Sailonline to Sponsor Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have announced that it is partnering with Sailonline.org for the Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race.

The Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race on Sailonline will run at the same time as the real Race allowing armchair sailors to sail against the actual boats in the Race. 

Originally created by Sailport AB in Stockholm, buy viagra | Sweden– Sailonline.org today is a sailing navigation simulator game on the internet, therapy providing a realistic, ed entertaining and educational platform for those who love the sea and sailing, wherever they may be around the globe.

In cooperation with the Race’s tracker provider, Yellowbrick, Sailonline will be displaying all 17 real boats on its virtual racing screen to enhance the interactive experience.

Einstein HR Remains as Official Payroll & HR Service of East Coast Hockey League

The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) has announced today that Einstein HR has returned for its fifth season as the “Official Payroll & HR Service of the ECHL” and will continue to provide payroll processing and human resource services for all 22 ECHL teams and their players. 

Einstein HR will present the “Einstein of the Month” on ECHL.com each month during the ECHL regular season (October-April). Fans have the opportunity to answer a unique League-related question monthly for the chance to win a prize pack from the ECHL and Einstein HR using their ECHL knowledge.

Einstein HR will also be featured on ECHL.com, discount the official website of the League and on member sites through the ECHL.com Network. 

“It is a pleasure to celebrate our 5th Anniversary with Einstein HR as the Official Payroll Service of the League, arthritis ” said ECHL Sr. Vice President of Business Operations Ryan Crelin. “Einstein HR continues to serve as an instrumental partner in our business logistics and has a history of providing first rate service to all of our teams nationwide.” 

“Working with the ECHL and their teams has allowed Einstein HR to develop a true niche in understanding the sport industry and their needs as payroll clients,” said Einstein HR President, Layne Davlin. “We are excited to be celebrating five successful years with the League and look forward to continuing our partnership.” 

Einstein HR is a professional services firm that designs and implements human resource outsourcing solutions for clients in the small and mid-sized markets.

Aeroflot Sponsors Sochi 2014 Torch Relay

Russian airline Aeroflot has become a Technical Partner for the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay.

The deal signed by Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, therapy Dmitry Chernyshenko and the General Director of OAO “Aeroflot”, herbal Vitaly Savelyevwill provide an Airbus A320 aircraft to carry the Olympic flame from Greece to Moscow.

The Airbus will also carry the Relay Team during air sections of the route. The Presenting Partners of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay are Coca-Cola, sale OSAO Ingosstrakh and OAO Russian Railways.

The aircraft has been decorated in the Sochi 2014 Olympic style with light and dark blue quilt, which is part of the Look of the Games. The branding was applied to the body of the aircraft in Bratislava and took ten days to complete.

Aeroflot will provide technical support to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Handover Ceremony in Greece. 

During air sections of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay the whole team will fly to the northern regions of the country (from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok), as well as around the territory of the North Caucasus on board the Aeroflot A320.

ZTE USA Named Official Smartphone of Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have announced a new partnership with ZTE USA for the fastest-growing smartphone provider in the United States to become the official smartphone of the Houston Rockets for the 2013/14 NBA season.

Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will receive corporate sponsor status, including use of Rockets’ marketing rights, TV-visible branded signage, hospitality and presenting sponsorship of the pre-season opener, where the partnership and ZTE’s new devices were revealed. Looking forward, ZTE will treat fans to giveaways and promotions throughout branded kiosks at Toyota Center home games and through in-game activations. ZTE will also be the presenting sponsor of the Rockets’ upcoming Blacktop Battle and will participate in the Season of Giving community programme.

As part of the partnership, ZTE will have an opportunity to engage directly with the fans of the Rockets around the world through a variety of avenues, including key Rockets events, television and digital exposure, and customised in-game activation

Both the Rockets and ZTE brands are debuting new, more powerful line-ups this year. ZTE is launching two new smartphones – the ZTE Grand S and the ZTE nubia 5 – while the Rockets have a highly anticipated new roster featuring James Harden, Dwight Howard, Jeremy Lin and Chandler Parsons.

Moreover, both brands are expanding globally, with ZTE providing its technology to more than 500 carriers and operators in more than 160 countries, and the Rockets reaching more than 325 million people worldwide, through more than 30 different networks throughout the world.

