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SkyCaddie offers free Samsung and LG tablets in Virgin Media deal
deal with Virgin Media Affinity. Golfers who have one of SkyCaddie’s
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membership plans – which give instant access to golf’s most frequently- updated course maps – are eligible for the free tablet if they purchase selected broadband and TV bundles offered by Virgin Media Affinity before the end of August 2015. The golf GPS specialist announced its
latest brand partnership in an email to its members. The deal follows SkyCaddie’s announcement, in June, of its partnership with Macdonald Hotels, and the company is promising to offer more value-added benefits with SkyCaddie membership shortly. “Golfers are generally aware that
olfers will get a free Samsung or LG tablet if they take advantage of SkyCaddie’s new limited-time
offer before August is out.” With this deal, SkyCaddie members
SkyCaddie provides the most up-to- date golf course maps to its members,” said James Holmes, internal sales manager at SkyCaddie’s Haddenham, Bucks UK headquarters. “We have a great relationship with our members, and thoroughly appreciate their ongoing support. Our latest partnership with Virgin Media Affinity offers great value to these loyal SkyCaddie customers, and we hope that plenty will take advantage of the free tablet
Cross Sportswear is back!
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ross Sportswear is back with a new golf collection for 2016 totalling over 90 men's and ladies' garments and accessories.
Renowned for its
highly technical products, the Swedish brand has unveiled a full range of waterproofs, windwear, knitwear, polo shirts, trousers, shorts, skirts, skorts, baselayers and accessories and gives golf retailers the opportunity to offer their customers fully coordinated Cross Sportswear outfits - whatever the weather. At the forefront of the Golf Collection 2016 is a portfolio of
technical rainproof and windproof apparel featuring highly waterproof, stretchy and breathable fabrics and technologies - including the FTX System. For example, there's a choice of three waterproof suit
styles - the flagship Edge, mid-range Pro and entry-level Cloud.
Commenting on the new range, Steve Shaw of Cross Sportswear said: "As a Swedish brand, being at the forefront in seeking and applying the best and latest technologies is one of our highest priorities. "As a result, we offer the most playable weatherwear in
golf. Over the years Cross Sportswear has acquired unique knowledge and experience in sourcing fabrics and materials for creating garments that allow golfers to perform optimally without being restrained by their clothing. "Our garments are designed to give golfers freedom
regardless of weather, temperature and other conditions, both on and off the golf course.”
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can save up to £15 per month for 18 months on their Virgin Media bundle. Virgin Media offers the UK’s fastest widely available broadband, with fibre optic speeds up to 152MB. It also offers a selection of TV channels, including many Sky favourites, plus a TiVo box as well as a home phone and BT Sport at no extra cost in selected bundles. The two tablets, which are free to
SkyCaddie members with a purchase, are the LG G Pad 7.0 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0. The tablet you receive depends upon which Virgin Media bundle you buy.
This deal can only be accessed through the following-
www.clubsg.skygolf.com/benefits
FSPA offers free social media seminar
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he Federation of Sport and Play Association (FSPA) has announced that it is offering a free social media seminar for all its members. It will take place in Warwickshire
(venue TBC) on 23rd September 2015. The seminar entitled ‘Beyond the Basics:
Using Social Media for Business Impact and Results’ is aimed at a mid- experience/advanced audience and will be split into 4 sessions covering: • Using social media for reputation
management and to develop brand awareness
- looking at examples to demonstrate how integrated campaigns can be used to create brand 'impressions' or to manage poor reputation/good reputation, including customer care • Using social media for sales, pitching and strategic planning -
understanding the opportunities presented by digital tools to support these fields and provide added value • Measuring return on investment in web-based marketing -
looking at ways we can use the various tools to get better understanding of audiences, activities and contribution to the bottom line • Recent developments in social and digital media - what the
future looks like There will also be one hour lunchtime one-to-one 'surgery'
sessions that attendees can book ten minute slots in. The seminar will be led by Helen Hammond. Helen is a
marketing and business development specialist working for organisations across the UK and the USA. She began her career in Oxford University spin-off companies, building e-learning, e- commerce and online communities. Helen followed this with many years in-house before setting up Elephant Creative to deliver marketing, PR, social media and business development expertise in plain English.
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