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LPGA TOUR STAR JESSICA KORDA APPOINTS IMG FOR WORLDWIDE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING REPRESENTATION

May 21, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Jessica Korda, a bright, rising young star in women’s golf, has appointed IMG, the global sports, fashion and media company, for exclusive worldwide management and marketing representation alongside long-time manager and family advisor, Patricio Apey. > Read More

INTERNATIONAL GOLF STARS HAIL FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR EVENT IN BULGARIA A HUGE SUCCESS

May 20, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

The world’s best golfers hailed the Volvo World Match Play Championship held at Thracian Cliffs Golf and Spa Resort a huge success as Graeme McDowell lifted the trophy to win the title and the €800,000 first prize on Sunday. > Read More

IMG MEDIA CONCLUDES DEAL WITH SUFFERFEST FOR CYCLING TRAINING VIDEOS

May 17, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has signed an exclusive multi-year deal with The Sufferfest, a dedicated cycling training video production and distribution company. > Read More

BWF AND IMG IN LANDMARK MEDIA-RIGHTS DEAL

May 16, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

Badminton World Federation (BWF) and IMG Media—a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company—have agreed to a four-year contract for the centralized media rights of the BWF championships, the BWF World Superseries and BWF Grand Prix Gold. > Read More

IMG MEDIA TO DISTRIBUTE ALPARI WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR SERIES

May 13, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has signed a long-term partnership with the Alpari World Match Racing Tour to increase global viewing of the leading professional sailing series. > Read More

CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE ENGAGES IMG

May 08, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has engaged IMG, the global sports, fashion and media business, to assist in the delivery of the inaugural franchise-based tournament. > Read More

IMG SPORTS MEDIA TO PRODUCE FENCING SERIES TO CELEBRATE CENTENARY OF THE FIE

May 07, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Sports Production, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has been commissioned by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to make a three-part documentary series to celebrate the sport of fencing to coincide with the organization’s centenary. > Read More

JAPANESE SNOWBOARD PRODIGY AYUMU HIRANO HEADLINES CLIENTS MOVING TO IMG ACTION SPORTS DIVISION WITH CARL HARRIS

May 06, 2013 - Source: IMG Action Sports

IMG Worldwide today announced that Carl Harris, former President of Ookii Co Athlete Management & Marketing has joined the Action Sports division of the company. Harris will be based in Los Angeles and brings his current stable of clients including, Japanese snowboarding phenom Ayumu Hirano and Two-time U.S. Open of Snowboarding Champion, Kazu Kokubo. > Read More

HILLARY MANDEL NAMED HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION, ACQUISITION AND SALES, IMG MEDIA U.S.

May 02, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

Hillary Mandel, Senior Vice President of IMG Media, a division of IMG, the global sports, fashion and media company, has assumed responsibility for operations in the U.S. for acquisitions and distribution of IMG Media programming, it was announced by London based Ioris Francini—Executive Vice President, Head of Acquisitions and Sales Worldwide, IMG Media—to whom she reports. > Read More

THIRTY-THREE OF 41 DRAFT-ELIGIBLE IMG ACADEMY TRAINEES SELECTED IN 2013 NFL DRAFT

Apr 29, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

Thirty-three of 41 draft-eligible IMG Academy trainees were selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, including seven first-round selections. > Read More

IMG ACADEMY LAUNCHES HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM

Apr 29, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

On the heels of breaking ground on a state-of-the-art multi-sport complex that will feature an 8-lane, 400m track and additional training areas for jumps and throws, IMG Academy has officially announced the launch of a Track & Field and Cross Country program. Student-athletes will begin training and competing in the Fall 2013. > Read More

IMG SPORT VIDEO ARCHIVE LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW ONLINE WEBSITE

Apr 29, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Sport Video Archive, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, is launching a new state-of-the-art online platform allowing access to the world’s largest dedicated sports library via the internet for the first time. > Read More

SEVEN IMG ACADEMY TRAINEES SELECTED IN FIRST ROUND OF 2013 NFL DRAFT

Apr 26, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

Seven IMG Academy trainees were selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft last night in New York City. > Read More

IMG ACADEMY’S 2013 NBA COMBINE/DRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM UNDERWAY