“The Houston Rockets are a perfect match for ZTE’s first corporate sponsorship in the US. ZTE and the Rockets are both global brands bringing powerful line-ups to excite both sports and tech enthusiasts across the country,” said Lixin Cheng, Chairman and CEO, ZTE USA. “Houston, and the US at large, is a key market for ZTE going forward, building on our already 15-year track record of bringing robust yet affordable technology to US carriers and consumers alike.”

“We welcome ZTE to the Houston Rockets family,” said Rockets CEO Tad Brown. “Together we aspire to create a partnership that will go above and beyond a simple sponsorship, into a joint effort that will attract fans locally and globally.”

 

Chelsea Announces Rotary as Global Official Timekeeper

Swiss watch brand Rotary has signed on to become the global official timekeeper of Chelsea FC.

To celebrate the deal, price ed Rotary has designed a special edition watch in two versions, medicine with features including The Blues’ famous blue lion badge. Each version symbolises traditional Swiss watch making and innovation, and pays tribute to the 2012 Champions League winners.

The special editions will be available on a dedicated website that will launch soon. As global official timekeeper, Rotary branding will be prominent within the club’s ground at Stamford Bridge. In addition to this Chelsea’s star midfielder Frank Lampard will become the Chelsea Football Club Rotary brand ambassador for the 2013-14.

“This is an extremely exciting sponsorship for Rotary and one that we are very proud of. Like us, Chelsea enjoys a long standing heritage and operates on the world stage. Our partnership represents a mutually beneficial strategic alliance given that we share many common values. We are committed to growing our brand awareness overseas particularly in South East Asia and Chelsea was our first choice given that their fan base in the region is huge.” said Victoria Campbell, chief executive of Rotary.

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea FC chief executive, added: ‘We have never partnered with a watch company until now but believe Rotary are a perfect fit as we share a similar outlook and goals. We are very pleased to be joining forces with a Swiss fourth generation family owned watch brand which has a worldwide name. I am happy to announce that Frank Lampard will become the Chelsea Football Club Rotary brand ambassador for the 2013-14 season and we look forward to building a great relationship with them.”

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Crown to Sponsor Tennis Star Li Na

Chinese Tennis sensation Li Na has renewed her endorsement contract with casino and resort operator Crown for a further two years in a multimillion-dollar deal to promote the company to its Asian customers.

The company has sponsored Li Na since September 2011, find the same year the Chinese star won her first grand slam tournament, symptoms the French Open.

Crown executive chairman James Packer said the deal was a way of strengthening the company’s brand in Asia and was its most important sports sponsorship.

“The Henry report into the Asian century commissioned by previous prime minister Gillard actually showcased Crown as being one of the best Australian companies in terms of engaging with Asia already,” Mr Packer said in Beijing on Monday.

“But for us to have an association with the most popular athlete in the biggest country in the world is an honour, really.

“I don’t think anyone personifies the rise and success of China in a sporting sense more than Li Na.”

 

Lowe’s Becomes Official Home Improvement Retailer of CFL

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse has become the Official Home Improvement Retailer of the Canadian Football League (CFL) after a new partnership was agreed.

The deal includes all 2013 semi-final games, division championship games, and the 101st Grey Cup Championship Game to be held on November 24th in Regina.

Through this national partnership Lowe’s gains usage rights to the CFL and Grey Cup logos, along with the collective use of the names and logos of each of the CFL member clubs. The partnership also includes online, on-field and in-stadium exposure for Lowe’s.

“We are thrilled to have entered into a new partnership with the CFL” says Sylvain Prud’homme, President of Lowe’s Canada. “Aligning with a league whose format is so uniquely Canadian further demonstrates Lowe’s commitment to our continued growth in Canada. I’m  looking forward to seeing the Lowe’s logo proudly displayed on-field during the playoff games.”

“We are proud to welcome Lowe’s to the CFL family,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “Adding a brand of Lowe’s stature to our roster of corporate partners in this important category speaks to our momentum and value we deliver to our sponsors. We look forward to having them join us on the road to the 101st Grey Cup in Saskatchewan.”

