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News Release from: MDM.TV
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 27 June 2007
Phones 4u and MDM.TV renew sponsorship
deal
MDM.TV, Europe's premier trans-stadia TV network, has announced the renewal of its exclusive sponsorship agreement with Phones 4u.
The six-figure deal retains Phones 4u as the sponsor of the half-time highlights show '45toGo' which is shown across the 15 stadia network throughout the football season Extensive research carried out by independent research company Helen Harrison and Co, found the Phones 4u sponsorship to be a welcome element of the MDM.TV network and led to the renewing of the deal
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 25 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Statistics showed that almost half of the fans who watch the half-time highlights show could, without prompt, name Phones 4u as the sponsor of the programme, with 85% of all viewers who watch the programme stating that they enjoy it.
Jon Fish, Marketing Manager, Phones 4u, commented: "Working with MDM.TV has given us unique access to a key target audience for Phones 4u.
"Football fans are statistically technologically savvy, heavy users of mobile phones and are notoriously difficult to reach with traditional media.
"The football environment provides us with a channel to reach consumers in a non-intrusive and valued format, adding value to their experience and strengthening our brand message".
Gerry McKenna, managing director, MDM.TV, added: "The research has shown that targeted media sponsorship creates significant value for a brand.
"Phones 4u's decision to renew their sponsorship and increase their investment in the asset is a clear indication that MDM.TV delivers positive and measurable ROI".
Further statistics include: 83% of fans visit the concourse at half time; 85% of all viewers stated they were happy that the highlights were being delivered by the sponsor; 78% of all viewers do not find the sponsorship irritating.
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