AECOM today formally announced that it has acquired Hunt Construction Group, a leading builder of major-league sports facilities (AECOM).
Go Daddy today will begin airing a TV spot featuring Danica Patrick and Tony Stewart “trying to out-prank each other.” The company earlier this month “hired a new advertising agency to shift its brand to focus on small business owners” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 7/28).
Interested bidders in the Bills must submit a “letter of indication” by today to Morgan Stanley, which will “review the candidates and determine who gets to the next step in the process” (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 7/28).
Under Armour has signed Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson to a multiyear endorsement deal, joining the company's NFL endorser portfolio that includes Patriots QB Tom Brady, Panthers QB Cam Newton and Falcons WR Julio Jones (Under Armour).
The Orlando City Council yesterday "approved a three-year lease" with the AFL Predators to play home games at Amway Center (ORLANDOSENTINEL.com, 7/28).
The Army Athletic Association and multimedia rights holder Learfield Sports announced a five-year partnership with IPC Beverage Group's sports hydration brand EnergIce, whose sponsorship assets will include corporate signage at Michie Stadium during football games (Army).
A crowd of 7,851 – many of whom "came for the chance to see a Premier League team" – last night attended Crystal Palace's friendly against the USL Pro Richmond Kickers at City Stadium (RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH, 7/29).
