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**RussDrivesTheBus**

Career PT 2

What sounds come to your ears when you hear ball in net? What emotions come to your heart when you see ball in net? Do you hear the roar of the crowd? When you put ball in net, do you feel a sense of pride and accomplishment? Do you wish you could recreate your favorite ball in net moments at home? Well now, thanks to Soccer Innovations and Bimitar Derbatov, you can! Soccer Innovations specializes in ball-launching technology, and is trusted by hundreds of clubs around the world for their practice needs. Their machines are capable of launching balls at varying speeds and with different types of rotation to create all kinds of flight patterns. Their machines are ideal for goalkeeper training, first touch practice and many other such drills. They might be the only company in the world that can boast that they have put more balls in net than Bimitar! And that's exactly how they pitched him on a sponsorship deal. He had a respect for this angle and agreed to work with them on developing an advanced model that can recreate any of his amazing goals from real games. Using a proprietary AI model that ingested the footage of all his goals, the machine is then able to program the exact velocity, trajectory and rotational force to create an exact replica of each of them. You can set this incredible machine up at the noted distance and position in your yard from the provided goal replica and let it rip! Then sit back and watch your favorite goals on loop. A more practical use for this technology is to recreate these impossible to save goals for goalkeepers so they can attempt to prepare to save Bimitar's shots in games, but that seems like a fool's errand at best!

Approved - I would use this in real life for my kids LOL

**tomtommen**

CPT #2

When Tom Mæddisen signed his first national corporate sponsorship he was of course signed by the greatest and biggest Norwegian company there ever has been. Namely Leiv Vidar. And for those of you that haven't heard about Leiv Vidar, here is the story about him. Leiv Vidar was born March 19, 1919 in Fluberg and died April 16, 1996. He was a Norwegian sausage maker and business leader, known as the founder of the company Leiv Vidar.

Vidar grew up on Ask in Ringerike. He began apprenticeship as a butcher and sausage maker in 1937, but the education was interrupted by the Second World War. He joined the Norwegian resistance movement and had to flee to Sweden in 1941. He tried to get to Britain via the Norwegian boat "Gudvang" to join the Norwegian forces there, but ended up in German captivity. Vidar was first imprisoned in Marlag und Milag Nord, before later in the wars he became a Nacht und Nebel prisoner and was imprisoned in Sonnenburg and Sachsenhausen. Towards the end of the wars, he was rescued via the white buses.

After the war, Leiv Vidar took a master's degree in butchery and sausage making, and in 1950 he took over a meat and delicacy business in Hønefoss. The company that bore his name expanded steadily, and got new premises in Torvgata on the Nordsiden in 1964. Later, the production moved to a new facility outside the city, while the premises in the center were used for sales. Leiv Vidar ran the company until he retired due to illness in 1975 and left the meat company to his son Arne Vidar.

The company slogan is "All you need are sausages. From Hønefoss with love". They tried to get Tom to tattoo the slogan on his belly, but Tom isn't from Hønefoss and even if he has a sponsorship he decided against it. But Tom is always seen with a Leiv Vidar hot dog after every match.

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Approved - Get the Tat! What could go wrong?

woog

career 2

There is no place in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood where one can't walk four short blocks (the blocks are short going east-to-west) or two long ones (the blocks are longer going north-south) to find a place that serves the French Canadian classic, Poutine. Cheese Curds on frites, smothered in gravy.

There are, though, places where one can't walk even one block before one reaches two or even three places with god-tier poutine. A longstanding temple of the stuff is La Banquise, on the south side of Rue Rachel, just before it reaches Parc Lafontaine.

But here's the thing: just as La Banquise serves up so many variants of poutine to its customers, often paying tribute to other ethnicities that have contributed to Montreal's ethnic mix over the centuries (Moroccan poutine, with merguez, Italian poutine, with Italian sausage...) other ethnicities have themselves found ways to make poutine their own. Just across the street from La Banquise is Ma Poule Mouillée (my damp hen), where generations of artisanal Montreal-style Portuguese rotisserie chicken knowledge has been applied to make a Montreal-Portuguaise poutine that many already claim is better than what you get at the venerable poutinerie across the street.

(It's worth noting that "North" in Montreal is a lie. What they call "North" is explained as "away from the river", which is a senseless thing to say on an island. What they call "North" is a smidgen west of northwest.)

Mexicans don't have quite as long a history in Montreal as the Portuguese and Italians and Jews do. But Mexican cuisine is some of the most adaptable foodsmithing on the planet, so diverse Mexican chefs and cooks can catch up and find their niche in new locales before long, anywhere.

