Spanish football club Real Madrid have signed a regional partnership with betting company Codere Apuestas, cough who are to become their official Spanish betting company.

Codere have signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid and will provide exclusive betting content, including specials such as how many titles they will win and how many goals key players will score/

Ángel Fernández, Marketing Chief Officer for Codere Apuestas, commented: “In Codere Apuestas, we have always promoted fair gaming, respect for the rules and fair play with our clients that we call ‘Respect for the Victory’. This partnership with Real Madrid C.F. helps us to reinforce this concept.” 

Real Madrid’s Institutional Relations Chief Officer Emilio Butragueño said that ‘both entities share above all the same passion for sports, and for fair play and respect’ and that ‘we are now embarking on a journey that in principle will last for three years, although our desire is for a longer-lasting journey’.

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Location: London, ed UK

Closing date: 7th December 2016

Job Description

UK Anti-Doping is the national organisation dedicated to protecting a culture of clean sport. Every day we are raising awareness of the issues through our extensive education and testing programme. As well as helping athletes to understand and follow the rules, we also prosecute offenders. Ultimately we are working for everyone who loves sport whether competing, training or spectating. Together we are creating a level playing field where all athletes know they can compete fairly and in the true spirit of sport.

Job Purpose

• To lead the overall co-ordination and quality of all aspects of UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD) communication function including setting strategy, building capability and overseeing a range of operational activities including media relations, website and electronic communications, publications, conferences and events, public affairs and internal communication.
• To develop and lead a professional, high-performing team to ensure the effective, efficient and economic delivery of UKAD’s external and internal communication.
• To ensure UKAD protects and enhances its reputation, through understanding and being understood by stakeholders and key audiences including the media and government.
• As a senior manager the post holder will work with the Chief Executive and other Directors to shape the strategic direction of UKAD.

The successful applicant will have the following experience and skills:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with a relevant professional qualification.
• An experienced professional with demonstrable experience working in a senior management role in communication or related field.
• Proven experience of risk and reputation communication management and working with the national media, both reactively and proactively.
• Experience of broad communication activities and functions, including e-communication, publications, branding and public affairs.
• The ability to communicate and work with a variety of different stakeholders.
• An appreciation of the sporting landscape, and how best to engage with athletes and the wider sports community.
• Applied understanding of management in communication, including managing staff, budgets and stakeholders.
• A clear appreciation of the environments within which this post will operate, specifically the cultural and political sensitivities.
• Demonstrable experience at Board/senior management level ideally within a governmental organisation.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, the media and other stakeholders.
• Able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Six members of the Limelight Sports team have just completed the agency’s new Academy programme. 

The Limelight Sports Academy programme was set up in 2015 to give employees the opportunity to learn more about the business and develop a greater overall understanding of all aspects of the agency’s work. It is an ongoing programme which enables staff to join at different times of the year. The Academy programme is now being rolled out globally and Limelight Sports’ Middle East and Australian offices will be launching it in the next few months.

Megan Palmer, cialis order Sam Carter, medicine Sam Fry, Josh Burrows, Holly Gregory and Naomi Turner were the first employees to complete the programme. They all had different backgrounds, either as existing Limelighters, or joining the agency straight from university or from another organisation.

In addition to hands on experience with, and mentoring from, the experienced Limelight team, the Academy also offers an official qualification through the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Particular areas of focus for the Academy work come under five general categories – Data, Creative, Content, People and Business.

Limelight Sports has been running mass participation sports events for over 25 years. Its Head of Corporate Services, Sue Courtney, heads up the programme and commented, “We have been delighted with the response to the launch of our Academy from Limelight personnel. As Limelight’s offering has evolved, it is essential that we encourage more people to develop a greater and more diverse range of skills and this is what our Academy has been able to deliver.”

Sam Carter, one of the first Limelighters to complete the Academy programme said, “The Academy has provided me with a brilliant opportunity to take me out of my working comfort zone and work in sectors of our business which I knew little about but which I now understand and appreciate much more.”

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain is expected to join the election to become the next president of FIFA.

