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Ehrenkranz joins Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as agency president
Sports marketing veteran Jeff Ehrenkranz has joined Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as president of the Huntersville, North Carolina-based agency
Adidas enters ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi-owned Sela
Adidas has entered into a global partnership with Saudi-owned event, retail and rights company Sela focusing on “strategic collaborations and joint developments”.
New leadership for Sportfive France as Moretti calls time
Sportfive will soon be under new leadership in France with managing director Laurent Moretti to leave his role in the coming weeks
‘Having the ball means you’re visible in every match’ | Johan Adamsson, Puma
Puma’s recent acquisition of several ball supplier agreements in football are part of the brand’s attempt to increase its market share in the sport through a coordinated strategy, according to global marketing chief Johan Adamsson.
Two Circles to pick up acquisitions pace under Charterhouse ownership
The impending takeover of Two Circles by UK-based private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners is expected to spark a string of acquisitions by the data-driven sports marketing agency in the coming…
Fuse hires ex-Barcelona exec Ferre to launch Spanish division
Fuse, the sponsorship activation and strategy agency owned by Omnicom Media Group, is to launch a Spanish operation after hiring Juli Ferre, a former commercial executive at AS Monaco and FC Barcelona
AEG replaces Mercedes-Benz with Uber as Berlin Arena naming sponsor
Global venue management firm AEG has announced Uber as the new naming-rights sponsor for its arena in Berlin, replacing German carmaker Mercedes-Benz.
Gambrell stands down as Supponor CEO, succeeded by Green
Experienced broadcast rights executive Simon Green has been promoted to chief executive of Supponor as successor to James B. Gambrell at the virtual replacement technology firm
Rise of AI picked out as key trend by industry body ESA
Artificial intelligence has emerged as one of the key compelling trends influencing the continued growth of the sponsorship industry, according to members of the European Sponsorship Association (ESA).
Coles reunites with Discovery alumni Strømme, Skoland at NPG agency
Former BBC and Discovery executive Dominic Coles has entered into a partnership with NPG Sport & Communication, the Norwegian brand activation agency
EXCLUSIVE: IOC recruits CAA Eleven’s Homaidan to lead sponsorship sales
CAA Eleven’s Emmanuel Homaidan is taking up a leading sponsorship sales role at the International Olympic Committee, SportBusiness understands.
Two Circles set for Charterhouse private equity takeover
UK-based private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners has finalised an agreement to acquire a majority stake in data-driven sports marketing and sponsorship sales agency Two Circles.
JD Sports sells kit supplier Kukri Sports in management buyout
Kukri Sports, the UK-based sportswear manufacturer that counts Commonwealth Games England, Ulster Rugby and Yorkshire CCC among its clients, has undergone a management buyout
Brazil ends long wait to regulate sports betting market
A federal sports betting marketplace will be launched in Brazil, after the country passed regulations to finally bring clarity to the activity.
Genius Sports launches fan ID solution for advertising
Genius Sports, the sports data and betting services company, today (Wednesday) launched what it describes as an industry first, a product that can identify solutions for fan advertising across multiple…
Orsen agency looks to space with Metavisionaries contract win
The Orsen sports marketing agency has secured the contract to identify sports and entertainment sponsorship opportunities for Metavisionaries, the space research organisation staffed by former Nasa scientists.
Seymour-Hyde leaves Octagon UK after 16 years
Joel Seymour-Hyde has left his role as managing director of Octagon UK after more than 16 years with the agency
Castore plots next stage of growth as value nears £1bn
Castore, the UK sportswear manufacturer, is closing in on a £1bn (€1.16bn/$1.26bn) valuation, after securing £150m in a round of investment led by US bank Raine Group.