Telecoms
FA rolls Wembley and St George’s Park assets into BT deal, still falls short on price
England’s Football Association has rolled the assets from three separate deals into its new deal with UK telco BT, which was agreed in June.
Williams F1 reports drop in sponsorship income, gets lucky with title deal
UK-based Formula One team Williams posted a loss in the first six months of 2019 – with a fall in sponsorship earnings contributing to the negative interim results.
Sponsors sign on for World Urban Games’ debut
Organisers of the inaugural edition of multi-sport competition the World Urban Games have signed sponsorship deals for the forthcoming event with telco Magyar Telekom, car sharing service MOL Limo, automotive…
Vodafone signs new four-year deal with IRFU
Telecommunications Vodafone has renewed its main sponsorship deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), the governing body of rugby union in Ireland
KHL renews with sponsors, hails new data offering
Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League has extended sponsorship deals with Hankook, MegaFon, Mastercard and SOGAZ for its 2019-20 season, along with detailing what it claims to be a data project that is t…
Tributes paid as sponsorship ‘innovator’ Hester passes away
The European Sponsorship Association has paid tribute to the well-respected sponsorship industry veteran Toby Hester, who has died at the age of 57
ALDImobile extends NBL backing
Australia’s National Basketball League has agreed a one-season extension to its partnership with ALDImobile, the exclusive mobile product of the ALDI supermarket chain.
Vodacom signs $3.9m title sponsor deal with Tanzania Premier League
Telecommunications company Vodacom has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the Tanzania Premier League, the top tier of club football in the country
Xfinity backs Overwatch League season finale
Comcast-owned telco Xfinity has agreed a deal to become presenting sponsor of esports competition the Overwatch League’s 2019 season finale.
Sky takes over from Westpac as Wellington stadium sponsor
The multi-purpose venue formerly known as Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand will be called the Sky Stadium from the start of next year
Openreach acquires shirt sleeve rights at Ulster Rugby
Broadband company Openreach has signed a four-year sponsorship deal with PRO14 club Ulster Rugby, starting this season
QSL signs triple deal with Ooredoo, EAA, Tobacco Control Center
The Qatar Stars League and its domestic cup competition, the QSL Cup, have signed three new partners ahead of the new season.
Vodafone backs Wasps Ladies
Telco Vodafone has extended its support of Wasps by sponsoring the Premiership rugby club’s women’s team.
Union Bordeaux Bègles links up with SFR
Telecommunications provider SFR has been unveiled as an official partner of French Top 14 rugby union club Union Bordeaux Bègles.
The agreement will cover three seasons, from 2019-20 to 2021-22.
Motorola Solutions to support Women’s Tour of Scotland
Communications technology provider Motorola Solutions has signed up as a sponsor of the inaugural Women’s Tour of Scotland cycling event.
Omantel extends backing of Oman football league
Omani telecommunications company Omantel has renewed its partnership with the Oman Football Association (OFA), through which it will continue to title sponsor the country’s top-tier Professional League.
China Mobile becomes official telco for Military World Games
Chinese telco China Mobile signed a deal last Friday to become exclusive telecommunication services partner of the Military World Games
China Mobile to sponsor Liupanshui marathon, showcase ‘smart marathon’ 5G technology
China Mobile will sponsor the Liupanshui summer international marathon in Guizhou, China, and provide 5G infrastructure for both runners and attendees.
According to Xinhuanet