Sky Sports has become the first sports broadcaster to sign up to the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. This commitment brings together the global sports community to combat climate change by mapping a clear trajectory and setting standards for verifying emission reporting in line with the Paris Agreement. Sports teams, organisations and governing bodies […]
Real Madrid and Legends announce a distribution agreement for multi-channel licensed products
Real Madrid and Legends have launched a comprehensive multi-channel retail programme. The agreement will include a new official online store, the reopening of three official stores in Madrid and a new flagship store at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The club’s collaboration with Legends, a premium experience company in merchandising, sales, collaboration, planning, technology and hospitality, […]
DreamHack and Pantamera renew partnership for 2020
DreamHack, the premier gaming lifestyle festival, and Pantamera, one of Sweden’s leading recycling companies, have signed a one-year agreement for 2020. As part of the renewed partnership, the two organizations will collaborate with Samuel “SampeV2” Stronegger and Yacine Laghmari to create a new talk show format, which will be produced in the state-of-the-art DreamHack Studio […]
OGC Nice signs Belstaff as outfitting partner
French professional football club OGC Nice has signed British heritage brand Belstaff as an official partner. The clothing brand, founded in 1924, is synonymous with enduring style and function and will provide apparel to les Aiglons – the team’s nickname, meaning ‘the young eagles’ – when they are not on the field.” “Our objective of […]
Formula 1 and Spotify launch new podcast series
As Formula 1 returns to racing this week, F1 and Spotify have announced an all new podcast series partnership, bringing fans the latest news, updates, and exclusive interviews from Formula 1’s biggest names. Inspired by Formula 1’s popular YouTube series, Paddock Pass podcast is hosted by Will Buxton, F1’s premier digital presenter. In the exclusive […]
BT Sport award Sky Media their advertising sales contract
BT and Sky have agreed a new multi-year partnership whereby Sky Media, the advertising sales arm of Sky, will now sell advertisements and sponsorship across all BT Sport channels in the UK. Following a competitive tender process, BT Sport have awarded their advertising sales contract to Sky Media, who will replace Channel 4. The agreement […]
McLaren Racing continues data analytics collaboration with Deloitte
McLaren Racing have signed a continuation of its collaboration with Deloitte on and off the race track in a multi-year agreement, starting from the resumption of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Deloitte will be working with McLaren to enhance the performance of the team and its race cars. The firm will be working closely with […]
RLWC2021 & IRL signs historic broadcast partnership
Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) have announced a historic collaboration with International Rugby League (IRL), which will see both organisations working together on the broadcast production of matches at the tournament, in addition to the sale of broadcast rights across the world. In a first for the Rugby League World Cup, the unique partnership […]
Investors put pressure on Nike, FedEx & Pepsi to end association with Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins may be headed for tough times as investors are pushing pressure on brands to convince the team to drop the controversial name. Three separate letters signed by 87 investment firms and shareholders worth a collective $620 billion have asked Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo to end their association with the NFL’s Washington Redskins unless […]
Sportradar signs 10-year deal with EHF for data collection rights
The European Handball Federation (EHF), EHF Marketing GmbH (EHFM) and Sportradar, a global provider of sports content and intelligence have signed a long-term partnership to include official data collection and distribution to media organisations and betting operators. The multi-year agreements, set to run until 2030, will see Sportradar, as the ‘official data partner’ of EHF […]