Carlsberg Teams Up With Talksport

Carlsberg is set to launch a four-month campaign to find the UK’s most talented fan to become the ‘People’s Pundit’ for radio station, talkSPORT.

The opportunity will see the winner be part of talkSPORT’s on-air team at a Premier League game on the last day of the season.

The People’s Pundit, championed by the Carlsberg Fan Squad, will be launched by Jeff Stelling live on talkSPORT on 26th January, which will run through to the end of the season in May.

As part of the deal, station’s presenters will provide frequent updates on the competition alongside advertisements reaching its 3.2m listeners.

Updates and advertorials will also feature on talkSPORT.com and in talkSPORT’s sister publication Sport magazine while Carlsberg ambassador Jeff Stelling will support a consumer PR campaign to drive entries. The competition will also be promoted on point of sale in Carlsberg UK’s on-trade customer outlets and on perimeter boards at Premier League football matches.  

Paul Morris, Carlsberg brand & sponsorship activation manager said: “Every football fan likes to think of themselves as a pundit – talking about the beautiful game is something of a sport in itself. Through this incredible competition, we’re giving football fans the chance to put their money where their mouth is and show they have what it takes to provide punditry alongside the professionals.

“We’re delighted to be teaming up with the ultimate partner for punditry – talkSPORT. As well as providing a unique way to engage with our core consumers, it will drive national awareness of the Carlsberg brand and our strong links with football, including our sponsorship as Official Beer of the Premier League and the England Team.”

To enter, budding pundits aged 18 and over can record their entry on a smart phone or webcam and upload to Facebook, YouTube or Vimeobefore sharing the link on www.ThePeoplesPundit.co.uk. 

The People’s Pundit mobile recording vehicle will also tour the UK throughout February, appearing at Premier League grounds and Carlsberg UK on-trade outlets.

From March, an expert panel will select the 30 most impressive pundits to attend one of five semi-final events hosted around the country where they will take part in two challenges in front of a live pub audience. Promoted and covered by talkSPORT, each regional event will each identify one finalist who will learn the tricks of the trade at talkSPORT boot camp, where the People’s Pundit will be crowned. 

Liam Fisher, talkSPORT programme director added: “talkSPORT is renowned for bringing the best football commentary, news, updates and stories to listeners 24 hours a day thanks to our expert team of presenters and reporters. I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Carlsberg to bring the opportunity to a fan to join our team and prove their commentating skills to become The People’s Pundit.”