English Premier League club Arsenal have confirmed a pre-tax profit of £24.7million for the year ending 31 May 2015.
The team’s latest financial results revealed the club’s commercial revenue topped £100m for the first time, which is largely due to the club’s new kit deal with Puma.
Read more HERE.
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Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Credit Union Sign Naming Rights Partnership |
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Shaw Communications Pen Two-Year Renewal of Charity Classic Sponsorship |
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Alex Thomson Racing Drives off With Mercedes Benz Sponsorship |
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Tennis Star Milos Raonic Inks Long-Term Agreement With New Balance |
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UEFA Seal Three-Year Renewal With Hankook as Europa League Sponsor |
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Minnesota Vikings and U.S. Bank Pen 20-Year Stadium Naming Rights Deal |
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Euroleague Basketball Secures Multiple Partnership Extensions |
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iSportconnect, the world’s private network for sports business professionals, is delighted to announce PwC, the professional services firm, as an Associate Sponsor of the upcoming Financial Fair Play (FFP) Masterclass, held in association with Field Fisher Waterhouse.
The Financial Fair Play Masterclass takes place on October 24th and will feature Javed Khan, Financial Director of the Premier League, and Nick Craig, Director of Legal Affairs, for The Football League, as panelists.
Speaking on the announcement of the new partnership, iSportconnect chairman Michael Cunnah said: “We are thrilled to have PwC on board for the iSportconnect Financial Fair Play Masterclass.”
Julie Clark, UK head of Sport & Leisure at PwC, added: “PwC is delighted to be partnering with iSportconnect to deliver this Masterclass. For many clubs, the FFP Regulations mean business as usual, but for others, a change in culture will be required to introduce more prudent business practices.
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The stadium that will be used for athletic during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has been shut down due to safety issues with the roof.
The Joao Havelange Stadium, or the Engenhao as it is known locally, was shut by the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes after builders informed him of structural problems with the roof.
Paes said: “I asked them if these problems posed a threat to fans and the answer was yes, depending on circumstances such as wind velocity and temperature.
“There was a risk so I decided to close the stadium immediately until we have more details about the solution that we will need.
“The stadium will stay closed for an undetermined period. If they give me a solution that will last a month, then it will stay closed for a month, if it takes a year, it will stay closed for a year.
“I will wait until a definitive solution if presented. We can’t play with something like this.”
Local Olympic organisers have played down fears that the stadium would affect preparations for the 2016 Games and the organising committee said: “The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee has full confidence that the city of Rio de Janeiro will take the necessary measures to guarantee that the Olympic Stadium is ready for the Games more than three years from now, as well as for the test events before them.”
IOC backing
The IOC has also offered their full support for the Rio 2016 organisers, saying they are ‘absolutely confident’ in Rio’s preparations for the Games.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams told The Associated Press: “there are still more than 3 1/2 years to go before the games and we are absolutely confident that they will deliver.”
Location: Connecticut, unhealthy USA
Closing Date: 27th September
Overview:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day business and basketball operations of the Connecticut Sun and other sports teams.
· Oversees marketing, buy advertising, sale budgeting and sales for all Mohegan Sun owned and partnered sports teams
· Responsible for administrative support on player contracts, negotiations, trades, etc., and P&L responsibility for all franchises
· Responsible for the hiring of all business, basketball and lacrosse operations staff
· Oversees Sponsorship and Marketing initiatives for all Mohegan Sun owned or partnership teams
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
· Bachelors’ Degree in Sports, Business, Marketing or a related field
· Four years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager with a minor or major league professional sports team
· Previous experience dealing with a professional coaching staff
· In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, eight years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager with a minor or major league professional sports team may be considered
How to Apply
Click to apply HERE
The Rugby Football Union have announced a new partnership with Mitsubishi Motors who will become the official partner of England Rugby from the start of the 2016/17 season.
The Mitsubishi logo will appear on the front of the England Under 18 and U20 shirts and will also sponsor the Exeter leg of the European Grand Prix Sevens Series at Sandy Park in July this year.
Read more HERE.
Digital sports content and media group Perform have secured the exclusive English Premier League rights in Germany, allergist Austria and Liechtenstein.
Perform has taken over from Sky Deutschland as the and the deal will cover three seasons from 2016/17 to 2018/19.
The agreement also includes non-exclusive rights in Switzerland and Luxembourg, treatment along with clip rights in each of the five countries.
“We are delighted to have secured the exclusive English Premier League rights for Germany, stomach Austria and Liechtenstein as well as the non-exclusive rights in Switzerland and Luxembourg,” said John Gleasure, the chief commercial officer at Perform OTT.
“It [the Premier League] is an exciting addition to our already extensive portfolio of exclusive live and on-demand content on our upcoming OTT offering.
“We will continue to add a range of both international and local rights to the service before our 2016 launch, and look forward to announcing further acquisitions in the very near future.”
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UEFA is considering launching a third European club competition to go alongside the Champions League and the Europa League.
A meeting between the 54 UEFA members took place on Wednesday where the possibility of the competition was discussed.
This would include teams who fail to progress through the qualifying rounds of the Champions League or the Europa League.
Full story HERE.
Entries Are Now Open For This Year’s Tournament
The Football Business Awards has quickly become established as the annual industry celebration – uniting to reward the critical role played by businesses that work off the pitch, in creating the rich and diverse experience that football is today. Each year the category awards are fiercely contested with increased entrant numbers bringing annually raised benchmarks of quality. We are expecting no less excitement this year.
The competition for 2015 is now open. The competition culminates in a fantastic evening awards ceremony at Stamford Bridge on the 5th November. Last year’s finale ceremony was attended by over 500 of the game’s top business leaders and decision makers; showing how important the Awards are considered in the industry calendar. We are anticipating similar numbers again this year as again we honour and award the very best businesses in Football.
The Award categories embrace a wide spectrum: from small business to companies posting multi-million turnovers; stadium management to family caterers; media and technology to club sponsors and community outreach. There is a category in which everyone can showcase their individual success, passion, innovation and positive impact. We are delighted that this year’s judging panel retains much of its venerable business talent from previous tournaments, bolstered by the welcome addition of new names such as Katrien Meire, CEO of Charlton FC; Ben Wright, Commercial Director of the Football League, and Neil Bausor, CEO of Middlesboro FC.
Here are a few reasons for winning – given by those that have won in the past:
“Shortly after the award we won the contract to develop Norwich City FC’s retail website, which went live last month and is the first responsively designed eCommerce site in the Premiership. I have no doubt that being an award winner in the Football Business Awards directly contributed to this success.”
Paul Doherty – Sales and Marketing Director, PureNet
“Without a doubt the award has further enhanced our credentials within the football service industry, whether dealing with existing clients or future prospects. ”
Steve McGuinness – Managing Director, Bluefin Sport
“The biggest benefit for us is being able to use the award internally to recognise a group of talented individuals, and of course celebrate their success. Does success motivate them and other people within the business? I believe it does. “
Russell Jones – Head of Marketing and Communications, Aston Villa Football Club
Whether you are seeking – staff motivation and retention, the Winner’s Marque to display on your products and promotions, or independent client validation of your ranking high above the competition – then winning an Award can assist your mission.
Entries are now open and must be submitted by July 15th 2015, the cost to enter is £195 plus vat
For more information, competition entry or to register your interest in the awards ceremony, www.footballbusinessawards.com