Deals

Shahrukh Khan Puts IPL Team Up for Sale

May 1, 2009

According to local reports, Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan is trying to sell-off part of the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team. But varied valuations of the team remain a…

Maxus to Oversee Birds Nest Opera Sponsorships

April 30, 2009

Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium will play home to Puccini’s opera Turandot, produced by acclaimed film director Zhang Yimou. Zhang’s partner, Haosi International Group has hired Maxus to oversee…

Kolkata Court Orders Hockey Sponsor to Pay Up

April 30, 2009

The Calcutta High Court has ordered housing developer, Sahara India to make good its promise of a cash sponsorship to the Indian Hockey Federation. Justice Indira Banerjee ordered…

US May Withdraw from Shanghai World Expo

April 29, 2009

Concerns that the US may withdraw from participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo have been quieted by expo organisers, who say they have plans in place to…

HSBC Champions Tour Joins World Golf Championships

April 29, 2009

The International Federation of PGA Tours has officially announced that Shanghai’s HSBC Champions Golf Tournament has been given World Golf Championship status. The distinction is expected to make…

Music sponsorship up in the US

April 29, 2009

North American companies are expected to spend $1.08 billion sponsoring music venues, tours and festivals in 2009 according to projections by US sponsorship researcher IEG. The IEG Sponsorship…

Li Ning Signs Fifth Gold Medal Sponsorship

April 28, 2009

Sporting goods manufacturer Li Ning has signed its fifth gold medal-winning team, announcing its sponsorship of the Chinese National Badminton Team.

Skoda Sponsors PSA in Shanghai

April 28, 2009

Auto manufacturer Skoda is sponsoring a series of 30 second public service announcements aimed at lifting the spirits of the Shanghainese amid the current economic downturn. The adds…

Delhi Daredevils May Buy Liverpool F.C.

April 27, 2009

Talks are underway between English Premier League club, Liverpool and the owners of Indian Premier League team, the Delhi Daredevils. The talks may result in heavy investment by…

Charity Rugby Raises RM100 thousand for Local Charities

April 27, 2009

Five British companies have sponsored Malaysia’s annual Charity Rugby event organised this year by the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. The event raised RM 100 thousand for local…