Motorsport.com and Leading F1 Merchandiser ‘Branded’, a Puma Company, Announce Strategic Global Partnership
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Motorsport.com,
a Miami-based technology and digital content company with offices in 15
countries, and Branded, a Puma company, today announced a comprehensive
marketing and merchandising agreement that will make Branded an official
category partner of Motorstore.com.
This unprecedented partnership is Motorsport.com’s first-ever in the
segment, and Branded’s first partnership with a global digital media
partner.
The new consumer merchandising line will focus on Motorsport.com’s
ownership of F1 technical expert Giorgio Piola’s private collection,
including over 8,000 drawings, which the company acquired last year.
As part of the agreement, Branded will use the Motorsport.com-owned
Giorgio Piola collection to design, produce and distribute the
merchandise in five continents and into over 120 countries. Further,
Motorstore.com will officially carry eight different signature F1 team
lines offered by Branded.
“As a global leader known for creating and developing the best Formula 1
racing merchandise in the market, we are pleased to welcome
Motorsport.com and Motorstore.com to the Branded family,” said Paul
Preuveneers, CEO of Branded. “The dynamic partnership showcases the best
in e-commerce, technology, and global reach and provides fans of F1
racing all around the world the opportunity at a never-seen-before
Giorgio Piola merchandise collection.”
“Motorsport.com and Motorstore.com are extremely proud that Branded has
partnered with our global brands while valuing the great F1 technical
expert, Giorgio Piola,” said Filippo Salza, president of international
operations, Motorsport.com.
“Building upon Branded’s expertise in F1 merchandising design,
development, and distribution is a natural fit with the most viewed
motor sports website in the world, Motorsport.com. Our two companies are
passionate about auto racing and by combining our resources, we have the
unique ability to promote and strengthen each others’ brands while
connecting to consumers all around the world.”
The exclusive Giorgio Piola line will be sold online on Motorstore.com
and the Branded worldwide network in March of 2016.
About Motorsport.com
Formed in 1994, Motorsport.com is a technologically advanced
international network of online motorsports content featuring
world-class digital distribution, video and interactive multimedia
worldwide with news bureaus in 15 countries in 11 different languages,
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Websites
Facebook www.facebook.com/motorsportcom
Twitter twitter.com/Motorsport
Contacts
Motorsport.com
Scott Sebastian, M +1-312-519-5040
Vice
President of Public Relations and Marketing
Email: scott.sebastian@motorsport.com
