Philadelphia 76ers President: “The US is learning from Europe”

It’s been a historic day for the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers franchise becoming the first to sign a jersey sponsorship deal.

The deal – with ticketing and events firm StubHub – follows the news earlier this year that the NBA would be the first Major League Sports franchise in the US to allow jersey sponsorship.

Scott O’Neil is the CEO of the 76ers, sale he believes that America is starting to catch-up with Europe in terms of sponsorship.

He said: “We have a lot to learn from Europe in this area, symptoms it’s something I’ve seen in football, hockey and basketball games in Europe and it’s very natural to see logos adorning a jersey, it’s been very slow to be adopted here in the states, but commissioner Adam Silver who is very progressive and forward thinking has given us the opportunity to take a look and see if we can engage.”

“It’s merely a patch so it’s very different to what you might see in an EPL game.”

NBA teams are allowed to sell sponsorships to any company as long as they aren’t involved in gambling, alcohol or politics.

The deal – which will start in the 2017-18 season, will be part of the 3-year trial of jersey sponsorships for NBA teams.

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O’Neil believes the new deal is the start of a new attitude towards sponsorship across the US.

“I would say historically the NBA has led the way on several fronts, it seems like we’re taking this first step which will certainly lead to other discussions. I think this is a natural progression , if you look at the NFL, they sell their practice jersey, I know the WNBA and D-League have had logos on their jerseys for years.”

“Having a league like the NBA when you have the opportunity to test and try in their sister and brother leagues it’s an easier pathway to get there.”

But what does the deal mean from the viewpoints of the sponsors?

StubHub President Scott Cutler believes that having the opportunity to have their logo on an NBA jersey offers something different and is a great way to build a link to fans.

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He said: “For us it means leading with innovation being the first of its kind in terms of that transaction here in the US with a Major League Sports franchise is a fantastic for us as a brand to drive engagement with the fans.”

“The landscape in the US is much different to Europe, it will be interesting to see how this develops across other leagues and teams, it will be great as a brand to associate with fans in a different way.”

“We’re in the event going marketplace so sponsoring jerseys allows us to engage with fans at an emotional level, having our brand on the jersey of a player, making an incredible play, having that memorialised in history – it’s fantastic as a brand.”

When the news regarding jersey sponsorship in the NBA was announced Commissioner Adam Silver described it as an ‘experiment’ and should the experiment succeed, you can expect to see jersey sponsorship flooding across the US with the Philadelphia 76ers deal with StubHub, being the opener to the floodgates.

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WTA Awards Latin American Broadcast Rights to Sony Pictures

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has agreed a deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks to cover WTA events exclusively on Canal Sony in Latin America beginning 2017.

Over 32 WTA events will be broadcast throughout the season on both Canal Sony and its TV Everywhere offerings.

Full story HERE.

Olympic Bid and Organising Committees to Converge on HOST CITY 2015

Leading events-focussed conference attracts influential international delegates from Olympic bidding and hosting circles.

Organising and bidding committees for some of the biggest upcoming sports events are due to attend HOST CITY 2015.

The leading EU-based meeting of cities, check rights holders, ed viagra event owners and suppliers will see senior committee members from the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, prostate  PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games and 2024 Olympic bidding cities come together in Glasgow on 9 and 10 November.

Under the theme ‘Creative Innovation Connecting Cities with Sports, Business and Culture Events’ HOST CITY 2015 will provide participants with a unique opportunity to explore the challenges and benefits of bidding for major global events as well as offering a chance to  meet, influence and network with an influential collection of city leaders, organisers and cross-sector rights holders.

Rio 2016 Olympic Games Director of Communications Mario Andrada, said of last year’s inaugural event in London: “I was very pleased with the [Host City 2014] conference because the people who I spoke with were very focussed and professional. It was a pleasure and I learned a lot.”

Confirmed speakers for HOST CITY 2015 include:

– Sir Craig Reedie CBE, Vice President, International Olympic Committee;

– Louise Martin CBE, President, Commonwealth Games Federation;

– David Grevemberg, CEO, Commonwealth Games Federation;

– Brian Cookson OBE, President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI);

– Sarah Lewis, Secretary General of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the Association of Winter Olympic Sports Federations (AIOWF);

– Alexander Koch, Corporate Communications Manager for FIFA,

– Hidetoshi Fujisawa, Executive Director of Communications and Engagement, Tokyo 2020

– Matthew Astill, Chief Executive of Cavendish Group, owner of HOST CITY 2015, said: “Bidding and hosting cities are competing for a voice in a highly challenging global market place. We are delighted that they recognise HOST CITY as an event that is conducive to their needs and addresses the issues that are directly relevant to their business objectives.

“HOST CITY 2015 aims to foster new working partnerships in order to attract, build and host the greatest events in the world and we invite all participants to take part in open and frank discussions on the important issues facing major event bidding and hosting.”

