Industry

Ali Music Partners Korea's SM Entertainment

February 15, 2016

Alibaba Group has acquired a 4% stake in leading Korean entertainment network, S.M. Entertainment in a deal worth USD29.8m.

Indonesian Film Industry Welcomes Proposed Foreign Investment Changes

February 10, 2016

The Indonesian government’s plan to open up the local film industry to foreign direct investment has received overwhelming support from the industry’s professionals.

Sponsorship Woes Brew For Kedah FA Ahead Of M-League Season

February 9, 2016

The Kedah Football Association (KFA) faces dire financial straits following sponsorship withdrawals due to recent turmoil in the state’s political arena.

Hong Kong Ad Spend Slows in line With Sponsorship Market

January 28, 2016

Annual growth in the Hong Kong ad industry trickled to 3% in 2015 while Sponsorship & Branded Content also slowed to its worst year since 2010.

New Chinese Sponsor Causes Uproar In Portuguese Football

January 27, 2016

A new sponsorship deal from Chinese LED light manufacturer Ledman in Portugal’s second-tier football league has caused controversy after it emerged the top ten clubs involved would be…

South Indian Film Star Plugs Pro Kabaddi

January 25, 2016

The blurring lines between the cinema industry and professional sport continues in India as Star Sports Pro Kabbadi snags 31-year-old actor Rana Daggubati as its latest brand ambassador.

Wanda Sports Poised For New Football Tournament In 2017

January 14, 2016

Football investment has seen a phenomenal growth in the Chinese market over the past year and Wanda Sports is slated to continue this development.

Wanda Sports Poised For New Football Tournament In 2017

January 14, 2016

Football investment has seen a phenomenal growth in the Chinese market over the past year and Wanda Sports is slated to continue this development.

2016 Trends In India's Sportainment Landscape Part 1

January 11, 2016

In recent years, the sport and entertainment industry in India has been on the rise as non-cricketing sports such as football, kabaddi, tennis, badminton and wrestling have fast-growing…

Malaysia Ushers 2016 With Its World Table Tennis Host Rights Hanging

January 5, 2016

Malaysia risks a ban from organising any world table tennis events if the Israeli national team is barred from participating at the Perfect World Team Table Tennis Championships…