A-League’s Central Coast Mariners Reveal Asian Investment Discussions
Central Coast Mariners have announced that two Asian football investment groups will soon visit Gosford to open talks about investment opportunities in the A-League club.
The two groups are among several interested parties who have received and reviewed an extensive Information Memorandum on the Central Coast Mariners.
The Mariners Board of Directors formally invite further expressions of interest by investors locally, erectile nationally and globally as the club strives to accelerate its growth plans and capitalise on additional business opportunities available to it.
Central Coast Mariners Chairman Peter Turnbull said it’s the right time for the Club to further broaden its capital base, sickness having completed the start-up and formative phase, and achieved an enviable position in Australia’s national competition, the Hyundai A League.
“This is exciting juncture in the club’s short, yet proud history,” said Mr Turnbull.
“We are currently top of the Hyundai A-League and National Youth League and we are the reigning premiers in each competition. The Mariners will this year compete in the Asian Champions League for the third time and is on track to do so again in 2014.
“The on-field success is underpinned by the Club’s unique, innovative Centre of Excellence complex, which is well underway. The Tuggerah facility is now home to the Mariners’ entire football department and has a thriving community facility in the Soccer5s complex, which is open and doing an excellent trade.”
Next year, the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will see further developments towards a 130-room hotel, licensed clubhouse, six storey office tower and an aquatic centre, in addition to the training facilities, football administration block, and leisure amenities launched last year.
Mr Turnbull said the Mariners brand was known internationally, having its players sought after by top clubs in Europe and Asia.
“This year also marks the second full year of the Club’s elite Academy pathway, providing gifted local juniors with the opportunity to progress from their grassroots side to the Hyundai A-League and beyond,” he said.
Over the past few months, the Mariners have been contacted by a number of groups expressing an interest in investing in the future development and expansion of the organisation. These expressions of interest include the possibility of direct investment from local and foreign consortiums and individuals, as well as the option of an initial public offering (IPO) which would see the Mariners as the first publicly owned football club in Australia.
British Judo Chief Executive Scott McCarthy to Step Down
Scott McCarthy is set to step down as British Judo Chief Executive at the end of the month to pursue new opportunities.
McCarthy has been in post for 10 years.
McCarthy said: “It has been an honour and a privilege to work with Chairman Densign White and the British Judo family for the last 10 years. The BJA is reaching new heights every year and it has been fantastic to be a part of it. The British sporting world is an exciting place to work and I have learned much and enjoyed every minute of it. The time has come for the BJA to identify a new energy source in the executive leadership position and it is also the perfect time for me to seek a new challenge.”
Chairman Densign White added: “On behalf of the BJA I would like to thank Scott for the significant role he has played in modernising and growing the BJA over ten strong years in the job. The two judo medals at the London Games were the icing on the cake. We wish him the best in his future endeavours, allergist which I am sure will revolve around sport.”
British Judo Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Scoular, will assume the role of acting CEO for an interim period.
Paddy Power Continues to Supply Rugby Expo
Paddy Power, generic one of the biggest names in sports betting, order has confirmed its involvement at Rugby Expo for the third consecutive year.
As an official supplier to this year’s event, stomach Paddy Power will yet again be supporting the early bird delegate ticketing scheme, which will see all those who confirm their attendance at Rugby Expo before Friday 5th October in with a chance of receiving a full refund on their delegate pass.
“We are delighted to have Paddy Power back on board for Rugby Expo 2012,” confirms event director Jonathan Wilson.
“The early bird bet has always proved very popular with delegates and it’s a great way for us to engage with our attendees. With details of the bet soon to be announced, we’ll wait and see who’ll be responsible for winning our delegates their money back this year!”
The details for the early-bird bet will be announced shortly but any delegates purchasing their tickets before 17.00 on Friday October 5th will have a chance to win back their delegate fees if the bet comes off.
