Conceptum Sport Logistics fördert Skeletontalent Erika Riedl

“Shut up and slide!” – das Motto von Erika Riedl ist selbstbewusst. Die Sportlerin ist mit bis zu 145 Stundenkilometern auf einem Skeleton-Schlitten im Eiskanal unterwegs. Mit dem Frankfurter Projektlogistiker Conceptum Sport Logistics konnte der Eiskanal-Star den führenden Transportspezialisten im Sportbereich als Unterstützer gewinnen – denn Sponsoring tut not: „Anders als viele Sportler bin ich aus Leidenschaft und Lust am Sport erst spät zum Skeleton gekommen. 2005 hatte ich meinen ersten Lauf – aus Spaß. Und wer über Umwege einsteigt, capsule genießt weniger Unterstützung durch große Sponsoren”, sickness beschreibt die gebürtige Südtirolerin.

Für Sebastian Stahl, Geschäftsführer von Conceptum Sport Logistics, ein guter Grund für die Unterstützung: „Uns liegen die Sportler am Herzen, die Konzentration auf den Wettkampf soll nicht gestört werden. Mit der passenden Logistik sorgen wir für stressfreien Leistungssport – und das bedeutet oft, unkonventionell sein zu müssen. Erika Riedl passt gut in die Philosophie des kulturellen Projektlogistikers mit weltweiten Niederlassungen – stets nahe an den Wettkampfstätten.

In der Saison 2010/2011 errang Erika Riedl den 17. Gesamtrang im Europacup – trotzdem sie bei zwei Rennen nicht antreten konnte. Das Ergebnis trotzt auch Sebastian Stahl Respekt ab, der als Logistiker die Sportgeräte kennt: „Es ist ein schneller Sport, der sehr gefährlich sein kann. Hier eine solche Laufbahn mit Biss und Durchhaltevermögen aufzubauen – das ist eine Leistung”, so Stahl. Kreativ ist Erika Riedl darüber hinaus – eine eigene Homepage (www.erikariedl.com) bietet sogar die Möglichkeit zur Online-Spende.

NHL Star Derek Roy Gets New Endorsement Deal with Phiten

Phiten, order the innovator and original maker of the titanium necklace and precious metal-infused wellness products, order announced an endorsement deal with its first official NHL athlete, asthma Buffalo Sabres’ star center and alternate captain, Derek Roy.

“I’ve been a long-time fan of Phiten’s titanium sports accessories and I’m thrilled to represent the company’s brand in the NHL,” said Roy.

Roy, a Canadian hockey player from Ottawa, Ontario, was drafted by the Sabres in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and made his debut with the team during the 2002-2003 NHL season. As center, Roy’s speed and excellent vision on the ice make him a top playmaker who is known for his ability to assist on goals. Combined with a keen eye to quickly pick out openings and snipe goaltenders, Roy also has a knack for piling on points throughout the season making him a valuable skater for the Sabres.

Roy, who is often seen wearing his Phiten white S-Pro bracelet during game play, joins an array of elite Phiten athletes that include stars from the MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA Tour and more.

Joe Furuhata, public relations and marketing manager of Phiten USA, said: “We’re excited to have an impact player like Derek on our team to officially introduce our brand to NHL fans. We’ve seen strong grassroots popularity among players and fans for our products and Derek will be an integral part of helping us expand our NHL presence.”

by Ismail Uddin

Tennis Player Christina McHale Gets New Fruit Snack Sponsor

Buddy Fruits, a leader in the market of all natural fruit snacks, announced a partnership with professional tennis player Christina McHale.

McHale is the second-highest-ranked American woman on the Women’s Tennis Association tour, number 32 worldwide. She recently defeated the third best woman tennis player in the world, Petra Kvitova, in Indian Wells. 

“I have to be picky about what I put in my body as my tennis performance can depend on it,” said McHale. “I always keep Buddy Fruits products with me. They help to provide an energy boost for my hectic schedule. With Buddy Fruits, I can feel good about what I am eating and even better, I can throw it into my gym bag to enjoy as an on the court snack or even pre- and post-workout.”

