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Facebook: reduced scope of posted content deemed "too promotional" of brands

Facebook will reduce the scope of posted content of brands on the social network considers "too promotional" in January 2015, Facebook announced on 14/11/2014. These measures concern "posts that solely push people to buy a product or install an app, posts that push people to enter promotions and…
Domain(s): Media, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital
• Article # 28411
• Published on 18/11/14 at 11:28
France: arrests of several club individuals under investigation for match-fixing in Ligue 2

Several arrests were made in Nîmes, Angers, Caen and Dijon as part of an investigation for suspected "corruption and bribery in connection with sporting events" regarding Ligue 2 matches during the end of the 2013-14 season, indicated several French media outlets on 18/11/2014. The president of SM…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28407
• Published on 18/11/14 at 10:46
©  D.R.
RTL Group records stable turnover (€1.2bn) in Q3 2014, a decrease over 9 months (-1.6%)

The RTL Group, a Luxembourg media conglomerate, announced a turnover of €1.259bn for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 (from 01/07 to 30/09/2014), unchanged from the third quarter of 2013 (€1.257bn), on 13/11/2014. Operating profit in Q3 2014 (€160m) also remained stable compared to 2013…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Finance
• Article # 28385
• Published on 17/11/14 at 18:30
NBA and adidas launch special Christmas jerseys with the first names of players on the back

The NBA (National Basketball Association) and adidas, the official supplier of the League, launched special jerseys designed for Christmas, the league announced on 14/11/2014.The jerseys, to be sold at €90, include only the ten NBA franchises who will play on Christmas day, 25/12/2014. The first…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 28382
• Published on 17/11/14 at 17:50
©  CE
2018 Russia / Qatar 2022: "FIFA to put all its cards on the table" (T. Navracsics, Euro. Commission)

"While I do not challenge the autonomy of sports organisations, I believe it's time for FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) to put all its cards on the table in order to remove doubts about the report's findings," stated Tibor Navracsics, the new European Commissioner for…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28377
• Published on 17/11/14 at 17:20
Serie A: Juventus record turnover of €53.3m and net loss of €28.6m in Q1 2014-15

Juventus (Serie A TIM) reported a net loss of €28.6m in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014-15 (from 01/07 to 30/09/2014), an increase of 55% compared to the same period in 2013-14 (-€18.4m), announced the club's board of directors on 13/11/2014.2014-15 first quarter revenues amounted to €53.3m…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 28374
• Published on 17/11/14 at 16:14
©  Deltatre
Giuseppe Capella is appointed Chief Operating Officer of Deltatre, technology solutions company

The Italian Giuseppe Capella became the Chief Operating Officer of Deltatre, a technology solutions and services company for broadcasters and organisers of sporting events, on 14/11/2014. Giuseppe Capella has served as the development director, and later, co-COO of Deltatre since February 2001. He…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital
• Article # 28371
• Published on 17/11/14 at 15:35
©  Danone
Danone Nations Cup: "Brings a positive image and enhances the reputation of Danone" (Steve Brangeon)

"The Danone Nations Cup brings a positive image and enhances the reputation of the Danone brand around the world. For the World Final, more than 200 international journalists will cover the event. It is also a way to develop relationships with institutions in some countries, the Ministries of…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication
• Article # 28289
• Published on 17/11/14 at 15:02
©  D.R.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich announce record sales of 1.3 million shirts in 2013-14

"1.3 million shirts were sold during the 2013-14 season, which is more than all other Bundesliga clubs together. This is a new record for Bayern," said Andreas Jung, board member of the club, on 14/11/2014. Andreas Jung has been in charge of marketing, sponsorship and international relations for…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sporting Goods & Brands, Merchandising - Licensing
• Article # 28352
• Published on 17/11/14 at 12:45
©  D.R.
FIFA: "We still need to know what happened before and after the December 2010 vote" (J. Champagne)

"I have said constantly and consistently that the FIFA World Cup should be protected for what it represents for the game and for the football community at large, and that as a consequence, we needed and still need to know what happened before and after the December 2010 vote," said Jerome…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 28327
• Published on 17/11/14 at 10:47