Famous for its creative marketing campaigns and innovative PR strategy, Paddy Power has become a major name in the betting industry; as the third largest online bookmaker, the company is experiencing a growing presence across new territories while the company works with a number of clubs and unions as official betting partners.
“Rugby Expo has always been a great event to be a part of and we’re delighted to be involved again in 2012,” comments David Lyons, associate director at Airton Risk Management, Paddy Power plc.
“It brings together many of the sport’s key decision makers and influential figures and we’re already looking forward to a busy two days at Twickenham.”
Paddy Power will also be involved in the conference programme at this year’s event, taking part in a sponsorship workshop alongside fellow executives from some of rugby’s most prominent brands.
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NFL Secures First Ever Social Media Partner with Twitter Deal
The National Football League (NFL) have announced a landmark partnership with social media giants Twitter to deliver NFL content to fans around the world.
The global partnership, viagra which is part of Twitter’s Amplify program, apoplectic will enable fans to engage with customized NFL video content, created specifically for the Twitter platform, on PCs, tablets, and mobile devices. This deal represents the first time the NFL has partnered with a social platform and is the first step in a broader strategic collaboration around some of the most valuable content in the entertainment business.
There will be multiple premiere sponsors of the program throughout the 2013 NFL regular and postseason, including an exclusive sponsorship of the program for Super Bowl XLVIII.
Starting today, Twitter users will have access to a uniquely packaged, seven-day-a-week NFL content programming schedule on Twitter, including in-game highlights from NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football as well as clips from other regular season and postseason games. In addition to content featuring game footage, NFL video packages on Twitter will include news, analysis, fantasy football advice, and voting platforms from NFL Network and NFL.com.
“Partnering with Twitter provides the NFL with a unique vehicle to reach millions of highly engaged fans in an environment which will allow trusted partners and sponsors to align with our brand,” said Brian Rolapp, Chief Operating Officer for NFL Media. “With consumption habits shifting to mobile devices and companion experiences alongside broadcasts of our games, this partnership will provide us an additional channel to reach those users which is completely complementary to our flagship mobile product, NFL Mobile from Verizon.”
“The NFL brand is more than just the premiere sports league in the world, it is creating content that is extremely popular and widely consumed,” said Adam Bain, President of Global Revenue for Twitter.
“This partnership brings the best of the NFL to fans on our platform, and allows them to connect and share around their passion for football. The NFL has always been at the forefront of media innovation and this is the next step in that evolution. Having access to this type of highly coveted content on Twitter will not only offer our users a unique programming schedule which will deepen their engagement with our platform but will also provide our sponsors with a value proposition that few other partners can bring to the table.”
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NBA Commissioner David Stern to Retire in 2014
NBA Commissioner, David Stern will retire from his position on Feb. 1, 2014, the league announced Thursday.
Stern, who turned 70 last month, became commissioner on Feb. 1, 1984 which will mean he would have been for 30 years, the league’s longest-serving commissioner, guiding the league through growth around the world.
The Board of Governors revealed deputy commissioner Adam Silver will succeed Stern.
“The Board has selected Adam Silver to succeed me as NBA Commissioner, and I am very pleased with their choice,” Stern said in the email. “As you know, Adam is a world-class business executive who has influenced so many areas of our business during his 20-year tenure with the league, from television, to digital, to international, to merchandising, to sponsorships, to team business, to, of course, labor negotiations. I know that the organization will be in very good hands when Adam becomes Commissioner.
“What we have achieved together and will continue to achieve is extraordinary – and we will have 15 months to talk about it.”
