Werder Bremen Renew Volkswagen Partnership

Two major German brands, Bundesliga’s Werder Bremen and car manufacturer Volkswagen have extended their partnership for a further two years until 2016.

Under the slogan “passion that moves” Volkswagen accompanied the association since 2008 as the official automotive partner and top sponsor. The team’s players will have the pick from a rich fleet of models of car brand available.

“I am delighted that we are extending this successful partnership with Werder Bremen and steadily extended for a further two years. Both from the fans and from our customers in the region experiencing an extremely high acceptance of this commitment,” said Thomas Zahn, Director of Sales and Marketing Germany Volkswagen Passenger Cars

“Over the past five years, we have many activities to implement with our strong partner Volkswagen.” said Klaus Filbry, CEO of SV Werder Bremen, in charge of marketing, management and finance. “Volkswagen makes us in every way mobile. extension of the contract shows once again the importance of this cooperation. Looking forward to further cooperation! “

This collaboration finds its visible expression not only in the extensive promotional presentation of Volkswagen in the context of SV Werder, but also in the naming rights of the new “Volkswagen VIP Club East” at the Weser Stadium. This 96 is opened in upcoming Bundesliga match against Hannover in the design of automotive brand – including integrated into it “Beetle Lounge”.

Viagogo Sponsor Flying 18 Boat in Australian 18 Fotters League

viagogo, cheap cialis the world’s largest ticket marketplace, today announced it will sponsor a Flying 18 in this season’s Australian 18 Fotters League skiff regattas. 

The agreement places viagogo at the heart of one of Australia’s most celebrated sporting events, which takes place on Sydney Harbour every summer.

After launching in Australia earlier this year it has partnerships with Melbourne AFL clubs Collingwood and Richmond and with 2013 NRL Premiers, the Sydney Roosters.

viagogo spokesperson Alex Levenson said: “These skiffs are such iconic racing boats and seeing them race across Sydney Harbour is an incredible experience for locals and visitors alike. We’re very proud to be part of such a prestigious racing series, at the heart of a sport that means so much to Sydney.”

Commodore of the Australian 18 Footers League, Simon Nearn said: “viagogo shares our mission to give people access to great sporting events and to bring fans closer to the action.  We’re delighted to welcome yet another global brand to our family of sponsors.”

Skipper of the viagogo sponsored Flying 18, Alexandra South, said: “Our mission this season is to compete with the best boats in the series, and to put on a great show for the tens of thousands that come to watch the racing. We are proud to be flying the viagogo flag and look forward to some good results”

USA Triathlon Announces New Footbed Training Partner

USA Triathlon today announced a new Bronze-Level partnership with RPM2, capsule a manufacturer of computerized insoles designed to monitor the training elements of running and biking, through September 2017.

RPM2 will serve as the exclusive footbed training partner for the National Governing Body. USA Triathlon annual members, as well as certified coaches and members of certified clubs, will receive a 10 percent discount through the agreement.

“Our revolutionary technology is aimed at making athletes better, stronger and faster,” said CEO and inventor Johnny Ross. “Helping athletes achieve higher performance through bilateral equivalence is what RPM2 technology provides. Coaches and trainers already recognize that the more bilaterally equivalent the legs are, the better the athlete will perform. Now there is evaluative data in which to base these judgments.”

RPM2 technology specifically measures bilateral leg equivalence in athletes and examines the gait, range of motion and four-quadrant foot pressure of athletes. It is pre-set with five range-of-motion exercises, two gait exercises and two pressure exercises. The system also includes four cycling exercises that contain power meter measurements specifically geared for triathletes and speed cycling.

The data from these pre-set exercises allows athletes and their coaches to customize training plans to meet individual needs. RPM2 technology measures step time, cadence, pace and pressure during the run using the footbed and, based on the measurements, coaches and athletes can adjust training plans and techniques to achieve higher performance.

“We are excited to welcome RPM2 to the family of USA Triathlon partners,” said Chuck Menke, USA Triathlon Marketing & Communications Director. “This advanced technology will allow athletes and coaches to make individualized decisions based on their own unique results and, in turn, will help members of our endurance community make the most of their training.”

Webis Holding Partners Breeders’ Cup

Webis Holding, anabolics an online casino and sportsbetting provider, adiposity has announced that its WatchandWager.com deposit wagering business is to partner the Breeders’ Cup US horseracing event for a fifth consecutive year.

Under the partnership, WatchandWager.com will offer its customers direct access to tote pools during the event.

This year’s Breeders’ Cup will take place today and tomorrow at California’s Santa Anita Park.

WatchandWager is also the leaseholder of US harness track Cap Expo, with the California-based track set to begin its twice-weekly meetings over the Breeders’ Cup weekend and continue this programme through to the final weekend before Christmas.

