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Asian Pacific Marketing Group, LLC, is the official licensed partner of the NFL Players Incorporated (NFLPI). NFLPI is the for-profit subsidiary of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). APMG holds the exclusive rights to promote, market and brand the production of American football exhibition games on behalf of the NFLPI outside of the United States beginning with China. The NFLPA/NFLPI will be responsible for securing its members participation (all 1,900 active NFL players) and in the promotion of games, camps and ancillary activities. APMG may use the NFLPIs name, marks, logos and other trademarks in the marketing and promotion of this project. APMG has partnered with the renowned landing company World Team, Chinas largest sports marketing firm, to market this series of events throughout China and Asia. APMG has secured Peoples Republic of China approvals through World Team to host the first in a series of four consecutive annual games to be played in Beijing, China. The first game is to commence on May 4, 2013. Subsequent games will played annually in locations other than Beijing. The 2014 game is scheduled to be played in Shanghai. Game locations for 2015 and 2016 are to be determined. World Team will coordinate the Chinese domestic broadcast, digital rights, and licensing rights of the game throughout China in cooperation with CCTV5. Due to the relationship between the NFL and the NFLPA, APMG will not pursue network broadcast and marketing discussions within the United States until after the scheduled Press Announcement of this project by the NFLPA on March 1, 2013. APMG has established business operations throughout China in Hong Kong, Beijing, Dalien, Shanghai, Shenzhen,Tianjin and Xiamen. APMG holds a unique and historical opportunity the introduction of professional-level American football to the Asian market. Partnered with the NFL Players Association, managed by NFL Hall of Fame members and sanctioned by the Nixon Foundation, we are on the precipice of a new beginning which will change sports history. APMG has gained exclusive permission to present a series of four annual sports and entertainment events throughout China and Asia. In addition to the marquee football games, which will feature former NFL players not currently under contract and aspiring collegiate players, the events will include headline American performers. The pre-game galas will be international diplomatic occasions, where individuals who have impacted USA-China relations through sports and diplomacy will be recognized.
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APMG MANAGEMENT
John Glavin David Chu
President and CEO Partner and Director of China Operations
APMG PARTNERSHIPS
NFL Players Inc. and NFL Players Association
www.nflplayers.com
Matthew J. Mulhare
Partner, Branding/Marketing
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com
APMG and the NFLPA are working side by side in this joint venture to bring professional football outside the borders of the USA and into China. The National Football League Players Association is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players interests. The NFLPA/NFLPI will be responsible for securing its members participation (all 1,900 active NFL players) and in the promotion of games, camps and ancillary activities associated with the China-USA Friendship Game franchise. The NFLPA is continuing to contribute its extensive knowledge of securing the most professional and
prestigious players and coaches for this event. They are determined to provide the Chinese with the most esteemed and well-rounded representation of American Football. Furthermore, the NFLPA is excited to be involved in this historic event because it follows their belief in One Team. This motto is no better symbolized and put into action than in the China-USA Friendship Game. The collaboration is immense and the unity needed to make this happen truly exemplifies the One Team ideals that we all believe make this sport what it is. A positive and fruitful relationship between the USA and China has been fostered through the shared belief in One Team, and the NFLPA is at the forefront of this ground-breaking vision!
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com
237 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 200, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 Tel: 877-748-1686 Fax: 407-657-0557 www.apmgsports.com