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BBL Partners with PA Sport [return]

PA Sport, the global leader in sports information, has signed a deal with the British Basketball League, which lasts over four years, to become their multimedia and broadcast rights partner.

PA Sport will offer their expertise on a range of multimedia solutions covering data, TV, Internet, mobile, sponsorship and rights management.

Chris Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of PA Sport said: “We are delighted to be working with the British Basketball League, who have a great opportunity to use multimedia for the benefit of the sport. The explosion of digital platforms means the BBL can now utilise PA Sport’s experience and proficiency to meet the needs of the next generation of basketball fan."

Paul Blake of the British Basketball League said:”We are pleased to announce PA Sport as our multimedia and broadcast partner. The BBL has been a major sport in the UK for over twenty years and has achieved a loyal fanbase which can now be more completely served with PA Sport’s support. They have an unquestionable track record and have aptly demonstrated the ability to implement our multimedia plans.”

In addition to providing broadcast and commercial expertise, PA Sport are also providing a fully managed website which will include the hosting, design, build, and content management. PA Sport will also assist the BBL in developing a range of products for fans including the use of media bulletins, newsletters, SMS and MMS services and WAP services.

ABOUT PA SPORT:
PA Sport is the world's leading sports news provider and is part of the PA Group of information companies. At the heart of the PA Group is The Press Association, the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, which was founded in 1868.

Information is delivered to a wide range of global customers across all media platforms and in different languages. Customers include newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations, websites, telecommunications companies and the betting industry.

With its reputation for speed, accuracy and integrity PA Sport is also the partner of choice for many sport federations and governing bodies, including the English Premier League.

PA Sport is based in the UK and has offices and representatives in New York, Johannesburg, Melbourne, Auckland, Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Mumbai.

For more information please visit www.pa-sport.com

Posted on 04 March, 2008