BLK Named Official Apparel Partner of Gold Coast Titans

National Rugby League club iSelect Gold Coast Titans have announced international sports brand BLK as their Official Apparel Partner in a new five-year deal.

BLK have recently announced partnerships with a host of elite sporting teams around the globe, sale however Chief Executive Officer Tyron Brant said it was particularly pleasing to be in a position to work with the Gold Coast’s own NRL side.

“The team at BLK look forward to forging a proactive partnership with the Gold Coast Titans that will assist us in not only developing innovative apparel solutions to assist individual player performance, erectile but also to create a range of supporter apparel that will appeal to our unique Gold Coast lifestyle,” Brant said.

“On-field we are confident the Titans, with their stable of established and emerging stars, will achieve success in the near future and we have also been impressed with their continued commitment to the community.”

Gold Coast Titans Chief Executive Officer Graham Annesley, said the club was looking forward to developing a relationship with the locally based team at BLK, who incorporate a global understanding for designing elite apparel.

“This new partnership between two great Gold Coast brands is simply a great fit,’’ said Annesley.

“It makes sense for two local organisations to be working together and I’m sure that the club and its fans will benefit from that with a great new range of merchandise.

“We are excited about what the new partnership will bring as well as launching a new jersey for the 2014 season.”

Boxer Anthony Ogogo Renews Ties with Maximuscle

Sports performance brand Maximuscle has renewed its partnership with English middle weight boxer, ask Anthony Ogogo.

The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) owned company, part of the Maxinutrition group, has supported Ogogo through his amateur days right up to success at the 2012 London Olympics, with Ogogo now one of a number of amateur and professional boxers that Maximuscle supports including former World Champion Amir Khan.

Mark Morgan, Senior sponsorship and marketing manager at Maximuscle, commented on the new deal: “Anthony Ogogo is one of the most exciting British boxers to recently turn professional. He has been incredibly successful through the amateur ranks and we are proud to be involved in his quest to turn his success to the professional arena.”

Morgan added: “Maximuscle has a long-standing relationship with Anthony and we are proud to be continuing our work with him. Not only is Anthony respected in the ring, his manner and professionalism outside the ring is hugely admired. He is an outstanding asset to the sport and British sport as whole. Our experience within professional boxing will allow us to best support him in this crucial time in his career. The move from amateur to professional is tough and it is important that Anthony is provided with the finest sports nutrition product as well as expert nutritional advice to best support his fight preparation.”

Maximuscle also supports the England Cricket Board, the Welsh Rugby Union, The Rugby Football Union, London Wasps and Northampton Saints, as well as individuals such as Robshaw and Stuart Broad.

Audi & Völkl to Sponsor 2014 Freeride World Tour

Freeride World Tour have announced German automobile manufacturer Audi and winter sports brand Marker Völkl will sponsor the 2014 series.

Audi has long distinguished itself as one of the most important partners in the world of skiing with enduring involvement in alpine skiing across the world. Audi is a twelve-year sponsor of the Hahnenkamm race, title sponsor of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and the FIS Ski Cross World Cup, presenting sponsor of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, and sponsor of 15 national alpine ski teams. Freeride World Tour is proud to announce their new three-year sponsorship agreement with the German brand as official partner of the tour. 

Florian Zitzlsperger, Head of brand partnerships and sports marketing AUDI AG, said: “The commitment in the Freeride World Tour perfectly complements our winter sports program. By presenting the Ski Cross World Cup we’ve started to address a young target group and are now logically continuing to pursue this path with the Freeride World Tour. Impressive images, exciting locations and new presentation opportunities for our brand in a fascinating environment – we look forward to the constructive partnership with the Freeride World Tour.”

Nicolas Hale-Woods, General Manager of FWT Europe, praised the new development. “Freeride World Tour’s partnership with Audi is fantastic news. Audi is simply the ideal automotive partner for any alpine event. Their product, image, and commitment to winter sports are unequaled. There’s no better fit for Freeride!”

Marker, official ski binding supplier to the FWT since 2012, returns in 2014 with the addition of Völkl. Völkl becomes one of two official suppliers for the ski category along with Scott. Marker Völkl International has always been one of the most recognized names in Freeride, and their commitment to FWT 2014 builds on that legacy. The Marker Völkl international team includes decorated FWT riders like Sam Smoothy (NZL), Charlie Lyons (NZL), Markus Eder (ITA), Nadine Wallner (AUT) and many more.