Made with no sugar and no added preservatives, each snack pouch contains only 60 calories and requires no refrigeration. 

Fabian Milon, co-founder of Buddy Fruits, said: “We are very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Christina. As a world-ranked athlete, she must take her health seriously, and we are pleased that she has chosen Buddy Fruits to assist in reaching her fitness goals. Christina’s achievements serve as a role model for health and what you can achieve when your body is given the proper nutrition. We share a passion for delicious, convenient and wholesome choices.”

Buddy Fruits various flavors include mango, passion fruit, multi fruit, banana, strawberry and apple cinnamon. Each product features no artificial flavorings or colors, no genetic modifications and are also gluten-free.

by Ismail Uddin

Fiskars to Remain Official Net-Cutting Scissors of NCAA Basketball Tournament

Fiskars, a global Scissors Brand, has agreed a partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the fourth year in a row to become the official scissors to cut the nets during the 2012 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament.

The iconic Orange-Handled Scissors will be used by winning teams in the post game net-cutting ceremonies for the NCAA Divisions I Men’s and Women’s Basketball regional championship and Final Four games. In addition to the famous Fiskars ergonomic orange handles, the special edition scissors have serrated, gold titanium blades specially etched with the NCAA logo.

Following the championship games, each of the winning institutions will keep one pair of the commemorative scissors for permanent display on campus.

“As Fiskars celebrates the 45th anniversary of our iconic Orange-Handled Scissors this year, we’re honored to once again see the orange handles used as NCAA teams celebrate their success,” said Paul Tonnesen, President, Fiskars Americas. “This year, we’re excited to help basketball fans bring the excitement of the traditional net-cutting ritual home with a chance to win a pair of the commemorative scissors on our Facebook page.”

Fiskars has been recognized for excellence in cutting tools for over 360 years. The Original Orange-Handled Scissors™ from Fiskars are part of the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Fiskars brand scissors are guaranteed for life.

by Ismail Uddin

Premiere Sports Named Official Travel Provider of New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Premiere Sports Travel, ailment one of the nation’s leading sports travel and hospitality providers, has announced a partnership with New Hampshire Motor Speedway as the official travel provider.

Travel packages are now available through Premiere Sports Travel for events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, including the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and the SYLVANIA 300.

The partnership between Premiere Sports Travel and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway will offer convenient travel options to the only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series events in the New England region. Premiere Sports Travel packages will include tickets, hotel accommodations, deluxe motor-coach transportation to and from the track, hospitality options, welcome gifts and 24-hour on-site customer service.

“We are excited to give race fans the ultimate experience when traveling to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway,” said Jerry Gappens, Executive Vice President and General Manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “We are very pleased to have the chance to work with Premiere Sports Travel to provide these exceptional travel packages.”

“New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one of the best racing facilities in the country and we are honored to be their official travel provider,” said Brain Wilder, Executive Vice President of Premiere Global Sports. “These travel packages offer racing fans convenient options to see some of the biggest races of the year.”

Nicknamed “The Magic Mile,” New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be home to two NASCAR weekends. The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 will be held on July 15, and is positioned during a crucial time of the Race to the Sprint Cup Chase. The SYLVANIA 300 will be held on September 23, and will be the second event in NASCAR’s 10-race playoffs. More than 500,000 spectators are expected to attend New Hampshire Motor Speedway events each season.

by Ismail Uddin

Charter Communications Sponsor Nascar’s JTG Daugherty Racing

Charter Communications, store Inc., medic a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, medstore joins JTG Daugherty Racing’s sponsor lineup during the team’s fourth season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition.

“The Charter deal is a game changer for us,” JTG Daugherty Racing co-owner Tad Geschickter said. “We always strive to provide our sponsors with great value. This new partnership, with the fourth-largest cable provider in the country, gives us the opportunity to create sponsor activation elements that we could have never provided before.”

