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Seems that the marketing people from Jeep<\/strong> are still paying attention to events produced by a certain privately owned entertainment company specializing in event and online streamed content production even if the rest of us have given up. Jeep has reportedly signed “a long-term renewal and expansion of their global partnership” with said privately owned entertainment company. This is a good reminder that these deals have less to do with real audience than with how well event sales people are at mirage marketing. (Side note: today is a lay day for the Trestles surf content production event.)<\/p>\n For the official word from the privately owned entertainment company behind the Jeep deal, please follow the jump.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WORLD SURF LEAGUE AND JEEP\u00ae BRAND EXTEND AND EXPAND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTI-YEAR DEAL LOS ANGELES, California\/USA (Friday, September 8, 2017) – The World Surf League (WSL) and Jeep\u00ae brand have announced a long-term renewal and expansion of their global partnership. With the extended partnership, the Jeep brand continues as the official and exclusive global automotive partner of the WSL Championship Tour and the naming rights partner to the WSL Jeep Leaders Tour Rankings for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Championship Tour.<\/p>\n The partnership, which was first announced in May 2015 with the Jeep brand becoming the first-ever exclusive automotive partner of the WSL, has been renewed as part of a multi-year deal, which includes 2020, the year that surfing will make its debut on the world stage at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Jeep brand embodies the spirit and soul of surfing and surf lifestyle, which makes this partnership so special,\u201d said Beth Greve, WSL Chief Commercial Officer. \u201cWe are incredibly excited to continue working together to bring amazing competitions, more must-see stories of the Jeep Leaderboard and showcase the WSL’s best in the Jeep Leader Jersey to our fans around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cExtending our partnership with the World Surf League allows the Jeep brand to remain firmly immersed in a culture that shares a similar identity and core set of beliefs,\u201d said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand, FCA \u2013 Global. \u201cThe convergence of these like-minded values \u2013 freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion \u2013 offers the Jeep brand the ability to connect globally with our fans and followers through on-site beach activations and live online streaming of worldwide surfing events over the next few years.\u201d<\/p>\n The partnership will see the Jeep brand continue its sponsorship of surfing\u2019s most sought-after properties, the Jeep Leaderboard and the iconic yellow Jeep Leader Jersey, with a refresh of the program. A new Jeep Leader Jersey, as well as new branding across both digital and broadcast Jeep Leader graphics, and a special locker room design for Jeep frontrunners, has been unveiled at the Hurley Pro and Swatch Pro at Trestles (September 6 \u2013 17).<\/p>\n The refresh will also be complimented by a series of exciting new content, including one piece that celebrates the incredible moments that have happened with the jersey over the past three years. Furthermore, the world\u2019s best male and female surfers each year, the men\u2019s and women\u2019s WSL Champions, will continue to be awarded a Jeep brand vehicle at the end of the season.<\/p>\n A number of on-site activations are planned throughout the year to showcase the ultimate surf vehicles supporting WSL event operations, as well as engaging fans on the beach at Championship Tour (CT) events and those watching around the world on the broadcast. The Jeep brand will also highlight its product portfolio globally via WSL’s unique, geo-targeted digital and linear media solutions.<\/p>\n The partnership will see the Jeep brand expand its portfolio and support of professional surfing with sponsorship of six WSL Qualifying Series events in key markets around the world, including the Anfaplace Pro Casablanca (September 12 – 17) as well as continued support of the WSL CT including the Hurley Pro at Trestles (September 6 \u2013 17) and the Billabong Pipe Masters (December 8 \u2013 20) on the men\u2019s side and the Swatch Pro (September 6 \u2013 17) and Maui Women\u2019s Pro (November 25 \u2013 December 6) on the women\u2019s tour.<\/p>\n Consumers will be able to explore content from the most recent WSL events, including the Jeep Leaderboard and the wearer of the coveted yellow Jeep Leader Jersey, via Jeep.com\/wsl on desktop and m.Jeep.com\/wsl for mobile. Surf content, including an interactive schedule of upcoming WSL Championship Tour events and a gallery of top videos and photos, will show off some of the mind-blowing action. Additional content includes the Jeep Brand\u2019s new global WSL focused campaign, \u201cCrazy Passionate,\u201d introducing the incredible athleticism and lifestyle of the WSL to Jeep brand fans everywhere.<\/p>\n The events will be broadcast LIVE via WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL app and on Facebook LIVE via the WSL\u2019s Facebook page. Also, check the local listings for coverage on CBS Sports Network in the United States, Fox Sports in Australia, ESPN in Brazil, Sky NZ in New Zealand, SFR Sports in France and Portugal, Sport TV in Portugal and the EDGEsport Network.<\/p>\n For more information, check out WorldSurfLeague.com<\/p>\n About Jeep Brand<\/strong> About the World Surf League<\/strong> The WSL has been championing the world’s best surfing since 1976, running in excess of 180 global events across the Men’s and Women’s Championship Tours, the Big Wave Tour, Qualifying Series, Junior and Longboard Championships, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport’s rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation and performance at the highest levels, and in doing so crowns the undisputed world champions in Men\u2019s, Women\u2019s across all divisions within the tour.<\/p>\n Showcasing the world’s best surfing on its digital platform at WorldSurfLeague.com as well as the free WSL app, the WSL has a passionate global fan base with millions tuning in to see world-class athletes like Tyler Wright, John John Florence, Paige Alms, Grant Baker, Phil Rajzman, Tory Gilkerson, Mick Fanning, Stephanie Gilmore, Kelly Slater, Carissa Moore, Gabriel Medina, Courtney Conlogue and more battle on the most unpredictable and dynamic field of play of any sport in the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Seems that the marketing people from Jeep are still paying attention to events produced by a certain privately owned entertainment company specializing in event and online streamed content production even if the rest of us have given up. 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\n– JEEP BRAND CONTINUES AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOBILE PARTNER OF THE
\nWSL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR AND LEADERS PROGRAM
\n– NEW JEEP LEADER JERSEY CAMPAIGN UNVEILED AT HURLEY PRO AND SWATCH PRO AT TRESTLES EVENTS
\n– MORE AVAILABLE AT WORLDSURFLEAGUE.COM<\/p>\n
\nBuilt on more than 75 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options.<\/p>\n
\nThe World Surf League (WSL), formerly the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), is dedicated to celebrating the world\u2019s best surfing on the world\u2019s best waves through a variety of best-in-class audience platforms. The League, headquartered in Santa Monica, is a truly global sport with regional offices in Australasia, Africa, North America, South America, Hawaii, Japan and Europe.<\/p>\n