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PLAZAMEDIA’S HDTV OFFENSIVE
Television and new media provider PLAZMEDIA is offering a number of production services in HDTV (High Definition Television) at what it claims are unusually low prices.
LPGA ON COURSE WITH GOLF CHANNEL
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and The Golf Channel have extended their agreement for The Golf Channel to televise a minimum of 10 official LPGA events each year through 2009.
SPORTEL ASIA REGISTRATION BOOST
With less than a week to go before SPORTELAsia 2005, all floor space has been sold and more than 250 companies from 41 countries worldwide have registered for the market.
MEDIA PARTNERS & SILVA REVEAL SERIE A RIGHTS
Media Partners & Silva Ltd, a joint venture between the Italian sports agency Media Partners and the sports rights consultant Riccardo Silva, has revealed its package of Italian Serie A international TV rights.
INPUT IN DUAL RECRUITMENT
Richard Markell is joining sports production company, the Input Group, as its head of business development, while Mike Inman has been named executive producer.
DAVIS CUP SPREADS NET
This weekend’s World Group first round ties in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas are set for worldwide television exposure.
TRAFFIC BUILDS FOR LIBERTADORES CUP
Traffic Marketing Esportivo, holder of the broadcasting rights to South American soccer’s Libertadores Cup, with the exception of the Americas, has started the distribution of rights to 55 countries.
IEC GET TV ROLE FOR TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Organisers of the 17th Asian Table Tennis Championships have appointed IEC in Sports to handle the worldwide television sales and television co-ordination.
IRB CLARIFY JAPAN REPORTS
The IRB has sought to clarify what it describes as “misleading” media reports claiming chairman Dr Syd Millar had supported Japan’s bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
BACKING FOR RWC 2011 IN JAPAN
Yokohama would be an excellent venue for the 2011 rugby World Cup final, according to International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Syd Millar.
NBA ALL-STAR’S GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
The 2005 NBA All-Star events will be televised in 214 countries in 45 languages via 97 international telecasters.
USGA NAMES OPEN QUALIFIERS OUTSIDE US
Qualifying for the US Open golf tournament will be held outside the US for the first time, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has said.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
RENAULT F1 TEAM IN TIMELY SIGNING
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team has entered a partnership agreement with Chronotech, the leading brand of the Global Watch Industries group.
IRB CONFIRM BIDS FOR RWC 2011
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed that Japan, New Zealand and South Africa will tender for the right to host Rugby World Cup 2011.
CHELSEA AND ADIDAS CONFIRM DEAL
Premier League leaders Chelsea and adidas have confirmed their eight-year sponsorship agreement.
NEW ZEALAND LOOKS AT AUSSIE WORLD CUP PARTNERSHIP
New Zealand's determination to stage the 2011 Rugby World Cup may lead the NZRU to seek a partnership with Australia.
WRESTLING FIRST FOR JAPAN
World Wrestling Entertainment and Fuji Television Network revealed that WWE RAW and WWE SMACKDOWN! will be presented next month at the Saitama SuperArena.