Rogers Media Signs On To Become Official Sponsor Of Canada’s Sports Hall Of Fame

April 7, 2011


Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame has a new media sponsor as Rogers Media Inc. (RMI) has signed the papers for a 10-year agreement to become the Official Media Partner.

“Rogers Media is proud to partner with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, and support the legacy of excellence that has been established,” said Keith Pelley,President, Rogers Media Inc. “Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is a great inspiration for Canada’s future athletes who strive to be the best.”
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame boasts 514 inductees, featuring amateur and professional athletes, plus sports builders representing 58 sports. The Hall will open its new state-of-the-art facility at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary on Canada Day, Friday, July 1st.
“As we prepare to open the doors to our new home in Calgary, we are thrilled to partner with Rogers Media to help tell these incredibly inspiring stories with all Canadians and visitors to our country,” said Claire Buffone-Blair, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. “Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is committed to promoting the importance of sport to Canadian culture, families and communities by sharing the compelling stories of our outstanding achievements in Canadian sport.”
As the Official Media Partner Rogers Media will broadcast Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Dinner, which this year is Tuesday, November 8thin Calgary. RMI will also produce vignettes of the Honoured Members, and support Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame with advertising and marketing across Rogers Broadcasting and Rogers Publishing.


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