Of particular interest to Lowe’s customers and loyal CFL fans, is the opportunity that this partnership creates for one lucky Canadian to “Bring Home the Cup”. The “Bring Home the Cup” contest which is open to entries nation-wide, kicks off in-store and on Lowes.ca on October 24th, will offer the chance for one CFL fan to win the Grey Cup delivered to their home for a pre-determined amount of time. The cup will be hand delivered by Lowe’s spokesperson and HGTV personality Bryan Baeumler.

“The parameters of our partnership with the CFL were really established with our customers in mind. While we’re confident of the significant brand exposure that this opportunity will provide for Lowe’s, the real winners here are our customers and the CFL fans, who are being offered a unique opportunity of a lifetime”, explains Prud’homme.

VPAR to Sponsor Audi Quattro Cup World Final

VPAR, a global leader in real-time scoring and live leaderboard experience, has been announced as an official partner of the Audi quattro Cup and will be supplying the World Final again this year with their live scoring service.

The VPAR interactive game-changing technology provides players with a real time leaderboard on the golf course, in the clubhouse and live online. Capturing all the excitement of the game on easy-to-use handheld scorepads, players can track their progress, check out the competition, and see what’s happening elsewhere on the course – as the game unfolds.

VPAR will be scoring the Audi quattro Cup World Final 2013 at Trump National in LA on Wednesday October 9th and Thursday October 10th.

Moss Bros to be England’s Suit Supplier for 2013 Rugby League World Cup

England Rugby League have announced that Moss Bros will be the national team’s official formal suit supplier for Rugby League World Cup 2013. 

The menswear specialist founded in 1851 will also supply suits for all the male staff involved in the Rugby League World Cup 2013 operations team.

The extended partnership builds on the successful relationship established between England and Moss Bros in 2012 and will involve England full-back Sam Tomkins becoming the face of the Moss Bespoke collection and a brand ambassador for 2013 and 2014. 

RFL Director of Performance and Coaching Jon Roberts said: We are delighted that Moss Bros have agreed to continue their association with the England team as we head into the Rugby League World Cup. 

“Our performance programmes are designed to ensure the England players are the best they can be when they pull on the national jersey: this partnership with Moss Bros will mean all the England personnel also look their best off the field.” 

In an agreement that emphasises the British heritage of both parties, viagra the England squad have opted for a two-piece suit in navy from the retailer’s prestigious made-to-measure service, Moss Bespoke. 

To promote the partnership and RLWC2013, Sam Tomkins has been supplied with a versatile wardrobe befitting his many formal appearances throughout the season and the tournament. 

Sam Tomkins said: The Moss Bespoke collection is fantastic so I am looking forward to my role as brand ambassador over the coming months. I am spending more and more time in suits at the moment so at least I know I will be well turned out from now on!”

Moss Bros will dress all the male official staff for the Rugby League World Cup 2013 in the brand’s Dehavilland collection – a durable ready to wear collection that is perfect for daily workwear throughout the tournament. 

RLWC2013 General Manager Sally Bolton said: “Our preparations for Rugby League World Cup 2013 are at an advanced stage and it is especially pleasing that we have secured a brand as prestigious as Moss Bros as suit supplier for the tournament’s male staff.” 

Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, Moss Bros Commercial and Operations Director Jemima Bird said: “Moss Bros are delighted to be dressing the England squad for the second consecutive season and the fact that the suits are made from British cloth is especially fitting with the RLWC2013 being hosted on home turf.”

Juventus Announce Samsung Partnership

South Korean electronics company Samsung have signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Serie A giants Juventus.

The agreement will see Samsung provide the club with a host of state-of-the-art equipment, asthma installing televisions, plasma screens and a 16-screen ultra HD video wall at Juventus Stadium and Juventus Training Center.

Presenting the partnership was Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta: “We’re proud to have consolidated our rapport with Samsung. Being alongside other top European teams makes us particularly proud and encourages us to continue our work with even greater passion and determination.”

Carlo Barlocco, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics Italy, added: “We share the same values: innovation, leadership, performance and excellence. This new partnership will enable us to pursue even more exciting new challenges and objectives together.”

In addition, Juventus College students will have tablets, notebooks and interactive whiteboards made available to them in the classroom as they combine their academic studies with sporting activity.

The partnership will also be extended to the club’s medical department, which will be able to take advantage of the latest hi-tech equipment developed by the South Korean company.

Juventus will join the likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Olympiacos and Real Madrid who have partnered with the brand.