Insights

Now The League of Legends (LoL) Attracts Non-Endemic Luxury Maison

October 1, 2019

Esports fever continues to sweep the world, and now the hugely successful League of Legends (LoL) World Championship has attracted an unexpected but very well known brand partner.

Report: Japanese & Aussie Fans Are Most Nuts About Rugby World Cup

September 11, 2019

Rugby fans from Japan and Australia are the most enthusiastic in APAC, according to a new study from Near, a location-based customer profiling company.

SportPro Ranks Japan’s Naomi Osaka As 2019’s Most Marketable Athlete

August 23, 2019

Earlier this week, SportsPro has named Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka as the world’s most marketable athlete for 2019.

New Balance Mobile Game Resonates With Gen Z Consumers

August 8, 2019

Sport apparel and footwear brand New Balance has engaged young consumers in multiple markets earlier this year through a mobile game.

Japan's SK-II Returns With Doco Series Investment; Will It Lead To Similar Plays Across Other Asian Markets?

July 20, 2019

Renowned American journalist and television host Katie Couric leads a new branded content campaign by Japanese skincare brand SK-II.

Report: Chinese Gamers Are Receptive To Brands

July 9, 2019

According to a recent report Gamers in China are receptive to brand association and cooperation, thereby providing insights into how brands can bring gamification to their media plans.

McDonald's Taps K-Drama Fever For Latest Branded Content Campaign

June 1, 2019

Despite the huge Korean scandal that emerged from YG Entertainment this week, McDonald's has pushed ahead with a Korean drama-inspired campaign for a specialist menu item in Malaysia.

Bacardi Avoids Dark Market Regulation Through Indie Music Partnerships

May 23, 2019

The India business at Bacardi - the alcohol company - is showing how its sponsorship of local independent music can be a strong way to engage audiences, particularly…

Gillette Back (Hairless?) Chinese eSports Stars To Reframe Market Shrinkage

May 11, 2019

The world's leading razor brand, Gillette, has launched a marketing campaign with a basket of five Chinese eSports professionals... but do any of them really shave?!