Sntv Launch Digital German Service

Sports video news agency sntv has announced the launch of a new digital German service.

The service will allow German speaking publishers and broadcasters to integrate premium sports news video content with localised audio commentary into their existing digital editorial and commercial systems.

The German launch is the next language version of the sntv digital service in a planned international roll-out.

Since its launch in October 2011, arthritis the digital service is already available in English and Mandarin and is now used by over 160 prominent digital publishing and broadcast sntv customers, medicine globally.

Martin Kay, Managing Director of sntv, said at News Xchange: “The German market is an advanced one with a sophisticated online consumer. Digital publishers need a partner that delivers quality, consistently. Our customers know that if there is a sports story anywhere across the globe, we cover it.

“The launch is timely. Germany finished second in the medals at the last Winter Olympics in Vancouver and there are several German speaking football nations going to Brazil. It was really important to us and our customers to add German voiced content to our market-leading global service.”

iSportconnect TV Launches Big Interview with UK Athletics Chairman Ed Warner

iSportconnect TV has launched the first Big Interview, as part of an exciting line-up of programming to be unveiled throughout this week.

The first in a series of Big Interviews is now live, featuring Ed Warner, the Chairman of UK Athletics.

Further shows will be launched over the coming weeks including the Social Media Cafe, presented by David Granger, who runs Fact 51, a social and digital company, and has eight years’ experience in Formula 1 with Red Bull. David will take viewers through the week’s best use of social media, highlighting what was effective and how it can be applied elsewhere, as well as providing expert tips on driving engagement through social media.

The Daily Round Up show will also launch soon, with the latest big headlines in the sports business industry and expert opinion on the subjects that matter.

The iSportconnect Weekly Round Up will launch on Friday 25th October, featuring expert analysis from studio guests on the week’s major stories and talking points.

This is only the start of the exciting programming that will be coming to iSportconnect TV and we have every confidence that viewers will greatly enjoy the new service.

New Zealand Rugby Announces First Profits Since 2008

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced its first operating profits since 2008.

The governing body have attributed their shirt sponsorship deal with AIG as a major factor in the improved results. 

NZR budgeted for a break-even mark in the 2012 financial year, following an operating loss NZ$3.1 million (US$2.6 million) in 2011. However, the organisation posted a profit of NZ$3.2 million (US$2.7 million) and exceeded those expectations.

The five-and-a-half-year shirt sponsorship deal with AIG was announced in October 2012 and it marks the first time in the All Blacks’ history that the front of their jersey features sponsor’s branding.  

NZRU chief executive Steve Tew said: “This is an extremely satisfying result and underlines our success in driving greater commercial revenue and containing our costs.We are now in a much stronger financial position. The new partnership with insurance company AIG has made a difference. Significantly, we have secured a major portion of our commercial revenues over the medium term through the relationships with principal partner Adidas, broadcast partner Sky and now AIG.”

“It’s important to remember that in recent years we maintained an annual investment of around $19 million in funding to Provincial Unions and Investec Super Rugby franchises in order to safeguard the game during challenging times. The consequence of that was a reduction in reserves and successive operating losses. That was clearly not sustainable. Our improved position gives New Zealand Rugby a sound base to make decisions on future investment in the game. We will now take the time to review an appropriate level of reserves for an organisation of our size and risk profile.”

Head of Reliability – Mercedes AMG F1

Location: Brackley, anesthetist UK

Closing Date: 23rd September

Overview:

The successful candidate will work closely with the Design Office Department Heads, anabolics the Quality Department, see Car Build and Track Engineering to achieve and maintain the highest level of car reliability required to win F1 World Championships. As part of your role you will attend various track and dyno events. 

You will have completed an excellent academic education at a leading technical university and have already proven the highest level of engineering and design skills by leading and designing major assemblies either in motorsport or other relevant fields. 

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Management and development of the cross-functional Reliability Department
• Reliability Engineering support to all technical functions
• Risk prediction and reduction
• Root cause analysis
• Reliability reporting
• Co-ordination of Car Fault Management System 
• Chairing of the Car Fault Management System meetings
• Continual technical and process capability improvement
• Definition, development, management and audit of the team’s reliability processes and tools 
• Identification and completion of car component fault rectification
• Track event attendance (shared with the other Reliability Department members)

Candidate Profile

• Composite, mechanical, automotive, aeronautical or science engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade)
• A relevant technical Master’s Degree is advantageous
• Inquisitive and challenging mind-set
• Ability to work independently and to lead multiple projects to strict deadlines
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data and information
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate at all levels
• Ability to impart technical skill and knowledge

How to Apply

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Miami Dolphins join the “Hyundai Club”

The Miami Dolphins today announced a multi-year partnership with Hyundai as an official automotive sponsor.

The partnership includes entitlement of the stadium’s North Sideline Club, thumb now the “Hyundai Club,” a space designed by the Rockwell Group within the stadium offering a location for spending time pregame, in-game and postgame.  

Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Todd Kline said: “We are excited to partner with Hyundai on this multi-year agreement.”

“Hyundai is a global brand investing in the growth of Miami and South Florida through the Miami Dolphins business and community initiatives,”

“Once renovations are complete, the Hyundai Club at the north sideline and additional new features within the stadium will continue to make our venue a global iconic destination poised to host Dolphins football, concerts and world class events.”

In 2016, Hyundai will have three vehicles on display at all Dolphins home games.

Hyundai also will have digital LED signage running on all team-related announcements at the stadium. In game, the automaker will present the “The Hyundai Drive of the Game” highlight feature on videoboards, PA announcements and through social and digital media. 