The news was confirmed by sources in Asia on Thursday evening following an emergency meeting earlier in the day by the UEFA Executive Committee and its 54 member federations to discuss the future of president Michel Platini and his own bid to become FIFA president. 

Salman’s potential bid could have an impact on Platini, as the Bahrain FA president reportedly has strong support from Europe, Asia, South America and elsewhere.

Platini may fail to pass integrity checks to run in the election and could potentially be forced to withdraw, as he is currently serving a 90-day suspension which was given to him by the FIFA Ethics Committee.

On Friday Salman was installed as the new favourite to land the top job at FIFA and replace outgoing president Sepp Blatter, ahead of Platini and Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan who confirmed his bid this week.

Sheikh Salman must formally submit his bid by the deadline of 26 October and have the backing of at least five federations to stand for election on 26 February.

He is expected to officially announce his candidacy when FIFA’s executive committee meets in Zurich next Tuesday.

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The Digital Media and Technology Masterclass is now just days away and the agenda and topics for the event have officially been confirmed.

The event will once again take place at the Maison du Sport International in Lausanne on 28th September.

The confirmed panellists are:

– Thomas van Schaik, Manager of Marketing and Commerce, Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC)

– Motasem El Bawab, Digital Marketing Manager, FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)

– Emanuele Perotti Nigra, Director of Technology and Information, IAAF

– Andy Oram, TV Manager, FIH (International Hockey Federation)

This Masterclass event will focus on current trends and developments within the industry, with first hand feedback from experts in the sector and discussions on the future of digital and technology within sports.

Agenda & Topics

2:00pm – Welcome speech by Seven League CEO Richard Ayers

2.15pm – One-to-one discussion with Andrew Oram & Nikki Symmons, FIH

2:45pm – Break

3:00pm – One-to-one discussion with Thomas van Schaik, NOC

3:30pm – One-to-one discussion with Alex Chamberlen, Omnigon

4:00pm – Break

4:45pm – Presentation by Mike Laflin, Sportcal

5:00pm – One-to-one discussion with Emanuele Perotti Nigra, IAAF

5:30pm – One-to-one discussion with Motasem El Bawab, FIVB

6:00pm – Wrap up by Richard Ayers

The event will consist of one-to-one discussions with each panellist, with topics tailored to their organisations and the work they have undertaken.

The first one-to-one discussion will feature Andrew Oram, TV Manager at FIH (International Hockey Federation) and Nikki Symmons, Digital Co-ordinator at FIH. The discussion will centre around four things;

– Implementing strategy change

– The use of content as core to strategy

– The practical realities, tips and tricks

– Monetising content

The second one-to-one discussion will be with Thomas van Schaik, Manager of Marketing and Commerce at the Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC) and formerly of adidas.

The topics he will be addressing will include:

– What’s the change like from big brand to national organisation?

– Anything that can be transferred?

– Can big budget ideas work on small budgets?

– What are your goals and how will you go about it?

– Importance of CRM and data?

The third one-to-one discussion will be with Alex Chamberlen, Managing Director at Omnigon. The topics he will focus on are:

– The difference between big and small propositions

– Can you achieve things on small budgets?

– What are the tips to make an agency work harder?

– What are the landmines to avoid when hiring an agency?

The fourth one-to-one discussion will feature Emanuele Perotti Nigra, Director of Technology and Information at the IAAF, the topics he will be discussing will be:

– What it was like working in Beijing for the IAAF World Championships in August?

– What was learnt?

– What he would take from it for the next event?

– What can others learn from it to put into small events?

The final one-to-one discussion of the event will be with Motasem El Bawab, Digital Marketing Manager at the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) who will address topics such as:

– CRM and Data

– FIVB digital strategy and goals

Invitation policy: This event is an exclusive invite only event to Heads of Digital Media and Technology from International Federations, Governing Bodies, Teams/Clubs, Brands and other similar positions.

The event is filling up quickly, so if you are interested in attending please secure your place now while there is still time, do not miss out!

To register your interest please contact Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com.

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