Thursday, July 01, 2010

Sports Press Release – Monthly Newsletter July 2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010


Aon Kicks off Four-Year Manchester United Shirt Sponsorship With Global Charity Initiatives

Partners Share Commitment to Positive Youth Development and Healthier Communities

MANCHESTER, England, June 1, 2010 – Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the world's leading risk advisor and human
capital consultant, today kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of
Manchester United with a programme of global charity initiatives designed to
promote youth development and healthier communities. The sponsorship was
announced on [...]

CarDelMar: Save With the World Cup Match Schedule

Discounts on Car Hire in the Participating World Cup Countries on the Day of Their Match

HAMBURG, Germany, June 2, 2010 – At the moment everything at CarDelMar Holiday Cars revolves around that
little round leather ball: Those who book their rental car during the World
Cup, will receive an 11% discount on the day of the [...]

RANI Sponsors the Middle East’s Festival for Adrenaline Fuelled Sports and Holidays

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 7, 2010 – Adrenaline sports and adventure travel fans will be pleased to
know RANI FLOAT from Aujan Industries is sponsoring Adrenaline Sports Live
presented by RANI for the third time in 2010. The festival, which is in its
third year, enjoyed more than 19000 visitors in 2008 and 26000 in 2009 and [...]

Hertz Extends Wimbledon Partnership as Official Transport Provider to the Championships

Hertz Signs Contract to Support Prestigious Tennis Sporting Event for Next Five Years

UXBRIDGE, England, June 8, 2010 – Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) today announced it has renewed
its official supplier association with The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
Championships for the next five years, marking its 16th consecutive year of
the partnership. As the official transport provider [...]

Hughes Delivers Satellite Service for ‘The Big Kick to Johannesburg’ As World Cup Fever Builds

Global leader in broadband satellite supports African leg of major charity project – delivers 'mobile connectivity wherever you are'

GERMANTOWN, Maryland and MILTON KEYNES, England, June 8, 2010 – As excitement for the 2010 FIFA World Cup gains momentum, followers of
'The Big Kick to Johannesburg' worldwide will be able to keep fully
up-to-date with the charity [...]

Football, Love it or Hate it?

LONDON, June 8, 2010 – Love it or hate it, it's that time again. Yes for four weeks in June and
July football's coming home with a vengeance with the kick-off of the 2010
World Cup finals in South Africa.

Between June 11 and July 11 all talk will be about goals, penalties, [...]

Dassault Falcon Supports the World Cup in South Africa

Dassault Falcon Team to Provide on-site Support During the 2010 World Cup
SAINT-CLOUD, France, June 8, 2010 – Dassault Falcon is providing on-site support to Falcon operators during
the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which runs from June 11-July 11, 2010.
Dassault Falcon has a strong and growing fleet of aircraft in South Africa
and also has [...]

Global Consumers Favor Brazil in Survey Sampling International (SSI) Multi-Country World Cup 2010 Study

SHELTON, Connecticut, June 9, 2010 – With World Cup 2010 just days away, soccer fans the world over are
preparing for the event with markedly different degrees of enthusiasm,
according to a recent study by Survey Sampling International (SSI). SSI
recently conducted 3,500 online interviews with approximately 400 adults per
country in Australia, China, France, Japan, South Korea, [...]

Dad’s the Word as Former England Footballer Martin Keown Tips Brazil to Lift Trophy

MILTON KEYNES, England, June 10, 2010 – With the FIFA World Cup starting this Friday, former Arsenal
and England defender Martin Keown has revealed who he thinks will be lifting
the trophy on July 11th.

Keown said, "I'm backing Brazil to win the World Cup. With
guys like Kaka and Luis Fabiano they have [...]

British Gas Great Swim Series Begins 19th June, 2010

LONDON, June 14, 2010 – The British Gas Great Swim Series is the UK's leading outdoor swimming
event and kicks off in Suffolk on the 19th of June.

The Series consists of five open water swims in the lakes, lochs or docks
of Suffolk, London, Strathclyde, Windermere and Salford. Each of the Great
Swims [...]

How is South Africa Going to Manage Water and Wastewater Requirements During the FIFA World Cup?

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2010 – The FIFA World Cup is stretching South Africa's ability to provide water
and wastewater services to the thousands of people who have been temporarily
added to its population in addition to the normal city dwellers. While
football fever has gripped the country, it has taken months of readiness
build-up for municipality officials.

