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TVB Wins Hong Kong Broadcasting Rights For 2014 Brazil World Cup05 / 23 / 13TVB "has won the Hong Kong broadcasting rights for the 2014 World Cup," according to Benjamin Li of CAMPAIGN ASIA-PACIFIC. The deal "covers TVB's free-to-air TV stations, radio, internet and mobile platforms." TVB Deputy Controller S.T. Tso said that "the agreement with FIFA does not allow... |
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Confederations Cup Venues Nearly Set
FIFA "will confirm next week whether all six venues for next year's Confederations Cup in Brazil will be able to stage the event," according to Brian Homewood of REUTERS. FIFA has already announced that Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife and Brasilia "will host matches in th ...
Tags: International Football, Europe, Brazil
World Cup 2014 Adds Partner
Glass manufacturer AGC Asahi Glass has agreed to become a new partner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, according to Felipe Turlão of MEIO&MENSAGEM.com.br. The Japanese company agreed to a licensing agreement with FIFA to become the "official licensed glass roof of the 2014 FIFA World ...
Grêmio Close To Arena Deal
Brasileiro club Grêmio "is close to selling the naming-rights" to its new stadium to Chinese bank ICBC Bank, according to PLACAR. Representatives of the "largest bank in China" arrived in Brazil on Monday to conclude the negotiations. Grêmio President Eduardo Antonini confirmed that "the ...
Tags: Brazil, Marketing and Sponsorship
Vasco Remodelling São Januário Stadium
Brasileiro club Vasco will "renovate and increase" the capacity of its São Januário stadium from 25,000 to 43,000, according to the AP. The Rio de Janeiro club has until Wednesday to present the redevelopment plans to the Rio Olympic Organizing Committee if it wants its arena to host t ...
Tags: Brazil, Olympics, Facilities
Brazilian Rugby Signs Sponsorship Deal
The Brazilian Rugby Confederation (CBRu) has signed a four-year deal with real estate company Brookfield Incorporações, according to Lucas Turco of MAQUINADOESPORTE.com.br. The sponsorship deal consists of both the men's and women's national teams. However, the company does not have "a ...
Tags: Brazil, Marketing and Sponsorship
Adidas, Flamengo Working Out Kit Deal
Flamengo can sign three jersey sponsors if adidas deal goes through.
Tags: Brazil, Marketing and Sponsorship
Rio Shops For Maracanã Operator
The Rio de Janeiro government "has divulged the first details" regarding the privatization process of the Maracanã stadium, according to Vinicius Konchinski of UOL.com.br. The administration of the stadium "will be passed on" to a private initiative in the upcoming year, before the inaugurati ...
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Globo Sells F1 Sponsorship Packages
Brazilian broadcaster Globo has sold all the F1 sponsorship packages for the '13 season. The broadcaster reached deals with the same companies that sponsored F1 for the past two seasons. These sponsors are: Mastercard, Petrobras, Renault, Santander, Nova Schin and TIM. Finances of the deal were not ...
Confederations Cup Can Use Four Stadiums
FIFA said on Thursday that "four stadiums would suffice for Brazil to stage the 2013 Confederations Cup," following delays in completing the six arenas initially planned, according to the AFP. FIFA Communications Dir Walter de Gregorio said, "We need at least four, but we can use five or six." De Gr ...
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Brazil Sports Sponsorship Worth $1B
The Brazilian sports sponsorship industry is now worth $1B per year, according to a new report from Sponsorship Today. The report examined more than 300 national deals and found that the market had grown by more than 200% since '05. The rate of growth, however, is now slowing having seen a major sur ...
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