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How Brands Are Banking On K-Pop Partnerships

August 16, 2020

The global popularity of K-Pop has obviously made it attractive for major Korean brands to piggyback…

PGA Tour Open To Gambling Industry Sponsorships: Asia Still Off-Limits

March 2, 2019

Following last May’s lifting of the federal ban sports betting by the US Supreme Court, the PGA Tour is finally open to sponsorship backing from the gambling industry.

Inaugural Cambodian Games Scores Major Corporate Sponsors

September 12, 2016

Cambodia’s first ever National Games - which will take place from October 25 to November 5 - looks poised to score two small but significant sponsorships worth a…

Major Rum Brand Goes Incognito For Latest Digital Campaign

August 25, 2016

While Pokemon Go hogged the headlines for augmented reality treasure hunts across the world, Bacardi has conjured an unlikely but snazzy millennial-focused campaign via a private web browser…

Leading Korean Conglomerate Likely To Scale Back Spend As New Drama Unfolds in North Asia

August 24, 2016

Korean conglomerate Lotte Group has found itself neck-deep in the controversial THAAD missile crisis between South Korea and China, a catch-22 which will certainly have an impact on…

Jammin’ YouTube Music Series Attracts Telco and Whisky Sponsors

August 15, 2016

Indian multi-channel network Qyuki, which boasts Oscar Award winner A.R. Rahman as a co-founder, has unveiled Jammin’ its latest music themed digital content offering.

Indian Premier League Study Proves Smart Activation Planning Outsmarts Big Spend

June 9, 2016

Despite well-documented scandals in the IPL - and the suspension of some of its celebrated teams - the just-concluded 2016 edition has clearly maintained its huge brand appeal…

Barcelona Eyes Vietnam Next For Asian Expansion

March 1, 2016

According to publisher VnExpress, reigning UEFA Champions League holders FC Barcelona will soon partner Vietnamese corporations as it widens its commercial reach in the continent.

Thai Giants Tee Up For New Golf Tournament

February 26, 2016

Two of Thailand’s biggest companies, beverage specialist ThaiBev and entertainment and telco conglomerate True, have coughed up USD5m for a new Asian Tour golf tournament in the country.

ASN Interview: 101India Head Honcho Demystifies India’s Branded Content Scene

February 5, 2016

With the rise of digital penetration and insatiable hunger for snackable content amongst Indian audiences, brands are foraying into the scene to engage with youthful consumers.