Author: Emanuele Venturoli
Emanuele Venturoli is Head of Communication & Marketing at RTR Sports Marketing, where he has led the agency's editorial, digital, and SEO output since 2012. He holds a degree in Public, Political and Institutional Communication from the University of Bologna and began his career in sport at Virtus Bologna basketball before moving into motorsport. He lectures in sports marketing at 24ORE Business School and writes across Formula 1, MotoGP, and sponsorship strategy, overseeing RTR's multilingual content platform across 13 languages.
October 18, 2017
Bologna serve up Camst renewal
Top-flight Italian soccer side Bologna have extended their longstanding sports sponsorship partnership with Camst for a further year. Christoph Winterling, Bologna’s marketing and commercia[...]
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October 18, 2017
NBA, KIA sign sponsorship extension
Saad Chehab, vice president of marketing communications for Kia Motors America, added: “The partnership between the NBA and Kia has been pivotal in increasing brand and consumer awareness a[...]
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October 15, 2017
Marquez, honda score 2nd in epic Motegi battle
With the Japanese Grand Prix facing wet weather all weekend, the race was no exception and the tricky conditions made the epic duel between Title contenders Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso [...]
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October 12, 2017
GP of Japan: Marquez second quickest in Motegi
Japanese Grand Prix The two free practice sessions of the Japanese Grand Prix’s opening day were characterized by steady rain and cool temperatures, but Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez showed[...]
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October 11, 2017
New Jersey Devils run with Metropolitan Riveters
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) New Jersey Devils have entered a three-year strategic partnership with National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) team the Metropolitan Riveters to help grow[...]
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October 11, 2017
Inter Milan signs sponsorship with electric mobility partner Nilox
Italian soccer team Inter Milan have announced a one-year partnership with sports technology brand Nilox. In a deal announced on Wednesday, Nilox will be listed as the Serie A outfit’s of[...]
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October 10, 2017
Fiba, ESPN sign 5-year partnership
Us cable broadcaster ESPN has signed an agreement to show Fiba-sanctioned international basketball tournaments for the next five years. The deal, which runs until September 2021, includes the[...]
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October 10, 2017
Controversial "Anthem rule" to make NFL players stand to be discussed
As the NFL continues to be embroiled in controversy over players protesting during the national anthem, team owners are reportedly considering making a change. According to Dow Jones (via CNB[...]
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October 9, 2017
76ers take a gamble on Embiid’s contract
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a five-year, $148 million max rookie contract extension for fourth-year center Joel Embiid, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to Wo[...]
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October 8, 2017
La Liga, El Corte Inglés sign sponsorship deal over travel agency
The agreement will see the department store’s Viajes El Corte Inglés brand become La Liga’s official travel agency for the 2017/18 season, in a deal which covers both the top-flight La L[...]
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October 8, 2017
AS Roma and new agency LaPresse sign sponsorship deal
Italian soccer team AS Roma announced a four-year partnership with national news agency. LaPresse, Italy’s leading multimedia news agency, has entered into a four-year strategic partne[...]
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October 5, 2017
TJ Watt inks Reebok deal
NFL rookie joins older brothers as ambassador of sportswear brand. National Football League (NFL) player TJ Watt has signed an endorsement deal with Reebok. The three brothers are the only fo[...]
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October 5, 2017
Formula One Group to open New York office
The Formula One Group has confirmed that it is establishing its first permanent office in New York in order to increase its commercial and marketing reach in the US. The specific location of [...]
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October 5, 2017
ESPN replaces NBC as US home of Formula One
Pay-TV sports broadcaster ESPN has acquired the US rights for Formula One, the Liberty Media-owned elite global motorsport series, from the start of next year. Sean Bratches, managing directo[...]
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October 4, 2017
Tennessee Titans raise a glass with Ole Smoky
The National Football League’s (NFL) Tennessee Titans have signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with local whiskey producer, Ole Smoky Distillery. “Nothing screams Tennessee spirit more t[...]
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October 4, 2017
AS Roma suit up with Hugo Boss
German fashion house Hugo Boss will be the fashion partner of Italian soccer side AS Roma for the 2017/18 season. Under the new agreement, Hugo Boss will provide a range of casual clothing fo[...]
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October 3, 2017
YouTube TV becomes first presenting sponsor of MLB World Series
YouTube TV, an over-the-top (OTT) live streaming offering which launched in several US markets earlier this year, will have advertisements and on-air call-outs throughout World Series coverag[...]
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October 3, 2017
Poste Italiane delivers FIGC partnership
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the governing body for soccer in Italy, has agreed a new partnership with Poste Italiane. “We’re honoured to be involved with a prestigious brand s[...]
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October 3, 2017
Sky lands UK rights for Bellew-Haye rematch
Uk pay-TV broadcaster Sky has secured the rights for the upcoming boxing rematch between British heavyweight rivals David Haye and Tony Bellew. The bout, which is scheduled to take place at L[...]
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October 3, 2017
Konami pens AC Milan deal for PES 2018
The news comes after Konami recently added several top soccer teams to its roster of global partners, signing another PES video game deal with AC Milan’s city rivals Internazionale, and a s[...]
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