Sportfive Donate England World Cup Qualifier Advertising Space in Memory of Omnicom Media Group Employee
London – Friday 22nd March - Tonight SPORTFIVE has donated highly sought after advertising space at the San Marino vs England World Cup Qualifier match to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping to provide world-class care for cancer patients. This will be repeated at the Tuesday night qualifier against Montenegro.
The donation is in memory of an Omnicom Media Group Employee, with whom SPORTFIVE collaborated closely on a number of occasions, who received care from The Royal Marsden and sadly passed away earlier this year.
Never before has such a primetime spot been donated to a charity, and with viewing figures expected to reach 8 million for each match, it is hoped that The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity will not only gain national awareness, but considerable donations across the two 90 minute matches.
SPORTFIVE International CEO Shaila-Ann Rao comments:
“We are absolutely delighted to support such a worthy cause and hope that The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity benefits from this prime exposure during the match to raise public awareness about the outstanding work which is being done. Fundraising is crucial to ensure future development and we hope that fans across the country will be encouraged to reach out and make donations during and after the match.”
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Director of Marketing and Communications comments:
“This is a great opportunity for us. For The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to be seen on this platform allows us to raise awareness of our pioneering work that revolutionises the way cancer patients are treated across UK and the world. We are thrilled to be given this exposure on national television.”
Live kick-off starts at 8pm on ITV, visit www.royalmarsden.org to find out more about the pioneering work at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, or text ENGL14£5 to 70070.
For further information contact:
Anneka Dew, PR & Marketing Manager, Manning Gottlieb OMD
Email: ADew@manninggottliebomd.com
Tel: 02074705346
About The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Every year The Royal Marsden provides treatment and care for more than 50,000 cancer patients and is at the forefront of cancer research. Its work influences how all cancer patients are treated and cared for, not just in its own hospitals but all over the world.
With the help of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, The Royal Marsden can continue to push the boundaries and benefit cancer patients, wherever they are.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients, and supports the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research.
By supporting The Royal Marsden in this way the charity aims to make life better for people with cancer everywhere and strive for a future without it.
For more information, visit www.royalmarsden.org or contact Naomi Owen on 0207 808 2107 or Naomi.owen@rmh.nhs.uk
About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a leading international sports marketing agency, owned by the French media group Lagardère. The largest agency in the group’s dedicated sports and entertainment division, Lagardère Unlimited, SPORTFIVE employs around 500 media and marketing experts and has provided marketing and media services to an impressive portfolio of international clients for more than 25 years.
For press enquiries, please contact Heidi Farr, Public Relations & Communications, heidi.farr@sportfive.com, +41 22 5963 832
About Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc. Its businesses include leading media service companies OMD Worldwide, PHD Network and M2M, as well as a number of specialised companies in areas including search engine marketing, sports and entertainment marketing, econometric modeling, branded content production, corporate asset barter and ethnic marketing.
The donation is in memory of an Omnicom Media Group Employee, with whom SPORTFIVE collaborated closely on a number of occasions, who received care from The Royal Marsden and sadly passed away earlier this year.
Never before has such a primetime spot been donated to a charity, and with viewing figures expected to reach 8 million for each match, it is hoped that The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity will not only gain national awareness, but considerable donations across the two 90 minute matches.
SPORTFIVE International CEO Shaila-Ann Rao comments:
“We are absolutely delighted to support such a worthy cause and hope that The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity benefits from this prime exposure during the match to raise public awareness about the outstanding work which is being done. Fundraising is crucial to ensure future development and we hope that fans across the country will be encouraged to reach out and make donations during and after the match.”
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Director of Marketing and Communications comments:
“This is a great opportunity for us. For The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to be seen on this platform allows us to raise awareness of our pioneering work that revolutionises the way cancer patients are treated across UK and the world. We are thrilled to be given this exposure on national television.”
Live kick-off starts at 8pm on ITV, visit www.royalmarsden.org to find out more about the pioneering work at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, or text ENGL14£5 to 70070.
For further information contact:
Anneka Dew, PR & Marketing Manager, Manning Gottlieb OMD
Email: ADew@manninggottliebomd.com
Tel: 02074705346
About The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Every year The Royal Marsden provides treatment and care for more than 50,000 cancer patients and is at the forefront of cancer research. Its work influences how all cancer patients are treated and cared for, not just in its own hospitals but all over the world.
With the help of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, The Royal Marsden can continue to push the boundaries and benefit cancer patients, wherever they are.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients, and supports the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research.
By supporting The Royal Marsden in this way the charity aims to make life better for people with cancer everywhere and strive for a future without it.
For more information, visit www.royalmarsden.org or contact Naomi Owen on 0207 808 2107 or Naomi.owen@rmh.nhs.uk
About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a leading international sports marketing agency, owned by the French media group Lagardère. The largest agency in the group’s dedicated sports and entertainment division, Lagardère Unlimited, SPORTFIVE employs around 500 media and marketing experts and has provided marketing and media services to an impressive portfolio of international clients for more than 25 years.
For press enquiries, please contact Heidi Farr, Public Relations & Communications, heidi.farr@sportfive.com, +41 22 5963 832
About Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc. Its businesses include leading media service companies OMD Worldwide, PHD Network and M2M, as well as a number of specialised companies in areas including search engine marketing, sports and entertainment marketing, econometric modeling, branded content production, corporate asset barter and ethnic marketing.