Deltatre hires new Commercial Vice President

Deltatre, the global leader in fan-first experiences, has appointed Giancarlo Bernini as Commercial Vice President.

Bernini will be based in London and report to Benjamin Causse, who will lead on commercial operations in EMEA.

Bernini will be responsible for engaging with clients across the media and telecommunications sector, ensuring they are equipped with the best-in-class solutions to suit their strategies and growth plans. He will be working with companies around the world, across mature and emerging markets.

With a comprehensive understanding of sports and entertainment, marketing, sponsorship and the global rights market, Bernini has extensive knowledge of the marketplace, garnered during a distinguished 20-year career across media and telecommunications, financial services and sport.

He spent five years at WWE, serving as Senior Director, Marketing and Commercial Operations. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Sony Mobile – where he was Head of Global Sponsorships and Partnerships – and VISA Europe.

Giancarlo Bernini, Commercial Vice President, Deltatre: “I hope to use my experience of working with renowned brands that utilize cutting-edge technology. It’s an exciting time to be joining Deltatre, with the company expanding its reach and client base around the world. It’s my ambition to develop strategies alongside our partners which benefit from our best-in-class video experience suite.”

Benjamin Causse, EMEA Commercial Lead, Deltatre: “Hiring Giancarlo is a significant step for Deltatre. He has incredible experience and an encyclopaedic knowledge of our industry. We know that our clients across media and telecoms are not only focussed on their infrastructure but prioritizing building deeper customer relationships as user behaviour changes. Giancarlo is perfectly placed to assist those companies achieve that.”

In 2021, Deltatre continued its growth story, delivering new projects for the likes of Rogers Sports & Media, Tennis Channel, Major League Soccer and Volleyball World among others.

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Workplace Law renews collaboration with Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC has confirmed the renewal of its partnership with Workplace Law, a leading provider of employment and workplace relations expertise, for another two years.

Following a successful inaugural season together, this renewal signifies an ongoing collaboration that highlights shared commitments to excellence, equality, and innovation.

Workplace Law continues to support City’s Women’s program, with their logo proudly displayed on the back of the A-League Women’s training kit.

Furthermore, the logo will feature on the matchday attire of City Women’s Head Coach, Michael Matricciani, reflecting Workplace Law’s unwavering dedication to advancing women in sport.

Melbourne City FC’s partnership with Workplace Law, backed by a history of driving success on and off the field, aligns with the Club’s goal of fostering a high-performance culture for its players and staff.

Melbourne City FC CEO, Brad Rowse, shared his enthusiasm for the renewed partnership.

“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Workplace Law, a company that shares our passion for driving excellence and creating opportunities for women in sport,” he said via press release.

“Their support plays a vital role in ensuring our Women’s program can continue to thrive, both on and off the pitch. We look forward to achieving even greater success together over the next two years.”

Workplace Law Director and CEO, Shane Koelmeyer, shared this excitement.

“We absolutely love being part of the Melbourne City family and are delighted to extend our partnership for another two seasons. They are the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to creating the ideal high-performance environment for their coaches and players to thrive on and off the pitch,” he said via press release.

“The Club has a wonderful history of sustained success in both the women’s and men’s programs, and we look forward to sharing in, along with their other amazing partners, further success in the future.”

This partnership not only bolsters Melbourne City’s ALW program but also showcases Workplace Law’s commitment to empowering teams and individuals to excel.

DAZN gains free-to-view exclusivity deal for FIFA Club World Cup

British sports streaming mega platform, DAZN, has gained a free-to-view exclusivity deal with FIFA for the Club World Cup 2025.

The partnership will mean all 63 Club World Cup matches, featuring 32 of the world’s best clubs, will be livestreamed free-to-view on DAZN’s network. The deal also includes the option to sublicense to local free-to-air broadcasts.

The collaboration between FIFA and DAZN aims to make the game easily accessible to fans across the world, providing a significant boost to the launch of the new competition.

It is also a large next step for the burgeoning partnership of FIFA and DAZN. The two organisations have continued to grow more intertwined, with FIFA aiming to incorporate FIFA+ into the DAZN network.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino exclaimed his joy for the deal.

“I am delighted to announce that FIFA, in partnership with DAZN and FIFA+, will bring the best of club football for free to everywhere in the world, meaning that every single football fan across the globe can watch the best players from the 32 best clubs compete in the new FIFA Club World Cup to be the first official ‘FIFA Club World Champions’,” he said in a press release.

“The new FIFA Club World Cup is a merit-based, inclusive tournament that will be the pinnacle of global club football, capturing the imagination of players and fans across the world. Through this broadcasting agreement, billions of football fans worldwide can now watch what will be the most widely accessible club football tournament ever – and FOR FREE. Football Unites the World.”

DAZN Chief Executive Officer Shay Segev outlined the importance of the deal for DAZN.

“This groundbreaking deal with FIFA is a major milestone in DAZN’s journey to be the ultimate entertainment platform of choice for sports fans everywhere,” he said via press release.

“We’re delighted to have the exclusive rights to this new chapter in global club football, marking the start of our long-term relationship with FIFA and cementing our status as the home of football.

“We’re committed to ensuring that every fan can watch every moment of the thrilling action from this new prime club tournament.”

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will kick off June 14, 2025, in Miami and finish July 13, in New York New Jersey.

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