London: Ex-Formula One driver and well-known TV pundit, Mark Blundell, has appointed specialist media and sports PR agency, Braben, to provide strategic corporate and talent PR services for his company, 2mb Sports Management.

The agreement comes at an exciting time for the boutique talent agency. Founded in 2005 by Mark Blundell and close friend and fellow driver, Martin Brundle, 2mb Sports Management has successfully managed the careers of several elite athletes. Its current stable includes McLaren test driver and DTM headliner Gary Paffett, IndyCar newcomer and GP2 race winner Mike Conway and Brawn GP Young Development driver, Will Stevens. In January, Mark Blundell took sole ownership of 2mb Sports Management. 2mb will soon announce expansion plans designed to parallel the motorsport business.

"The appointment of Braben was a very considered and very crucial step for 2mb Sports Management," explains Mark Blundell.

"I have ambitious plans for the development of the business over the next few years and I'm convinced that Braben's unique mix of media and sports experience will help me to achieve these objectives."

"Mark Blundell is a very recognised and respected force in the field of media and sport and we are thrilled to have been selected by him to support the future growth and development of 2mb Sports Management," said Sarah Locke, CEO, Braben.

Further business announcements will be made over the coming weeks regarding 2mb Sports Management. For more information contact Braben Sport.

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About 2mb Sports Management

2mb Sports Management is a boutique talent management agency committed to both identifying and developing young sports talent and to helping established sports stars define and manage their brands. CEO Mark Blundell, an ex-Formula One driver and well-known TV pundit, uses his experiences as an elite athlete, media pundit and talent manager to provide bespoke full-service agency and management services. He and his 2mb team have developed a service that allows their clients to be 100% performance focussed.

About Braben

Braben is a specialist PR, commercial and media partnership agency dedicated to building audiences and revenue for sport and media clients. Braben's work over the past 15 years has led to extensive and influential relationships throughout the UK media, from boardroom to newsroom. These relationships help the Braben Sport division provide strategic PR and activation right across the sports industry, from media owners to brands, sponsors, rights-holders and talent. For more information: www.braben.co.uk.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact Rachel Froggatt, Director of Sport, Braben

p: 0207 566 2990 / m: 07515 587 199 / rachel@braben.co.uk