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Banks and Sponsorship and Canada. Chris Partridge. The Big Banks…. Recent Sponsors…. January 11, 2006 - Scotiabank and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club announce a 15-year deal to re-name the arena “Scotiabank Place” (Details of the agreement were not disclosed)
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Banks and Sponsorship and Canada Chris Partridge
Recent Sponsors… • January 11, 2006 - Scotiabank and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club announce a 15-year deal to re-name the arena “Scotiabank Place” (Details of the agreement were not disclosed) • 2005 – After “bidding War” TD Banknorth Inc. Buys naming rights to Boston’s TD Banknorth Gardens for $7.5 million per year • 2002 – RBC signed a 20 year for $80 million US for the naming rights of the RBC Center in N.C.
The article… • Mavin, Duncan. "National Soccer Teams to Play At BMO Field." National Post 21 Sept. 2006, sec. FP: fp 3. ProQuest. Toronto. 25 Sept. 2006. Keyword: Banks and Sponsorship And Canada
The Article…. • BMO signed a $30 million deal with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) for ten-year naming rights to the new BMO Field, to be located in the Exhibition grounds (2007) • BMO will also be named leading sponsor of the new FC Toronto soccer franchise MLSE Chairman Larry Tanenbaum, Toronto FC coach Mo Johnston, BMO CEO Tony Comper
The BMO Field • Seat 20,000 • The first soccer-specific stadium in Canada • Will be the home of professional soccer within Canada • Will be made available for use by children, youth and adult soccer leagues • BMO Field’s winter bubble will make the stadium accessible for use year-round
Why? • Growth/Popularity – #1 sport worldwide Soccer in Canada is expected to grow in participation and fan base by 44 per cent over the next 10 years. • Cultural Reasons - “Soccer is hugely popular, particularly among many of Canada’s cultural communities, and nowhere more so than in Toronto,” - Tony Comper, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group “Soccer aligns itself to a culturally diverse target group that will give BMO a foothold in this very important growing market,” - Tony Comper, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group “BMO is going to be a part of the excitement of the world’s most popular sport at Canada’s newest sports venue” - Tony Comper, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group
Thank you Any Questions?