Unique Forum for Brands at Leaders in Sponsorship

The 2012 annual Leaders in Sponsorship conference, taking place on 10th and 11th October 2012, launched this week with a cutting-edge agenda, new “Brands-Only” forum and expanded programme.

The exclusive, invite-only event is now in its 4th year and has a track-record for bringing together the very top names in sponsorship to discuss global best practice across a range of topics, including activation, negotiation and measurement. In recent years the guest speakers have included: Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner, NBA; Des Johnson, Global Brand Director, Castrol; Mark Waller, Chief Marketing Officer, NFL; Tara Looney, Brand Director, American Express and Boutros Boutros, Divisional Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Emirates.

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US largest city bike program announces sponsor

NYC’s new taxi’s may be apple green, but the 10,000 bike share bikes hitting city streets this summer will be blue, Citibank blue.

The Citi Bike system will consist of 600 stations and 10,000 bikes, strategically placed across New York City depending on density and relative location to other transit options. Each station consists of a kiosk with a touch-screen, a map of the system, and docks into which durable bikes are securely locked and held until hired for rental.

Bike share is envisioned to be used primarily for trips under 3 miles, providing convenient and inexpensive mobility twenty-four hours a day for 365 days a year. Citi Bike will be available for anyone 16 years or older.

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Virgin Australia and Surf Life Saving partner to promote surf safety this summer

Virgin Australia and Surf Life Saving have joined forces to raise awareness of the importance of surf safety for both international and domestic tourists on our beaches, following a number of drowning tragedies in Australian beaches and pools this season.

On average, over 12,000 rescues are performed by 44,323 dedicated, volunteer surf lifesavers each summer. Over 60,000 Nippers are taught vital surf safety skills and will grow into the next generation of surf lifesavers. Educating tourists and children in essential water safety plays a vital role in preventing drownings across our beaches and backyard pools.

Surf Life Saving Australia’s CEO Brett Williamson OAM, said it is imperative the beachgoing public heed surf safety messages.

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2012 - bigger & better for the Sponsorship Magazine

Nexus MG have ensured a bigger and better 2012 for the Sponsorship Magazine [s-mag] readers and subscribers by securing further partners and contributors.

As Australia's only sponsorship publication and arguably the best source of best practice, intelligence, case studies on how sponsorship works, and market insight in everything for sponsorship including experiential marketing, branded content, measurement, analysis, activation, ROI, the Sponsorship Mag continues to develop and provide more for readers and subscribers.

The Magazine continues to penetrate and become a must read in the advertising, marketing & media industry.

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RIO TINTO PROVIDE $10 MILLION FOR RESCUE HELICOPTER

Rio Tinto is providing $10 million to sponsor Queensland's EMQ Helicopter Rescue Service.

Queensland emergency services minister Neil Roberts said the $10 million decade long sponsorship will 'enhance' the service's operations.

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Emirates sponsors cable car crossing in London

Emirates Airline, main Stadium and shirt sponsor at Arsenal are expanding their brand across the whole capital as they build on the awareness the connection with Arsenal has undoubtedly given them.

Emirates sponsor Britain's first urban cable car spanning London's river Thames, saying it hoped the new addition to the city's skyline would be ready for next year's Olympics.

The 60 million pound project, due to be completed next summer, will link the 02 arena, which hosts concerts and sporting events on the south bank, with the ExCeL conference centre on the north side. Both arenas will host events during the 2012 Games.

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MICHELLE BRIDGES NAMED AMBASSADOR OF PRICELINE HEALTH CHECK CAMPAIGN

Priceline have partnered with Pacific Magazines' healthy lifestyle titles, Women's Health and Prevention along with Channel Seven's Sunrise to deliver the second annual Australia's Biggest Health Check, with celebrity fitness expert, Michelle Bridges named as the campaign's ambassador.

Commencing in 2010, Australia's Biggest Health Check is the most comprehensive review of health-related issues in Australia, putting the health of the nation under the stethoscope and providing important insight into the health and wellbeing of all Australians, particularly women.

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TRADINGPOST.COM.AU AND RSPCA ADOPTAPET JOIN FORCES TO HELP PETS FIND A HOME

Thousands of dogs and cats soon will have a better chance of finding a family thanks to a new partnership between the RSPCA and Australia’s No 1 classifieds site, tradingpost.com.au, to offer online pet adoptions.

Michael Padden, Head of Telstra Advertising Network said customers visiting tradingpost.com.au will be able to browse ads for rescue animals in addition to the thousands of pets for sale by private and commercial customers, making it easier than ever before for homeless pets to be adopted.

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Suncorp sunwise with surfing

Since joining forces and commencing their sponsorship with Surfing Australia in January 2010, Suncorp have effectively used the sponsorship to spread their Suncorp SunWise program nationally.

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Olympic Marketing Chief powers Sponsorship debate

GE Olympic Marketing Director announced for Leaders in Sponsorship conference- proudly supported by the Sponsorship MAG

Chris Katsuleres, Olympic Marketing Director at GE, is the latest of many big name speakers to be announced for the third Leaders in Sponsorship, taking place on the 5th October 2011 at Chelsea FC, London.

Chris will be flying in from the US to join the panel session ‘Stand out from the crowd: Where the global brands are spending their money and why?’ Chris, alongside other panellists, will discuss the best strategies for big brands to produce successful and sustainable sponsorship programmes.

During the session delegates will gain a key understanding of the tactical processes behind a sponsorship deal that maximizes returns.

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