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Top producers for THG Sports North America met last weekend to celebrate a successful April sales effort with a getaway trip to Miami’s luxurious Shore Club, says THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The trip is part of our incentive program to reward our team for producing stellar results,” Stromberg says. “Our goal was $1.5 million in sales for April and we had 20 divisional sales executives meet their targets and join us for a weekend of relaxation and fun in Miami. Given our results, the investment has paid for itself many times over.”

THG Sports executives from the company’s Chicago, Montreal and San Diego offices took part in the Miami trip (see group photo).

Stromberg says THG Sports is planning a European trip featuring three days in Amsterdam in September. “Everyone’s focused on making the ‘list’ and joining us for the fall trip,” Stromberg says.

The Miami getaway is part of THG Sports’ internal incentive program that rewards top performers. Past incentive programs have included trips to Las Vegas, Major League Baseball outings and division office dinners.

(May 19, 2009) CHICAGO — Pro Golfer and Golf channel analyst Mark Lye relishes the work he’s done as a celebrity host and participant in THG Sports‘ hospitality offerings at major sports events.

“He’s been an asset to our programs,” says Jon Stromberg, THG Sports CEO of North America. “Our clients and their customers love Mark, which is why he’s back with us year after year.”

“I’ve enjoyed a close working relationship with THG Sports for the past 15 years,” says Lye. “THG Sports takes the experience of playing with champions to a new level.”

Lye has been a celebrity on-site host for THG Sports at more than 20 major golf championships since 1995, including the PGA and U.S. Open championships, the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup. Last month, Lye served as THG Sports’ celebrity host during the 2009 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. In addition to serving as celebrity host, Lye assists THG Sports with arranging pro golfers to take part in the company’s Pro-Am golf tournaments held in conjunction with the top-tier events.

“THG Sports Pro-Am’s take the championship experience to a new level. It’s not how many professionals are involved, but who you choose that makes all the difference,” Lye says.

Lye says THG Sports’ on-site preparations and hospitality services make for a one-of-a-kind experience for THG Sports clients and their customers.

“When you’re entertaining clients you want to give them the full effect of being part of a US Open,  Masters Tournament or PGA Championship is all about. THG Sports does that above and beyond,” Lye says. Once THG Sports clients hit the grounds they are taken care of like first class citizens.”

The following videos offer more from Lye on the benefits THG Sports provides its clients at events, including the PGA’s Presidents Cup and the U.S. Open.

For more information about THG Sports’ corporate hospitality services at premier golf championships and other sporting events, visit http://www.thgsports.com or the company blog, http://www.thgworldwideblog.com.

About THG Sports: THG Sports (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs at premier sporting events in the United States and abroad-including the US Grand Prix, World Cup Soccer, Masters, US Open and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG Sports’ services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.

(May 20, 2009) CHICAGO - The 2009 Monaco Grand Prix is poised to be one of the most challenging and exciting races on this year’s Formula One circuit-and an unmatched opportunity for corporate hospitality, says THG Sports North America CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The Monaco event comes on the heels of a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix,” Stromberg says. “We’re seeing a lot of last minute interest in hospitality opportunities at Monaco-a testimony to the ‘must-see’ nature of the event.”

The Monaco Grand Prix, with practice runs beginning this week prior to Sunday’s race, is one of the jewels on the Formula One circuit, known for dramatic exits and finishes through the picturesque streets of the city. The Brawn-Mercedes team has finished strong in this year’s other Formula One races, with driver Jensen Button winning four so far in 2009.

THG Sports provided hospitality during this year’s past Formula One events in Australia, Malaysia, China, Bahrain and last week in Catalunya, Spain. The offerings included full Executive Club hospitality with four-course meal service and celebrity appearances by Formula One commentator Heiko Wasser and Alex Yoong, former F1 driver and current A1 driver & ESPN announcer.

THG Sports offers similar hospitality offerings at Monaco, including yacht shuttles to and from the racecourse. “We expect the Monaco Grand Prix to once again deliver a lifetime experience to our Formula One fans and clients,” Stromberg says.

In addition to Monaco, THG Sports provides corporate hospitality during upcoming Formula One events including the Turkish Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, German Grand Prix, Hungarian Grand Prix, European Grand Prix, Belgium Grand Prix, Italian Grand Prix, Singapore Grand Prix, Brazilian Grand Prix, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

For more information about THG Sports’ corporate hospitality services at premier racing and other sporting events, visit http://www.thgsports.com or the company blog, http://www.thgworldwideblog.com.

About THG Sports: THG Sports (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs at premier sporting events in the United States and abroad-including the US Grand Prix, World Soccer Championships, Masters Tournament, US Open and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG Sports’ services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.