Bradford Bulls Seals Significant Sponsorship Deal with Bartercard

English Rugby League club Bradford Bulls have announced UK’s largest business-to-business trade exchange, viagra Bartercard, capsule as an official partner for the coming 2014 season.

The sponsorship deal will see the Rooley Lane Terrace renamed ‘The Bartercard Terrace’, cialis while the Bartercard name will also feature on the first team’s home and away shirt and will continue for the next three years.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Omar Khan, the Bulls Chairman, said: “This is the biggest deal of its kind in Super League and it further secures the future of the club for the next few years.  The investment I have made this week will keep the club secure moving forward and underlines our strong position.

“When we took over the club, almost a year ago, we said we would be looking for significant investors and partners. I also promised that this would be a Community Club and shortly we will be releasing shares that the Bradford community and the Bulls supporters will be able to purchase.”

Simon Barker, Bartercard UK CEO, says: “Everyone at Bartercard wishes the Bulls the best of luck as they attempt to make the playoffs this season and look forward to continuing our support for the team throughout the season next year.”

RallyMe Partners US Speedskating

US Speedskating (USS), view the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of speedskating in the U.S., abortion has announced today a partnership with the online fundraising platform RallyMe, impotent a Utah-based company, to be the official crowdfunding provider for USS and its athletes.

Through the “Feed the Speed” Campaign, US Speedskating and RallyMe will host a 45-day funding drive to raise money for the USS Athlete-Meal-a-Day Program, an initiative offering free daily lunches to USS athletes.

As part of the agreement, individual USS athletes who raise funds on RallyMe will be featured on a special team partner page, allowing funders to easily access elite team athletes. RallyMe’s online platform provides sophisticated tools and templates to help USS athletes or “Ralliers” easily share their personal stories and fundraising message across social media venues.

“We are always looking for creative ways to diversify our funding model and bring in resources that help support our athletes,” said Tamara Castellano, Director of Marketing for US Speedskating “Crowdfunding is something new for us, however, with the success others have had, I sincerely believe this is a great way for US Speedskating as a whole to reach a broader audience,”

“US Speedskating athletes represent cities across the nation and are consistently among the best in the world,” said Bill Kerig, Founder and CEO of RallyMe. “We’re thrilled to form an alliance with USS and help support more athletes achieving their dreams.”

This follows Rallyme partnering with U.S. Ski and Snowboard last month.

Boost Mobile Agrees World Series of Fighting Partnership

Boost Mobile, ed a leader in the no-contract wireless industry has announced a partnership with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF), sale a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion.

As part of the partnership, anesthetist Boost Mobile is unveiling the “Cage Rattler of the Night” award, a first-ever fan-voted award at WSOF 4 taking place on Aug. 10 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., and airing live on the NBC Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. PDT.

“The WSOF partnership is a great way to showcase Boost’s willingness to go to the mat to give MMA fans a voice in their sport,” said Steve Gaffney, vice president-Corporate Marketing, Boost Mobile. “We are looking forward to WSOF 4 to unveil the Boost Mobile Cage Rattler of the Night award, which will be determined by the fans. Building on Boost’s commitment to consumers, with its $55 Android Monthly Unlimited no-contract plans, the fighter receiving the most votes will receive a $5,500 cash prize.”

During the fight, fans will be asked to tweet the fighter’s last name, with the hash tags #RATTLETHECAGE #WSOF4, for the fighter who demonstrates the most heart or who came out of nowhere for a comeback knockout – whatever it means to “rattle the cage” in the minds of fight fans everywhere.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Boost Mobile,” said Keith Evans, chief operating officer, WSOF. “The ability to integrate with our fans watching the fights on the NBC Sports Network and then having them vote to determine what fights they like is an invaluable asset as we both increase our footprint in our respective businesses.”

In addition, Boost will also be executing local marketing efforts leading up to each fight, including radio remotes with fighter appearances and ticket giveaways at Boost retail stores, on-site activities at each fight and social media content featuring behind-the-scenes video and interviews of fighters.

Bag Boy Remains Presenting Sponsor of Symetra Tour’s Eagle Classic

The Eagle Classic at Richmond Country Club based on the Symetra Tour, LPGA’s development tour, has named Bag Boy as the presenting sponsor.

The 54-hole event will be contested Aug. 16-18. This is Bag Boy’s second year as the presenting sponsor of the tournament. Bag Boy will use its sponsorship this week to promote its popular product line of push carts, golf bags and travel covers.

