this Tuesday, flamengo Announced an agreement with global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE to promote the club’s digital presence internationally. Gustavo Oliveira, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Rubro-Negro, gave details about the new partnership:
– We are partnering with a large global company which, like us, understands Flamengo as a global brand and has immense potential to grow further in the international arena. We will work hard on Flamengo’s stupendous success story and the tremendous passion of our fans. This will certainly increase our popularity and engagement outside the country, expanding our name and business prospects to many other locations across the globe – said Gustavo Oliveira.
As part of the relationship, the partnership includes the development of the club’s international operations, an English-language digital audience, commercial sale of properties and services, as well as live experiences and events. The partnership will focus on English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.
SPORTFIVE provides sponsorship, digital marketing and media solutions to a broad group of large clients around the world and aims to “give Flamengo a team of dedicated professionals based in New York and Hamburg,” according to the club’s statement.
We are very excited to partner with Flamengo, Brazil’s largest sports brand, and have a very strong international potential. The partnership represents two leaders in the sporting world coming together with a long-term vision – said Christian Koller, Head of International Rights at SportFive.
