remark July 2017 | Page 5

1 REPLAY A few of the latest sponsorship campaigns from the last month IOC Intel partnership This month saw McDonald’s break away from their 41 long year partnership with the IOC. Intel have stepped up to replace them as new TOP sponsors until 2024. As a worldwide TOP partner, Intel aims to provide the IOC with new levels of fan interaction by providing cutting-edge technology to the Olympic scene. They will bring their wealth of technologies to the table, with 5G, VR, and 360 degree content to name but a few, along with AI platforms and drones. The first activations take place at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games, with bigger and more interactive plans for Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, and which ever city wins the bid for 2024. World Rugby renews with MasterCard MasterCard has renewed their worldwide partnership with the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019. This is the third-successive time the finance giant has partnered with the tournament. MasterCard will have a strong brand presence at each of the 12 host stadiums during the competition, which includes 20 teams. MasterCard will serve as the preferred card and digital wallet service for the tournament. As part of this agreement they will benefit from the Man of the Match right, giving them greater brand presence and also bringing the players closer to the fans. Murray & Joshua take to the court to unveil Jaguar XF Teaming up with comedians Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr for a quick game of doubles, Anthony Joshua and Andy Murray stepped onto a Wimbledon themed court in Brik Lane to unveil the latest Jaguar XF Sportbrake. The car manufacturer, who also sponsor Wimbledon itself, took the opportunity to hit two birds with one stone so to speak. The themed unveiling, featuring some of the biggest athletes these two world wide top athletes also served as a reminder everyone of Wimbledon around the corner, in which Andy Murray will be competing. Saints unveils #madeforheroes campaign With the next Premier League season on the horizon, Southampton FC have recently revealed their new Under Armour kit for the 2017/18 season. Reports reveal that the new kits took inspiration from the 80’s season legends Kevin Keegan and Mick Channon. With that era in mind, the Saints have created short style animations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Real Ghost Busters. To see the First Episode in the #MadeForHeroes series click here.