Apr 25, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

After preparing more than 40 top NFL prospects for the NFL Combine and a chance to increase their stock in this week’s Draft, IMG Academy has announced its annual NBA Combine/Draft Training Program is in full swing. > Read More

MARIA SHARAPOVA TO REPRESENT PORSCHE AG

Apr 23, 2013 - Source: IMG

IMG client and tennis superstar, Maria Sharapova has taken on a new role off court. Effective immediately, the 26-year-old world-class player will be representing the sports car manufacturer, Porsche AG, as brand ambassador. > Read More

GARY PLUCHINO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR IMG PERFORMANCE

Apr 22, 2013 - Source: IMG Performance

IMG Performance, a division of global sports and entertainment company IMG Worldwide, today named Gary Pluchino its Vice President of Business Development. > Read More

SPORT KLUB EXTENDS PREMIER LEAGUE DEAL WITH IMG MEDIA

Apr 22, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has secured an exclusive deal with Adria Media, the holding company of the Sport Klub channels, for live coverage of the Barclays Premier League for the next three seasons in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. > Read More

IMG ACADEMY BREAKS GROUND ON WORLD-CLASS MULTI-SPORT COMPLEX

Apr 17, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

Today, in the company of student-athletes and their families, staff, alumni, professional athletes, sports performance partners, community leaders, and many more, IMG Academy broke ground on a world-class, multi-sport complex. > Read More

IMG GOLF STRENGTHENS GLOBAL RESOURCES, AND FLORIDA PRESENCE, WITH ACQUISITION OF IGP SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Apr 15, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Acquisition of South Florida company, led by industry veteran Kenneth R. Kennerly, adds high-profile event, corporate hospitality and client representation resources as industry leader opens offices in North Palm Beach, Florida > Read More

IMG SIGNS JINGDONG AS EXCLUSIVE ONLINE RETAIL PARTNER OF THE CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE

Apr 15, 2013 - Source: IMG

IMG Worldwide and Jingdong (JD.com) jointly announced today that IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company has signed Jingdong, China’s leading direct B2C e-commerce company, as the exclusive online retail partner of the Chinese Super League (CSL) for the next five years. > Read More

BRITISH OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION APPOINTS IMG LICENSING AS OFFICIAL LICENSING PARTNER

Apr 10, 2013 - Source: IMG Licensing

The British Olympic Association (BOA) announced today the appointment of IMG Licensing as its new Official Licensing Partner. > Read More

SOUTH AFRICAN GOLFER RICHARD STERNE SIGNS WITH IMG

Apr 09, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Richard Sterne, announced today that he has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. > Read More

IMG WORLDWIDE ENTERS INTO NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CARLSBERG AS EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL BEER FOR CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE

Apr 03, 2013 - Source: IMG Worldwide

IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company announced today that it has entered into a new partnership agreement with Carlsberg China. > Read More

MOTOGP TAKES TO THE AIR AND SEA WITH SPORT 24

Apr 02, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

Sport 24, the 24/7 live sports channel produced and distributed by IMG Media exclusively for the in-flight and in-ship markets, is to show live action and highlights from the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship, throughout the current 2013 season. > Read More

IMG MEDIA, LPGA FURTHER EXTEND EXISTING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP

Mar 27, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media is pleased to announce that it has extended it's already long relationship with the LPGA for a further term. > Read More

IMG NAMES CATHERINE BENNETT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF IMG FASHION EVENTS AND PROPERTIES

Mar 25, 2013 - Source: IMG

IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, announced today the appointment of Catherine Bennett as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of IMG Fashion Events and Properties. > Read More

DAVID BECKHAM SETS SIGHT ON BRINGING CHINESE FOOTBALL TO WORLD STAGE

Mar 20, 2013 - Source: IMG Strategic Initiatives

Today, international football superstar David Beckham made his appearance at Beijing Shi-jia Primary School as the first Global Ambassador of the Chinese Football Association to promote the sport both across the country and internationally. > Read More

BRITISH EUROSPORT SIGNS THREE-YEAR SPEEDWAY DEAL

Mar 14, 2013 - Source: IMG

British Eurosport has signed a three year deal with BSI Speedway, an IMG company, to show live and exclusive high definition coverage of the FIM Speedway World Championships – FIM Speedway Grand Prix and Monster Energy FIM Speedway World Cup – in the UK and Ireland. > Read More

