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IMG is proud to announce a groundbreaking milestone in sports broadcasting! The 2023 BMW PGA Championship will go down in history as the first-ever sporting event powered entirely by green hydrogen for TV production. Set at Wentworth Club, Surrey, from September 14-17, this marks a monumental leap in sustainable sports coverage. Partnering with GeoPura, we're deploying cutting-edge hydrogen generators, saving an impressive 16.4 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year, emitting only water vapour. Tournament golf buggies will also run on hydrogen-generated electricity, revolutionizing transportation at sports events. At IMG, we prioritise sustainability with the goal of establishing ourselves as one of the UK's greenest production facilities thanks to our #GreentoScreen initiative. Our studio facilities at Stockley Park are powered by 100% renewable energy, including four studios, nine live galleries, and over 45 edit suites powered by solar, wind, biogen, and water sources. These ventures not only set a new standard for eco-conscious broadcasting but also exemplifies European Tour Productions & IMG's dedication to innovation in media and sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates as we lead the way in a greener, cleaner future for sports production! Click here to read more - https://shorturl.at/jyB13 #GreenPGA2023 #SustainableSports #HydrogenPower

IMG's EDGEsport is thrilled to be the official global broadcaster for the upcoming Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023! For the first time ever, the Games will be aired in 114 territories across the world, including Germany, the UK, the USA, and Australia. Get ready for more than 40 hours of live action from the 6th edition of the biennial sports competition, which kicks off in Düsseldorf this Saturday, September 9th.   Ciaran Bone, Vice President, IMG Media: “We are committed to delivering the best adventure sport and active lifestyle content to global audiences, and the Invictus Games is the perfect showcase of the unifying and transformative power of sports. Over the years, the Games have consistently provided edge-of-the-seat action and some of the most heartfelt sporting moments. We are delighted to bring this iconic event to people around the world.”   We can't wait to see what the Games have in store and are proud to be a part of it. To discover more, read here - https://shorturl.at/uEHMV

IMG is delighted to announce the extension of our global video archive partnership with Bundesliga International GmbH, which will see us continue to license archive video content from German football's top-flight league until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.    Peer Niclas Naubert, Chief Marketing Officer of Bundesliga International, commented, "This season, we celebrate 60 years of the Bundesliga: with consistently more goals than any other league over the last 30 years, moments and matches that stand the test of time, and a passion that has been passed on from generation to generation. Through our long-lasting partnership with IMG, we are able to ensure that these unforgettable snippets of German football history and culture are not only preserved, but shared and enjoyed around the world."   We look forward to the amazing moments that will undoubtedly unfold in the next season! To find out more, visit: https://shorturl.at/CD067

IMG is proud to have worked with World Rugby to produce a specially commissioned programme, highlighting the exciting new Fantasy Rugby World Cup game, that launched this week on RugbyPass TV. Filmed at IMG Studios, Fantasy Showdown offers a unique and comprehensive digitally-focused fan programme, with exciting talking points ahead of this year's tournament. The show, hosted by Gethin Jones, features the brilliant panel of Ugo Monye, Jim Hamilton and Benjamin Kayser. Watch the show here - https://shorturl.at/tuFIK 🏉 #RWC2023 #Production #FantasySports

Last week marked the end of our Summer Internship programme in London. From Production to Sports Management, Sales to Marketing – our interns have spent the past two months fully embedded within our teams across IMG Media, IMG ARENA, IMG Events, IMG Licensing, 160over90 and OpenBet.   As well as making a meaningful contribution to the business on a day to day basis, the interns had a broad range of extra programming to really get to know the Endeavor network. Highlights included Question Time with Endeavor President Mark Shapiro over at WME, behind the scenes tours of our production studios at Stockley Park and twice-weekly Speaker Series sessions with senior leadership to learn all about our business. The interns also delivered a fantastic fundraising event which featured a sports quiz, raffle and auction, raising over £3k for W4 Youth.   Well done to all of our 2023 Interns for your hard work and congratulations Joseph Allan for being awarded 2023 Intern of the Year. Joe has consistently performed at an outstanding level throughout his internship and we are delighted that he will be staying on at IMG beyond the summer.   Speaking of his time at the Internship, Joe said “Participating in the internship programme has been incredible, the opportunity to learn from industry experts in sports and media was truly special. Working on important projects for IMG while collaborating with fellow interns was such a rewarding experience and the skills I've gained during this time are invaluable. I'm very grateful for the lasting relationships I've established throughout this time”.   If you would like to apply for the 2024 cohort, look out for more information in the new year.