Additional assets include branding as the official sponsor of Dolphins media partner WFOR CBS Miami’s “The Head Coach’s Show driven by Hyundai,” airing every Sunday morning in season from 11-11:30 a.m.

Finally, Hyundai also is the official sponsor of the Miami Dolphin’s Thanksgiving meal distribution program, and will be the lead vehicle for the official start of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.

Qatar 2022 World Cup to Last 28 Days With November and December Dates Confirmed

FIFA has officially confirmed the dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that will take place in November and December. 

The tournament in Qatar is set to last just 28 days and run from 21 November to 18 December.

The dates were agreed in principle in March and have been made official by world football’s governing body.

Full story HERE.

PSG and SoLive Follow Twitter to the Soccerex Global Convention

Digital and social media is firmly on the agenda at this year’s Soccerex Global Convention, 7-9 September, Manchester, with the news that Julien Jalouzet Digital Manager, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Alex Trickett Head of Sport, Twitter UK, and Vincent Pereira, Innovation Manager, SoLive, will all be participating in ground breaking digital media masterclasses.

With social media, and in particular Twitter, a key part of the football world, it is vital for every stakeholder involved in the game to be adopting the latest approach to fan engagement and be aware of future trends.

These two unmissable sessions will provide that opportunity to learn about the latest strategies being used by global rightsholders and how they can be implemented into any modern marketing strategy.

The emergence of PSG as one of the world’s biggest and most popular teams has been paralleled by a complete overhaul in their digital and social media strategy, which now sees the Ligue 1 champions have over 25m fans across their various social media accounts.

With seven international twitter pages there has been a huge emphasis on future projects creating a greater connection with fans in France but also to expand their international fan base with the overall aim of increasing commercial revenues.

SoLive, a French sports social and digital media agency, work alongside PSG and a number of international clubs and leading brands to develop fan engagement and drive new business.

The SoLive Manager App provides their clients with real-time solutions to promote match day information and offers fans high-value content such as statistics, ranking, live photos, goals and interviews.

Twitter UK, alongside supporting European offices, have put together some of the most fan centred content including the Premier League Twitter Fan Map which provided a detailed global breakdown of the followers of all 20 premier league clubs.

Highlighting the importance of the medium, Trickett will deliver a key-note presentation on how the social media giant is helping rightsholders to engage with their fans and open up new commercial revenue streams.

Soccerex Marketing Director, David Wright added: “The inclusion of Twitter, PSG and SoLive within the conference programme is right on track with our philosophy to deliver cutting edge and thought-provoking content. Alex, Julien and Vincent are at the epicentre of football and social media so it will be a great learning opportunity for all of our delegates and certainly one which I will be attending.”

Fan Experience, both on the match day and beyond, is one of the core themes of this year’s Soccerex Global Convention with the programme featuring content dedicated to the subject, with the likes of Facebook, Ooredoo, Getty Images and Mobile Media Content all confirmed to speak.

The Soccerex Global Convention brings together over 3000 of football’s elite over three days of a thought provoking conference programme packed with business insight, alongside a market-leading international exhibition and extensive networking.

A programme of social events completes the schedule for what is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading football business event.

For further information about this event please call +44 (0)208 987 5522 or visit www.soccerex.com/europe

Ankara Anti-Doping Lab Set For WADA Re-Accreditation

The Turkish Anti-Doping Agency has been handed a boost with the news that the lab in Ankara is set to have its WADA re-accreditation process fast-tracked.

Turkey has suffered a poor reputation for doping and the Turkish NOC President and WADA Executive Committee Member, sale viagra Professor U?ur Erdener expressed his optimism that Turkey’s crackdown on drugs in sport would gain greater momentum with the lab development.

Erdener said: “Turkey’s independent National Anti-Doping Agency has spearheaded an enhanced anti-doping programme over the last six to 12 months and now Turkey is succeeding in bringing its detection and sanctioning procedures more in to line with the top tier sports nations.

“When WADA re-accredits the lab in Ankara, viagra 100mg it will help us make those top-down procedures even more effective. We are judging ourselves by the highest standards of international best practice, against countries like the UK, USA and Canada.”

Erdener went on to describe the next phase of Turkey’s anti-doping plans, which will take on a bottom-up approach to ensuring the reforms of the last year have a permanent impact: “Turkey has demonstrated its zero-tolerance policy on drugs in sport unequivocally this year through aggressive testing and sanctions.

“Now, our main focus must shift to prevention.”

Ofcom Dismisses BT Complaint to Side with BSkyB

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has dismissed a complaint from BT who claim BSkyB discriminated against them by blocking their multi-million pound TV advertisement.

BT complained in February that BSKyB would not carry their BT Sports advertisements, dosage pills a new TV channel to rival Sky Sports, particularly in their coverage of the Premier League.

However, Ofcom have dismissed the complaint and ruled that BSkyB was ‘pursuing a legitimate commercial interest’ by banning promotion of their rivals’ coverage.

BSkyB described BT’s demand as ‘a bit like Tesco expecting to advertise inside Sainsbury’s’ and said they were ‘pleased’ at Ofcom’s outcome.

The rejection comes a day after Ofcom launched a separate investigation into whether BSkyB was in the wrong for withholding Sky Sports channels from BT’s rival YouView pay-TV offering.

BT complained to Ofcom over the issue and accused BSkyB of acting in an ‘unreasonable and discriminatory manner.’

The response from their competitor was that the complaint was ‘completely without merit.’

BT Sport is considered to be one of the first major threats to the dominance of Sky Sports News, particularly in their coverage of the English Premier League.

BT will show 38 live games next season, as well as football from Brazil, Italy, France and Germany, on top of a whole range of other live sport, including Aviva Premiership Rugby.

They have also made their sport channel free to BT broadband customers.