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Infront boosts its cycling portfolio with the addition of Tour de Pologne

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 8-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront announces that it has reached an agreement with National Polish Television (TVP) for Tour de Pologne to be added to its growing summer sports media rights portfolio. The deal includes the global … Read the full press release

Infront to provide broadest ever coverage of Premier League in sub-Saharan Africa

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 30-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, has secured a 30 percent increase in broadcasters for one of the world’s top football leagues. With over 25 broadcasters to provide broadest free-to-air reach of the … Read the full press release

Wanda Sports Group Company Infront extends Vierschanzentournee partnership until 2025/26

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 14-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront, a sports marketing company part of Wanda Sports Group, has announced it prolonged the exclusive marketing partnership for the annual Vierschanzentournee with the German Ski Association (DSV) and the Austrian Ski Association … Read the full press release

Infront and the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) extend exclusive media rights partnership for FIS World Cup events

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 27-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, announces the extension of its partnership with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI). The contract includes exclusive media rights partnership for all FIS World Cup events taking … Read the full press release

First Infront Leadership Award goes to Tappara ice hockey club CEO Mikko Leinonen

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 2-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sports marketing company Infront, part of Wanda Sports Group, toghether with The Alliance of European Hockey Clubs (E.H.C.) have announced the first winner of the inaugural Infront Leadership Award – Mikko Leinonen, CEO … Read the full press release

Infront and IBU extend partnership until 2029/30 season

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 20-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront extends partnership with International Biathlon Union (IBU) for further eight years. Infront will continue as the exclusive marketing partner of IBU until the 2029/30 season. The first agreement was signed in 1994 … Read the full press release

Infront and CEV expand media rights agreement for Europe’s top volleyball events

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG/ LUXEMBOURG, 19-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront and the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) announce new long-term partnership which expanded their agreement for the media rights to Europe’s top volleyball events. The new agreement covers global media rights … Read the full press release

Infront and Ski Association of Japan extend international media rights to FIS World Cup

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, Switzerland, 9-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront and the Ski Association of Japan extend the international media rights to all FIS World Cup events. The new agreement is for another five years, running until the end of 2025/26 … Read the full press release

Infront acquires Germany-based company Megamarsch

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 10-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront has acquired Megamarsch, a Germany-based company focused on organising extreme hiking challenges. The acquisition widens Infront’s portfolio with non-competitive event format and new target group. Megamarsch was founded in 2016 by Frederick … Read the full press release

Infront host broadcaster for the FIS Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 5-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront will be, for the first time, the host broadcaster for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships and FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. The company will responsible for the full delivery of media … Read the full press release

EHF EURO 2018: Infront works with European Handball Federation (EHF) to raise the bar in terms of digital services delivered

New initiatives designed to increase content and expand reach ZUG, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Women’s EHF EURO 2018 in France from 29 November – 16 December, Infront – as the exclusive media and marketing partner of the EHF … Read the full press release

Infront subsidiary XLETIX GmbH acquires BARMER Women’s Run series from Motor Presse Stuttgart

ZUG, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront subsidiary XLETIX GmbH has acquired the BARMER Women’s Run series from Motor Presse Stuttgart, expanding its presence within Germany’s running series market. The new agreement means Infront now owns the two biggest women-only running … Read the full press release

Infront remains the exclusive marketing rights partner for all BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon events in Germany and Norway

German Ski and Norwegian Biathlon Associations extend marketing rights cooperation for all Biathlon World Cups Salzburg, Austria, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The German Ski Association (DSV) and Norwegian Biathlon Association (NSSF) have extended their cooperation with Infront ahead of time through … Read the full press release

Dan Miodownik succeeds Francis Tellier as CEO of Host Broadcast Services

Dan Miodownik named CEO as of 1 November Zug, Switzerland, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — After more than 40 years in the broadcast industry and nearly 20 years as CEO of Host Broadcast Services (HBS), Francis Tellier is retiring as CEO from … Read the full press release

Infront: The Viessmann Group sponsors the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2019 in Seefeld (AUT) and 2021 in Oberstdorf (GER)