The digital landscape remains a fundamental driving force in shaping the future of sport. Digital agencies such as IMG's digital arm, Seven League are invaluable to sports organisations seeking to commercialise and engage a wider audience. On a recent episode of SportsPro's StreamTime podcast, Nick Meacham and Chris Stone caught up with Peter Hutton, who gave an insightful perspective on one of our newest ventures, Saudi Pro League, and how Adam Kelly, IMG and Seven League, are providing crucial digital solutions to sports organisations. Link to the full episode in the comments below. #DigitalSolutions #SevenLeague #SaudiProLeague

Spotlight On: New Voices Under 30 Lindsey Landrum, Senior Manager in North America   As Senior Manager of IMG Media's business in North America, Lindsey has been a critical part of expanding the company's foothold in the region. Working closely with Hillary Mandel, IMG's EVP & Head of Media, Americas, she advises and oversees the highest level of clients and rightsholders in the sports world on their global commercial, media, and content strategies. Showing her true commitment and enthusiasm for sport, she has her finger on the pulse of the industry and helps clients benefit from the latest industry trends and progress in new directions.    Lindsey has a unique quality of taking small ideas and making them soar. She isn't afraid to push the boundary or question the status quo. She is willing to take chances when she sees an opportunity for growth and has a knack for connecting the dots from league to league and throughout the industry as a whole.    We are delighted to honour Lindsey's well-deserved inclusion in Sports Business Journal New Voices Under 30 for her remarkable influence at IMG, our partners, and the industry.   #newvoicesunder30

We're thrilled to share that Sally Brown and Steve Rudge will be joining IMG as our newly appointed Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Multisport Content for our production business!   Sally will bring a wealth of experience and her creative finesse, cultivated through remarkable works like 'Shoulder to Shoulder' and 'Meatball Molly', when she starts this September based in our Stockley Park studios. Meanwhile, Steve, acclaimed for his BAFTA-winning coverage of the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Women's Euros, will take the reins from our Leeds production centre in October, bringing over two decades of expertise to the team.    The duo will oversee our production relationships with the likes of UFC, EuroLeague, Super League Rugby, World’s Strongest Man, World Championship Snooker and Grand Slam Tennis.   We are excited to welcome them to the team. Discover more, here - https://shorturl.at/huMOQ   #MeetTheTeam #MultisportMasters #Production 

We are proud to welcome Charlotte Winter into IMG's Production and Studios business. She takes control of our live broadcasting workflows, from large-scale outside broadcasts to remote production via satellite and IP. Charlotte said "The broadcast world is changing so much. I love traditional OB's and being on site, but the changes that are coming using remote production, whether that be over IP or cloud, are so exciting. It means we can give different sports their perfect solution, and it helps us improve the diversity in our workforce, making live productions more accessible for everyone involved. At IMG I've already seen way more female engineers than in previous roles, which I love... the more you see those diverse faces in broadcast tech, the more it helps younger women realise they can do it too." Charlotte hit the ground running with our live coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ for the BBC. Welcome to the team! #HerGameHerGlory - a Summer of Women's Sport #SportsBroadcasting #RemoteProdcution #Connectivity #WomenInTech #WomenInSport #WomensWorldCup #FIFAWomensWorldCup