Inquiry: FIFA Gave World Cup Rights to Fox in Order to Dodge Lawsuit


Whether through rank incompetence or sheer corruption, when FIFA awarded Qatar the rights to host the 2022 World Cup it effectively cost itself millions in future TV fees and all but guaranteed that Fox and Telemundo would both make a tidy profit on the 2026 tournament.

In a document released today, international soccer’s governing body effectively owned up to the fact that it all but gave away the rights to the 2026 World Cup to avoid getting dragged into court by Fox.

An inquiry into the bidding for the hosting rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, FIFA’s 353-page doorstop offers some insight into the events of February 2015, when it extended its U.S. TV deals with Fox and Telemundo in a closed auction. At the time, it was suspected that FIFA had granted the extensions at a bargain rate in order to mollify Fox, which was furious that the choice of Qatar as the host nation would necessitate shifting the 2022 World Cup from the summer to the fall.

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Martin Sorrell: WPP is 'Open for Business' in Wake of Cyberattack


WPP is scrambling overnight to fix a cyberattack that froze many of its systems and essentially idled employees in affected offices on Tuesday.

“We are working with our IT partners and law enforcement agencies to assess the situation, take all precautionary steps and return to normal operations as soon as we can,” WPP CEO wrote in a memo to staff posted 1 a.m. UTC (see below for full text). “At this time, we have no indication that either employee or client data has been compromised.”

Productivity ground to a halt in offices across the globe. TV was watched by some. Beer was drunk by others. For many, it was business as usual.

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TEDx: Unconventional

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Tros: It's just the beginning

TROS is a well-established men’s grooming product brand in Thailand. For over 20 years, they have focused their communications on the functional benefits of their products – demonstrating on how they helped young men look their best. In 2017, they wanted to elevate their brand, from being only an appearance-enhancer to become a confidence-provider, by helping groom the personality and mindset of their audience as they enter adulthood. TROS believes that the beginning of adulthood is the stage where life starts to become more interesting with new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities on the horizon. However, because it is also a stage of life where young men have to take responsibility for their decisions, they now rely on their self-confidence more than ever. Unfortunately, the fear of failure has driven many young Thai men to adopt a lifestyle of procrastination, thus influencing them to be contented with living an ordinary life following norms, rather than chasing their dreams. With Ray MacDonald (a well-respected Thai actor, TV host, adventurer and idol) as the brand ambassador, TROS inspires young men to start taking chances, to face their fears, and even make mistakes, rather than living a life full of regrets.

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Samsung: Defying Barriers, Pushing Boundaries

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Bobtail: Journey

As South Africa’s most loved dog food brand, Bobtail offers all the nutrition dogs need to stay healthy and strong. Which is important, because often our canine companions are our pillars of emotional strength. This commercial sought to highlight exactly that, through the beautifully simple story of a man and his best friend.

‘Journey’ Bobtail ad / Jason Fialkov (Egg Films)

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Muun: None Fits All – Vinnie Jones

The three-part series ‘None Fits All’ portrays non-conforming personalities who show that a life outside of the norm can also be truly comfortable. The campaign kicks off with Hollywood heavyweight Vinnie Jones. The message? Comfort cannot be standardised. Comfort is making your own choices.

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Europcar: The radio ad that parks like a SMART

Europcar wanted a 20″ radio ad to promote the SMART car rentals, a car that fits anywhere. Instead of one 20″ radio ad, we created four 5″ ads and parked them like a SMART – between the other long commercials. Each copy was crafted to suit the concept and a special media package allowed us to park the ads like a SMART.

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2K Sports: Vandal

In years past, names like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Brock Lesnar have been announced as cover stars, but this year’s cover star, Seth Rollins, could care less about the past. He’s burning it to the ground. Seth Rollins is a dynamic in-ring architect, charismatic leader and fan-favorite WWE personality. Showcasing him created a unique opportunity to elevate the next generation of WWE Superstars by rebelling against the company’s’s storied history, rather than embracing it.

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Columbus Zoo: Get closer

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The Allstate Foundation: Lost purse

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse, an initiative aimed at ending domestic violence through financial empowerment, just announced its partnership with tennis champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist Serena Williams. As program ambassador, Williams will bring awareness to the invisible yet catastrophic role financial abuse plays in domestic violence, while encouraging the public to help break the cycle of abuse.

The film shows how real people respond when directly confronted with domestic violence and financial abuse. The participants’ reactions illustrate how we, as a society, think, talk and ultimately act when faced with this issue. By depicting real efforts to help a victim in need, viewers are encouraged to ask themselves, “What would they do in this situation?”

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Apple: Hijacking the iPhone 7 launch

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Nikon: Stop searching

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