[...]

2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Castrol Index Latest Data

LONDON, June 17, 2010 – After the first round of group matches in the 2010 FIFA World
Cup(TM) the Castrol Index shows the following players are the top performing
players of the tournament so far.

Rank Player Country [...]

World Cup Failing to Detract IT Pros From Their Work

The IT Job Board Reveals That Techies Remain Faithful to Their Jobs, and Absenteeism not a Concern for Employers

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – A survey[1] conducted by the UK's biggest IT specialist recruitment
website, The IT Job Board, www.theitjobboard.co.uk, has highlighted
that World Cup fever is failing to reach UK IT departments.
With [...]

The Winners of the World Cup…Supermarkets!

LEEDS, England, June 17, 2010 – The World Cup is well underway and as the country sits gripped in the
drama which is currently unfolding, and part with their hard-earned cash
using voucher code sites such as VoucherSeeker
(www.voucherseeker.co.uk/vouchercodes), the real winners of the World
Cup are in fact… Supermarkets.

The UK economy is expected [...]

World Cup: Public Unsure of Sponsors and Motives

LONDON, June 17, 2010 – The latest poll by global reputation auditors Echo Research shows that
the British public are uncertain which companies are sponsoring the
tournament.

People are also sceptical about sponsors' motives, believing they are
driven more by hard-nosed targets, such as getting on television or selling
more product, than because they are [...]

2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Castrol Index Latest Data

LONDON, June 17, 2010 – After the first round of group matches in the 2010 FIFA World
Cup(TM) the Castrol Index shows the following players are the top performing
players of the tournament so far.

Rank Player Country [...]

Honeywell Turbos Boost Audi to Record Victory at Le Mans

LE MANS, France, June 17, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its variable geometry turbo
(VGT) technology was featured on the Audi R15 TDI at this weekend's 24 Hours
of Le Mans, helping Audi claim a clean sweep of the podium stand (first,
second and third place), while breaking the distance record for the race.

[...]

Andrea Bocelli Sings in Astana, Kazakhstan

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2010 – Andrea Bocelli will give his first concert in Kazakhstan's capital,
Astana, on July 5 at the opening of Khan Shatyr center, kicking off
festivities for Astana's 12th anniversary. Kazakhstan's ambassador to the
U.S. Erlan Idrissov noted: "We are looking forward to Maestro Bocelli's
visit. I am certain that he will be impressed by [...]

realbuzz.com’s Guide to Getting Your Children Active!

LONDON, June 16, 2010 – Whether it is half term, a weekend or holidays it is so important to
ensure that you give your children the chance to be active inside or out
especially when the weather allows you too. realbuzz.com the healthy active
living site has pulled together some top ideas to entice your children away
from [...]

City of Cape Town Emergency Centre Gears Up with Matrox Extio Units in Run Up to World’s Premier Football Event

Matrox KVM extension graphics technology improves operator productivity and system security at South Africa's first single-call Emergency Service Centre

MONTREAL, June 16, 2010 – Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics
solutions, today announced that in preparation for the world's premier
international football event, the City of Cape Town has selected Matrox Extio
Remote Graphics Units (RGUs) [...]

Record-Breaking Kick-Off for FIFA.com With 265 Million Page Views on 15 June

JOHANNESBURG, June 16, 2010 – With fans around the world excitedly cheering on their teams, FIFA today
announced another record for visitors to its website FIFA.com. On 15 June,
265 million pages were accessed by nearly 10 million visitors, when Brazil
beat Korea DPR in their debut game. This builds on the total of 1.6 billion
pages accessed [...]

World Cup Penalty: Nation Smokes More

LONDON, June 15, 2010 – Research findings released by Nicorette(R) show that almost half (46%) of
smokers and ex-smokers anticipate smoking more or lighting up again when
watching the World Cup.[1]

Worryingly, 1 in 6 people who have quit within the last year (15%)
believe they are likely to light up again if their [...]

How is South Africa Going to Manage Water and Wastewater Requirements During the FIFA World Cup?

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2010 – The FIFA World Cup is stretching South Africa's ability to provide water
and wastewater services to the thousands of people who have been temporarily
added to its population in addition to the normal city dwellers. While
football fever has gripped the country, it has taken months of readiness
build-up for municipality officials.

[...]

