Deals

Haier CEO's Gameplan Includes Both Niche and Mass Sports Sponsorship

October 29, 2015

Haier Asia has sealed a partnership deal with One Championship, the largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organisation in Asia.

Hockey World League Gets Backing From Underground Brand

October 28, 2015

Coal India Limited (CIL) and its South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) subsidiary are slated to become official partners of this year’s Hockey World League Final.

MRF Signs AB de Villiers As Brand Ambassador

October 22, 2015

India’s largest tyre maker, Madras Rubber Factory Limited (MRF) has secured a three-year endorsement deal with South African and Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer AB de Villiers as its…

Etihad Airways Quashes Inter Milan Sponsorship Speculation

October 21, 2015

Etihad Airways has firmly distanced itself from a lucrative sponsorship deal with Serie A football club Inter Milan, which is owned by Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir.

Spotify Set To Battle Apple Music In Asia

October 20, 2015

Spotify is ramping up its efforts to battle Apple Music in Asia, with key appointments in Japan and Indonesia, signalling that it is preparing to launch in two…

Chinese Smartphone Backs IPL to Gain Indian Mindshare

October 19, 2015

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo replaces beverage giant PepsiCo as the new title sponsor of the Indian Premier League for the next two years, according to Indian media reports.

NBA China Drives Away With Dongfeng Nissan

October 16, 2015

Automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Nissan has secured a multi-year sponsorship with NBA China.

Nissan Hedges On Cricket Sponsorship As It Courts India

October 14, 2015

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co has sealed an eight-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), part of its strategic play to increase its small market…

Mazda Poised For La Liga Title Sponsorship

October 13, 2015

Japanese fifth largest car maker Mazda (7261.T) is reportedly slated to replace BBVA as the title sponsor of Spain’s La Liga.

Huajin Securities Partners New WTA Tournament In China

October 8, 2015

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has secured a title sponsor in Huajin Securities, for its new end-of-season tournament, the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, with a prize purse of…