International sports marketing agency, publisher and data distributor IMG has confirmed that it has inked a new deal with Bundesliga International which will see them named as the exclusive global licensing representative for the league. As reported by SportsPro media, the new deal will lead to the development and launch of a new licensing programme, focusing upon elevating the engagement …
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MoPlay has unveiled a new multi-year agreement with German Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin, which sees the firm become official sports betting partner. Following the organisations recent launch within Germany, MoPlay is striving to “upgrade the game,” via a mobile first strategy to provide customers with a fast, simple, personal and secure service. Juergen Reutter, MoPlay CEO, explained: “Securing a sponsorship …
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From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at Chelsea’s expansion efforts as well as a dispute over EFL broadcasting rights. Sky Sports nets EFL broadcasting extension This week, Sky Sports announced an extension to its partnership with the EFL, however the record …
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From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition picks out some of the key stories from the leaks by German magazine Der Spiegel. Leaks, leagues and deceit The leaks of German magazine Der Spiegel sent shock waves through world football, unearthing information that could …
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Following the request of all of Italy’s top flight clubs, The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is moving forward with plans to allow Serie A sides to utilise sleeve sponsorship deals. The proposal could potentially expand the shirt sponsorship opportunities for Italian sides, allowing them to promote four partners on their official matchday shirts. In an official statement, the league stated: …
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The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), the governing body of German professional football leagues has expanded its ‘Together Against Match-Fixing’ programme with sorts data, intelligence and content provider Sportradar Working in partnership with Sportradar, the DFL will expand its integrity workshops programme for Bundesliga syndicated football clubs Seeking to diminish match-fixing factors and dynamics across German football development, the DFL has …
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Aligning your brand with a particular sport or team is widely recognised as a hugely effective way to drive fresh interest amongst a potentially huge audience, bringing with it a plethora of benefits along the way. As part of a concerted effort within the recently entered German market, sports betting provider Betano.com, launched a little over two years ago by …
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SBOBET has agreed to become Borussia Dortmund’s official betting partner in Asia, a deal described by the Head of the Ruhr giants’ Asia office as “a huge step” that will help the club get “even closer” to its Asian fans. In a landmark deal, the Celton Manx-operated SBOBET and BVB‘s partnership will kickoff at the start of the 2018-19 Bundesliga …
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Global online gambling company Betway has agreed a three year deal with Italian Serie A side AS Roma, to become a premium partner of the club, as the firm further extends its reach across European football. The club, beaten in last season Champions League semi-final by Liverpool, will see its training kit, up to and including the the 2020/21 season, …
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It has been a busy close season for German football, with a trio of Bundesliga clubs all securing fresh sponsorships, or renewals, with a number of online sports betting and gaming firms. VfB Stuttgart is one such example having agreed a deal with sports betting providers Betano, who become a premier partner of the club, in a deal which will …
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