Shorts: Mark Cavendish, Whisper, Rpa
London-based sports and talent management business ARETÉ has added the world’s most successful Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish to its roster.
Cavendish has re-joined his former management team at ARETÉ and will see his commercial and sponsorship activities managed by the business.
ARETÉ has also worked with athletes including Daniel Ricciardo, David Beckham, Michael Owen and Cam Norrie.
ARETÉ Founder and CEO Simon Bayliff, commented, “After a very successful partnership historically, we are thrilled to welcome ‘home’ a global sporting icon like Mark. It is a statement of intent from Mark about how he believes ARETÉ are uniquely positioned to guide and shape the last chapter of his racing career and the new, exciting chapters of his future legacy projects.”
Mark Cavendish added, “I have known Si and the ARETÉ team for over 10 years. I trust them and the work they have done with me previously and their other clients. I felt strongly that this was the right place, and the right people, at the right time to take me forward.”
London-based broadcast production agency Whisper has been appointed by promoter Skill Challenge Entertainment to deliver the world feed host broadcast of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury cruiserweight fight in Diriyah on Sunday 26th February.
Last year, Whisper delivered the world feed host broadcast of the anticipated heavyweight rematch, Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua II, the Rage on the Red Sea, which was broadcast in over 180 countries.
Whisper will deliver coverage to audiences across the globe, with international broadcast partners including BT Sport Box Office in the UK and ESPN+ PPV in the US.
Sunil Patel, Whisper, CEO, commented, “This fight has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to have been chosen to deliver the world feed host broadcast by Skill Challenge Entertainment after our successful delivery of Usyk v Joshua last year. These two fighters are exciting young talents with lots to prove and we can’t wait to capture the energy and emotions, so viewers feel part of the event.”
Web3 Media Group has announced the first global summit part of its portfolio, the SEG3 Summit.
The Web3 Summit held in 2022 has been rebranded to SEG3, with the 2023 edition expanding its scope to now also ‘meet the needs of the entertainment and gaming communities, as well as sports.’
The summit returns to the Emirates Stadium, London on 28th and 29th June 2023, and will address themes that include the web3 world, creator economies, building immersive experiences, raising investment and the metaverse.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Web3 Media Group, Joe Condon, said, “We’re really excited to be building on the successes of our inaugural web3 summit in 2022, and feel strongly that by widening the scope of the event, we can play a small part in helping these industries to flourish in the coming years as they look to reimagine their brand, relationship with their audience and revenue models through web3 and immersive technologies.”
Former England rugby player James Haskell has been announced as the Vice Chair of Restart Rugby.
Restart Rugby, the official charity of the Rugby Players’ Association, is dedicated to supporting professional rugby players suffering from serious injury, illness, or hardship. It provides financial and practical support to players and their families during difficult times, including helping with the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation equipment and disability support.
Haskell said of his appointment, “As a former rugby player, I’ve seen first-hand the huge impact the game can have on players’ physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s why I’m extremely proud to be appointed Vice Chair for Restart, helping to ensure that Restart can continue to be a lifeline for players experiencing their toughest times.”
Jeremy Beard, Chair of Restart Rugby, added, “I am delighted that James has agreed to take on the role of Vice Chair of Restart Rugby. James’ passion and commitment to the cause of the charity over the last three years as a trustee has been second to none, and he has consistently used his public platform to promote the vital work we do. I know James is committed to continue this for the benefit of current and former players, and his voice will be a great asset to Restart as we look to secure more funds to provide support to an increasing number of players.”
