Aperol Announced as Official Global Spirits Partner of Manchester United

10 Jan 2014 --- Aperol, the globally renowned Italian liqueur, has announced a partnership with Manchester United to become the club’s Official Global Spirits Partner from January 1st 2014 until the end of the 2016/2017 season.

The deal is another successful step in Aperol’s ongoing international expansion, thanks to the light, sparkling and refreshing signature drink Aperol Spritz, and will give supporters across the world a new way to celebrate their passion for Manchester United.

Aperol will become a global partner of United and, as part of the partnership, Aperol branding will be prominent on the Old Trafford digital advertising boards during Premier League, FA Cup and Capital One Cup home matches.

Additional advertising will feature in match day programmes, in the Manchester United monthly magazine ‘Inside United’, on MUTV and the club’s official website, with supporters also able to enjoy Aperol Spritz in the Old Trafford hospitality areas.

Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer, Gruppo Campari, commented on the partnership, saying: “We’re delighted to announce Aperol as the new way to celebrate the joy and the passion for Manchester United.

“With the club widely recognised as the most supported in the world, this is a partnership that will deliver brand exposure on a massive scale, helping to provide Aperol, and its signature drink Aperol Spritz, with excellent levels of year-round brand exposure, consumer engagement and promotional opportunities in developed and new global markets.

“Manchester United is the most successful club in England and one of the most successful in the world, winning with style and panache, bringing millions of fans together in celebration. Similarly, Aperol is a brand that also embodies success, celebration and sociability. The natural fit between the two brands makes the partnership one that will bring continued success to both parties.”

Manchester United’s Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold, said: “We are delighted to welcome Aperol as Manchester United’s new Global Sprits Partner. Aperol is an ambitious brand and we have been impressed by their innovative approach to developing on an international stage.

“Manchester United has 659 million followers across the world and this partnership will be another platform to bring the Club closer to these fans. Aperol is a fitting partner to help the Club and its supporters to celebrate our achievements and we look forward to hopefully sharing many successes together in the coming years.”