SMG broker partnership between groundbreaking software company and isportconnect
SMG are delighted to broker the partnership between Visual Domains and isportconnect:
iSportconnect, the worlds biggest social network for sports business executives has announced today an exclusive partnership with Israeli software company Visual Domains which has developed a unique technology, “Venus”, capable of organising information in a three dimensional space.
Through its homogenous set of mobile solutions, social solutions and a new form of Augmented Reality application, Venus AR, the Venus platform offers a new sports and entertainment experience. 
The partnership will mean Visual Domains has a one-stop entry to the global business of sports as it seeks to develop relationships with rights holders across the globe.
The partnership will be launched at iSportconnect’s Digital Media and Technology Masterclass event in Lausanne on 30th September with presentations from the company’s founder and CEO Yoav Shefi.
Sree Varma, Founder and CEO of iSportconnect expressed his delight at the partnership and said: “Visual Domains is a highly innovative business, offering new and unique revenue streams to sports rights holders, media owners and sponsors in the global sports industry.”
Yoav Shefi shared the positive sentiments. “Our partnership with iSportconnect will give us a "one stop" direct access to key decision makers across the global sports industry. We are very excited to be able to demonstrate how our technology can add a new dimension to the world of sports and act as a new source of revenue at the same time.”

 To learn more about Visual Domains and "Venus Augmented Reality" including presentation videos, visit the website here.

Sports Media Gaming broker partnership between isportconnect and Sportlobster
Sports Media Gaming broker unique partnership between world's biggest sports business social network and world's fastest growing sports fans network.
iSportconnect, the world’s largest private network for sport business professionals, has today announced an exclusive partnership with fast-growing sports social network, Sportlobster.
The deal sees Sportlobster become the official sports social network of iSportconnect in an initial 12-month partnership.

 Sportlobster will have a one-stop entry to the global business of sports, as it seeks to expand its relationships with rights holders across the globe.
iSportconnect will provide
business introductions for Sportlobster, mutually exchange content from their respective TV platforms and deliver topical issues, which are important to fans, straight to the decision-makers in sport.
Sportlobster launched in April 2013, but now has more than 1.7 million users and ambassadors include Cristiano Ronaldo, Giorgio Chiellini, Michael Owen, George Groves and Natalie Pinkham.
The deal was brokered by leading independent sports marketing agency, Sports Media Gaming.
Sportlobster co-founder and COO Arron Shepherd said: “In a short space of time, we have built up over 1 million users and are rapidly expanding our platform and services to sports bodies around the world.
“Our partnership with iSportconnect will give us access to the high-level sports decision-makers and the opportunity to form partnerships with the top sports properties.”
Founder and CEO of iSportconnect Sree Varma added: “Sportlobster is a highly complementary business to ours. We share the same vision of developing social networks dedicated to sport, as we go for the business executives and they target the fans.
“We know the partnership will be a great success.”

Sports Media Gaming Unite Juventus FC and 24option





Sports Media Gaming has brokered the world’s first major sponsorship in the online binary options trading industry.

SerieA champions Juventus FC and 24Option today announced a partnership that will initially run for two years until the end of the 2015/16 season. 24Option will become the exclusive global Online Trading Partner of Juventus.

Both 24option and Juventus Football Club are considered at the top of their leagues and have united their forces to offer both traders and fans an unforgettable season. 24option has stood out as a top broker since its start in 2010 by offering an incomparable trading experience with a multi-lingual customer service department, esteemed education centre, the widest array of global assets and the exclusive wide trading platform.  Offering their traders a customer first interaction and lucrative-easy to use trading solutions, 24option firmly confirms its number 1 positioning

To kick off the partnership, 24 Option has created a trading competition with the prizes being first class packages to watch Juventus play in Singapore as part of their summer tour of Asia.

Juventus continues to work with strategic partners who share the club’s principles both on and off the pitch,” said Francesco Calvo, the Bianconeri’s Chief Revenue Officer.“As such we are delighted to attract a company which in such a short space of time has become a leader in its field. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.” 

 “We’re proud of the partnership agreement which binds us to Juventus. We are both leaders in our respective fields on a global scale,” added  24Option.  
Stephen Pearson, CEO of Sports Media Gaming added “ we are delighted to have brokered the first major sports sponsorship deal within the online binary options industry and 24Option continue to set the pace for innovation in the sector. We are thrilled to have brought the parties together”

Sports Media Gaming Broker Liverpool FC & InstaForex Partnership
Sports Media Gaming have brokered an extensive agreement between Liverpool Football Club and leading online Forex trading company, InstaForex, who today announced a partnership that will initially run for two years until the end of the 2015/16 season.

InstaForex, will become the Club’s Official Online Forex and Binary Options Trading Partner in Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).  

“We are delighted to welcome InstaForex to the Liverpool family as our very first online foreign exchange trading partner. The online service has over 1.2 million online customers and those in Asia and the CIS will benefit from this partnership, which will see InstaForex offering fans content and access to the team they love” commented Chief Commercial Officer of Liverpool FC, Billy Hogan.

