Celtic Name Phoenix Honda as Official Vehicle Sponsor

Scottish Premier League champions, abortion Celtic FC have announced Phoenix Honda as the Club’s new official vehicle sponsor for the new season.

Phoenix have an established relationship with the Club, allergist having partnered with Celtic at various times over many years. 

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented on the deal: “We are delighted to announce Phoenix as our official vehicle partner for the coming season.  

“Celtic and Phoenix have many years of history together and we are pleased to renew this relationship with such an excellent and successful organisation. We are sure this new relationship will bring great benefits to the Club and our supporters.” 

Debbie Hubner, discount Phoenix Honda Franchise Director, added: “We’ve always been proud to be affiliated with Celtic Football Club and we’re thrilled to once again be an official partner of the club.  

“Phoenix Honda are now celebrating our 20th anniversary year and confirming our official vehicle sponsor status is the perfect way to mark this milestone.
“Everyone at Phoenix is looking forward to working with Celtic and its fans in the coming season in what I am sure will be an exciting time not just for the Club but also for our brand.”

Phoenix Honda is a premium class-leading brand with branches in Glasgow and Paisley covering the West and Stirling and Grangemouth covering Central Scotland.  

In addition to vehicle sponsorship, Phoenix will also use its partnership with the club to explore various opportunities to offer exclusive benefits to supporters.

Withy King Signs On as Legal Partner of Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby has announced law firm Withy King has agreed a partnership with the Aviva Premiership team.

Nick Blofeld, Bath Rugby’s CEO, commented on the deal: “This is a strong partnership for us as Withy King are a local firm who have already established a national reach and reputation. They are passionate about their rugby and their work, and we look forward to working together.”

With two premises in Bath, as well as offices in Marlborough, Swindon, Oxford and London, Withy King has grown substantially in recent years and has developed a reputation for its specialist work and expertise in the legal sector.

Graham Street, Managing Partner at Withy King, added: “From the outset it was clear that we have a lot in common with Bath Rugby as a business, including clarity of vision and great ambition.  We are delighted to be appointed by Bath Rugby as its Official Legal Partner and we look forward to working together to achieve greater success, both on and off the pitch.”

CNBC Joins Saracens as Official Broadcast Partner

Saracens Rugby Club have secured a new Official Broadcast Partner with CNBC, the worldwide leader in business news, coming on board the Aviva premiership team.

The two-year partnership, brokered by BDS Sponsorship, strengthens Saracens links with the City of London and will help increase awareness of the Saracens brand, and the values of rugby, to CNBC’s international business audience. 

The CNBC brand will appear on Saracens playing jerseys, with the network also benefiting from player appearances, access to tickets, hospitality and branding at Allianz Park for two seasons. 

The Saracens players will wear their jerseys with the CNBC logo for the first match of the season at the London Double Header on Saturday 7th September when all four London clubs battle it out in a showpiece season opening event at Twickenham. Saracens play London Irish with Wasps playing Harlequins. 

The agreement allows Saracens to engage with CNBC’s unmatched affluent and influential business audience around the world, via its regional television networks in Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific. 

The partnership will incorporate Saracens relationship with its international clubs, with the CNBC brand appearing on club shirts where possible within current sponsor agreements. 

KC Sullivan, President and Managing Director of CNBC International commented: “CNBC’s partnership with Saracens is an innovative marketing solution which provides branding, hospitality and commercial opportunities for both parties. The European rugby audience is complementary to our own viewer base and we look forward to working with the Saracens team.” 

Saracens Chairman Nigel Wray added: “CNBC is a fantastic global partner to help spread our international ambitions and forge greater associations with the wider business community. Our partnership with CNBC brings us greater exposure around the world as we continue to grow the Saracens brand.” 

Centurion Rugby Named Official Supplier for Rugby League World Cup 2013

Centurion Rugby has been announced as the officail supplier of kit for match officials and a broad range of equipment for venues and teams for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

Centurion Rugby is a name already synonymous with Rugby League in the UK through their long-standing association with the England team, medicine 12 of the 14 clubs in the Super League, and many more in the Kingstone Press Championships. 

Centurion Rugby Sales and Marketing Director Neil Jennings said: “I am delighted that we are an official supplier of the Rugby League World Cup 2013, as it underlines our commitment to this great sport. 

“Centurion Rugby has a strong relationship with British Rugby League and this involvement allows us to showcase our brand throughout the world as part of our strategy to supply high quality clothing and equipment to the game.” 

Rugby League World Cup 2013 Commercial Manager Rob Singleton said: “We’re extremely pleased to be able to welcome Centurion Rugby into our growing portfolio of tournament partners. 