“We are very excited to once again welcome women’s professional golf to Richmond,” said Craig Ramsbottom, President of Dynamic Brands. “Over the years, the community has rallied behind the tournament and I expect attendance to be strong again this year. It has been a wonderful experience being part of this tournament which benefits FeedMore, a charity that provides relief for the hungry in Central Virginia.”

“As the Tournament Director and a PGA Head Professional, I have worked with Dynamic Brands and their companies in our merchandising operation at Richmond Country Club and we are very excited to have them as a partner for the Eagle Classic,” said Matthew Schulze, Head Professional Richmond Country Club. “To have a major golf manufacturer, locally based, continue to support our Symetra Tour event is awesome. The success and growth of the Eagle Classic would not be possible without Dynamic Brands commitment to keeping women’s professional golf in Richmond.”

ATE Sponsors VfL Wolfsburg

ATE, viagra order a brand of the international automotive supplier Continental, medstore has announced it will be a premium partner for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg over the next three seasons.

ATE’s logo will be on LED perimeter advertising around Volkswagen Arena. The sponsorship package covers all games in the German Bundesliga. It is also planned to use the partnership between ATE and VfL Wolfsburg as part of various communication measures, healing such as customer events and sales campaigns, as well as on various social media and marketing platforms.

Ingo Sczesny, Head of Communication for Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, commented on the deal: “By concluding this partnership deal, we’ll strengthen awareness of the ATE brand and support our partners at dealers and workshops in marketing our brake products. Professional soccer is by far the most popular spot worldwide and has proven to be an excellent and key communication platform for Continental. With our commitment at VfL Wolfsburg, we’re deliberately integrating ourselves in the group’s overarching sponsoring strategy.”

Steffen Grupp, Head of Sponsoring and Sales at VfL Wolfsburg, added: “We’re particularly delighted to welcome the ATE brand as a new premium partner to the VfL family. ATE’s products are leaders in their segment and the brand stands for the very highest quality – with ATE, we’re gaining a new and powerful partner who is committed wholeheartedly to VfL Wolfsburg.”

PrimeSport Named Official Travel and Hospitality Provider of AdvoCare Texas Kickoff

Ticketing provider PrimeSport, sale has announced today a new partnership with the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff as the Official Travel and Hospitality Provider for the game.

The 2013 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff will be held on August 31st, drugs 2013 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX and will feature the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. the Mississippi State Bulldogs in one of the most anticipated games of the year.

“PrimeSport has an extensive and impressive track record in managing VIP experiences and travel packages for high-profile sporting events,” said Callye Dannheim, Director of the Lone Star Sports & Entertainment. “By partnering with PrimeSport, fans will now have a dependable method for securing VIP travel and hospitality packages to see these two great schools kickoff the college football season.”

As part of the partnership, PrimeSport will be offering official AdvoCare Texas Kickoff VIP ticket packages for the dedicated Cowboy or Bulldog fan looking for a VIP Experience at the event. 

“We are looking forward to our exciting new partnership with the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff and offering the PrimeSport VIP Experience to Big 12 and SEC college football fans,” said Greg Nortman, Chief Operating Officer of PrimeSport. “Oklahoma State vs. Mississippi State is going to be great matchup to kickoff college football this year and we are excited to provide fans with a safe, secure and officially sanctioned place to buy official travel and ticket packages for the game.”

Manchester United Continues African Growth with afb Partnership

Manchester United has extended their reach in the African market after agreeing a deal with consumer finance company afb.

The five-year agreement will see afb produce and market the official Manchester United credit card in Kenya.

The afb Manchester United credit card will provide United’s 5.5million Kenyan followers with the opportunity to take advantage of the competitive rates offered by afb, symptoms as well as benefit from various United-related incentives.

Manchester United group managing director Richard Arnold said: “We are pleased to be partnering with afb as this will give our fans in Kenya another way to engage with their favourite team.

“afb is a new and exciting company that has been progressively growing since establishing in 2009. The club has been impressed by its determination for growth in its industry, medic quickly expanding into numerous markets.

“They are an ambitious company that is committed to promoting responsible banking and we are looking forward to a successful partnership.”

afb group chief executive officer Karl Westvig said: “We want to give Manchester United supporters the opportunity of getting closer to their club, apoplectic and we hope that the millions of fans come and enjoy this unique offering.

