Industry

Sponsors Plan Return to Sumo After Baseball Betting Scandal

August 27, 2010

Sponsors are returning to sumo wrestling after abandoning the sport amid a national betting scandal.

India urges public sector to back Commonwealth Games

July 22, 2010

With Commonwealth Games private sector sponsorship struggling, the Indian Government has urged its public sector undertakings (PSUs) to get involved.

More sponsors exit sumo following betting scandal

July 1, 2010

Fuji Xerox and food company Natori Co have walked away from deals with Sumo Wrestling in Japan as a result of an illegal betting scandal.

Sponsors Withdraw Over Sumo Gambling Scandal

June 25, 2010

Top sumo wrestling sponsor Nagatanien Co has discontinued its association with the sport after Japanese police exposed widespread illegal gambling.

Woods has lost up to $30 million in endorsements

June 21, 2010

Media reports from the US indicate that Tiger Woods had so far lost between $23 million and $30 million in endorsement deals since his infidelity scandal first broke.

Sponsor Risks Maoist Anger to Sponsor Miss Nepal

June 11, 2010

Health and consumer products brand Dabur Nepal is once more the title sponsor of the Miss Nepal Contest despite the risk of reprisal from Maoist groups.

McDonalds Malaysia to Screen World Cup Live

June 10, 2010

McDonaldâ€™s is making the most of its official World Cup sponsorship by bringing all 64 matches live to its customers in Malaysia.

India's First 3D Ads to Air During T20

April 8, 2010

The final four matches of the upcoming IPL Twenty20 tournament will be shown in 3D in selected cinemas, creating an opportunity for sponsors to create India's first 3D…

IPL to Bring Increased Revenue to Radio Broadcasters

March 26, 2010

The IPL is expected to bring increased advertising and sponsorship revenue to India's radio industry, with broadcasters expecting a 20-30 per cent increase during the 2010 season.