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A summary of the most exciting recent news in sports marketing and media in the U.S., U.S.-Hispanic and Latin American markets. If you're trying to keep up, consider this your one-stop shop.

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A summary of the most exciting recent news in sports marketing and media in the U.S., U.S.-Hispanic and Latin American markets. If you’re trying to keep up, consider this your one-stop shop.

U.S./U.S.-HISPANIC MARKET

Image result for phoenix rising FCArizona’s only professional soccer team changed its name from Arizona United Soccer Club to Phoenix Rising Football Club.

Following the worldwide success of the #raiseit social duelling video campaign, the online cards game site PokerStars has launched a new campaign featuring Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo and famous basketball player Dwyane Wade.

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Adidas launched its new business unit for the brand, Adidas Athletics, focused on high-performance athletes’ needs. The campaign features Aaron Rodgers, Ana Ivanovic, DeAndre Hopkins, Gareth Bale, James Harden and Morgan Brian, among others.

Maison Mumm announced its new campaign featuring Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, as its newest Chief Entertainment Officer (CEO). The ad shows Bolt opening a champagne bottle with his gold medal.

The 2017 and 2019 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will stay on FOX Sports, as the network extended its exclussive English-language rights for four more years. The 2017 Spanish-language television rights have been acquired by Univision.

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LATIN AMERICAN MARKET

Image result for fc barcelona milo nestleNestlé’s MILO signed a four years agreement with FC Barcelona to become the club’s official drink in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Australia.

On November 28 the new soccer content site Dugout, a partnership between Rubicon Project and major Soccer Clubs,  was launched. Its stories include news, behind the scenes and exclusive access to professional soccer clubs and players. The platform has signed agreements mainly with European teams, but Mexican team Club America is also on the list.

The site will have news about teams like AC Milan, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Club América, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Galatasaray, Juventus, LA Galaxy, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, and Paris Saint-Germain; Including 150 players, such as Gareth Bale, Alexis Sanchez, Joe Hart, Gianluigi Buffon, and Neymar.

Image result for toro test ride aimarThis month Fiat Argentina launched its online Toro Test Ride campaign. The ad features exsoccer player Pablo Aimar, and model Nicole Neumann.

Under Armour presented Chilean Colo Colo soccer team new shirt for its 2017 season, which has its traditional black and white colours.

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