BYJU’S, the world’s leading education technology company, today announced football star and global sports icon Lionel “Leo” Messi as the first global brand ambassador of its social impact arm, Education For All. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentinian football team, has signed an agreement with BYJU’S to promote the cause […]
UEFA to roll out Women’s Nations League in 2023
In line with UEFA’s Women’s Football Strategy: Time For Action and the goal to transform competitions, the UEFA Executive Committee yesterday approved a new and innovative national team competition system that ultimately leads to qualification for the UEFA Women’s EURO or the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The changes come after extensive work by a national […]
Wasserman bolsters portfolio with BSE Media Group acquisition
Global sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has acquired BSE Media Group and hired BSE founder Oscar Morilla as Senior Vice President, Talent Marketing and Partnerships, EMEA, announced by Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Talent Jason Ranne. BSE will rebrand as Wasserman effective immediately. Morilla and his staff will join Wasserman’s sports […]
Celtic FC signs William Hill as betting partner
Celtic FC has announced that William Hill, one of the world’s leading sports betting brands, has become the club’s official in-stadium betting partner. The new partnership will see William Hill offering betting facilities at the iconic Celtic Park for the next two seasons. The agreement will bring an exciting element to Hoops fans’ matchday […]
OneFootball launches first TV app
OneFootball, the world’s largest football media platform, has t announced a major new product as part of its multi-platform strategy, with the launch of a connected TV app that will bring its library of video content to hundreds of millions of TV screens for the first time. OneFootball TV will allow the platform’s +100 […]
NFL appoints Lucy Roberts as marketing director in the UK
The National Football League has appointed Lucy Roberts Hartley as its new Marketing Director in the UK. Following three sell-out NFL UK International Games in London during October 2022, Roberts Hartley will be dedicated to accelerating the growth of the NFL UK fanbase, with a focus on 12–24-year-old audience, through fan engagement, NFL events, […]
Redstrike to develop strategic commercial programme for Asia Rugby
Asia Rugby, the governing body of rugby on the Asian continent, has inked a landmark strategic partnership agreement with international sports marketing agency Redstrike. With this partnership, Asia Rugby signalled its intent and firm commitment to strengthening and ensuring value-addition to the development of rugby across Asia – home to 60% of the world […]
Scottish FA extends Adidas partnership until 2028
The Scottish FA has extended its partnership with global sports brand Adidas until 2028. The extension to the current partnership will see adidas’ role as the Scottish FA’s official kit supplier continue into its 18th year. It follows men’s national team’s recent success in Group B of the UEFA Nations League, which saw them […]
Byju’s name ITW Sports as the global activation partner for cricket and football world cups
ITW Sports Inc, a US based sports consulting firm was named as the official Global Activation Partner by Ed-tech giant BYJU’S for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup and FIFA Football World Cup. The announcement comes on the back of major sponsorships deals that the Bangalore-based company has signed in the recent past, including […]
BCCI implements pay equity policy for women cricketers
BCCI has taken its first step towards tackling discrimination by implementing pay equity policy for the contracted BCCI Women cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as BCCI moves into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. The BCCI Women cricketers will be paid the same […]