“We are expecting a significant amount of fans to apply for the limited edition MUFC credit card in the coming months.”

Established in 2009, afb employs over 1500 people in countries across Africa and services more than 45,000 customers.

Manchester United already have deals with Globacom, MTN and Airtel Africa in the African market and recently signed major deals with Pepsico and Aeroflot as Official Carrier of the Premier League champions.

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Marriott Vacation Club Joins Orlando Magic as Presenting Partner for New Season

To celebrate Orlando Magic’s 25th anniversary “Silver Season”, pills the team announced today that Marriott Vacation Club will serve as the presenting partner of the 2013-2014 season.

The partnership will include a co-branded 25th anniversary Magic logo, viagra presence in Amway Center for games as well as many other components surrounding the team’s “Silver Season.”

“We are honored to have Marriott Vacation Club join us as the presenting partner of our much anticipated Silver Season,” said Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins. “For 25 years the Magic has represented excellence and we are proud to partner with an outstanding brand like Marriott Vacation Club to celebrate this momentous season.” 

As the recognized leader in vacation ownership and to promote its rental and ownership programs, Marriott Vacation Club will receive branding in key aspects of the Magic’s marketing and communications surrounding the season, including on the Orlando Magic’s website, in print and on broadcast productions, and with signage at Amway Center.

“We’re thrilled to be the Magic’s Silver Season presenting partner and proud to continue our long-standing relationship with this great team,” said Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen P. Weisz. “For nearly 30 years we’ve been providing exceptional vacation experiences to our owners and guests at our resorts around the world and especially right here in our hometown of Orlando. We look forward to a fantastic season and partnership.”

Peak Named Official Shoes of Five Continents Basketball Championship

Sports brand Peak, who is also a strategic partner of FIBA, has announced it will sponsor the official shoes for the Five Continents Basketball Championship and supply the official clothing for the Asia championship.

The five continents in questions are the Asia, Eurasia, America, Africa and Oceania.

Peak sponsored the two West Asian teams Iran and Qatar at the 27th Men’s Basketball championship in Manila, Philippines.

In addition, for the following FIBA EuroBasket, Americas Championship, African Championship and Oceania Championship, PEAK is the sponsor of nearly 10 national teams, such as Germany, Montenegro and Australia.

Also the brand-new judge shoes, designed especially for FIBA’s international referees by Peak, will make their first appearance at the inter-continental championship. Also, several FIBA officially-authorized sports products will also appear at the Five Continents Basketball Championship.

“PEAK will devote itself to providing the best basketball products and user experience for FIBA events,” said Jim Xu, CEO of PEAK. He believes that further cooperation with FIBA will promote the influence of PEAK globally, especially in the field of basketball.

Toyota Inks New Deal to Remain Official Vehicle of Indianapolis Colts

Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota has signed a new extended five-year deal with NFL franchise, Indianapolis Colts. 

To commemorate this ongoing partnership and the automaker’s continued status as the “Official Vehicle of the Indianapolis Colts,” Toyota is presently constructing a new concourse at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Toyota has a large manufacturing presence in Indiana, with a plant in Princeton (Gibson County) that produces the Highlander, Sienna and Sequoia. The Toyota Camry is assembled in Lafayette by SIA. Toyota directly employs more than 4,500 people in the Hoosier state, with an additional 12,900 local jobs affected indirectly.

The Toyota Concourse is located at the northwest corner of the stadium. It will make its public debut at the August 11 pre-season contest between the Colts and the Buffalo Bills.

The concourse’s interactive elements include: a video walls showing Indiana factory highlights and running vehicle footage; a 2013 Toyota Highlander static display with digital wheel stand; a pair of 6-D monitors featuring Toyota products and Colts’ players; and an interactive player wall which also showcases the region’s 11 Central Indiana Toyota dealers.

“We are very excited to be continuing our relationship with the Colts,” said Kevin Fletcher, General Manager of the Chicago Region for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “The Toyota Concourse celebrates the company’s numerous vehicles, as well as our hard-working manufacturing Associates and dealer partners in the state of Indiana.”

“We are proud to continue our relationship with Toyota,” said Jay Souers, Senior Vice President of Sponsorship Sales for the Colts. “With Toyota vehicles being built in Indiana, it makes sense this brand be associated with Indiana’s own Indianapolis Colts.”

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