United Kingdom
UK OLYMPICS BILL TO TACKLE RESTRICTION
Officials planning the 2012 Games will seek Parliamentary help to lift a restriction banning construction of any sporting facility on land close to the £270million main stadium.
SPORTS SPONSORSHIP LAW CONFERENCE DRAWS NEAR
A strategic one-day event to address key concerns around maximising brand exclusivity and protecting intellectual property rights will be held in London, UK on December 6.
LIVERPOOL IN U.S. LINK
Premier League giants Liverpool are said to be holding discussions with US billionaire and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft about a major cash injection.
FA ADMITS WEMBLEY DOUBTS
Wembley Stadium might not be ready to stage next year's FA Cup final according to Football Association (FA) chief executive Brian Barwick.
NEW MUSIC PLATFORM AT SOCCER STADIA
Match Day Media (MDM.TV), the trans-stadia TV network, has launched a new network-wide music content platform.
SAILING FEDERATION LOOKS TO FAST TRACK
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has appointed Fast Track Sailing as exclusive commercial partner to secure sponsorship for the ‘Sail the World Festival’ and ‘Sailor of the Century Awards’.
SPORTBUSINESS GROUP LAUNCHES CAMPUS 2006
SportBusiness Group is launching a new concept in learning-focused, sports sector conferences with Campus 2006.
ESA TURNS ATTENTION TO MOBILE SECTOR
The use of mobile technology within sponsorship comes under the spotlight at the next European Sponsorship Association (ESA) evening seminar.
OULMERS CASE SET FOR SOCCEREX DEBATE
Soccerex will host a debate on the key legal battle between G14-backed Charleroi and FIFA over the injury to Moroccan International Abdelmajid Oulmers.
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE GOES LIVE
Tickets are on now on sale for 'Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006', being held on February 23 next year.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews some of the issues from the past seven days.
CONFERENCE TO REVEAL VALUE OF SPORTS TOURISM
A conference in Loughborough, UK, later this month will reveal how much the economy benefits from sport tourism.
CORPORATE HOSPITALITY GOES FULL CIRCA
Corporate hospitality packages for next summer's FIFA World Cup have been designed to reassure businesses that they are buying from a reputable source.
O2 RENEWS WITH GUNNERS
O2 is to continue its relationship with Arsenal after signing a new three-year sponsorship partnership as exclusive mobile communications partner.
LEE MOVES ON FROM LONDON 2012
London 2012 communications director Mike Lee is quitting the role at the end of November to set up a new PR agency.
SKY PROMOTES MOBILE OFFERING
Sky Mobile TV will be offering horseracing and cricket fans free coverage on 3G phones until January 31, 2006.
PRODUCER SCOOPS FURTHER AWARD
The UK's independent sports producer Sunset + Vine has won another award for its ground-breaking cricket coverage.
COE TO GIVE INSIDE TRACK
The Sport Industry Lecture on December 6 will be launched with Lord Sebastian Coe as the inaugural keynote speaker.