Which is what brought Tlacaelel Tepoztli, indigenous mexicano and newly Montreal-based footballer, to the latest poutinerie to battle for Montrealers' and tourists' taste buds and dollars around this corner of Parc Lafontaine.

"Bienvenidos, amigos, au Skouik-Skouik!" said our intrepid footballer and gourmand.
The name came from a colloquial anglicism for cheese curds - "squeak squeak" - in local French.
"Aqui tenemos la mejora poutine de todo Montreal - la poutine morita!"

Morita peppers are spicy-fruity Mexican chiles typically prepared by drying and smoking them, and le Skouik-Skouik pulled every culinary trick it could to push the flavour of those peppers to the fore in their glorious pork-based gravy without singeing Montreal taste buds.

To a football player acclimatizing to a new home, a welcome balance between tastes of home and tastes of adopted home. He was a proud sponsor, and a happy patron.

Approved - Poutine sounds good right about now

**Bayley**

Career Point Task #2

Joseph Mathys Hendry has a really fun sponsorship. He is going to be the face of ... Amazon Alexa. You know why? Because, just like Alexa, all you have to do is say his name — and Joseph Mathys Hendry will appear! It’s a perfect match. In this partnership, Alexa becomes the ultimate hype machine and Joe Hendry becomes the human embodiment of what makes Alexa iconic. Every time someone says, “Alexa, play Joe Hendry,” the campaign reminds fans that words have power especially when those words are “ Joseph Mathys Hendry .” Now, Alexa can stop listening when you try to talk to her, instead, you can have Hendry appear. Maybe he plays wrestling theme songs that you and your friends can jam out to or maybe you are looking for a cook recipe that JMH can help with. From there, Hendry becomes the ultimate household helper, setting reminders, offering workout motivation, and occasionally breaking into song to remind you who the greatest is. Fans can even download a limited-edition Joe Hendry Voice Pack, letting Alexa respond with Hendry’s voice for certain commands.

Together, they show that technology can be fun, interactive, and just a little bit ridiculous...in the best possible way. I mean, when you think of Joseph Mathys Hendry, isn't that what you think of anyway? This rookie didn't even spend time in the minors, he went right up to the Liffeyside squad. I mean, who does that? So, just like a bit of how he played in his rookie season, he can be a fun, yet reliable choice in your house.

So, you can buy a Hendry jersey and then buy an Amazon Alexa only a few aisles down in your local Target. I mean, what could be a better pair than all of these things? I think this may just be a real life thing. Who could go wrong? Buy it today.

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Approved - Hendry can you pass me that ball?

Nion

#2 Rookie Season

Brodie James isn't the type of player to look for sponsors, but when he gets an offer, he's going to have a look.
He starts checking all his emails, and what do you know, Brodie James very first sponsor offer.
Where does it come from? CU in the- oh, sorry. The Tourism promotion for the Northern Territory.
He played for his state before he played in the SSL Academy, and just at least three seasons later, he gets sponsored by his own state.
These Northern Territory Tourism commercials will be broadcasted in Australia, New Zealand, and Iceland for some reason.
It will extend to other countries overtime.

The Extended Commercial which is likely to broadcast once a month:
"It's official. The Northern Territory is finally giving you the opportunity to come and visit us to enjoy all of the things-"
North Terrian Bogan: "THAT CAN KILL YA!"
"What the- no mate. Let me do this commercial. Jeez. We can cut that out. Like our infamous waterfalls & waterholes. Wangi falls, Buley Rockhole, and-"
North Terrian Bogan: "STINGERS!"
"Not stingers no. C'mon mate."
North Terrian Bogan: "MATE!"
"Mate"
North Terrian Bogan: "Seriously mate."
"Maaaaaaaaate."
North Terrian Bogan: "Just being real mate."
"Mate"
North Terrian Bogan: "Mate."
"Anyway, come and visit the outback side. Our National Parks, and bright green bushes, and-"
North Terrian Bogan: "Brown snake"
"NO!"
North Terrian Bogan: "Whip snake"
"NO!"
North Terrian Bogan: "Mulga snake?"
"NO!"
North Terrian Bogan: "Red bellied black snake"
"No, mate, seriously. This isn't a commercial about what can kill you, I'm trying to tell everyone to come over to the Northern Territory, not what can kill you."
North Terrian Bogan: "Ok then, I'll stop"
"Thank you!"
*Awkward Silence for 3 seconds*
North Terrian Bogan: "NORTHERN SMALL EYED-"
"THAT'S IT!" *Unplugs communications to the North Terrian bogan* "Jeez. Come visit the capital city, Darwin! There's good food, lots of camping, beaches in which you can't get in Brisbane specifically, have a look at our history and heritage."
"Oh, and most importantly, visit Ayer's rock in Uluru. You can have a look, but DON'T CLIMB THE ROCK! Ok? Good."
"There are celebrities that came from here like Jessica Mauboy, Aaron Pedersen, any celebrity from New Zealand which we claim is our own."
New Zealand: "HEY!"
"SHUT UP NEW ZEALAND! Everyone's welcome!"
Those who don't have available flights: ... "Why are we still here? Just to suffer?"
"So, come on! COME AND VISIT THE NORTHERN TERRITORY! WE'RE DYING TO SEE YOU! Hehe. Oh wait, hang on, no, that came out wrong. THERE'S NO DYING! Yeah, no, sorry, THERE'S NO- yeah nah, sorry, oh gosh."
Inspired By: Jimmy Rees

