Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | 12:28 BST
VG247 signs media sponsorship deal with Eurogamer Expo 2008
VG247 is an official media sponsor of the first Eurogamer Expo, we’re proud to announce.
“Teaming up with Eurogamer Expo 2008 in this way is an exciting step forward for videogaming247.com,” said editor Patrick Garratt.
“The show has a great line-up, and we’re looking forward to breaking all the news as it happens, live from the event.”
The deal takes the form of a media swap and work space for VG247 writers at the event.
Eurogamer Expo 2008 takes place on October 28-29 at the Old Truman Brewery, London.
Find more information here.
Press release after the break.
Press release
videogaming247.com announces media partnership with Eurogamer Expo 2008
UK, September 17, 2008
Leading British gaming news blog videogaming247.com is pleased to announce today a media partnership with Eurogamer Expo 2008.
As a result of the deal, videogaming247.com branding will appear on the Expo’s official site, event literature and within the London Games Festival show guide. The site’s journalists will also be provided with dedicated workspace at the show.
Eurogamer Expo 2008 branding will appear on videogaming247.com in return. The site will provide specific event coverage in the form of a Eurogamer Expo 2008 editorial section and comprehensive news from the show floor.
“Teaming up with Eurogamer Expo 2008 in this way is an exciting step forward for videogaming247.com,” said Editor Patrick Garratt. “The show has a great line-up, and we’re looking forward to breaking all the news as it happens, live from the event.”
Eurogamer Expo 2008 takes place on October 28-29 at the Old Truman Brewery, London. Find more information at: http://expo.eurogamer.net/
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Posted in: Eurogamer Expo 2008, Trade, UK, VG247
Tags: media sponsorship
27 comments
#1
Blerk
14/10/08, 12:34 pm
“Does quoting yourself in your own article seem a bit weird?”, asked Blerk.
#2
patlike
14/10/08, 12:35 pm
*buries head in sand*
#3
morriss
14/10/08, 12:55 pm
Should be fun.
#4
reask
14/10/08, 1:15 pm
The rise and rise of VG247.
Where will it all end.
#5
reask
14/10/08, 1:20 pm
The rise and rise of VG247.
Where will it all end.
#6
Psychotext
14/10/08, 1:26 pm
Being caught on camera in a back alley with a transvestite hooker, a vicar’s collar and a bag full of blow.
#7
morriss
14/10/08, 1:31 pm
Hopefully. Not a bad way to go.
#8
reask
14/10/08, 1:31 pm
That’s the price of fame I’m afraid.[url=http://www.mysmiley.net][img]http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0003.gif[/img][/url]
#9
Harry
14/10/08, 1:31 pm
Isn’t this EG sponsoring itself? Or am I missing who is in bed with who here?
#10
reask
14/10/08, 1:34 pm
That’s the price of fame I’m afraid.
#11
patlike
14/10/08, 1:35 pm
VG247′s a joint venture between myself and rauper, Harry
#12
Harry
14/10/08, 1:38 pm
Cool. And best of luck with it sir.
/continues to batter own bosses with request for a fricking blog. It’s the 21st century people!!!
#13
patlike
14/10/08, 1:40 pm
#14
Johnny Cullen
14/10/08, 1:43 pm
I cringed when I seen your quoting yourself, Pat XD
Anyways, congratulations Pat =D
#15
Axle
14/10/08, 1:46 pm
Surely if the site is reporting in the third person then Patrick quoting himself is gramatically correct?
#16
patlike
14/10/08, 2:18 pm
I didn’t know what to do! I suppose I could have put “said I.”
#17
reask
14/10/08, 2:25 pm
Don’t mind them Pat jealously is a terrible thing.
#18
Johnny Cullen
14/10/08, 2:26 pm
“Teaming up with Eurogamer Expo 2008 in this way is an exciting step forward for videogaming247.com,” said well… me”
XD
#19
patlike
14/10/08, 2:48 pm
#20
No_PUDding
14/10/08, 4:04 pm
If this is like teamign upwith that other ad company do not do it. These fuckign Far Cry 2 adds make me want to preach on the streets not to buy it.
When I press close, it just comes back again.
My dear god.
#21
patlike
14/10/08, 4:25 pm
It’s not the same, nope
#22
No_PUDding
14/10/08, 4:28 pm
*Dies under the constant pressure of FarCry2 following toolbar*
#23
Hunam
14/10/08, 4:36 pm
Does this mean you can see all the CV’s?
#24
patlike
14/10/08, 4:38 pm
Nah. That’s the Career Fair. It’s a GameIndustry thing.
#25
Hunam
14/10/08, 4:55 pm
I thought they were basically they same thing. You guys gonna be hanging around somewhere that can be found so we can give you a big hello?
#26
patlike
14/10/08, 5:03 pm
Not sure! Both Mike and I are going to be there on the first day, definitely. I’ll find out where we’re going to be camped out and let you know.
#27
No_PUDding
14/10/08, 6:45 pm
Really jealous, I am only like a few train rides from it