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IOC: IMG named consultant in tender for the TV rights in 49 countries for the 2018 and 2020 Olympics

The IOC has named the American marketing and media rights agency IMG as a consultant and announced it will launch the tender process for the broadcast rights in 49 European countries to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang (South Korea) and 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (Japan) on 11/05/2015…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Rights Acquisitions, Authorities
• Article # 36741
• Published on 16/03/15 at 19:20
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UEFA: strengthened anti-doping measures to come into effect for the 2015/16 season

The UEFA medical committee has approved plans to intensify its anti-doping programme, the European body announced on 13/03/2015. The measures will come into effect for all UEFA competitions, including the Champions League, the Europa League, the European Championship, and women's and youth…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 36704
• Published on 16/03/15 at 18:51
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Baku 2015: Kapital Bank becomes the eighth and final official partner of the competition

The Azerbaijani bank Kapital Bank signed a deal to become an official partner of the 2015 European Games, which will take place from 12 to 28/06/2015 in Baku (Azerbaijan), on 13/03/2015. Kapital Bank will also be the official bank of the competition, and provide and operate all ATM and money…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Finance, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 36675
• Published on 16/03/15 at 17:56
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Bundesliga: FC Köln use the application Meerkat to live-stream a training session on Twitter

1. FC Köln (Bundesliga) used the new application Meerkat to live-stream a training session to its fans directly on the micro-blogging website Twitter, on 12/03/2015. The club announced and opened the live-stream event at its Geißbockheim training centre via a tweet directly to its followers on…
Domain(s): Clubs, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Digital
• Article # 36676
• Published on 16/03/15 at 17:25
France: about Zlatan Ibrahimovic, "One can not say whatever they want" (Referees' Union)

"It is time to realise that one can not say whatever they want, do whatever they want, and accept everything without context. Whatever the events of the game are, there are some limits one cannot cross," stated SAFE (Syndicat des Arbitres du Football d'Élite, the French Referees' Union), in a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 36694
• Published on 16/03/15 at 15:53
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2015 Copa America: Kia unveils its partnership with CONMEBOL for the competition in Chile

Kia, the Korean automaker, unveiled its partnership with CONMEBOL for the 2015 Copa America in Chile on 11/02/2015. Kia is a premium partner, the highest tier in the competition's sponsorship programme. The company was also a partner of the 2011 edition of the competition in Argentina. Kia will…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 36683
• Published on 16/03/15 at 14:59
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CONCACAF: Allstate (insurance) becomes a partner of the 2015 Gold Cup in the United States and Canada

The US insurance company Allstate became a partner of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, co-hosted by the United States and Canada (from 07 to 26/07/2015), announced CONCACAF (Confederation of Football in North America, Central and the Caribbean) on 12/03/2015. The agreement was finalised by the Traffic…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 36684
• Published on 16/03/15 at 14:15
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Qatar 2022: "The commitment of the Emir to the health of workers makes me optimistic" (J. Blatter)

"It is encouraging to hear the Emir’s personal commitment to workers’ welfare and to get a sense of the improvements planned for all workers in Qatar," said Joseph Blatter, the president of FIFA after having met with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 15/03/2015. The visit took place…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Social Responsibility, Stadiums, Legal, …
• Article # 36643
• Published on 16/03/15 at 11:32
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IOC: the automaker Toyota officially becomes a TOP worldwide Olympic partner (2017-2024)

The Japanese automaker Toyota has officially entered into an agreement with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to become a TOP (The Olympic Programme) worldwide Olympic partner, the highest tier in the IOC's sponsorship programme, from 2017 to 2024, announced the body, on 13/03/2015…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 36614
• Published on 16/03/15 at 10:21
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2015 MLS season: Matchday 1 with two new franchises, Orlando City FC and New York City FC

The MLS and the MLS Players' Union came to agreement on a new CBA (collective bargaining agreement, or agreed upon labour regulations between the league and the players) on 04/03/2015, and the 2015 MLS season kicked off on 06/03/2015. Terms of the new agreement between the league and the players…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Stadiums, …
• Article # 36604
• Published on 13/03/15 at 18:40