The people in countries that has a foreign language as their official language will see this commercial with the subtitles of their official language.

It's still funny that Australians broadcast their tourism commercials from all around the world, and even so, people still think that Australia isn't real!

"God Bless" - Brodie James

Approved - Planning a trip to Australia ASAP

**LtForestPuppy**

CPT #2

Following a promising rookie campaign with Seoul MFC, Dutch striker Carolien Miedema has taken her first major step into the commercial spotlight. The young forward has officially signed a national corporate sponsorship deal with Aeris. Aeris is one of South Korea’s fastest growing athletic apparel and performance tracking brands.

The partnership marks Miedema’s first national endorsement an achievement typically reserved for established stars rather than rookies. But for AERIS the decision was strategic. Rather than pursuing a tenured veteran, the brand wanted an athlete who has shown flashes of growing and lots of untapped potential. Miedema fit that profile perfectly.

AERIS’ marketing lead described her as Focused, humble, and impossible not to root for. Carolien doesn’t just play the game she studies it every day.

The deal includes promotional appearances, branded training content, and Miedema becoming the face of AERIS new Breathe Forward campaign. It is a product line built for relentless hard working athletes. Fittingly, the announcement highlighted her impressive distance covered in her rookie season 233.8 kilometers.

But the partnership is more than just photoshoots and logos. AERIS is providing Carolien with access to cutting edge wearable tech. Which includes biometric sleeves and personalized recovery analytics. Tools aimed at increasing efficiency in pressing and explosiveness around the box. For a player who thrives on detail this collaboration feels like a natural evolution.

“I’m not the loudest person in the room,” Miedema said during the press release. “But I prepare harder than anyone. AERIS helps me prove that preparation matters.”
Fans responded positively on social media. Seoul supporters celebrated that the brand chose their rising star over bigger names while Dutch outlets hailed the deal as “a milestone for a new generation of Netherlands strikers.”

For Carolien Miedema, this isn’t fame at all but it’s fuel.
For AERIS, it’s the beginning of a bet on the future.
And the SSL just gained another star to watch.

Approved - AERIS got a great sponsorship partner!

OTK

CPT2

Ozzy Trent Kovács gaining traction

His debut season in the minor league with Inter London was far from what he's hoped, hopelessly finishing bottom of the table. However, his personal performance attracted some corporate attention. My name is Chris Cross, I am stand in of your familiar face Bas Steekpaas as he's currently not feeling well. Today I will take you through Ozzy's first sponsorship deal with an up and coming musical instrument manufacturer Cow's Bells.

Ozzy, how are you feeling on this monumental day?
- "I'm feeling great, it's an honor to be here."

This is your first corporate sponsorship, why them?
- "I've always loved playing and writing music, I used to play in a band in high school with the owner. So when Cow's Bells approached me that they wanted to sponsor me on my SSL adventure, it was a no-brainer for me"

That's great, can you tell me a bit more about what this sponsorship will get you personally?
- "Contractually I can not tell you specifically what's in it for either party, but I can assure you that this deal will get me a great boost in my training, one thing I can say is that there will be a lot more noise on the stands during our games ;)"

I feel like I have to ask... Is that a cowbell tattoo? Was that part of the deal?
- "Gotta have more cowbell"

Is that all there is t.....
-"Moooooo *ting*"

Right.. Thank you for your time Ozzy, have fun this day.
- "Thanks!"

That was in short an interview with our main man, Ozzy. Cow's Bells is founded by one of Ozzy's high school friends, mainly focusing on percussion instruments. Following the presentation we have picked up that Cow's Bells will be supplying some hard hitting drums to the core supporters to aid the chants to scream their main man to victory. I, for one, cannot wait what this will sound like during the Inter London games. Stay tuned for more!