IMG MEDIA TO REPRESENT BEACH SOCCER WORLDWIDE IN EUROPE AND ASIA IN NEW THREE YEAR DEAL

Mar 13, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has signed a three-year deal as media rights partners with Beach Soccer Worldwide(BSWW). > Read More

IMG CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL TV DEALS FOR FIA EUROPEAN RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Mar 12, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG,today announced it has secured additional global broadcast deals for the 2013 FIA European Rallycross Championship, including in the UK and Eire with British Eurosport, AB Motors in France and Sport1+ in Germany. > Read More

CATALYST WINS FOURTH AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS

Mar 08, 2013 - Source: IMG Consulting

Catalyst Public Relations, a business unit of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, continued their streak of agency-of-the-year awards, taking home a second consecutive Small Agency of the Year Award from PRWeek last night at the annual awards dinner. > Read More

SALT LIFE ANNOUNCES 2013 BRAND AMBASSADORS

Mar 05, 2013 - Source: IMG Licensing

Salt Life today announced the addition of Colin McPhillips to its 2013 roster of brand ambassadors. Salt Life is an authentic sport, performance and lifestyle brand that embraces those that love the ocean and everything associated with living the Salt Life. Salt Life Holdings selected IMG Worldwide in 2010 as its exclusive licensing agency to manage and grow the Salt Life brand. > Read More

DAVID BECKHAM NAMED SPECIAL AMBASSADOR OF CHINESE FOOTBALL

Mar 04, 2013 - Source: IMG

David Beckham is to make history by becoming the first global ambassador for Chinese Football. He will visit China in 2013 with his new role to help promote Chinese football domestically and globally. > Read More

EUROSPORT AND RCS SPORT EXTEND AND ENHANCE PARTNERSHIP FOR GIRO D'ITALIA AND OTHER MAJOR ITALIAN CYCLING RACES

Mar 04, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

Eurosport Group and RCS Sport, represented by IMG Media, its exclusive worldwide audiovisual rights consultant, announced the extension and enhancement of their long-term partnership for an additional four years. For the first time, extended > Read More

CHINESE GOLFER SHANSHAN FENG SIGNS WITH IMG

Mar 04, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Shanshan Feng, China’s first Major Champion, has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. > Read More

IMG WORLDWIDE AND THE COLOR RUNTM SIGN MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR GLOBAL EXPANSION

Feb 26, 2013 - Source: IMG Action Sports

IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, and The Color Run, LLC, a unique 5K paint race event series, today officially announced a multi-year partnership agreement for the expansion of The Color Run into dozens of countries across Europe and Asia. Utilizing IMG’s worldwide network of offices and personnel, this move will fast track The Color Run globally. > Read More

MERCEDES-BENZ SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR TURKEY'S MOST PROMINENT FASHION EVENT

Feb 25, 2013 - Source: IMG Fashion

IMG Fashion, announced today that its title sponsor for the event in Turkey will be Mercedes-Benz, adding Istanbul to its roster of worldwide sponsorships. > Read More

RISING SOUTH AFRICAN GOLF STAR BRANDEN GRACE SIGNS WITH IMG

Feb 25, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Branden Grace, a five-time winner last year, has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for global management and marketing representation. > Read More

RIGHTSTER AND IMG FASHION REACHED THE LARGEST INTERNET AUDIENCE TO DATE FOR MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK FALL 2013 COLLECTIONS

Feb 25, 2013 - Source: IMG Fashion

Today, IMG Fashion and Rightster unveiled that this season’s live stream of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collections at Lincoln Center reached the largest internet audience ever, demonstrating deep engagement with American designers’ runway shows around the world. > Read More

IMG MEDIA SECURES DEAL WITH CANAL+ FOR LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE COVERAGE IN VIETNAM

Feb 25, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has completed a deal in Vietnam with Canal+ for live coverage of the Barclays Premier League for the next three years. > Read More