Long-standing partner of winter sports to continue to rely on the strong platform of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Salzburg, Austria / Zug, Switzerland, 06-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Viessmann Group, one of the leading international manufacturers of energy … Read the full press release

Infront acquires leading European obstacle course event organiser XLETIX GmbH

Investment in leading niche player and owner of XLETIX Challenge and Muddy Angel Run builds on personal and corporate fitness strategy ZUG, 05-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront today announced the acquisition of leading European obstacle course event organiser XLETIX GmbH … Read the full press release

Infront: iLOQ and the Champions Hockey League announce new partnership

New agreement with Pan European ice hockey competition has digital activation at heart ZUG, Switzerland, 16-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — iLOQ, the rapidly growing leader in digital access management, and the Champions Hockey League (CHL) have announced a new four-year partnership to help … Read the full press release

Infront to develop sponsorship opportunities and digital strategies for the ITU World Triathlon Series and the new ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series

New deal sees Infront take on responsibility for media and marketing rights, as well as for digital strategies Zug, Switzerland, 23-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has finalised a long-term partnership with leading sports marketing company Infront. Under the … Read the full press release

Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV), German Ski Association (DSV) extend contract with Infront for the Four Hills Tournament until the season 2021/22

Zug, Switzerland, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The 66th Four Hills Tournament ended on Saturday with record ratings and the outstanding victory of Poland’s Kamil Stoch, who was able to succeed in each of the four events. The so-called Grand Slam … Read the full press release

Infront: BWT AQUA AG strengthens its sponsorship commitment in Switzerland

International water technology group will be visible from the start of new season, which begins 19/20 September 2017 ZUG, 14-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss Ice Hockey Cup strengthens its partner portfolio for the upcoming 2017/18 season with a top … Read the full press release

Infront Signs Long-term Agreement with Italian Golf Federation for Events Management, Marketing and Digital Rights

The 11-year contract includes event management, marketing and digital rights; and secures the Ryder Cup 2022 to be hosted in Rome ROME, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media, a Wanda Sports company, has signed a long-term agreement with … Read the full press release

Marco Bogarelli and Giuseppe Ciocchetti to leave Infront

Marco Bogarelli and Giuseppe Ciocchetti leave Infront to pursue new challenges Milan, Italy / Zug, Switzerland, 29-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Marco Bogarelli, President of Infront Italy, and Giuseppe Ciocchetti, Managing Director of Infront Italy, are leaving Infront as of today. … Read the full press release

Infront B2Run launches new brand identity for the popular corporate running series B2Run

The new visual identity will be used across all communications and reflects the series’ brand values MUNICH, 08-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront B2Run, a subsidiary of the international sports marketing company Infront Sports & Media, has launched a new brand … Read the full press release

Infront: engelbert strauss signed for a further two seasons as an Official Sponsor of the Men’s and Women’s EHF EUROs

The functional work-wear manufacturer will continue as an Official Sponsor of both the men’s and women’s events benefitting from high visibility and extensive activation Zug, Switzerland, 14-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following its previous engagement with the flagship European handball events, engelbert strauss, … Read the full press release

Infront to reorganise its Nordic business operations to focus on international event series staged in the country

National mandates in the region are to be fully integrated into the enterprise of Harry Harkimo and Mika Sulin – Preferred partnership approach ensures continued representation in the Nordics Zug, Switzerland, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront is reorganising its Nordic business operations … Read the full press release

Infront: The Turkish Basketball Federation seals agreement with Spor Toto as Title Sponsor of this season’s TBF Turkish Basketball League Play-offs

Central marketing concept by Infront has proven successful with new domestic and international brands secured throughout the season Istanbul, Turkey, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) has sealed an agreement with Spor Toto as Title Sponsor of this season’s … Read the full press release

Infront: FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with ayondo

Infront secures the social trading provider as a partner to the 2. Bundesliga club for the next three seasons Frankfurt, Germany, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a press conference today, the 2. Bundesliga team FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with … Read the full press release

Infront: Switzerland to host the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation is to host the event in a joint venture with Infront – with Zurich and Lausanne as intended venues Prague, Czech Republic, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Switzerland is to host the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. … Read the full press release