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Serie A TIM: Valentina Montanari appointed CFO of AC Milan

Valentina Montanari has been appointed chief financial officer of AC Milan (Serie A TIM), announced the Italian club on 31/07/2017. She succeeds Angela Zucca and will be under the authority of Marco Fassone, the new CEO since the sale of the entire capital of AC Milan by Fininvest, the holding…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Legal
• Article # 99039
• Published on 04/08/17 at 17:12

Athletics: the 2017 World Championships accessible via Facebook and YouTube, from 04 to 13/08/2017

The 2017 World Championships in Athletics held in London (ENG) from 04 to 13/08/2017, will be accessible in more than 140 countries via the video sharing platform YouTube and the live streaming video service Facebook Live, said the IAAF on 01/08/2017. This geolocated service is available via the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 99192
• Published on 04/08/17 at 17:11

Germany: Perform Group and RTL acquire Europa League TV rights for 2018-2021 (press)

The British Perform Group, which specialises in the production and distribution of sports content on digital platforms, and the German audiovisual group Mediengruppe RTL, have acquired, valid in Germany, the rights to broadcast the Europa League for the 2018-2021 cycle, the German media reported…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Digital, …
• Article # 99189
• Published on 04/08/17 at 17:11

English Football League: competitions broadcast in 166 countries for the 2017-18 season

The competitions organised by the EFL, the three divisions below the Premier League, will be broadcast in 166 countries during the 2017-18 season, according to the governing body on 02/08/2017. "(This is) the result of an international television rights agreement sold on behalf of the EFL by the…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Authorities
• Article # 99231
• Published on 04/08/17 at 13:09

Neymar: third footballer in the world, after C. Ronaldo and Messi, in terms of sponsorship revenue

The Brazilian international Neymar Jr, who signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) on 03/08/2017, is the ambassador of many international brands, including Nike (sports equipment), Gillette (hygiene products, Procter & Gamble group), Red Bull (energy drinks)…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, …
• Article # 99220
• Published on 04/08/17 at 12:10

Premier League: High Court forces Internet service providers to block illegal streaming

The Premier League has obtained, from the British High Court, an Order imposing ISPs to block the connection to servers hosting the illegal broadcasts of matches via streaming, on 25/07/2017. "The Order - which will be in place for the entire 2017-18 Premier League season - will allow the League…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Media Audiences, Digital, …
• Article # 99213
• Published on 04/08/17 at 11:19

Rugby: Aviva (insurance) extends as title sponsor of the English Premiership for 2017-18

Aviva, a British insurance company, has extended as title sponsor of Premiership Rugby, the English professional rugby union league, for the 2017-18 season, on 03/08/2017. Aviva has been the title sponsor of the rugby league, which has been named the Aviva Premiership since the 2010-11 season…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Marketing - Communication, Social Responsibility, …
• Article # 99212
• Published on 04/08/17 at 10:44

NBA: Western Union (money transfer) becomes jersey sponsor of the Denver Nuggets (2017-2020)

Western Union, an American company specialising in money transfer and financial services, has become the jersey sponsor of the Denver Nuggets from the 2017-18 season, announced the NBA franchise on 31/07/2017. The contract runs until 2019-20, the third and final season of the experimental…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 99211
• Published on 04/08/17 at 10:09

Neymar: "His arrival emphasizes the club’s aims to rise to the top of world football" (PSG)

"Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) is very happy to announce the arrival of Neymar Jr to the team. On Thursday (03/08/2017) the Brazilian striker signed a five-year contract in the presence of the club's representatives. Neymar Jr is now committed to the French capital's club until June 30…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Transfer Market, Finance, …
• Article # 99210
• Published on 04/08/17 at 09:19

Ligue 1 Conforama: CAR Avenue (dealerships), main shirt sponsor of FC Metz for 2017-2020

CAR Avenue, a French chain of car dealerships, has become a premium partner and main shirt sponsor of FC Metz (Ligue 1 Conforama) for three seasons (2017-2020), on 28/07/2017. CAR Avenue will enjoy the status of premium partner, in the first level in the sponsorship hierarchy of FC Metz. The CAR…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Clubs, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 99137
• Published on 03/08/17 at 17:30