University of Houston Athletics
Statoil Named Official Partner of Houston Athletics
11/21/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
Nov. 21, 2016
HOUSTON – Houston fans will see a new presence from international energy company Statoil around the University of Houston campus, as Houston-based company has signed on as an official partner of Houston Athletics through IMG, the official rights holder of UH Athletics.
In addition to its partnership with Houston Athletics, Statoil will also sponsor the Cougar STEM Camp, managed by the University of Houston’s College of Natural Science and Mathematics, and the University of Houston Alumni Association’s Cougar 100 event.
“Statoil is delighted to partner with the University of Houston and the UH Energy and Cougar STEM Camp,” says Abigail Peterson, Head of Brand & Marketing Communications, Statoil US. “Our company has a long history of working with academic institutions to further innovation and foster a love for STEM curriculum. We look forward to deepening our relationship with UH through the UH Energy initiative.”
Statoil will be a presenting sponsor of a Houston Football home game in 2017 and will educate fans throughout the season with video board features focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Statoil will also receive an interactive wallscape located on the main concourse of TDECU Stadium.
ABOUT STATOIL
Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 37 countries. Building on more than 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Stavanger, Norway with approximately 22,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. The company’s North American headquarters is based in Houston, Texas.
ABOUT IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 25 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is one of the largest independent producers and distributors of sports media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, a leading global entertainment agency.
In addition to its partnership with Houston Athletics, Statoil will also sponsor the Cougar STEM Camp, managed by the University of Houston’s College of Natural Science and Mathematics, and the University of Houston Alumni Association’s Cougar 100 event.
“Statoil is delighted to partner with the University of Houston and the UH Energy and Cougar STEM Camp,” says Abigail Peterson, Head of Brand & Marketing Communications, Statoil US. “Our company has a long history of working with academic institutions to further innovation and foster a love for STEM curriculum. We look forward to deepening our relationship with UH through the UH Energy initiative.”
Statoil will be a presenting sponsor of a Houston Football home game in 2017 and will educate fans throughout the season with video board features focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Statoil will also receive an interactive wallscape located on the main concourse of TDECU Stadium.
ABOUT STATOIL
Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 37 countries. Building on more than 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Stavanger, Norway with approximately 22,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. The company’s North American headquarters is based in Houston, Texas.
ABOUT IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 25 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is one of the largest independent producers and distributors of sports media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, a leading global entertainment agency.
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