25 iSportconnect Sport Business Hirings/Firings of the Month: July 2012
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Former Football League Director Linke Joins RFL as Senior Commercial Manager |
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Former US Attorney Appointed by FIFA to Clamp Down on Football Corruption |
Tuesday, 17 July 2012 |
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Juan Camilo Medina Quintero to Spearhead Medellin 2018 Summer Youth Games Bid |
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Former British Sports Minister Becomes Chairman of Amateur Boxing Association of England |
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European Hockey Federation Appoints Angus Kirkland as Director General |
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Larry Miller Becomes President of Nike’s Jordan Brand after Leaving Trail Blazers |
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Limelight Sports Appoints New Communications & PR Account Director |
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Swedish Ice Hockey Association Appoint New General Secretary for 2013 Event |
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MP & Silva to Distribute Media Rights for Turkish Super League
Media rights agency MP & Silva have signed a two-year deal with Digiturk to distribute a weekly highlights package for the Turkish Super League.
MP & Silva will hold the rights to distribute highlights of the nine weekly Turkish Super League games along with post-match programs, league standings, fixture lists, English commentary and an hour long program each week.
The Turkish Super League package will be shown worldwide with the exception of the Netherlands for the 2013-14 season. The highlights will include coverage in Netherlands the following season.
The deal is the first of its kind regarding the Turkish Super League and will commence from Round 6 of the 2013-14 season.
Çağrı Dönmez from the Digiturk media department described the deal as a step forwards in increasing global recognition of the Turkish league.
“This agreement will increase interest and exposure of the Turkish Super League abroad,” Dönmez said.
“The deal will help increase the value or the league and develop the market further. Our main target group are people living outside Turkey who have been unable to follow the league for years.
“This is a step in the right direction for the worlds sixth largest footballing economy.”
MP & Silva CEO Said Andrea Radrizzani described the Turkish league as having a lot of potential and growing in popularity.
“Our agreement with Digiturk has given us global distribution rights for the Turkish Super League,” Radrizzani said.
“We are delighted to be working with the Sport Toto Super Lig, the leagues profile is growing rapidly and the recent transfers have increased the popularity of the league.
“We hope that giving the league global coverage will help develop the league further and increase it’s popularity worldwide.”
BlackRock Acquires 8 per cent of Manchester United
BlackRock, a investment company based in New York, has purchased an 8.21% stake in Manchester United.
BlackRock Inc. claimed it acquired 3.3 million shares in Manchester United PLC in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. United went public on the New York Stock Exchange last August.
The Glazer family, which took control of the club in 2005, maintains control through Class B shares that carry ten times the voting power of the stock sold to the public. There are 124 million Class B shares and 39 million Class A shares, according to the data provider FactSet.
Despite the family loading the club with debt following their takeover, United have since paid down £62.6 million of high-interest bonds.
The club’s stock has risen about 35% in the past three months, closing Wednesday at $16.38.
On Monday the club became the first sports team in the world to be valued at more than $3 billion.
This follows Manchester United signing a number of commercial partnerships recently:
Manchester United Partner with Indonesian Tyre Brand Multistrada
Manchester United Delve Deeper into Chinese Market with Two New Deals
Manchester United Announce First-Ever Official Paint Partner
Manchester United Extends Singha Beer Sponsorship
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Jean-François Palus Becomes Chairman of Puma’s Administrative Board
PUMA’s Administrative Board have unanimously elected Jean-François Palus as Chairman of the Administrative Board following Jochen Zeitz’s resignation on 15 October 2012.
Palus will takeover as Chairman of the Administrative Board, with effect from 1 December 2012.
Jean-François Palus became Group Managing Director of PPR SA in 2008, and joined the Supervisory Board of PUMA in 2007 and the PPR SA Board in 2009. He was Chief Financial Officer of PPR SA, the main shareholder of PUMA, for six years. A graduate of France’s HEC business school, Jean-François Palus began his career with Arthur Andersen as an auditor and financial adviser. He joined the PPR group in 1991.
“I have come to value PUMA highly over the last five years of successful cooperation and I would like to thank Jochen Zeitz for his invaluable contribution to PUMA’s outstanding development for more than 20 years”, said Jean-François Palus.
“PUMA is a fantastic brand and company with highly committed people. I am looking forward to working with management to tap into the huge potential alongside Franz Koch and his PUMA team to become the most desirable and sustainable sportlifestyle company in the world.”