02 Jun 2008
Octagon honored with the title 2008 Sports Agency of the Year by the SportsBusiness Journal
NEW YORK, NY – May 30, 2008 – Octagon was named “Sports Agency of the Year” by industry trade publication Sports Business Journal at its inaugural awards event held last night in New York.
In addition to the Agency of the Year, the publication recognized excellence and outstanding achievement in 10 other categories, including professional teams and leagues, intercollegiate sports, sponsorship, broadcasting, on-line media, technology and other categories where organizations are at the forefront in shaping the future of the sports business.
Octagon’s selection was based on the agency’s industry thought leadership and work on behalf of corporate and athlete clients in North America and in over 20 international markets. Corporate services include consultation and program activation on behalf of many of the leading sponsors of sports properties, representation of an athlete client roster described as the most diverse in the industry and management of sports properties, including professional tennis and golf tournaments.
“This award is a testimony to the corporate and athlete clients with whom Octagon is proud and privileged to work,” said Rick Dudley, President and CEO of Octagon. “It is validation of the work we do on behalf of our clients. And most of all, it is a gratifying tribute to our people around the world who work tirelessly on behalf of our clients,” he said.
Notes to Editors:
Octagon is a world leader in sport, music and entertainment with global expertise in marketing, sponsorship, consulting, athletes and personalities, event management, rights representation, marketing solutions, licensing and merchandising, talent procurement, television rights and production.
As part of The Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), one of the world’s leading organisations comprised of advertising and marketing services agencies, Octagon employs marketing specialists based in major markets on six continents.
For further information please visit www.octagon-uk.com, contact Matt Hales on +44 (0) 207 862 0122 or email matt.hales@octagon.com