“Centurion have a strong track record in British Rugby League, supplying a range of equipment and kit to clubs at all levels, and it’s exciting to be able to build on that at international level. 

“The kit for the match officials has been designed in consultation with the RLWC2013 match officials, and we are very excited to see the results when it’s officially unveiled.” 

Centurion Rugby is a brand owned solely by Primo Play Ltd, a private company with great experience in the manufacture and distribution of sports and games equipment. 

London Welsh Announce Two New Sponsors Including Law Firm Henmans Freeth

Greene King Championship team London Welsh has announced a sponsorship deal with leading Oxford law firm Henmans Freeth LLP.

Henmans Freeth branding will appear on the back of the London Welsh playing jersey.

The deal will also see London Welsh’s administrative staff occupy office space at Henmans Freeth’s Oxford Business Park South offices as part of its drive to broaden its Oxford based activities and to be nearer its playing base at the Kassam Stadium and its local supporters.

Sarah Foster, check managing partner of Henmans Freeth, symptoms commented: “We are a law firm that is very proud of our connection to Oxfordshire and sports and this corporate sponsorship deal strengthens that connection. It will help benefit the local community we serve through London Welsh’s community development programme and by securing the playing of Championship rugby in Oxford for families to watch.”

Part of the Freeth Cartwright Group of law firms, erectile Henmans Freeth has a national reputation for handling commercial and personal matters for a wide range of individuals, businesses, institutions, and third sector organisations. 

In addition, the club also announced a partnership with Chippenham based unified communications voice, data and mobiles supplier, Solar Communications Limited. One of the fastest growing, telecoms companies in the UK, Solar have featured in the Sunday Times Tech Track Top 100 companies in both of the last two years.

 

ACCU-GRIP to Sponsor US Rifle’s Anette Wachter

ACCU-GRIP, an adjustable pistol-grips brand, has announced its sponsorship of international long-range shooting champion and US Rifle member, Anette Wachter.

“I’m thrilled about the recent sponsorship opportunity with ACCU-GRIP as I’ve been using the grip in my most recent shooting competitions. Before, with my JP rifle I had to think about my gripping since this rifle doesn’t adjust in distance and I have long fingers. With ACCU-GRIP, my gripping becomes instinctual and makes my shooting more accurate; I love it. I have the Tri-Cities 3-Gun and Custer Toys for Tots competitions coming up and you’ll be able to see my improved accuracy,” said Wachter.

ACCU-GRIP is an adjustable two-piece assembly grip for AR15 and AK47 rifle platforms that enables the distance from grip to trigger to be precisely adapted to any shooter’s hand.

Veolia to Sponsor Adelaide United

A-League team Adelaide United FC has signed a new major partnership with sustainable water, cough waste and energy management company Veolia.

The partnership will see Veolia become the Reds’ ‘front of shirt’ sponsor for the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 Season.

In relation to the new agreement Veolia’s Group General Manager for SANT, Laurie Kozlovic said: “Through the support for Adelaide United, Veolia will play a major role in getting behind the local community whilst also growing this sport across the entire State.”

“Furthermore, as a major business within South Australia, this sponsorship further complements the ongoing financial and in-kind support Veolia has delivered to many local communities via sporting teams, community events and environmental campaigns.”

Adelaide United CEO, Glenn Elliott said: “In securing Veolia as our ‘front of shirt’ sponsor, we are marketing an iconic brand with its national presence. It is a breakthrough announcement for our club.”

“As one of the most high profile sports and with participation rates growing for young men and women across Australia, Veolia is excited to join Adelaide United as it embarks on the 2013/14 Season,” Mr Kozlovic added.

Sanderson Farms Extends Title Sponsorship of PGA Tour Event

Sanderson Farms has expanded its sponsorship commitment to the PGA TOUR through a three-year renewal with the Sanderson Farms Championship.

In addition to the extension, ed PGA TOUR and tournament officials announced today that the Sanderson Farms Championship, viagra held at Annandale Golf Club in Madison, clinic Mississippi, is moving from July to late October and the front end of the 2014-2015 official schedule, the same week as the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in China. By doing so, it will not be contested during the 2013-2014 season. The tournament has been held the same week as The Open Championship the last three years.

Officials also said the purse is increasing by $1 million to $4 million for the 2014 event.

“We are very pleased to announce this extension with Sanderson Farms as well as the date change, which should benefit the strength and growth of the Sanderson Farms Championship,” said Andy Pazder, PGA TOUR Chief of Operations. “We are excited about Sanderson Farms’ commitment to upgrade the event and make an even bigger impact to charity.

