Aquis: Titans Major Sponsor!

[DIEHARD]

As yet...

Just read it in the Australian.

[Titanic]

Would you? The NRL needs to make a statement of commitment to the Coast franchise otherwise these morons will try and sell it off ... PNG again, WA?

[amaline]

Maybe, if I had the money. Did I mention that my company would be called "#sack carty"? I would insist my companies logo be proudly emblazoned on the front of each jersey.

[DIEHARD]

Didnt we have a deal in place with iselect for 2015?

If so, the club should be making a statement to its members on this.

[Noddy1979]

Should look ar being sponsored by Foxtels Comedy Chanel.

[Bayside Titan]

THE Gold Coast Titans are without a major sponsor for 2015 after iSelect pulled the pin on the final two years of its million-dollar contract.

The Titans trumpeted the signing of the online comparison company as a naming rights sponsor for four years in 2012 with the deal to expire at the end of the 2016 season.

But iSelect renegotiated the deal late last year following the resignation of CEO David May, who was a former iSelect marketing officer, to end at the conclusion of 2014.

iSelect refused to respond to questions about the decision on Friday.

The company’s share price has fallen from $1.85 to $1.215 in the past year.

The new arrangement was struck while club co-owner Darryl Kelly and former boss Michael Searle were running the club.

The decision has left the Titans battling to find a new major sponsor for next season.

Titans CEO Graham Annesley took up the role after the decision was made and said he had some concerns over the club’s position.

“Before I got here there was a negotiated revision of that deal,” he said.

“We’re actually in negotiation with a number of major international companies. We’re seeing two of them next week.

“We’re very hopeful we’ll get a good deal in the not too distant future but these things are never done until they’re signed on the dotted line.

“It’s always a concern until people sign. Major sponsorship is a critical source of our revenue. I’m confident we’ll get a good deal.”

John Cartwright dismisses rumours of crisis Titans meeting


iSelect signed on as a premier partner and front of jersey sponsor in 2011 while May was with the company.

“This is our first major sponsorship arrangement and we are delighted it’s with one of Australia’s leading professional sports organisations,” May said at the time.

“It’s clear from looking around here today that the Titans have strong ties with the local community and that’s a value we share at iSelect.”

They upgraded their relationship to a naming rights sponsor, replacing inaugural sponsor Jetstar, midway through 2012, in a deal which was supposed to run from 2013 until the end of 2016.

Shortly after the upgrading, May left iSelect to replace Searle as CEO of the club following the financial scandal surrounding the Centre of Excellence building in Robina.

May lasted 11 months in the role before resigning. iSelect approached the Titans to renegotiate the arrangement soon after.


The Titans’ sales and sponsorship departments are now racing to find a major partner before the commencement of the 2015 season.

The club’s board has also commissioned a “full review” into its on and off-field operations following a string of losses, dwindling support and revenue concerns.

Local branding expert Luke MacDonald, of 40/40 Creative, said the club’s image had been damaged.

“The image of the code has been really damaged of late and the image of the club has been damaged pretty severely,” he said.

“That makes it a challenge from a sponsorship perspective (but) they are trying to make changes.

“It’s been a pretty tumultuous time for the Titans. Right from when the Centre of Excellence started crumbling they’ve had a problem on and off the field.

“The success the Suns are having on the field, and support the AFL gives them, is a huge challenge for the Titans.”


Season 2014 has been a testing time for the Gold Coast franchise.
If the Titans miss the finals for a fourth straight season they will likely begin pre-season training on November 3 and will need their training kits to be badged with the 2015 sponsors.

The Titans yesterday announced local builder Pivotal Homes as its jersey sponsor for next year’s Auckland Nines campaign.

Pivotal Homes principal Mick Irwin has been a club member since taking up the second ever membership issued with the Titans in 2006.

[ozynorts]

THE Gold Coast Titans are without a major sponsor for 2015 after iSelect pulled the pin on the final two years of its million-dollar contract.

The Titans trumpeted the signing of the online comparison company as a naming rights sponsor for four years in 2012 with the deal to expire at the end of the 2016 season.

But iSelect renegotiated the deal late last year following the resignation of CEO David May, who was a former iSelect marketing officer, to end at the conclusion of 2014.

iSelect refused to respond to questions about the decision on Friday.

The company’s share price has fallen from $1.85 to $1.215 in the past year.

The new arrangement was struck while club co-owner Darryl Kelly and former boss Michael Searle were running the club.

The decision has left the Titans battling to find a new major sponsor for next season.

Titans CEO Graham Annesley took up the role after the decision was made and said he had some concerns over the club’s position.

“Before I got here there was a negotiated revision of that deal,” he said.

“We’re actually in negotiation with a number of major international companies. We’re seeing two of them next week.

