Leaders in Sponsorship is proud to announce a partnership with the global research agency IFM Sports Marketing Surveys (IFM SMS). There is also a host of sponsor brands attending the third annual sport sponsorship conference taking place on the 5th October 2011 at Chelsea FC which coincides with the first day of Leaders in Football.
Jon Stainer, Deputy Managing Director for IFM SMS, said “There is a great fit between our businesses – both are leaders in our respective fields and both are focused on delivering intelligent content to our clients. We’re delighted to extend our relationship with the Leaders team into a third year and look forward to contributing some relevant insight to the discussions and workshops“.
Leaders CEO James Worrall said, “IFM SMS are hugely respected with a stellar list of clients and we are thrilled that the partnership has been extended for a third year. In the spirit of good sponsorship practice, we will be working extremely hard to ensure they gain a return on their investment so we may welcome them back in years to come”
Joining IFM SMS will be some of the sports industries’ biggest sponsors with the conference demonstrating a track record in attracting the global players including Boutros Boutros, SVP, Emirates; Ines van Gennip, Director of Brand Marketing, Samsung; Tara Looney, Brand Director, American Express and Erica Kerner, Global Olympic Director, Adidas. This year a number of first time names will be attending including Greg Via, Director of Global Sports Marketing, The Gillette Company; Billy Wright, Director of Sponsorship, Nokia; Daragh Peresse, Global Sponsorsip Director, Vodafone; and Paddy Power, Communications Director, Paddy Power.
The conference operates a strict vetting procedure and sells out every year. Delegates wishing to apply for a pass to attend are encouraged to do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. To register for the event or to learn more about Leaders in Sponsorship please contact one of the team on +44 (0) 207 042 8666 or email [email protected].
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