press operations international

 

“I wanted to put on record my most sincere thanks and admiration for yet another stunning performance by you in your organisation roles for the Athens Olympics.

 

“I have covered and organised Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and PanAmerican Games since Munich in 1972 and in my view there is not the slightest coincidence that with you at their heart, the Sydney and Athens Games have been hailed by everyone, including myself, as the best organised and run Olympics/sporting events ever.”

 

Brian Williams, Athens Olympic Games Editor in Charge

Reuters

 

 

 

“After two Olympics – Sydney and Athens – I’ve come to associate your names with the words ‘getting things done the right way’.

 

Sydney was truly a ‘no worry’ Olympics because you both had a firm grasp of what the international press – print and broadcast – needed to get our jobs done.

 

“I would unhesitatingly say you’re the best in the business when it comes to international event planning.  Those of us who work these events would follow you anywhere.

 

“We regard you not only as highly competent and capable but also excellent representatives of whatever project you are involved in.”

 

Terry Taylor, Sports Editor

The Associated Press, New York

 

 

 

“From my experience of covering Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, Sue and Richard were largely responsible for the smooth running of media operations services at both Games.

 

“Their considerable knowledge of the needs of various types of media outlets and experience and background in dealing with international journalists made it a pleasure to work at those events.”

 

Tom Salom, Managing Editor – Olympics

News Limited Australia

 

 

 

“Your organisation of the media operations and media services was exceptional and of critical value to AAP’s coverage of the Athens Games.

 

“Your efforts in Athens surpassed AAP’s high expectations based on our experiences from working with you previously in the lead-up to and during the Sydney 2000 Olympics, as well as at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur 1998 and in Manchester 2002.

 

Mike Osborne, Head of Sport

Australian Associated Press

 

 

TESTIMONIALS – SYDNEY 2000

 

 

 

“The MPC operation has been outstanding, the smoothest ever.”

 

Janice Lloyd, Olympics Editor

USA Today

 

 

“The MPC operation has been superb, delivering everything and more.  It’s been the best.  It’s the most effective operation I can recall.”

 

Steve Parry, Sports Editor

Reuters, London

 

 

“In a career covering Olympics for Reuters since 1972 I have never seen an operation that approached the utter professionalism of you and your staff.  I know my admiration is shared by all Reuters staffers and all other media representatives.

 

Brian Williams, Olympic Editor in Charge

Reuters, London

 

 

”Countless highly experienced overseas journalists have told me it’s been the best operation in the history of the Games.”

 

Colin James, Chief of Staff

News Limited Australia

 

 

“I have had the chance to compare some Olympic Games.  What you managed to do to help us cover this sensational Games was ‘far out’.”

 

Peter Rebig, Managing Director

Sport-Informations-Dienst, Germany

 

 

 

 

Printable References

 

 

References - General

 

Reference from Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games

 

Reference from Deli 2010 Commonwealth Games