British Gas Great Swim Series Begins 19th June, 2010

LONDON, June 14, 2010 – The British Gas Great Swim Series is the UK's leading outdoor swimming
event and kicks off in Suffolk on the 19th of June.

The Series consists of five open water swims in the lakes, lochs or docks
of Suffolk, London, Strathclyde, Windermere and Salford. Each of the Great
Swims [...]

The Bridge Run 2010: a People’s Party for Denmark and Sweden

COPENHAGEN, June 12, 2010 – 30,000 People run Across the ??resund Bridge Between Denmark and Sweden
When the Bridge Run 2010 Kicks off Saturday, June 12. Runners of all Ages
From More Than 25 Countries Participate in the Half Marathon Over and Under
the sea, an Event That Also Marks the Start of the Celebrations for the
??resund [...]

World Cup Eating Research Gives Brits the Red Card

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 11, 2010 – Many of us are planning to put healthy eating regimes to one side this
summer as World Cup fever takes hold. Brits will eat 47 million extra
takeaways and down 211 million extra beers during the World Cup, according to
a new survey of eating habits commissioned by fruit growers in [...]

Polo Ralph Lauren Presents the First Ever Legends Clinic Featuring Boris Becker in Celebration of the Renewal of its Global Partnership With The Wimbledon Championships

NEW YORK, June 11, 2010 – Polo Ralph Lauren continues its global partnership with The All England
Club, Wimbledon as the Official Outfitter of The Wimbledon Championships
until 2014. With this partnership, Polo Ralph Lauren continues to serve as
the Official Outfitter of all on-court officials including chair umpires,
line umpires and ball persons. In 2006, Polo Ralph [...]

eServGlobal’s FlexiContent to Boost Operator Revenue During World Cup

PARIS, June 11, 2010 – eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a provider of
smarter transaction management solutions in Charging, Payment, Retention and
Network Services, has announced that its FlexiContent Services will be
available through over a dozen operators during the 2010 soccer world cup in
South Africa.

Commencing June 11, the world cup [...]

No. 1 Sports App, ScoreMobile, Strikes Again With ScoreMobile FC

TORONTO, June 10, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR), home of The Score
Television Network, theScore.com, Hardcore Sports Radio and ScoreMobile today
announces the launch of ScoreMobile FC, a free, comprehensive source of
information for world football fans around the globe.

Building on the success of ScoreMobile, the leading sports app in
BlackBerry(C) [...]

McDonald’s Connects Customers Around the World With FIFA World Cup(TM) Excitement

1,408 Lucky Kids Will Walk Onto the Pitch with Football Superstars
JOHANNESBURG, June 10, 2010 – Imagine the thrill of standing beside a football star, feeling the roar
of the crowds in front of millions of fans – all before turning the age of
eleven. From June 11 through July 11, the McDonald's Player Escort program
will give [...]

Interflora Launches World Cup Package to Ensure Couples Don’t End up in a Pitch Battle!

LONDON, June 10, 2010 – With the World Cup dominating our attention, it can be a tough time for
couples.

If you both love football, then you're in for a great time over the next
few weeks. If you both hate it, you can support each other through the
difficult times ahead.
[...]

Dad’s the Word as Former England Footballer Martin Keown Tips Brazil to Lift Trophy

MILTON KEYNES, England, June 10, 2010 – With the FIFA World Cup starting this Friday, former Arsenal
and England defender Martin Keown has revealed who he thinks will be lifting
the trophy on July 11th.

Keown said, "I'm backing Brazil to win the World Cup. With
guys like Kaka and Luis Fabiano they have [...]

John Harlin III – Hiking, Biking, Climbing and Kayaking Around Switzerland’s Borders in Three Months

BERN, Switzerland, June 22, 2010 – All around Switzerland, a distance of 1,900 kilometres, in three months
using muscle power alone: US-based mountaineer and journalist John Harlin
begins his tour of Switzerland's borders at St Gingolph in canton Valais on
June 23. He will be posting reports, pictures and videos daily on
swissinfo.ch.

John Harlin [...]

Kitbag Try to Reignite Passion in England by Offering 15% Off

Kitbag Offer 15% Off Entire England Range in Build-up to Crucial Group Stage Match

MANCHESTER, England, June 22, 2010 – With the group stages of the World Cup coming to a dramatic conclusion
this week, all eyes are on England as they launch their last ditch attempt to
stay in the contest in South Africa. To celebrate [...]

