Professor John Britton, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and director of its Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, has also written to the BBC asking it to consider whether it is appropriate to screen Formula One racing while the team stands accused of potential subliminal advertising by the European Commission.

The row centres on Ferrari’s use of a red, white and black barcode which is emblazoned on the racing team’s cars and its drivers’ overalls. Both the European Commission and advertising experts argue that the barcode is designed to remind viewers of a packet of Marlboro cigarettes.

Under 2002 law passed in both Britain and in Brussels, it is an offence for a tobacco company to sponsor a sporting event.

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In a statement release on Wednesday by Shell Oil Company, the agreement with Penske Corporation is a “multi-year cross business alliance starting in the 2011 racing season.

“The new alliance allows Shell and Pennzoil to expand their motorsports presence as it includes a primary sponsorship” with 2004 Cup Series champion Kurt Busch and the No. 22 Dodge.

The agreement also includes associate sponsorships with Penske’s IndyCar Series drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and Ryan Briscoe.

Busch’s contract with Penske runs out at the end of this year but team owner Roger Penske has said he planned to pick up the option and just needed to negotiate terms with Busch.

Busch’s current sponsor, Miller Lite, will move to Brad Keselowski, whose car does not have sponsor logos but gets support from Verizon, which cannot be on the hood of a Sprint Cup car because of Sprint’s sponsorship of the series.

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(PRWEB) January 29, 2010 — The London Legends Football Dinner Event will be held on the 4th March 2010 at the Oakley House in Bromley. This sports memorabilia event is for the Help for Heroes charity who help the wounded servicemen and women returning from combat. All funds raised will be presented to the charity in the form of a cheque.

The event starts of with a champagne reception, followed by a three course meal, sports memorabilia auction and raffle.

This event includes various legends of the footballing era. Football legends such as Arsenals Kenny Sansom, Chelsea’s Kerry Dixon, West Hams Tony Gale, Tottenhams Neil Ruddock and Millwalls Neil Harris will be among the stars who will be attending the event. This sporting memorabilia event gives guests the chance to purchase sports memorabilia of their choice including a fantastic array ofLiverpool football memorabilia.

With a large number of legends in attendance guests will have the opportunity to ask the footballing legends the questions they may have always wanted to ask in the question and answer session. As well as the opportunity to talk face to face with legends guests can enjoy performances from famous comedians to make the event more enjoyable. Guests will also have the chance to purchase Autographs Stores fantastic range of Arsenal memorabilia while also raising money for the Help for Heroes charity.

As this event is being presented by a sports memorabilia website, guests can expect a variety of performances and events to do with sports. The event is set up to be stylish and enjoyable, while not forgetting the main aim which is to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity with help from the Liverpool memorabilia auction.

This sports memorabilia event is a must for football fans, with opportunities that give guests the chance to meet some of footballs greatest ever players and contribute to a worthy charity. Also with the raffle and auctions available this gives visitors the chance to purchase sports merchandise of their choice such as Arsenal football memorabilia.

JB Creative Marketing are sponsoring this event you can also make a difference by attending this spectacular London Legends Football Dinner and help raise money for Help for Heroes charity.

To find out more about this amazing event visit http://www.autographs-store.com

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In a ceremony held on 17 January 2010 at Qanat Al Qasba, Gulftainer Group Director and General Manager Peter Richards handed over a cheque to Kalimat’s Publisher Dareen Charafeddine, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat.

Said Sheikha Bodour, “We are delighted to receive this support from Gulftainer, and it will certainly go a long way towards helping us achieve the goals we have set for ourselves for 2010. Through our ongoing participation in international events, we aim to increase the exposure of both our Arabic titles and our aim of instilling a love of reading in the youth of today.”

“This sponsorship has been earmarked to cover our participation in international exhibitions and book fairs, and we are looking forward to promoting Kalimat’s goals and message globally throughout the coming year. The international events are an important part of our business strategy, as they present us with an excellent opportunity to network with key players and to exchange experience with renowned publishing and distribution experts in the Arab and global markets, which will enable us to improve our work and production in the field of Arabic children’s literature,” she continued.

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Hinsdale Township High School District 86 officials said they will review how other school districts utilize corporate sponsorships and advertising to generate revenue before making any decisions.

The School Board decided Monday to send the issue to the district’s Policy Committee for further discussion before discussing the topic again as a full board.

“I think the timing is right to move forward and have a philosophical discussion about corporate sponsorships,” said District 86 Superintendent Nicholas Wahl. “It is a good time to discuss the topic because we will soon find out what the consumer price index is for the coming year, the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet soon and we can talk about potential revenue sources for the budget.”

A few months ago the board asked administrators to examine how other school districts deal with corporate sponsorships as a way to generate revenue.

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The spending at Leeds Metropolitan University has included more than £600,000 paid to the Northern Ballet company and £14m on a new green and purple pavilion at the historic Headingley cricket ground.

The Higher Education Funding Council for England is now examining spending at Leeds Met to determine whether the university has fulfilled its duties to use public money responsibly.

The scale of the spending, revealed in disclosures under the Freedom of Information Act, has been blamed for a crisis at the former polytechnic, which already has one of the worst staff-to-student ratios of any British university.

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The network show that unleashed superstar singer Susan Boyle on the world last year was credited by the pizza firm for helping it to deliver like-for-like sales growth of 8.4pc in 2009.

Shares in Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland, which controls the franchise for the region, fell 1.5pc in London even as analysts such as Paul Hickman at KBC upgraded his earnings forecasts for the group by 5pc. He said Domino’s continues to outperform expectations. Mr Hickman has been bullish on Domino’s throughout 2009.

Cold weather and other hit television shows such as ‘X Factor’ and BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing‘ also helped to increase pizza sales as viewers treated themselves on Saturday nights.

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As revealed by Sportsbeat yesterday, GSG and its chief executive and sole director Mark Cas are the subject of a police investigation after taking thousands of pounds in management fees in return for promised but non-existent sponsorship deals.

National sports agency Sportsbeat understands Cas - who has served two prison sentences for fraud - has also run up six-figure debts with suppliers, while staff walked out before Christmas after wages were not paid.

Steele paid £500 to GSG after spotting their advertising in Athletics Weekly.

Cas claimed they had facilitated him a £7,500 sponsorship with official London 2012 partner British Airways but no money was ever forwarded.

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Local reports suggest that C&C could target sponsorship of sports such as rugby and golf as it seeks to cement its presence in the country.

Scotland’s national football team is currently sponsored by Tennent’s and the £1m (€1.1m) a year deal, which began in 2006, is set to expire next June. The Scottish Football Association has reportedly said it is “in dialogue” about future sponsorship.

John Dunsmore, C&C’s chief executive and previous boss at Scottish & Newcastle, is understood to be planning a “step change” in the company’s sports sponsorship in Scotland. The company has previously refused to be drawn on whether the sponsorship by Tennent’s of the Scottish football team would continue beyond its current contract.

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The Abu Dhabi-based airline picked up the award in the ‘International Sponsorship’ category at a gala ceremony which took place on Monday, December 14 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, said: “Etihad’s sponsorship of the inaugural F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix showcased both Etihad and Abu Dhabi to a global audience of more than 600 million people.

“Recognised as one of the biggest and most prestigious sporting events in the world, courted by leading companies and countries alike, the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend provided unprecedented presence, visibility and credibility for a new airline brand launched only six years ago.

“We are proud to have played a key part in supporting the biggest international event ever to be staged in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and to play an integral part in its promotion and success. Based as we are in Abu Dhabi, the title sponsorship of the inaugural F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a perfect and logical fit for Etihad Airways.”

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