Shorts: Quadrant, Rugby World Cup, Csm
Quadrant, the gaming, lifestyle, and esports organisation founded by British Formula 1 driver Lando Norris, has unveiled JBL Quantum as its official headset partner.
This latest deal will see the US-based audio equipment manufacturer provide Quadrant content creators with its products, which will be used in gaming content and esports competitions.
Jamie MacLauren, Chief Sporting Officer at Quadrant, said,“We’re all really excited to welcome JBL to the Quadrant family as our official headset partner. JBL are industry leaders in their field, and we couldn’t think of a better audio partner to take our creators and esports talent to the next level.”
Simona Bara, Senior Product Marketing Manager Gaming for JBL Europe, said, “Our JBL Quantum headsets with accurate, immersive sound and integrated head tracking will give the players a true competitive advantage to win the game.
“We know how important audio is when it comes to staying on top and immersed, so we are proud to be Quadrant’s official headset partner and help the creators amplify their gaming experience.”
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, sportswear brand Macron and World Rugby has unveiled the tournament’s official merchandise line, in a partnership facilitated by World Rugby’s global master licensee IMG.
Inspired by its host, France, the French tricolour design is prominent across the product range, which includes merchandise for men, women and children.
Dedicated to rugby fans all over the world, the new sportswear line consists of two main collections: the Event Collection and the Capsule City Collection. The Event Collection includes T-shirts, polos, and sweatshirts featuring designs based on the tournament’s logo, as well as comfortable, high-performance rainproof, and thermal jackets.
Meanwhile, the Capsule City Collection pays homage to the 10 French cities that will host the matches and consists of a selection of T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring the ‘Mobius’ graphic present in the tournament’s logo.
As the official sports apparel supplier of the tournament, Macron has also designed kits for the tournament’s referees and linesmen, staff and volunteers.
London-based sports and entertainment agency CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM) has announced the appointment of Phil Cooper as Director – Rights.
Phil joins CSM from 16NinetyTwo Sports Management where he was most recently Head of Commercial.
With over 12 years’ experience of driving revenue and growth for global agencies, rights holders and professional athletes, Phil will bring expertise to bolster CSM’s Rights team.
CSM was recently announced as the sales agency of record for global esports tournament series, BLAST Premier which joins its roster of international rights holders.