Spain Submit Bid to Host 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Spain has submitted a bid to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s World Cup in 2018.

The 2018 tournament will be played under the new FIBA title having previously been known as the World Championship for Women.

Spain successfully hosted the men’s FIBA World Cup in August and are hoping this will give them the advantage to host the women’s equivalent.

The country’s bid was officially submitted by Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) president Jose Luis Saez and Miguel Cardenal, the president of Spain’s High Council for Sport.

“The Spanish Federation is eager to showcase and make the most of the golden generation that the country’s women’s teams have experienced in recent years,” Saez said.

“Over the last decade, our teams have won 35 medals across world and continental championships in junior and senior women’s categories.

“The 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is the centrepiece of our project ‘Women’s Universe’ which covers different promotional activities, growth and development of women’s sports.”

Cardenal added: “We were very happy to have hosted the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup this past summer for our men’s team and we want to present the same amazing opportunity to our women.

“Basketball is the sport that women participate in the most in Spain, more than football. So they deserve to show what they are able to do – like they did in Turkey a few weeks ago – at home, in front of the home fans.”

FIFA’s Matt Stone & O2’s Gareth Griffiths Confirmed for Digital Media and Technology Masterclass

iSportconnect, the world’s largest private network for sport business professionals, is delighted to announce Matt Stone, FIFA Head of Digital, and Gareth Griffiths, Head of Sports Sponsorship at O2, as panelists for the second iSportconnect Digital Media and Technology Masterclass in association with SportAccord.

Mr. Stone and Mr. Griffiths are the first panelists to be announced for the Lausanne event which will be hosted at the Maison du Sport International, home of many national federations on September 30.

The iSportconnect Digital Media and Technology Masterclass premiered in London earlier this year for delegates to “Get Ahead of the Game.”

The exclusive, invitation only Masterclass series, is a unique gathering giving sports digital media and technology executives the chance to learn from each other. Delegates will also hear industry insight; join in discussions and network in a relaxed environment.

The day will be divided into two sessions; digital media in the morning and technology in the afternoon. The digital session will be moderated by Richard Ayers, CEO of Seven League.

Matt Stone joined FIFA in 2004 and has been the Head of Digital at world football’s governing body for a decade. He has been a part of three FIFA World Cups in that period.

Gareth Griffiths joined O2 in 2012 and has been in the role for almost two years. He previously spent 10 years at Lexus Agency as a Senior Associate Director.

Gareth said: “I’m looking forward to the iSportconnect Masterclass, particularly the discussion around digital and how it’s influencing everything we do in sport partnerships. I have a view from both rights holder and sponsor, and I’ve seen a huge step-change in the use of digital over the last ten years.”

Michael Cunnah, Chairman of iSportconnect, said: “I am delighted to welcome Matt and Gareth to our panel for the Digital Media and Technology Masterclass in Lausanne.

“They bring many years of experience and knowledge to the panel. They have both spent a decade or more in the industry and will provide an interesting insight into the changes of digital media and technology and what it has done for their organisations.”

Date: September 30th, 2014

Location: Maison du Sport International SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

Invitation policy: The Digital Media and Technology Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to Heads of Digital Media, Technology and other similar positions.

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

Technogym Becomes Exclusive Supplier for Rio 2016 Olympics

Technogym has signed an exclusive supplier contract for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. 

The fitness and wellness products supplier will provide fitness equipment for all athletic preparation centres leading up to the Games.

This is the sixth Olympic deal for Technogym after previously supplying equipment for Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008 and London 2012.

In Rio, Technogym will provide a full range of equipment for the main training centre at the Olympic Village in Barra da Tijuca which is open to all athletes taking part in the Games.

Technogym will supply 1,000 pieces of equipment and install the Mywellness cloud digital platform to allow athletes to connect personal training programmes directly with the equipment or with their mobile devices.

They will also provide a team of 50 professional athletic trainers to support athletes as well as all related services.

Nerio Alessandri, President and Founder of Technogym, said: “We are very proud to have been chosen for the 6th time as the official supplier of the Olympic Games.

“This important achievement represents a victory for the whole Technogym team and a strong reference to our products’ innovation and quality standards.

“Rio 2016 will also represent a unique social opportunity to promote wellness in Brazil and in the whole of Latin America and to get increasing numbers of people interested in regular physical exercise.”

Rio 2016 Organising Committee President Carlos Nuzman, said: “The needs of athletes are always at the forefront of our thinking and so ensuring we have top-of-the-range equipment available for their use is vital.

“We are going to work together over the next two years.”

Outgoing AFL Chief Executive Demetriou Earned 3.8m Australian Dollars in 2013

The CEO of the Australian Football League (AFL) earned a reported AU$3.8m (US$3.1m) in 2013, allergy thanks to performance bonuses.

