2012 News
2012 news
Keep up to date on what's happening around the 2012 Games
We have taken a selection of 2012 news that we think will be of interest to you.
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Media Releases
31-Aug-2010
Companies warned they could miss out on millions from disabled customers during London 2012
Companies should think of improving disability access ahead of the London 2012 Paralympics as a way of boosting business, a new Government report has claimed
Companies should think of improving disability access ahead of the London 2012 Paralympics as a way of boosting business, a new Government report has claimed
27-Aug-2010
London 2012 celebrates two years to go to the Paralympic Games
Sunday 29 August 2010 marks exactly Two Years to Go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and organisers are calling on the UK public to start planning their Games to ensure they don’t miss out.
Sunday 29 August 2010 marks exactly Two Years to Go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and organisers are calling on the UK public to start planning their Games to ensure they don’t miss out.
17-Aug-2010
London gears up to make the most of the media spotlight during Games-time
London is grabbing the opportunity to showcase the capital to the world by providing a fully equipped media centre in the heart of the city during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
London is grabbing the opportunity to showcase the capital to the world by providing a fully equipped media centre in the heart of the city during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
09-Aug-2010
London 2012 partners to sponsor Channel 4 Paralympics coverage
London 2012 Tier One partners BT and Sainsbury’s have signed a deal to become joint sponsors of Channel 4’s coverage of the Paralympics, it was announced here today.
London 2012 Tier One partners BT and Sainsbury’s have signed a deal to become joint sponsors of Channel 4’s coverage of the Paralympics, it was announced here today.
07-Aug-2010
Olympic marathon set to feature London's iconic landmarks
Paula Radcliffe can expect to pass a number of familiar sights when she tries to finally win the Olympic medal that has so far eluded her during her career after London 2012 officials unveiled early details of a marathon course that could have been designed by tourist chiefs.
Paula Radcliffe can expect to pass a number of familiar sights when she tries to finally win the Olympic medal that has so far eluded her during her career after London 2012 officials unveiled early details of a marathon course that could have been designed by tourist chiefs.
04-Aug-2010
London 2012 begins search for the team to design, engineer and manufacture the Olympic and Paralympic Torches
Design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers are being sought to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012.
Design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers are being sought to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012.
03-Aug-2010
Aussie businesses celebrating London 2012 Olympic gold
August 3 - Australia is celebrating having struck gold already with the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, having secured $250 million (£143 million) worth of contracts related to the Games.
August 3 - Australia is celebrating having struck gold already with the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, having secured $250 million (£143 million) worth of contracts related to the Games.
02-Aug-2010
Exclusive: Cadbury to launch £50 million London 2012 campaign with new TV advert
Cadbury will this week launch its £50 million ($79 million) marketing campaign for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics with a television advert that they hope will rival its Gorilla campaign that proved so popular that it was voted one of the greatest commercials of all time.
Cadbury will this week launch its £50 million ($79 million) marketing campaign for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics with a television advert that they hope will rival its Gorilla campaign that proved so popular that it was voted one of the greatest commercials of all time.
30-Jul-2010
London 2012 launches merchandise for Christmas 2010
Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) unveils the latest selection of official London 2012 merchandise, in time to fill Christmas stockings for December 2010.
Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) unveils the latest selection of official London 2012 merchandise, in time to fill Christmas stockings for December 2010.
28-Jul-2010
Olympic sponsorship is P&G’s track to a billion new customers
While India stuggles to find sponsors for its Commonwealth Games, at least one multinational has put its faith in athletics marketing as a route to the Brics.
While India stuggles to find sponsors for its Commonwealth Games, at least one multinational has put its faith in athletics marketing as a route to the Brics.
27-Jul-2010
London 2012 celebrates two years to go
Today marks exactly two years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and organisers are calling on the UK public to start planning their Games to ensure they don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Today marks exactly two years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and organisers are calling on the UK public to start planning their Games to ensure they don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event.
13-Jul-2010
London 2012 signs Technogym as fitness equipment supplier
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed that Technogym has become the latest Tier Three supplier to London 2012. Technogym will supply and install fitness equipment for athletes in the Athletes’ Village and other training venues, becoming Official Fitness Equipment Supplier.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed that Technogym has become the latest Tier Three supplier to London 2012. Technogym will supply and install fitness equipment for athletes in the Athletes’ Village and other training venues, becoming Official Fitness Equipment Supplier.
01-Jul-2010
2012 add Official Outdoor Advertising SupplierLondon 2012 add Official Outdoor Advertising Supplier
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed that CBS Outdoor has become a Tier Three provider to London 2012. CBS Outdoor will exclusively supply LOCOG with outdoor media space to support its major marketing campaigns between now and 2012 itself and becomes official Outdoor Advertising Supplier to London 2012.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed that CBS Outdoor has become a Tier Three provider to London 2012. CBS Outdoor will exclusively supply LOCOG with outdoor media space to support its major marketing campaigns between now and 2012 itself and becomes official Outdoor Advertising Supplier to London 2012.