Charter’s first primary race with JTG Daugherty Racing and 2000 champion driver Bobby Labonte unfolds this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. during the Auto Club 400 on March 25. Labonte has four top-five, five top-10 and a pole award entering the two-mile D-shaped oval.

“JTG Daugherty Racing has some of the best companies in the business supporting our efforts and now we welcome Charter to our sponsor lineup,” said driver Bobby Labonte, who has 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories. “They are our primary sponsor for two races. The first race is this weekend at Auto Club Speedway.”

Charter is also scheduled to be front and center on the No. 47 Toyota Camry during the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway June 17 in Brooklyn, Mich. Charter happened to select one of Labonte’s all-time favorite tracks. It’s easy to understand why the two-mile D-shaped oval ranks at the top because his accolades include three wins, nine top-five and 16 top-10 finishes and four pole awards.

“Michigan has always been my favorite track and it’s where I have won three races and collected a few poles,” Labonte said. “I’m really comfortable and can get around the place pretty good. We’re looking forward to having Charter on board this season.”

Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TV video entertainment programming, Charter Internet access, and Charter Phone.

by Ismail Uddin

Hustler Casino Sponsors Toyota Grand Prix

Hustler Casino will become a first-time sponsor of the 38th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 13-15.

Hustler Casino has already begun promoting its association with America’s #1 street race: a Grand Prix show car is on display in the main lobby with race information for this year’s event. Over the next few weeks, Hustler Casino will be giving its guests and players opportunities to take part in exclusive Grand Prix events such as riding in an official Toyota pace car during race weekend.

Hustler Casino will also have a booth in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Lifestyle Expo, which is free to all race attendees. At the booth, Hustler Casino will be giving away Free Bet Chips coupons to use at the Casino, promotional merchandise and many other exciting items.

“Hustler Casino has wanted to be a part of this event for some years now,” said Al Underwood, marketing director of Hustler Casino. “We are happy to finally have made this important event a part of our year. We’re looking forward to introducing the casino and the most beautiful Blackjack Dealers in L.A. to Grand Prix visitors!”

Hustler Casino is located 15 minutes south of Downtown L.A. and Staples Center and only 20 minutes from downtown Long Beach. It’s a luxurious casino with Monte Carlo-style décor and is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Casino specializes in classic card games like Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Pai Gow poker and more. Hustler Casino Features over 50 dedicated poker tables and over 30 dedicated to California Games. 

by Ismail Uddin

Six Nations Champions Wales Announce Heineken & Brains Sponsorship Deals

After securing a third Grand Slam victory at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced a major new partnership with Welsh brewer Brains and the UK’s leading brewer and cider producer Heineken.

Heineken will be installed as Official Lager and Cider Partner to the WRU and Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, whilst Brains will remain as the official ale of the WRU until 2016. The deal follows Wales’ hugely successful Six Nations campaign which saw the team crowned Grand Slam Champions for the third time in seven years.

The new agreement, which will commence in June 2012 and will run until 2016, will see Brains beers, including SA, on sale in stadium bars alongside leading lager and cider brands Heineken, Foster’s and Strongbow and will include a comprehensive rights package enabling both brands to engage with the Welsh public as of the commencement date.

Brains began working with the WRU in 2004, when their ale became the first Welsh brand to sponsor the senior team jersey – and has since become one of the WRU’s key partners. The Brains’ name was emblazoned on shirts during a period in which Wales won two Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008. In 2010 Brains switched its sponsorship, becoming ‘official ale of the WRU’.

WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis commented: “The partnership with Brains has always been strong and this new, complete deal with Brains and Heineken combined, further cements that relationship. These brands are both extremely strong and therefore amalgamate effectively with the WRU brand and we are delighted to be able to continue to grow this relationship over the next four years.

“We have experienced three Grand Slam victories in the time Brains have been one of our partners and the four Heineken Cup matches hosted at the Millennium Stadium have all been commercially successful for both the WRU and Heineken and we look forward to more successes in the future.”