World Cup a Catalyst for Iconic Fa??ade Trends and Developments in South Africa Construction Industry

JOHANNESBURG, June 22, 2010 – South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan targeted over $100 billion
in infrastructure spending over the next three years in his 2010 maiden
budget, potentially providing a boost to jobs moving forward.

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Aditi Technologies Launches FIFA World Cup 2010 Tracker App for Android, BlackBerry, and Nokia!!

SEATTLE and BANGALORE, India, June 21, 2010 – Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services, today announced the launch of its much
awaited FIFA World Cup 2010 Tracker application for those who want to catch
in on all FIFA updates even when they are mobile. Through this launch, Aditi
strengthens its presence in [...]

World Cup Failing to Detract IT Pros From Their Work

The IT Job Board Reveals That Techies Remain Faithful to Their Jobs, and Absenteeism not a Concern for Employers

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – A survey[1] conducted by the UK's biggest IT specialist recruitment
website, The IT Job Board, www.theitjobboard.co.uk, has highlighted
that World Cup fever is failing to reach UK IT departments.
With [...]

IBC2010 Innovation Awards Celebrate Remarkable Collaborations

AMSTERDAM, June 25, 2010 – The shortlist for the IBC2010 Innovation Awards features projects from
around the world and applications from the preservation of formal content to
bringing new excitement to sports coverage. The IBC Innovation Awards are
unique in celebrating not just the technology but the collaboration between
suppliers and end user to create commercially successful and [...]

Football Grips the Internet as 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Occupies Nearly an Hour a day of the Average European’s Online Time

JOHANNESBURG, June 25, 2010 – As the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) grips the planet and moves into the final
16, FIFA.com, the world's official football website reveals that the average
internet user is now clocking up 55 minutes per day – that's a combined 28.4
hours over the 31 days of the tournament — looking for World [...]

FxPro Signals its Strategic Intent With Sponsorship of English Premier League Football Teams in the UK’s Two Largest Cities

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, June 25, 2010 – FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global retail broker in
FX and CFDs today signals its strategic intent with confirmation that it will
be sponsoring English Premier League (EPL) football teams in both London and
Birmingham.

FxPro has recently signed agreements to be the main shirt sponsor [...]

Broadband Speeds Hit by England World Cup Fever as Fans Flock to Online Broadcast

LONDON, June 24, 2010 – Internet users across the UK are likely to have suffered some sluggish
web browsing on Wednesday afternoon as England fans tuned in to the BBC's
live online broadcast for the crucial World Cup showdown with Slovenia.

Figures released by internet service provider KC suggest that the game
triggered a [...]

Top 10 Goals for Beginner Runners From realbuzz.com

LONDON, June 23, 2010 – So, the sun is shining, the nights are lighter and there is so much more
motivation now to get out there and run. It's free (well mostly) and it has
so many advantages that it would be churlish not to give it a go and set
yourself a target of running around [...]

Mobile Broadband the Clear Winner at 2010 FIFA World Cup

Allot MobileTrends Research Shows 26% Increase in Mobile Broadband Usage During Game Time

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23, 2010 – Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), (www.allot.com/) a
leading supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for
fixed and mobile broadband service providers worldwide, announced today that
its data indicates a 26% increase in overall mobile broadband usage during
the [...]

John Harlin III – Hiking, Biking, Climbing and Kayaking Around Switzerland’s Borders in Three Months

BERN, Switzerland, June 22, 2010 – All around Switzerland, a distance of 1,900 kilometres, in three months
using muscle power alone: US-based mountaineer and journalist John Harlin
begins his tour of Switzerland's borders at St Gingolph in canton Valais on
June 23. He will be posting reports, pictures and videos daily on
swissinfo.ch.

John Harlin [...]

Kitbag Try to Reignite Passion in England by Offering 15% Off

Kitbag Offer 15% Off Entire England Range in Build-up to Crucial Group Stage Match

MANCHESTER, England, June 22, 2010 – With the group stages of the World Cup coming to a dramatic conclusion
this week, all eyes are on England as they launch their last ditch attempt to
stay in the contest in South Africa. To celebrate [...]

World Cup a Catalyst for Iconic Fa??ade Trends and Developments in South Africa Construction Industry

JOHANNESBURG, June 22, 2010 – South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan targeted over $100 billion
in infrastructure spending over the next three years in his 2010 maiden
budget, potentially providing a boost to jobs moving forward.

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