“The Freeride World Tour is a unique contest based on a great concept. The world’s elite take on the toughest challenges this sport has to offer, thrilling the fans with spectacular lines. Years ago we started campaigning for the tour with Marker, now we’re working with Völkl as well. As an equipment maker, the FWT provides us with the ideal platform for showcasing the tremendous performance of all our Freeride products — from skis and bindings to the new Marker Protective Snow Equipment. The widespread success of our riders speaks for itself,” said Bert Lammel, Marketing Manager of Marker Völkl International.

Nicolas Hale-Woods added: “The renewal of FWT’s partnership with Marker is a great sign for the freeride industry. And as good news never comes alone, we are welcoming iconic ski brand Völkl to the FWT family!”

Land Rover Becomes Official Sponsor of 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games

Land Rover named Official Sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy.

Taking place every four years, the games are the leading dedicated international competition for equine sport, bringing together the world’s finest horses and riders across a wide range of disciplines.

Land Rover’s agreement to support the event as its exclusive car partner builds on its long-established involvement in equestrianism and international sponsorship, including the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, the US Equestrian Federation and the Gucci Paris Masters; in 2010 Land Rover USA supported the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.

The 2014 Games will take place from 23th August to 7th September, in Normandy, France with events hosted across five venues in the whole region. Four Olympic and Paralympic disciplines will be featured: jumping, eventing, dressage and para-dressage. There will also be competitions for driving, endurance, reining and vaulting, together with exhibition events for polo and horse-ball.

Land Rover will provide a fleet of official vehicles at all the events in the two-week programme. The games will be one of the year’s highest profile sporting occasions, attracting around half a million visitors and a cumulative global television audience of 500 million.

Mark Cameron, Global Brand Experience Director said: “We are proud to be sponsoring the most important event in world equestrianism in 2014, as Land Rover has a long and successful history of supporting horsemanship and sport at all levels. This prestigious competition will provide an exceptional platform for us to connect with audiences in key markets around the globe and demonstrate the quality, performance and appeal of our vehicles.”

Mazda Extend North Melbourne FC Sponsorship

North Melbourne Football Club, herbal one of the oldest Australian Football League (AFL) teams, has renewed its partnership with Mazda Australia.

Kangaroos players will keep the Mazda logo on their guernsey until at least the end of the 2016 AFL season, an extension of the sponsorship agreement that started in 1999.

Mazda said in a statement that by the end of the new agreement, the Japanese car-maker will have been the club’s major sponsor for 18 years, marking a new record for a North Melbourne sponsor and making it one of the longest corporate relationships in the AFL. 

However, it cannot match the record of Ford’s sponsorship of the Geelong Football Club that, at 88 years and counting, is said to be the longest unbroken sports sponsorship in the world.

Mazda Australia marketing director Alastair Doak commented on the extension: 
“Mazda and North Melbourne share a common DNA; both are youthful, innovative, energetic, stylish and sporty. Sharing these attributes makes staying on as major sponsor an easy decision,” he said.

“Our research tells us that there is a direct correlation between our sponsorship of North, improved brand awareness and familiarity, and increased purchase intent – our partnership has inspired more people to buy a Mazda.”

Since Mazda took over as major sponsor in 1999, North Melbourne has taken home the 1999 AFL premiership, significantly boosted its membership base and built a state-of-the-art training facility at its base in Arden Street, North Melbourne. 

North Melbourne chairman James Brayshaw was at the announcement and said it was “an honour” for the club to be involved with Mazda. 

“To have a global brand like Mazda aligned with our club is something that has always been humbling for us,” he said.

“Mazda has been incredibly loyal to this club over a long period of time and we value our relationship extremely highly.”

Panini America to Sponsor Jockey Chantal Sutherland for 2013 Breeders’ Cup

Panini America, look the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, has announced it will sponsor jockey Chantal Sutherland for a number of races at the 2013 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

The Canadian jockey, who is also a model and TV personality, has more than 930 career victories and will sport the Panini logo on her riding shirt and pants for four races, including in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships $1,000,000 Filly & Mare Sprint on Saturday on board Brazilian-bred Great Hot.

Panini America also announced today as part of an expanded relationship that Sutherland will appear in two upcoming trading card releases – Panini’s NHL Crown Royale product, where she will appear in the popular “Fans Of The Game” insert as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Crown Royale will be available at hobby shops and retailers in February 2014. Sutherland will also appear in Panini’s popular pop culture product, Americana, scheduled to release in April 2014.

“Chantal’s impeccable track record as a bona fide winner and her ability to transcend the sport are key components to this partnership,” said Jason Howarth, Panini America Vice President of Marketing. “We’ve just given sports trading card fans a rooting interest in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Saturday.”

“Panini has a rich history of including some of the most collectible horseracing trading cards of all time featuring horses and jockeys in our Golden Age and Americana products, and we’re excited to be able to introduce Chantal into that mix very soon.”