betting: A new report from SportBusiness Group: Click here
ROGGE CONFIDENT FINA WILL EVENTUALLY TEST FOR EPO
Olympic boss Jacques Rogge is confident swimming's governing body FINA will agree to start testing for erythropoietin (EPO), one of the most dangerous banned drugs in sport.
NEW COMPETITION FOR GOLFING LEGENDS
A new golf tournament for the `golden oldies? of the sport will commence on November 16-18 at The Ocean Coaurs in Kiawah Island, South Carolina with each member of the winning team receiving $150,000 (?170,609).
ECHOSTAR CONFIRMS DIRECTV BID FAILURE
Charlie Ergen, chief executive of satellite platform EchoStar Communications, has confirmed the rejection of a merger bid for rival US broadcaster DirecTV.
CHOICESEAT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY
ChoiceSeat, the company that provides the only fully interactive in-seat video and audio service at sporting events, has filed for bankruptcy. Under Chapter 11 of US bankruptcy law, the company is allowed 30 days to reorganise its business.
PGA TOUR LOSES CASE AGAINST CASEY MARTIN
The US Supreme Court ruled that the PGA Tour cannot ban disabled golfer Casey Martin from using a cart for tour events.
E-COMSPORT SIGN JUVENTUS DEAL
British online sports marketing firm e-comsport Group has signed a three-year contract with Italian Serie A football club Juventus for its skill-square game product.
CRAIGIE TAYLOR WINS SANTA POD ACCOUNT
Craigie Taylor International, the UK-based sponsorship and PR agency, has been appointed by European drag racing venue Santa Pod to handle PR, sponsorship support and exploitation for the Northamptonshire, England based track.
ICC CALLS ON GOVERNMENT FOR TAX BREAK
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Indian government to provide tax exemptions to help hold next year's ICC knockout tournament in the country, the federal sports minister has said.
GOAL CELEBRATION GOES UP IN SMOKE OVER SPONSOR ROW
Goal celebration antics cost Malaysia's self-styled soccer 'Superman' 2,000 ringgit ($526) after a sponsor complained his display hid its company logo during a TV broadcast.
GLOBAL SPECTRUM ACQUIRES FRONT ROW MARKETING SERVICES
Global Spectrum, the Philadelphia-based venue management company, has acquired Front Row Marketing Services, which specialises in sales and marketing services for sports and entertainment facilities, including naming rights, premium seating sales, and venue advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
PREMIER LEAGUE SET TO SECURE NEW SPONSOR
England?s Premier League soccer competition is expected to finally secure a new title sponsor on Monday when the 20 club chairmen are called to a meeting to vote on who will take over from brewing company Carling.
PRIZE MONEY AT LYTHAM TO BE #3.3M
The winner of golf?s oldest major, The Open Championship, will receive #600,000 ($863,000) on the final Sunday at Royal Lytham and St Annes this July. This is over #100,000 ($144,000) more than the sum received by Tiger Woods at St Andrews last year.
SPORTBUSINESS 2001: BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY WILL DRIVE NEW INTERNET REVENUES
The subscription-for-services model could be the surprise leader in growing internet revenues across digital media over the next five years, according to Alexander Brown, president/COO of Virtual Spectator.
CARNEGIE STRENGTHENS DOWN UNDER
The Edinburgh based global sports marketing and entertainment business, Carnegie Group, is hoping to strengthen its position in Australia with the appointment of Tim McDermott as chief executive officer.
SOAP WHODUNNIT DELAYS UEFA CUP KICK-OFF
The climax of a soap opera whodunit, which has gripped Britain for weeks, will delay the kick-off of an international soccer match in Spain.