Industry Shorts: Harlequin Fc, Lccc, Sportsbeat, Team England…
Harlequins has announced Charles Stanley as its new Official Wealth Management Partner in a deal that includes naming rights for the Club’s West Stand.
The wealth management firm will also become the Harlequins’ Official Player Welfare Partner, working closely with backroom staff to deliver support across the men’s and women’s squads on and off the field.
Paul Abberley, Charles Stanley Chief Executive, commented: “Charles Stanley and Harlequins are a great match as both have long and stable track records, having been around since 1792 and 1866 respectively, demonstrating strength and resilience.
“I am delighted to be working with our new partners, who share a similar vision: to be the best in our fields, focusing on our people and our performance. This is also a great example of how we put our clients at the heart of our business, as this new partnership is in direct response to client feedback.”
Lancashire Cricket has signed a three-year agreement with C&C Insurance Brokers to become Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship back-of-shirt sponsor.
The official partnership builds on a long-standing hospitality agreement with the broker.
As part of the new agreement, C&C will also co-brand Lancashire’s Specsavers County Championship match reports that feature on the Club’s website and social media channels across the season, together with enhanced digital focused content.
C&C Insurance Brokers now joins the Club’s family of partners including global brands such as Emirates, Hilton, Heineken, Thomas Cook Sport, UA92, Visit Manchester and Kukri.
StubHub has announced the appointment of Miguel Giribet Giral as its new Head of International as the eBay-owned ticket marketplace eyes further international expansion.
Giral, who will be based in Madrid with oversight of the EMEA and Asia Pacific Regions, will be tasked with spearheading the further growth of StubHub outside of its home market of the United States. His role had previously been covered on an interim basis by StubHub International Chief Financial Officer Lauren St. Clair and Head of Business Development Rafa Ortiz.
StubHub now services fans in more than 40 countries.
Sportsbeat has been appointed to create and deliver social media content for this summer’s Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool.
The agency was appointed following a competitive pitch process, with a brief to enhance the event’s social offering with video, live clipping and graphics.
Sportsbeat’s team on the ground will report all 60 matches at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, while capturing behind-the-scenes content at the venue and wider event activities. Content will support marketing objectives, including sponsor messaging.
Team England has opened applications for a new Sir John Hanson Young Talent Scholarship.
The £50,000 fund, made possible by a private donation, will provide financial support for five young athletes on their journey to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and beyond.
The scholarship has been designed to support the next generation of English talent, assisting them in fulfilling their potential on the international stage.
Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 28thApril and the five successful athletes will be announced around the milestone of three years to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
In order to be eligible, athletes must be between 19 and 22 at the time of applying; have represented England or Great Britain at Junior/international level in their current sport/a Commonwealth Games sport; be part of a current performance pathway and recognised by their National Governing Body; have received a supporting statement from their National Governing Body; and not be in receipt of a UK Sport Athlete Performance Award (APA).
