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Barry Viniker

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7/Nov 2008 at 14:33

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EBU confirms deal

Raiffeisen International still Eurovision sponsor

Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG will continue its sponsorship of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009. The deal negotiated was negotiated by the Eurovision Song Contest's marketing partner, T.E.A.M. The bank is a major financial player in Eastern Europe and the next Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Russia, one of the bank's most important markets.

Director of Eurovision TV, Bjørn Erichsen, said: "The EBU is delighted to keep Raiffeisen International, a company with an excellent reputation and strong presence in many of the participating countries, in the Eurovision family as the first Presenting Sponsor of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. The renewal of this partnership proves the strength of the Eurovision Song Contest as Europe's biggest communication platform in music and entertainment".

Michael Palzer, Head of Communications at Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG. told the official website, "This year's Eurovision Song Contest has met all our expectations regarding communication and marketing opportunities. Considering that Russia is one of our most important markets, it was only logical for us to continue this successful partnership", said Michael Palzer, Head of Communications at Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG".

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LIBERATO ANTONIO [44459]

Fri 7 Nov 2008 19:39:33

IS THERE ANY TRUTH THAT ANDREY GUBIN IS TO SING FOR RUSSIA , AS I THINK HE IS EXCELLENT SINGER , CHECK HIS MUSIC OUT ON YOU-TUBE.

Matthew Noonan [52337]

Fri 7 Nov 2008 18:40:15

Can't Simon Cowell's record label sponsor the contest? SONY BMG.

Jonny K [46850]

Fri 7 Nov 2008 18:38:54

Its quite ironic that the sponsor is from one of few countries not taking part, Austria lol
Although they do apparently do alot of business in the Balkan region outside of Austria, so esc is really the perfect advertising oppurtunity, especially seeing as it was held in the Balkans last year

I wonder if they've been affected by the credit crunch like every other bank it seems lol?