VANS AND IMG SIGN MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESTIGIOUS US OPEN OF SURFING

Feb 07, 2013 - Source: IMG Action Sports

Vans® and IMG today officially announced a three-year partnership encompassing Vans’ title sponsorship of the US Open of Surfing. Re-igniting the future of surfing’s most prestigious contest, Vans and IMG aim to engage the surf industry back to its roots, advocating an all-inclusive, world-class surfing competition and cultural festival. > Read More

IMG MEDIA AND JORDAN FA IN NEW INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Feb 07, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has been appointed by the Jordan Football Association to market the international broadcast rights to the national team's matches until the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. > Read More

IMG FASHION PARTNERS WITH RIGHTSTER TO DELIVER LIVE STREAMS OF ALL RUNWAY SHOWS FROM MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK

Feb 05, 2013 - Source: IMG Fashion

IMG Fashion and Rightster announce that for the first time, there will be a live stream of every runway show from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, as well as video on-demand content available for all shows and presentations, for fashion enthusiasts everywhere. > Read More

IMG ACQUIRES TASTE FESTIVALS FROM BRAND EVENTS

Feb 04, 2013 - Source: IMG Events & Federations

IMG Arts & Entertainment, a division of the Events and Federations business unit of IMG Worldwide, the sport, entertainment and media company has acquired Taste Festivals from Brand Events Ltd. > Read More

IMG ACADEMY’S 2013 NFL COMBINE/DRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM FEATURES THREE DOZEN TOP PROSPECTS

Jan 14, 2013 - Source: IMG Academy

IMG Academy officially kicked off its 2013 NFL Combine/Draft Training Program with three dozen players descending on Bradenton, Fla. to immerse themselves in the most advanced and comprehensive training program for today’s professional player. > Read More

IMG TENNIS CLIENT HEATHER WATSON SIGNS WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS

Jan 14, 2013 - Source: IMG Tennis

IMG client Heather Watson, who today came back from a set down to win her Australian Open first round match, has signed an endorsement agreement with beauty company Benefit Cosmetics. > Read More

SPORT 24 TO BROADCAST ON CUNARD AND P&O CRUISE LINERS

Jan 14, 2013 - Source: IMG Media

IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, is to broadcast Sport 24 – the 24-hour live sports channel specifically produced for the cruise liner and airline industry - aboard Cunard and P&O Cruises vessels. > Read More

IMG MODELS WORLDWIDE JOINS THE SEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

Jan 12, 2013 - Source: IMG Models

FOXTEL announced today it has teamed up with the world’s number one international model management firm, IMG Models for the upcoming eighth season of the hit FOX8 reality series, Australia’s Next Top Model. > Read More

THAILAND TEEN SENSATIONS MORIYA AND ARIYA JUTANUGARN SIGN WITH IMG

Jan 10, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

After dominating the world junior and amateur golf circuits over the past few years, and being touted as the ‘next generation’ of women’s golf, Thailand teen sensations Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn are now both taking their games to the professional ranks and have signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. > Read More

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY LINE-UP FOR THE FALL/WINTER 2013 COLLECTIONS

Jan 09, 2013 - Source: IMG Fashion

The New Year signifies fresh beginnings and limitless possibilities ahead. For the fashion industry, it also means the latest collections will soon make their debut, giving designers a platform to present the next chapter in their story. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collections is just a few weeks away, and today IMG Fashion, producers of the event, announced the preliminary line up of emerging talent, established brands and returning designers who will take center-stage at Lincoln Center, February 7-14, 2013. > Read More

IMG COLLEGE PARTNER SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA WINS 2013 BCS FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Jan 09, 2013 - Source: IMG College

The University of Alabama, an IMG College partner school claimed its fifteenth national title with a convincing victory against The University of Notre Dame in the 2013 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game Monday night. > Read More

CHARLIE BELJAN SIGNS WITH IMG GOLF

Jan 08, 2013 - Source: IMG Golf

Charlie Beljan, who overcame a health scare on his way to a dramatic win at the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic, signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. > Read More

IMG WORLDWIDE ACQUIRES U.S. BASED CATALYST PUBLIC RELATIONS

Jan 07, 2013 - Source: IMG Consulting

IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, announced today the acquisition of Catalyst Public Relations, the award-winning U.S. based communications firm that specializes in developing consumer-facing integrated marketing programs focused on three core platforms – sports, entertainment and active lifestyle. > Read More