Deals

Mercedes-Benz becomes Official Vehicle of China Open

August 29, 2008

Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co (BBDC) has this week become a principal sponsor of the China Open tennis championship, to be held from the 20-28 September.

Sun Yue Recruited by L.A. Lakers

August 28, 2008

Chinese basketball star Sun Yue has signed on to play for US NBA team, the L.A. Lakers. Sun’s goal has always been to play alongside Kobe Bryant in…

Guangzhou Automobile Group Breaks Record for Asian Games Sponsorship

August 28, 2008

The organising committee for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games has announced that vehicle sponsor Guangzhou Automobile Group has signed a further sponsorship agreement, breaking all previous records for…

Yanjing Group Presents 5.7 million to Medallists

August 28, 2008

Olympic sponsors, the Yanjing Beer Group yesterday held an award ceremony for China’s boating athletes in Beijing. The ceremony was held not only to congratulate athletes on their…

Haier Turns to Foreign Markets for Revenue

August 28, 2008

During the Beijing Olympics, China’s largest white-goods manufacturer, Haier Group launched a marketing offensive aimed squarely at foreign markets. With the assistance of an unnamed PR agency, Hai’er…

Aokang Group Eager to Support Liu Xiang

August 28, 2008

Within 24 hours of Liu Xiang’s shock withdrawal from competition at the Beijing Olympics, sponsors Aokang Group decided to bring forward the signing of his 2009 sponsorship contract.…

JB Group Classic Brings HK$400 Million Return for Sponsors

August 27, 2008

Results of a recent study have indicated that the JB Group Classic tennis tournament this year provided over HK$400 million in sponsorship value.

Companies optimistic about Liu Xiang

August 27, 2008

The China Daily is predicting Liu Xiang will remain a marketing phenomenon, despite his withdrawal from competition in Beijing.

Keppel Corp Celebrates Anniversary with Arts Sponsorship

August 27, 2008

Singaporean shipbuilder Keppel Corp celebrated its fortieth anniversary by sponsoring the premiere of an orchestral work entitled Of Passion & Passages, composed by Associate Professor Ho Chee Kong.

Swensens Takes Club Rainbow Kids to Lantern Festival

August 27, 2008

American restaurant chain Swensens will take 70 children from Club Rainbow to attend the Official Opening Celebration of Lantern Fantasy 2008, an annual lantern festival event held in…