LS Sport to Develop Website for Rugby Union's Harlequins
NEC Harlequins announces today that it has appointed LSsport.com, a division of LS Technologies Ltd, as its online commercial partner for its official website www.quins.co.uk.
LSsport.com, a division of LS Technologies Ltd, will be responsible for all aspects of development of the website to bring it up to a first class standard. In particular the site will benefit from:
- complete redesign with improved clarity and navigation
- ability to purchase match tickets (using secure payment system)
- fully functioning shop with over 40 merchandise lines
- live and archive audio and video broadcasting; and
- improved content and archive material.
As part of the new service NEC Harlequins will be providing live audio commentaries of a select number of its first team matches. The live broadcasts will be made on the MatchDayLive product of LSsport.com and will currently allow for approximately 5,000 simultaneous users. MatchDayLive will provide Quins fans with a new and interactive product that will offer:
- live match audio commentary
- real time chat facility; and
- real time sports results feed.
In addition LSsport.com will act as the exclusive online advertising and sponsorship agent for the site.
This appointment is part of NEC Harlequins’ commitment to improving services to its fans both at home and abroad.
Tony Copsey, Managing Director of NEC Harlequins, commented, 'Our renovated site incorporating improved interactive services for our fans is integral to the club’s strategy of making sure that Harlequins remains at the forefront of English rugby. We are committed to building close links with our fans wherever they may be and to developing our distinct brand worldwide. This new site will be a must for all supporters to keep in touch with the club and all its latest news.'
John Ludlam, director of LSsport.com, commented, 'We are delighted to be involved with a prestigious rugby club with the distinction and history of Harlequins. Quins is a great brand and the redesign of the site as well as improved interactivity such as broadcasting provides ample sponsorship opportunities. The site with its unique content has real value and clubs like Quins who recognise this will be able to improve the long term value of the site.'
For further information, please contact:
NEC Harlequins
Nick Melton
PR & Marketing Executive
Telephone: +44 208 410 6045
E-mail: nickm@quins.co.uk
Web: www.quins.co.uk
LSsport.com
Leo Mindel
Telephone: +44 207 751 8986
E-mail: leo.mindel@lssport.com
Web: www.lssport.com
LSsport.com, a division of LS Technologies Ltd, will be responsible for all aspects of development of the website to bring it up to a first class standard. In particular the site will benefit from:
- complete redesign with improved clarity and navigation
- ability to purchase match tickets (using secure payment system)
- fully functioning shop with over 40 merchandise lines
- live and archive audio and video broadcasting; and
- improved content and archive material.
As part of the new service NEC Harlequins will be providing live audio commentaries of a select number of its first team matches. The live broadcasts will be made on the MatchDayLive product of LSsport.com and will currently allow for approximately 5,000 simultaneous users. MatchDayLive will provide Quins fans with a new and interactive product that will offer:
- live match audio commentary
- real time chat facility; and
- real time sports results feed.
In addition LSsport.com will act as the exclusive online advertising and sponsorship agent for the site.
This appointment is part of NEC Harlequins’ commitment to improving services to its fans both at home and abroad.
Tony Copsey, Managing Director of NEC Harlequins, commented, 'Our renovated site incorporating improved interactive services for our fans is integral to the club’s strategy of making sure that Harlequins remains at the forefront of English rugby. We are committed to building close links with our fans wherever they may be and to developing our distinct brand worldwide. This new site will be a must for all supporters to keep in touch with the club and all its latest news.'
John Ludlam, director of LSsport.com, commented, 'We are delighted to be involved with a prestigious rugby club with the distinction and history of Harlequins. Quins is a great brand and the redesign of the site as well as improved interactivity such as broadcasting provides ample sponsorship opportunities. The site with its unique content has real value and clubs like Quins who recognise this will be able to improve the long term value of the site.'
For further information, please contact:
NEC Harlequins
Nick Melton
PR & Marketing Executive
Telephone: +44 208 410 6045
E-mail: nickm@quins.co.uk
Web: www.quins.co.uk
LSsport.com
Leo Mindel
Telephone: +44 207 751 8986
E-mail: leo.mindel@lssport.com
Web: www.lssport.com