“We’re very hopeful we’ll get a good deal in the not too distant future but these things are never done until they’re signed on the dotted line.

“It’s always a concern until people sign. Major sponsorship is a critical source of our revenue. I’m confident we’ll get a good deal.”

John Cartwright dismisses rumours of crisis Titans meeting


iSelect signed on as a premier partner and front of jersey sponsor in 2011 while May was with the company.

“This is our first major sponsorship arrangement and we are delighted it’s with one of Australia’s leading professional sports organisations,” May said at the time.

“It’s clear from looking around here today that the Titans have strong ties with the local community and that’s a value we share at iSelect.”

They upgraded their relationship to a naming rights sponsor, replacing inaugural sponsor Jetstar, midway through 2012, in a deal which was supposed to run from 2013 until the end of 2016.

Shortly after the upgrading, May left iSelect to replace Searle as CEO of the club following the financial scandal surrounding the Centre of Excellence building in Robina.

May lasted 11 months in the role before resigning. iSelect approached the Titans to renegotiate the arrangement soon after.

Jarryd Hayne leads Eels to victory over the Titans


The Titans’ sales and sponsorship departments are now racing to find a major partner before the commencement of the 2015 season.

The club’s board has also commissioned a “full review” into its on and off-field operations following a string of losses, dwindling support and revenue concerns.

Local branding expert Luke MacDonald, of 40/40 Creative, said the club’s image had been damaged.

“The image of the code has been really damaged of late and the image of the club has been damaged pretty severely,” he said.

“That makes it a challenge from a sponsorship perspective (but) they are trying to make changes.

“It’s been a pretty tumultuous time for the Titans. Right from when the Centre of Excellence started crumbling they’ve had a problem on and off the field.

“The success the Suns are having on the field, and support the AFL gives them, is a huge challenge for the Titans.”


Season 2014 has been a testing time for the Gold Coast franchise.
If the Titans miss the finals for a fourth straight season they will likely begin pre-season training on November 3 and will need their training kits to be badged with the 2015 sponsors.

The Titans yesterday announced local builder Pivotal Homes as its jersey sponsor for next year’s Auckland Nines campaign.

Pivotal Homes principal Mick Irwin has been a club member since taking up the second ever membership issued with the Titans in 2006.

Looks like someone didn't proof read the document....

[amaline]

Looks like someone didn't proof read the document....

I would say that line is the caption under a photo that accompanied the article. It has just been copied along with the article.

[Bayside Titan]

Yeah my bad. I'll see if I can take it out.

[Titanic]

A recorded litany of disaster and it reads like sour grapes that May got into iselect … the whole Jetstar/iselect/May/Searle thing has a not good feel about it, for mine. The club needs all the influence that Rizzelle can bring to bear to get a fairdinkum sponsor … we are in some serious trouble.

[ozynorts]

And I think this is probably the "real" reason behind the review in the club.... Need to appear to be addressing issues to show any potential new sponsors.

[DIEHARD]

And I think this is probably the "real" reason behind the review in the club.... Need to appear to be addressing issues to show any potential new sponsors.

That sounds very plausible.

[Titan4Life]

The salary cap drama at the Gold Coast Titans could hurt in their search for a sponsor
Peter Badel
The Sunday Mail (Qld)
August 03, 2014 12:00AM

THE NRL’s salary-cap investigation into the Titans could hamper the strife-torn club’s search for a major sponsor.

Originally contracted until the end of 2016, iSelect have dealt the Gold Coast another blow by opting to rescind its four-year deal at the end of this season.

Titans boss Graham Annesley says he will meet with two major international companies this week to replace iSelect and bolster revenue streams for 2015.

The NRL integrity unit’s protracted probe is unlikely to help the Titans in the marketplace after years of off-field drama. The investigation has now spanned eight months, but Titans hierarchy are sweating on a swift resolution.

“We haven’t been given time frames as it is an NRL investigation which is ongoing at this point in time, however the NRL has indicated that they would like to finalise it as soon as possible,” Titans chairwoman Rebecca Frizelle.

On Friday, the Titans *announced local builder Pivotal Homes as its jersey sponsor for next year’s Auckland Nines tournament in *February.

Frizelle said Titans management had given NRL auditors unfettered access to the club’s accounts.

“We have been completely open and transparent with the NRL,” she said. “(We) have provided full access to all Titans records and documentation including the financials.”

[Titan4Life]

Wonder who the two major sponsors are that Annersley is talking to. I personally think that 'Butterfingers' would be an appropriate sponsor for our club. Definitely suits us.

[ozynorts]

Wonder who the two major sponsors are that Annersley is talking to. I personally think that 'Butterfingers' would be an appropriate sponsor for our club. Definitely suits us.

Nah, Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Look good on the outside but soft and no substance inside.