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IMG's Rosie Gardner, Senior Account Director, Sports Management, led a panel discussion with Daniel Ashmore, Head of Retail, Merchandise & Licensing, Sara Hunter, Head of Brand Partnerships & Hospitality and William Giles, Content Lead at Wimbledon, AELTC.   In an insightful conversation, the panel discussed key priorities for this year’s Championships, the role of content and products in reaching new audiences globally, and the importance of brand partners in growing awareness and being a force for good.

Our Corporate Events team have been on-site at Wimbledon, providing exclusive hospitality at the IMG House for clients, partners and players. We look forward to welcoming more guests as we approach the final weekend of the Championships.

The presence of IMG was felt at the British Grand Prix this weekend as Lewis Hamilton secured a historic 104th race win and his 9th at Silverstone. IMG’s audio team produced BBC Radio 5 Live's comprehensive coverage across the UK, including in depth Chequered Flag preview and review podcasts. Presenter Jennie Gow was the first reporter to speak with a jubilant Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton's father, Anthony, straight after the race, providing listeners with exclusive insight, analysis and reaction. Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology are supported by IMG's digital team across a range of services, as F1's reigning champions continue to reach and engage new and existing communities across their social platforms. IMG is proud to support our partners in engaging fans around the world with our digital and production expertise. #BritishGP #Formula1

SPRINT: The World’s Fastest Humans offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of elite sprinters from around the globe, capturing their journey and challenges as they compete to become world champions. This compelling docuseries, available on Netflix, provides viewers with unparalleled access to the training, personal sacrifices, and the intense drive that fuels these extraordinary athletes. IMG is proud to have supported Netflix and Box To Box Films in bringing these inspiring stories to life, licensing footage from IMG’s Wanda Diamond League archive. Explore and license footage from our archive: https://bit.ly/3W37jcu #SPRINT #Netflix #DiamondLeague

In collaboration with the AELTC, IMG’s audio team is producing extensive live radio coverage of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships.   Featuring respected commentators Marcus Buckland, Di Stewart, and Sue Thearle, alongside former professional players Barry Cowan, Jill Craybas, Rob Koenig, Naomi Broady, and Thomas Enqvist, the Wimbledon Radio Channel provides extensive live commentary, court reporting, expert analysis, player, coach, and fan interviews. As well as dedicated Centre Court and No.1 Court ball-by-ball commentary feeds of every main draw match. The channel is broadcast to fans in the stands through Amex radio sets, via the Wimbledon website and app, and across North America on SiriusXM Radio. Tune in to coverage here: https://bit.ly/3Liv6zP

IMG’s studios team recently delivered outstanding coverage of the Japan vs England match in Tokyo on World Rugby's RugbyPass TV, powered by Endeavor Streaming. With an ensemble of inhouse technical operators, reporters on the ground providing real time updates and utilizing our VR studio at Stockley Park we were able to produce a smooth and high-quality viewing experience. An incredible effort from all the team, we are proud to have been able to showcase our broad expertise, reliability, and innovative approach to providing streaming services in support of World Rugby. #WorldRugby

Our global licensing team collaborates with leading brands and trademarks worldwide to forge innovative and impactful partnerships. Explore the latest licensing agreements, collaborations, and product launches facilitated by IMG. #Licensing #IMGLicensing

Join Wimbledon CEO Sally Bolton OBE and David Cushnan on the latest episode of Leaders in Focus. A true leader in the industry, Sally shares her insights on managing the Grand Slam, overseeing year-round club operations, and fostering global tennis relations. Drawing from her experience with the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Sally assessed the health of UK sport post-London 2012, Wimbledon’s influence on tennis and highlights essential leadership traits. Addressing the balance between tradition and innovation at Wimbledon, Sally comments, “True heritage should be preserved, but not everything done historically qualifies as tradition.” Highlighting The Queue as a key tradition that ensures accessibility, offering dedicated fans a chance to attend sold-out events, and explores how innovation can enhance this experience for visitors. We are proud to produce this special edition of Leaders in Focus in partnership with Leaders in Sport, celebrating IMG’s long-standing 50+ year relationship with the AELTC. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4cHOTEG

FEDERER: Twelve Final Days details the final phase of the illustrious career of Roger Federer, offering an in-depth reflection on his journey to the pinnacle of the sport and capturing the pivotal moments leading up to his retirement. IMG were proud to support this project, licensing footage to Amazon Prime and RF14 Films Ltd from our ATP Tour, Roland-Garros and Wimbledon archives to help conclude the story of one of tennis’ true legends. 🎾 Explore the IMG archive: https://bit.ly/3W1BHVN #archiveinaction

Meet Robert Christian Pongracz, Senior Director, Football, IMG. Robert supports the overall strategy and planning for our sales team in Football Partnerships and evaluates new business opportunities. He also oversees our partnership with the German Football Federation (DFB), facilitating communication between DFB and our sales teams in APAC and the Americas. Sharing his thoughts on emerging trends that we're seeing in the space and how best to react, Robert says: “Adjusting to the changing media landscape, rightsholders need to understand how to create additional assets within matches without compromising premium branding or over-branding as they introduce more partners.” Follow the link in the comments to find out more about Robert’s role. ⬇ #PlayingItForward #IMGFootball #Football #MeetTheTeam