Andrew Demetriou, cheap 52, who announced he will step down at the end of the year, had a salary package that started at a base of AU$1.47 (US$1.32m) to AU$1.8m (US$1.61m), plus a long-term incentive bonus of AU$2m (US$1.8m) which took his salary to the total of AU$3.8m (US$3.41m).

The bonus included achievements such as securing an AU$1.25bn (US$1.12bn) broadcast rights deal, expanding the league with two new teams and the collective bargaining agreement.

The figure is AU$1.6m (US$1.43m) more than Demetriou’s previous highest packet which was back in 2010.

AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick said: “Our CEO achieved a healthy and well-deserved bonus for his role in securing a lucrative broadcast rights deal in 2011 that has benefited Australian Football enormously

“The professional sports industry is becoming increasingly competitive and complex and the AFL Commission is determined to attract and retain the very best available skills and experience.”

 

Information Security Manager – Detroit Lions

Location: Detroit, sale MI, prostate USA

Closing Date: 15th October 2016

Overview:

The Detroit Lions and Ford Field Management currently have an opening for an Information Security Manager. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Services, the Information Security Manager will be responsible for working on Information Security Policies, Standards, Processes and Procedures intended to prevent unauthorized access to company information assets.  The candidate selected for this role will work closely with the NFL Information Security Office to ensure league-offered security tools and services are appropriately leveraged, and best practices are implemented.

The Information Security Manager will be accountable for creating, managing and enforcing Information Security policies and procedures that meet or exceed the NFL’s Information Security Policies, and are in compliance with PCI, HIPAA, and PII regulations.  The candidate that fills this position will also be responsible for managing the security of corporate devices and applications, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, risk management and mitigation, and vulnerability management.

This full-time position includes a full benefits package as well as wonderful perks and will work out of both the Allen Park practice facility and the Ford Field stadium in downtown Detroit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Information Security Manager position will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Establish, maintain, optimize, implement, and assess adoption of Information Security Policies, Standards, Processes and Procedures.
  • Advocate strong security posture and ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and PII regulations.
  • Manage vendor security provider relationships and services.
  • Conduct security audits, vulnerability scans and risk assessments, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
  • Ensure Disaster Recovery Policies and Procedures are implemented, tested and contingency plans are established for Business Continuity.
  • Own Incident Response planning and end to end response handling.
  • Define and enforce controlled access to security zones as required.
  • Produce and manage user Information Security Awareness Program.
  • Ensure logs are monitored of any suspicious activity, security problems, or errors.  Irregularities are investigated and resolved immediately.  Historical tracking is done for future comparison and planning.
  • Maintain Cyber Hygiene through vulnerability management program that ensures all systems are regularly scanned, patched, and remediated as appropriate.
  • Ensure appropriate design of solutions, configuration and/or support of Firewalls, Intruder Detection or Prevention Systems, VPNs and enterprise gateway devices.
  • Ensure appropriate hardening of server and desktop operating systems.

Nonessential Functions:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field is required and/or 3-5 years of experience in Information Security.
  • Policy creation and lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.  Ability to translate and communicate with non-IT population.
  • Solid organization skills with an ability to maintain good documentation and record keeping.
  • Strong and effective problem solving skills related to Cyber Security.
  • Knowledge with Firewall Configuration, Server hardening, and Desktop Security Controls.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written communications of analyses, results, and planning.
  • Previous experience with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other Information Security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and NIST.
  • Previous experience with backup, disaster recovery, business continuity planning
  • Knowledgeable in principles of Risk Management, specifically related to Cyber Security.
  • Information Security Certifications; CISSP, CISM, CRISC.

LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:

  • A valid driving license and a good driving record are required.

To apply:

  • To apply, please submit a copy of your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest and related experience to the position.

    Due to the high volume or resumes received, we regret that we are unable to update candidates on the status of their application. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted. NO CALLS or EMAILS PLEASE.

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related field?
2. Do you have at least 3-5 years of experience in Information Security?
3. Do you have previous experience with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other Information Security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and NIST?
4. Are you knowledgeable in principles of Risk Management, specifically related to Cyber Security?
5. Have you obtained Information Security Certifications; CISSP, CISM, CRISC?
6. 4.What are your salary requirements for this position? Failure to provide a response will remove your resume from consideration.

Apply HERE

Sydney FC sign W-League partner

Sydney FC have signed Workplace Law as the Sky Blues’ Westfield W-League major partner for the Westfield W-League 2016/17 season, unhealthy the club announced today.

A specialist law firm providing employers with legal advice, look representation and workplace training in all workplace matters, Workplace Law will receive a range of benefits from their one year partnership, with their logo to feature prominently on the front of the Sydney FC Westfield W-League home and away playing shorts and sleeves as well as on coaches apparel.

Already active in the Hyundai A-League as player partner for international marquee Filip Holosko for season 2015/16, this is Workplace Law’s first foray into the women’s game.

Read more HERE.