Temporary Chair for IOC Marketing Meeting
(ATR) A freshman IOC member will step in to lead this week’s meeting of the IOC Marketing Commission.
Swiss Leaders Discuss Bid; IOC Studies Bilalov Decision; Coe Takes New Role
(ATR) President of Swiss Olympic Association says referendum "will be very close" ... Bilalov firing holds "great interest" for IOC Marketing Commission ... Coe takes ambassador role with Nike ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...
Golden 25 - IOC Marketing Maven, African Leader #22, 23
(ATR) The chair of the IOC Marketing Commission and Africa’s senior IOC member are the latest entries in the Around the Rings Golden 25, the list of the most influential people and factors for the Olympics in 2012.
Tuesday Talk -- IOC Marketing Chief on Future of Olympic Sponsorship
(ATR) Gerhard Heiberg tells Around the Rings the value of the five rings is at an all-time high ... More from the marketing maestro in this edition of Tuesday Talk ...
Heiberg "Doing Fine"; High Stakes for Ski Jump; Judo Outraged
(ATR) IOC marketing chief recovers quickly from heart attack ... Last showcase for women's event ... Federation president shocked by doping decision ... Skeleton championships ...
Golden 25 -- IOC Marketer, Sports Feds Chief, #23, 24
(ATR) The IOC member who leads the push for new sponsors and an ex-IOC member who leads the world's sports federations take #23 and #24 in the Around the Rings Golden 25 for 2011, the ranking of the most influential personalities for the Olympic Movement in the year ahead.
On the Scene: Negotiations for New Olympic Sponsors, Finances Sound
(ATR) As many as three more worldwide sponsors could sign with the IOC before the Vancouver Olympics...Finances sound...More on the scene coverage from the IOC Session in Copenhagen.
IOC Ends Search for TOP Sponsor in Car Industry
(ATR) IOC marketing commission chairman Gerhard Heiberg tells Around the Rings plans to secure an automotive partner as a TOP sponsor are on hold because of the financial slump in the car industry.
