Events
SPORTACCORD’S THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION IN BERLIN
Top leaders, senior managers and key decision-makers in world sport will gather in Berlin from April 16 to 20 for the third annual SportAccord convention.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH LEGENDS
A team of UK-led investors has set-up a new global sports company, designed to give fans unrivalled access to sporting legends.
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH LEGENDS
A team of UK-led investors has set-up a new global sports company, designed to give fans unrivalled access to sporting legends.
BRIDGESTONE DOESN’T TIRE OF CHAMP CAR
Bridgestone and Champ Car will continue a partnership that sees the brand remain as the presenting sponsor and the official tyre of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford.
OPPORTUNITY TO RALLY ROUND
Promotional and marketing opportunities through involvement with the Kwik-Fit Pirelli British Rally Championship have been revealed.
TRAFFIC BUILDS FOR LIBERTADORES CUP
Traffic Marketing Esportivo, holder of the broadcasting rights to South American soccer’s Libertadores Cup, with the exception of the Americas, has started the distribution of rights to 55 countries.
NASCAR GETS SIRIUS WITH SATELLITE RADIO
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has reached agreement for North American satellite radio rights to broadcast NASCAR racing and events.
SECURITY ON THE AGENDA
Some of the most prominent names from the world of event and venue security will gather in London for the inaugural Event and Venue Security conference and exhibition taking place at the QEII Centre on April 18 to 19.
PARALYMPIC LAUNCH
The official Paralympic World Cup website has been launched and tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event that takes place from May 12 to 15.
PARALYMPIC LAUNCH
The official Paralympic World Cup website has been launched and tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event that takes place from May 12 to 15.
INFRONT TIE UP RUSSIAN DEAL
Infront Sports & Media has reached an exclusive agreement with RTR State TV & Radio Broadcasting Company for the television and radio rights to the 2006 World Cup.
TVNW APPOINTS PRESIDENT
TVNW Media Group, the Canada-based media agency, has appointed Adrian Metcalfe as its first president.
SPORTBUSINESS INTERNATIONAL TO SPONSOR SOCCEREX
SportBusiness International, the market leader in providing competitive analysis and information to the sports industry, has signed a two-year deal as media partner to Soccerex.
2012 BID NEWS: LONDON INSPECTION IMPRESSES
Early signs show London fared well after Olympic inspectors ran their eyes over the city’s bid to host the 2012 Games.
BACKING FOR RWC 2011 IN JAPAN
Yokohama would be an excellent venue for the 2011 rugby World Cup final, according to International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Syd Millar.
SERIE A PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED
Sportfive and Rai Trade are to extend their co-distribution arrangement for the marketing of Serie A’s international TV rights beyond season 2004/05.
FORD FOCUS ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Ford plans to drive home the European launch of the new Focus with its UEFA Champions League sponsorship.