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Qualcomm Sponsors Manchester United Amid Bigger Consumer PC Push

  • Deal is part of chipmaker’s effort to spotlight its brand
  • Qualcomm’s tech is powering interactive experiences for fans

Manchester United’s new kit with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon branding.

Source: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
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Qualcomm Inc. has become the new front-of-shirt sponsor for Manchester United Football Club — an attempt to boost awareness of its Snapdragon brand among consumers amid a broader push into personal computing.

The California-based chipmaker is paying for a prominent brand position with one of the best-known clubs in the world’s most popular sport. One home game for the UK Premier League team will give Snapdragon as much exposure as a Super Bowl ad, the company said.