“In regard to moving to the front of the schedule, we anticipate a number of players will use this as an opportunity to get out of the gates fast and strengthen their early standing in the FedExCup,” he added. “The overall tournament experience also should be enhanced by less volatile weather and more moderate temperatures. Plus, the players undoubtedly will enjoy playing the Champion Bermuda greens that time of the year.”

Joe Sanderson, Sanderson Farms’ Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, spoke of the importance of the tournament’s economic and charitable impact in Mississippi, and an increased focus on elevating that presence over the next three years.

“Since it was first held in 1968, this tournament has been very important to our state and the metro Jackson area in terms of the exposure, economic impact and charitable giving it has provided,” Sanderson said. “When we agreed to sponsor the 2013 Sanderson Farms Championship, we felt it aligned with our company’s goals and mission to support our local communities and charities. We had a very positive experience this year and saw the potential to magnify the impact the tournament has, which is why we have extended our sponsorship.”

Sanderson Farms, one of the nation’s leading food corporations, plans to increase its activation around the tournament, building upon its activity this year that carried a distinct theme related to its business through hospitality, entertainment, signage, and even tee markers.

“We had a wonderful experience working with Sanderson Farms to create a distinctive atmosphere this year and had fun incorporating its core business into the tournament thematic,” said John Lang, President of Century Club Charities, the tournament’s host organization. “Sanderson Farms has been a wonderful corporate citizen over the years and shares a great vision for what our tournament can do for the area and entire state of Mississippi through its involvement. We are very excited to work with the Sanderson Farms team to expand upon our unique identity and the impact we have for Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.”

In regard to the Sanderson Farms Championship’s economic importance to the state, a study commissioned by the Mississippi Development Authority and conducted by Mississippi State University determined that in 2010 the tournament had a $22 million impact.

Content Security Ink Apparel Deal with Parramatta Eels

IT security firm Content Security have announced they will become the new apparel partner of National Rugby League team Parramatta Eels for the 2014 season.

The Content Security logo will feature on the back of the Eels shorts next year, which is one of our prime uniform sponsorship spaces.

Pirtek Parramatta Eels Interim CEO Matt Phelan is excited by new addition to the team.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Louis, Phil and the Content Security team on board as our 2014 back of shorts sponsor,” Phelan said.

“Next season is shaping as an exciting one on a number of fronts, and welcoming a new partner like Content Security really does highlight the belief there is in our club both internally and externally.”

Content Security’s Managing Director Louis Abdilla added: “Content Security specialises in IT security, and we’ve been around since 2000 and do a a lot of work in the Parramatta area.

“Business is doing well, we’re trying to get our name out there, and I think [the Eels] will be a good thing for us going forward.”

Fellow Content Security Director Phil Wurth cites the Parramatta region as a key part of Content Security’s growth, with many businesses choosing to operate in Western Sydney.

“We’re IT security specialists, so we do a lot of security auditing, compliance, services work and products work and support,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to what’s ahead!”

Rugby Union Players Association Announce New FX Partner

The Rugby Union Players Association Inc. (RUPA) have announced a new relationship with Associated Foreign Exchange Inc. (AFEX) which will see AFEX become the Players’ Choice for Foreign Exchange.

The partnership will allow RUPA member’s access to dedicated Foreign Exchange experts to assist with personal advice and handling of accounts at preferential rates.

AFEX Account Executive, medicine Stephen Hughes, apoplectic commented on the deal: “Rugby is a truly international game and professional contracts can quite often lead players to move oversees. By partnering with RUPA, it will allow us the opportunity to assist Australia’s transitioning rugby players in ensuring the process of exchanging their finances is as seamless as possible.

“AFEX is excited to throw our support behind RUPA and its members. We recognise that different clients often have distinct objectives and expectations when moving money internationally, and we take pride in tailoring our payment and Foreign Exchange services to meet our client’s specific requirements.”

RUPA Player Services and Commercial Operations Manager, Ross Xenos, added: “Rugby’s elite players have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a range of countries and overseas competitions. However with foreign contracts comes the complexity of currency trading and hedging. RUPA’s new relationship with AFEX is about ensuring that our members have access to a leading FX provider in order to most effectively meet their FX needs.

“The volatility of exchange markets over the last few years has shown that making informed and well-timed FX decisions can have a considerable impact on a player’s net position. In the context of a relatively short career as an elite athlete, financially securing yourself and your family for a second career – after rugby – is paramount. That’s a message that we are working hard to communicate to the players with a suite of partners that includes BDO, NAB Private Wealth, and now AFEX, we’re able to offer service benefits to our members that match that message.”

AFEX has over 30 years of Foreign Exchange market experience, and extensive business networks which span the globe making them a perfect fit for RUPA and its members.