VODAFONE SPONSORS CHRISTMAS ON TV3

For further information:

Sharon McHugh
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+3531 419 3430 / 087 922 4143
sharon.mchugh@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie

Ciara Byrne
+353 1 419 3329 / 087 3199732
ciara.byrne@tv3.ie

TV3 NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE:  Tuesday 25th November 2008

VODAFONE SPONSORS CHRISTMAS ON TV3

TV3 today announced a major commercial deal with Vodafone for a four-week sponsorship of ‘Christmas on TV3' from November 24th to December 24th 2008.  The multimedia deal also includes a high impact television airtime campaign, advertising and sponsorship on TV3's award-winning website www.tv3.ie and a major viewer promotion across both channels.

From Monday November 24th up to Christmas week, Vodafone will sponsor all TV3 shows that do not currently carry a sponsor, giving them a significant presence on the channel throughout this period. In addition, Vodafone will sponsor a Christmas web page on TV3.ie.

To celebrate the launch of the sponsorship, Vodafone is giving away a €10,000 shopping spree on Grafton Street which will be filmed and broadcast on TV3's Ireland AM breakfast show.

"Christmas is a time for togetherness and optimism for the future.  Vodafone fits well with this as it enables people to come together and empowers them to make the most of their time.  We are therefore delighted to link with TV3 to celebrate this special time of the year."

Maurice Cullen, Head of Marketing Communications, Vodafone

"This is a unique commercial deal for TV3 which sees us have an official sponsor for our countdown to Christmas for the first time. We are delighted to bring together our TV and online platforms to create this innovative sponsorship and promotional package over a key sales period for Vodafone."

Pat Kiely, Commercial Director TV3

Images available from MacInnes Photography at info@mip.ie or 01 661 0215. 

For further information:

Deirdre O'Brien

TV3 Sponsorship & Promotions Manager

deirdre.obrien@tv3.ie

www.tv3.ie