The UFC announced its first-ever Official Vodka Partner as Nemiroff becomes the “Official Vodka” of the UFC in a new sponsorship category for the company.
In return, Nemiroff will have a branded presence inside the Octagon starting with UFC 228 this Saturday.
Via the UFC press release:
“We’re excited that Nemiroff is joining us as UFC’s first-ever global Vodka partner,” said Paul Asencio, UFC Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships. “The alcohol and spirits categories continue to be an important component of our sponsorship business, and Nemiroff’s global popularity will help us grow UFC’s brand and the sport of MMA around the world.”
Additional partnership activations will include the integration of Nemiroff branding throughout UFC’s telecasts, as well as sampling, digital media, and other promotional opportunities. Through UFC’s worldwide programming distribution, Nemiroff’s brand exposure has the potential to reach 1.1 billion TV households in more than 160 countries and territories in 40 different languages.
Nemiroff was one of the first enterprises in Ukraine with foreign investment in the production of vodka. It was established in 1992. Production is based in Namyriv and was established on the place of a distillery that existed from 1872 specializing in the production of horylka.
Payout Perspective:
You may recall that when Bud Light was the official beer for the UFC it blocked potential liquor/spirit sponsorships. With Nemiroff as the “Official Vodka” it’s likely we could see more official spirits of the UFC. It’s a growing industry that is tailored for the younger demo of the UFC.
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