Approved - I've got a fever.... and the only prescription is more Cow Bell!

retuperkele

CPT#2

Straight out of the blue Aimo Silakka got approached by Hartwall to be their new young and coming poster child. The endorsement deal coming from a known beverage manifacturer who is widely known in Finland as the company which quenches thirsts all around the country made him feel very honored and like a true footballer as this was his first time getting approached by a sponsor.

Right off the bat the Silakka management team went to work to try and get the specific terms and conditions agreed upon. It did not take long for Hartwall to agree on these terms, as they had understood that this kid was going to be the next best thing to finnish football after the likes of Jari Litmanen, Sami Hyypiä and Teemu Pukki. Hell, the kid even looks like a former Chelsea striker prodigy Mikael Forssell, who would not want to sign a player like that.

When the deal was finalized, a massive press conference was held just 2 days after they agreed upon the endorsement. Aimo had to keep his mouth shut for that entire time to his family because Hartwakll wanted to make a very big deal out of it, they even launched a cryptic ad on the TV that something big was going on revolving around the company, but little did the people of Finland know that this would just be a sponsorship announcement, not some big new drink reveal. That got some people a little bit upset but for Aimo and his family it was securing more wealth for him and his familys future generations to come

Now that the deal has been finalized and announced althroughout Finland and maybe even in some countries, especially Canada and Germany where his team and associate team is located in, Aimo gets to enjoy free Hartwall beverages throughout the lengthy 15 year sponsorship deal. Thats a massive bonus for a guy who likes to drink mineral waters over alcohol any day of the week.

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Approved - Mineral Water is underrated

boom

CPT #2

Orla Hughes-Galloway has recently launched a partnership with Gray's Sports, a regional sporting goods manufacturer that sells in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other locations in Europe. The potential for this sponsorship came after she was drafted by Liffeyside Celtic FC, though it wasn't realized for a while as Gray's wanted to see if she would develop into the real deal. Orla did just this, putting up great numbers in her rookie season with CS Rova Mpanjaka which made the company realize that partnering with a rising star on the pathway to playing with the home team would be a great story.

After Orla's fantastic rookie season, she was kept down in Rova for another year, but Gray's reached out and her agent managed to strike a deal with the company. The deal paid well in exchange for her wearing Gray's gear during games and appearing in commercials to promote their products, such as soccer balls and cleats. While it's not the highest-profile sponsorship in the world, it's still a good way for the young player to expand her own brand and open up opportunities for more wide-reaching sponsorships in the future.

Playing in a relatively out-of-the-way location in Madagascar as she continues to develop her talents, one could be forgiven for questioning why Gray's would choose to take a chance on a player who was taken in the third round of the SSL draft and playing in a small market. The answer is that they're simply playing the long game. A homegrown Irish superstar playing for Dublin is just too good of an opportunity to pass up and Gray's recognized that by getting to her before anyone else did; additionally, with Rova off to an incredible 6-1 start to their SSL Minors division season thanks in part to Orla's strong play at left attacking mid, her stock will only continue to rise.

Approved - Grary's got a great one. Orla will be in Dublin soon!

SleepyPlayz

(CAREER PT 3)
With Zoe Clarke so deep into her career by now, it's a surprise that she's never accepted any national sponsorships, jumping straight to the international corporate advertisement scene. She's garnered a great amount of fans and haters for this, but it's one thing that she's stuck true to... until today, that is.

Although AeroAla isn't a very known airline company, as its flights fit more into what most people would call either regional or national flights due to their distance, AeroAla has its fair share of loyal customers. "They're more than willing to help out if you've lost anything, they're super friendly and polite," and other glowing reviews sealed this deal for Zoe when the offer popped up on her desk. The only question was what she'd have to do with AeroAla.

The company's headquarters were based in Sweden although their flights went all over the world apparently. Zoe would be filming from Canada every few weeks to promote the business until they got their foot in the door. Their longest flights never broke out of the "national" title, though it seemed, from the owner's ambitions, they were looking to fly more passengers out every day. They couldn't afford the longer flights unless they charged ten times the prices they do now, and according to the owner, "I want to change the aero industry, not buy into it more."

According to the actual contract that she had received last week, all she'd really have to do was advocate for the company, occasionally flying with them while being filmed by a crew of people to places throughout Canada and the United States, and she'd receive a small stake in the company and some miles to go along with it. She was receiving the premium member package as some may call it.

Approved - AeroAla getting a solid rep. Love to see it!