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South West Trains, i2i in marketing deal
England's South West Trains rail network has signed a three-year deal with i2i Marketing, a subsidiary of Benchmark Sport, to provide entertainment and interactive marketing at stations key to major sports and cultural events.
ATP in Havas marketing deal
The ATP has signed a major new deal with Havas Advertising Sports – a division of advertising giant Havas.
Tuesday’s Deal Digest
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USTA given business overhaul
The US Tennis Association (USTA) has unveiled a major reorganisation – including the creation of a new marketing and communications division.
Snooker pots new PR deal
World Snooker has appointed public relations firm Hill and Knowlton to raise the profile of the sport and the governing body.
DUP
NTL subsidiary Premium TV (PTV) has launched a streaming video service for internet highlights of English Nationwide Football League action.
Paddy Power expands in the UK
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is taking advantage of the scrapping of betting duty in the UK by launching its telephone betting service there from Friday.
Speedway Motorsports shows modest growth
Speedway Motorsports has reported a modest three percent increase in revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001.
Bruce court date set
English soccer club Crystal Palace will continue their bid to prevent manager Steve Bruce walking out on the club in the High Court on 22 November.
Non-exec doubles shares in Wembley
Wembley, the UK-listed gaming and greyhound racing group, saw its shares gain momentum yesterday after its non-executive director Peter Harris doubled his holding in the group.
Renewed support for SFA’s 2008 bid
As the battle begins for the position of First Minister in Scotland, one of the candidates Jack McConnell, last night indicated his full support for Scotland’s Euro 2008 bid just two weeks before a UEFA stadium ruling is due.
ESPN wins America’s Cup rights
ESPN has secured the broadcast and internet rights for the 2003 America's Cup finals.
PFA chief seeks round table talks
English soccer’s three ruling bodies, the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association, could meet today with Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor in an effort to avert strike action.
Motorola renews NFL deal
Mobile telecommunications company Motorola has renewed its corporate sponsorship with the NFL in a deal sources say is worth $105 million (B
MLB and union to meet today
Major League Baseball and players' association representatives will meet today in New York to "work out scheduling details for the union's grievance" over MLB plans to eliminate two teams before next season.
Gutteridge removed from Non-League Media board
Non-League Media, the Alternative Investment Market-listed non-league football publishing company, has removed chairman Graham Gutteridge from its board.
NFL exec sets up on his own
The senior vice president of football operations of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars is to quit his job to set up a new athlete representation business.
Scots to select agency for bid
The Scotland Euro 2008 Bid team has drawn up a shortlist of four design companies to assist with its possible submission to host the soccer championships.