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THE WORLD GAMES 2022 TAPS TEAM WHISTLE’S IN HOUSE AGENCY TO HANDLE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGING, SALES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

The World Games 2022 to Take Place in Birmingham, AL, Marking The Second Happening in The U.S.

NEW YORK –(November 8, 2021) –Team Whistle, the global sports and entertainment media company today was tapped by The World Games 2022, an eleven day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, to handle sponsorship packaging, sales and social support for their second U.S. based event. Held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA from July 7-17, The World Games 2022 will showcase a new generation of global sports with an anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries competing for gold in more than 30 of the fastest growing sports in the world.

The idea for The World Games came from the realization that there were few opportunities to increase awareness of multi-sport events for non-Olympic sports like bowling, casting, racquetball and more. Led by the International World Games Association (IWGA), the event is held every four years, in the year following each Summer Olympic Games. The first U.S. edition of The World Games was held in Santa Clara, in 1981. Team Whistle will work to develop bespoke sponsorship packages, support market conversations and provide a social strategy plan to amplify their presence and growth on the key social platforms. Tailored content packages will include offerings of Whistle’s original series like ‘No Days Off,’ a behind the scenes look at the daily routine of athletes striving to be the best in their respective sports with their support systems.

“The World Games are a staple in the world of sports,” said Kyle Young, EVP of Solutions at Team Whistle. “We are thrilled to be working together to not only bring fresh content sponsorship ideas to life leveraging Team Whistle’s production, talent and network for Birmingham 2022, but also help to expand social content strategies both paid and organic. We will look to grow their presence on the platforms and awareness in the US overall by incorporating our original formats that resonate with young audiences into the plan.”

“The World Games 2022 will be the first major international multi-sport event in America with full venues again,” said TWG 2022 CEO Nick Sellers. “We believe this strategic partnership with Team Whistle - a global leader in building brand value - will provide companies a unique opportunity to build or grow their brand message across a global platform that is supported by the Olympic movement as the world comes together for this historic moment.”

Team Whistle Agency

Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company which offers services and expertise to external partners to grow audiences and monetization. With three distinct, but interconnected divisions across entertainment, agency services, and brand partnerships, they have expertise that support and complement each other. Their desire is to help global organizations find their voice and cultivate a community on the world’s largest platforms through a variety of services. They have helped longtime client The Premier League create their own YouTube account reaching 2M subscribers. The company leads their channel management and has developed their Uncut campaign with informal and entertaining conversations about the intersection of actual football and gaming. They continue to provide services for other longtime clients like Dancing with the Stars, Love Island, Sports Illustrated, Tubi, 888 Poker and more. Under the agency is the Palomino Media Group, a media sales arm of Team Whistle, is an award-winning organization helping top platforms in the streaming video space monetize their inventory with tailored solutions. Rated in the top four in the Myers Report among a list of most trusted sales organizations, Palomino helps its clients establish credibility in the marketplace and scale through direct sales and media operations.

About The World Games 2022

The World Games 2022 Birmingham is the new generation of global sport competition, welcoming elite athletes from all over the world to compete for gold in 34 unique, multi-disciplinary sports. Featuring 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries, the international event will unite global fans with the Birmingham, Alabama, USA community in 25+ venues around the greater metropolitan area. The World Games 2022 Birmingham, which marks the 40th anniversary of the event, will take place from July 7-17, 2022 and will generate an estimated $256 million in economic impact. The World Games was established by the International World Games Association, an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The World Games 2022 is organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. For more information visit TWG2022.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.


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