ESPN Classic Sport Dazzles European Viewers With Diamond Prize In Competition Sponsored by YAM (Young Antwerp Manufacturers) In Association With Diamdel
TV entertainment sports network ESPN Classic Sport has teamed up with Belgian diamond co-operative The YAM (Young Antwerp Manufacturers), to organize a pan-European competition in which the winner walks away with a 1.28 carat diamond, valued at €13,000.
(PRWEB) April 22, 2005 -- A dazzling 1.28 carat diamond, valued at approximately €13,000 is the unprecedented prize at stake, in the 'Belgian Diamonds Competition being organized by Europes leading entertainment sports network, ESPN Classic Sport.
The TV sports network has teamed up with diamond co-operative The YAM (Young Antwerp Manufacturers), in association with Diamdel, to offer this amazing prize to ESPN Classic Sport subscribers across Europe.
Starting from Wednesday 20 April 2005, viewers looking to scoop up the big prize, are invited to log to the website, www.espnclassicsport.com, and answer a topical question. All correct entries will be collated by computer, and the big draw, to select the winner, will be held on Sunday 15 May.
Mike McKibbin, ESPN Classic Sports Marketing and Promotions Director, explained, 'We know that ESPN Classic Sport viewers appreciate top quality product and value the good things in life. Were delighted to be partnering such a prestigious diamond co-operative as The YAM to offer this glittering prize! This stunning diamond has been polished and cut to the highest of qualities and would make the most amazing engagement ring or present for somebody.
ESPN Classic Sport is one of Europes fastest growing TV networks, dedicated to showing top quality sport, entertainment and lifestyle shows, featuring favourite sporting legends and best sporting moments. The network first came to Europe in 2002 and has since notched up over 16 million subscribers in over 40 European countries.
In Belgium, the 24/7 channel, has been available since the beginning of the year on cable network Telenet. The English-language channel, which carries Dutch subtitles from 7.00am until 12.00pm midday, is proving a big hit amongst the Belgian male demographic, 18-54 year olds.
To complement the 'Belgian Diamonds publicity stunt, ESPN Classic Sport is scheduling a host of programming celebrating the greatest moments in Belgian sporting history. Sunday May 1st sees a special programme line up dedicated to Belgian sporting heroes, including the memorable Henin v Clijsters, 2003 Womens Tennis Final at Roland Garros, which heralded the first Belgian Grand Slam victory, followed by an Eddy Merckx cycling special and much more.
To find out more about how to enter the 'Belgian Diamonds Competition, and how to subscribe to the hottest entertainment sports channel in Europe, log on to www.espnclassicsport.com or www.espnclassicsport.be
For more information, please contact:
ESPN Classic Sport
Mike McKibbin, Director of Marketing, ESPN Classic Sport, London, tel: +44 20 8233 66 31,
e-mail: mmckibbin@espn-cs.com
Sarah Horner, PR for ESPN Classic Sport, Madrid, Tel: + 34 91 622 16 93 or + 34 69 66 52 146
e-mail: mediavision@dial.pipex.com
Chris Bellitti, ESPN Corporate Communications, Tel: +212 456 02 65
E-mail: chris.bellitti@espn.com
visit: www.espnclassicsport.com
Photos & Programme Information: Programme Highlights and a selection of sports photos are available as jpegs via lwilliams@espn-cs.com
Visit: www.espnclassicsport.com
About ESPN
ESPN, Inc. is the worlds leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company, featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.
ESPN Classic Sport is 100 % owned by ESPN Inc.
In the United States, ESPN Classic is the leader in presenting classic moments in sport, and now reaches over 55 million households. ESPN also has an equity interest in ESPN Classic Canada.
The company is comprised of seven domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU (launching March 2005), ESPN Today). ESPN, the flagship network, reaches more than 89 million US households.
ESPN Classic sport launched in Europe in 2002, with a 24/7 local service in France and Italy. In December 2003 a pan-European English language channel was launched in Europe, which is now available in 40 countries, reaching over 15 million subscribers.
About YAM
The 'Young Antwerp Manufacturers partnership or 'YAMs represent a dynamic co-operative of diamond polishing businesses located within the very heart of Antwerps bustling diamond district.
Established in 1999 and comprising of a select number of visionary local businesses the Young Antwerp Manufacturers seek to build upon the centurys old linkage between Belgium and the global diamond industry towards enacting a modern and dynamic diamond polishing business.
In our mission to provide clients with polished diamonds of the finest order we remain steadfast in our commitment to meeting the exacting standards of Diamond Best Practice Principles, that is, in accordance with the policy of our suppliers, we abide by the highest professional, ethical, legal, social and environmental standards.
About Diamdel
Originally established in Antwerp in 1964, Diamdel exists to satisfy client demand for rough diamonds within the world's leading diamond-cutting centres of Antwerp, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Shanghai, Tel Aviv and Windhoek.
Through our comprehensive global distribution network, we at Diamdel take great pride in our ability to provide over 500 clients with bespoke rough diamond assortments, closely tailored in accordance with their needs and manufacturing capabilities. We are able to achieve such exacting standards through a global team of devoted, committed and highly experienced employees.
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