Scott Waddington, Chief Executive at Brains, said: “Since 2004 more than a million pints of Brains have been sold in the Millennium Stadium and countless more in Brains pubs on match days. We’re delighted that the strong relationship we’ve established with the WRU will continue and look forward to starting a new marketing partnership in the UK with HEINEKEN, who are one of world sport’s foremost sponsors.

“It is fantastic to have been able to celebrate the Welsh rugby team’s achievements over the last eight years and we’re predicting more of the same for the next four years. With a bit of Brains’ positive thinking, here’s to becoming the ‘official ale of World Cup winners 2015’.”

Lawson Mountstevens, Managing Director, UK On Trade at Heineken, added: “Heineken and Foster’s are both showing strong growth in Wales and the new agreement signals our commitment to maintaining this brand momentum to drive sales still further in the country. Strongbow has long been the most popular cider in Wales and the new partnership will bring the nation’s favourite cider brand back to the Millennium Stadium.

“Having hosted four Heineken Cup finals in the last 10 years, we know the Millennium Stadium offers an outstanding showcase for our brands and, as an official sponsor and supplier to the London 2012 Games.”

by Ismail Uddin

Leeds Rugby Teams Extend Partnership with AudienceView Ticketing

AudienceView Ticketing, a leading provider of advanced and flexible ticketing services to venues worldwide, announced today that Leeds Rugby has renewed its partnership with the company.

A client since 2005, the organisation will continue to leverage AudienceView’s full suite of fan management technology to enhance online sales and drive new revenue for their two clubs, Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie. 

“We’re thrilled to renew our partnership,” said Sian Jones, Head of Customer Experience at Leeds Rugby Ltd. “AudienceView’s continued commitment to development and strong product roadmap made this an easy choice for our organisation. We’ve leveraged AudienceView technology to drive online ticket sales and look forward to using the new features as they are released to continue our strong growth trajectory over the course of our agreement.”

The AudienceView solution intelligently offers customers added value tickets or products during the purchase process, resulting in increased revenue through up-selling and cross-selling. The teams can then use this transaction data to improve target marketing to enhance the online experience and, ultimately, increase the average revenue earned per customer.

The organisation will also integrate e-commerce into the purchase process, providing Leeds Rugby fans with the opportunity to buy a ticket and team merchandise in the same transaction. By leveraging functionality introduced in August 2011 by the University of Minnesota Athletics Department, the teams anticipate this business decision to pay immediate dividends to their merchandise program.

With the renewal of service, Leeds Rugby will harness the power and flexibility of AudienceView’s Content Management System (CMS) to create and manage separate websites for their two clubs, Leeds Rhinos and Leeds Carnegie, while maintaining a shared database. The ability to seamlessly create two separate online destinations will allow the organisation to optimize the customers’ experience and cater to their unique needs.

Jeff Koets, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AudienceView, said: “We are very pleased to renew our agreement with Leeds Rugby. This is a partnership in every sense of the word, and a mutually beneficial one at that. We look forward to continuing our strong relationship and to delivering innovative solutions to meet and exceed the needs of their fine organisation.”

by Ismail Uddin

Warwickshire Cricket Club Renew Deal with Shirt Sponsor Sk:n

Treatments company sk:n has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with Warwickshire County Cricket Club ahead of the new County Championship season.

Warwickshire, cialis which finished runner-up last season, doctor has been working with sk:n for four years. The new sponsorship package includes use of the new conference and banqueting facilities that were built as part of the £32 million redevelopment of the club’s Edgbaston Stadium.

Andy Randall, managing director at sk:n, said: “Working with Warwickshire has opened new opportunities for the sk:n brand, such as our role with the Professional Cricketers Association, where we now run consultancy sessions at each of the 18 First-Class Counties.

“Our partnership has gone from strength to strength, and it’s fantastic to associate ourselves with one of the most successful county cricket clubs of the last 25 years. We’re very excited about continuing our partnership with the Club and wish Ashley Giles and the team a very successful 2012.”

Birmingham-based sk:n runs 39 skincare clinics across the UK, including 11 in the Midlands.

This follows Warwickshire announcing in January a return to profit.

by Ismail Uddin