Commenting on the new partnership, Pavel Shkapenko, Director of Business Development at InstaForex said: “InstaForex has similar aspirations to Liverpool – we strive to be the best in the Forex industry as LFC does in football. This partnership brings together our young dynamic brand with that of over a century of tradition and we’re excited to work with such an established and followed Club.”

Stephen Pearson, CEO of Sports Media Gaming added “ we have established a long and successful relationship with InstaForex and this agreement with Liverpool FC further broadens InstaForex’s growing sports sponsorship portfolio. We are delighted to have brought the parties together.”

InstaForex specialises in online trading of currencies. The brand is renowned worldwide for cutting-edge services and new products in the Forex market. The services of InstaForex are recognised not only by customers but also by the experts in the field and they have been awarded “Best Forex Broker Asia Pacific” by International Finance Magazine and “Best Forex Broker Eastern Europe 2014” by IAIR Awards.


Sunderland Renew SMG Introduced TLC88 Partner for Further 3 years
Sunderland AFC have extended their partnership with SMG introduced Asian betting and gaming partner TLC188 for a further three years. 
The Black Cats’ partnership with one of Asia’s biggest online betting companies will continue until 2017, following a successful two years since the original partnership was agreed in 2012, offering supporters a range of online activities such as football betting and online games.
Speaking about the extended partnership, Sunderland AFC commercial director Gary Hutchinson said: “We are really pleased to extend a strong partnership and we look forward to exploring new areas of innovation with TLC188 and Sunderland AFC in the future.”
“We are continuing to build on our relationships throughout Asia and the club is becoming very popular with a growing worldwide fan base, which we have seen in recent years.”
Mike Chong, Asia Pacific Strategy Director for TLC88.com added: “We are delighted to extend our very successful partnership with Sunderland AFC for another three years. Excitement for Premier League football teams such as Sunderland AFC has grown fast in Asia since we signed our original contract and with frequent promotions, we expect to grow both TLC188 and Sunderland AFC’s international fan bases.”
Stephen Pearson commented "This is an excellent renewal taking it to a minimum of 5 years demonstrating what a successful relationship it is"

Instaforex Gear Up For Malaysian Grand Prix
SMG client Instaforex are are maximising their partnership with the Marussia F1 team this weekend with an enhanced package of rights that includes rear wing branding on the car.

A promotion run by Instaforex sees the chance for clients to attend the Grand Prix in what is one of the company's key markets.

InstaForex Renew and Upgrade Marussia F1 Sponsorship for 2014 Season
SMG are delighted that Instaforex have continued their high profile partnership with the Marussia Formula1 team that commenced in the 2013 season and has been renewed and upgraded for the coming 2014 F1 season. The deal was announced this morning as follows:
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InstaForex increases its commitment to the Marussia F1 Team 

The Marussia F1 Team is pleased to announce the continuation and development of its relationship with Russian Forex broker, InstaForex, which has traded up to Official Partner status for the 2014 season.
For InstaForex, which joined the Team’s portfolio of Partners in 2013, the relationship with the Marussia F1 Team is now a key element of the company’s marketing strategy, placing particular emphasis on key markets such as Russia and Malaysia and their associated Grand Prix events.
For 2014, the Instaforex brand mark will appear on the drivers’ racesuits, Team apparel and within the Team’s trackside environment and peripherals. There will be an enhanced presence for the Malaysia Grand Prix in March, and also the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, which takes place in Sochi in October.
Andy Webb, CEO, Marussia F1 Team
"It is always very pleasing to see one of our existing sponsors expanding their relationship with the Marussia F1 Team, underpinning one of our key strengths, which has been to retain valued partnerships. InstaForex are heavily involved in sports sponsorship and over the past 12 months they have added Formula 1 to that portfolio of interest and engagement, and reaped the benefit of collaboration with a team that is able to offer tailor-made solutions to satisfying marketing objectives. We are particularly pleased that we will be able to celebrate with InstaForex, a Russian company, the occasion of Russia’s first Grand Prix together later in the year. We are optimistic for the season ahead and look forward to sharing the experience of such an exciting and interesting period for the sport with existing and new partners.”

Dmitriy Savchenko, Executive Director, InstaForex
"The cooperation with the Marussia F1 Team is a landmark strategic development for InstaForex. Our partnership has contributed greatly to meeting our organisational goals, such as brand awareness and increasing our global outreach. However, the main benefit from the relationship is something which can't have ROI and can't be measured financially - the opportunity to share the excitement and energy of Formula one with our clients and employees. Therefore we are absolutely delighted to announce an extension of the partnership with the Marussia F1 Team. We are certain that, together, we can provide a great experience to enhance our valued customer relationships. And, of course, it is particularly exciting to be partnering with a Russian-owned team at the time of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, which will take place in Sochi in October. I'm sure the Marussia F1 Team and InstaForex will find interesting ways to please the fans and our clients during that event, and hopefully during the rest of the season.”