Alcoholic Beverages/Liquor

Leading Asean Rum Nets A Landmark NBA Partnership

March 14, 2017

Leading Filipino spirits maker Tanduay has scored a first for an ASEAN brand through its partnership with NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, which has point guard Jeremy Lin in its…

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.

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.

ASN INTERVIEW: Diageo reveals their killer Branded Content secret... Neuroscience

December 14, 2015

The use of data to influence the creative process may sound like a trainsmash waiting to happen, but Johnnie Walker have pulled off a coup with their one…

Hard Liquor Brand Breaks new Ground with Tennis Sponsorship In China

September 24, 2015

Tianyoude, a Chinese barley wine brewery, has secured a significant sponsorship deal with the ATP China Open, the glitziest tournament in the domestic tennis market that tips off…

Chinese Baijiu Brand Finesses Into UK Market Using Classical Music

March 2, 2015

Chinese baiju (grain based spirit) brand Wuliangye has sealed a five-year USD750k sponsorship deal with the Philharmonia Orchestra (UK).

Agnez Mo Becomes Johnnie Walker Ambassador

December 1, 2014

Indonesian entertainer, Agnez Mo, 28, who made an entree into the American music market with viral hit “Coke Bottle” featuring rappers Timbaland and T.I. earlier this year, has…

Xiaomi Pumps In US$1 Billion For Content Creation

November 7, 2014

Chinese smart mobile manufacturer Xiaomi, the world’s third largest brand, will invest US$1 billion in the development of TV and video content for its rapidly growing consumer market.

ASN INSIGHT: Thailand bans Alcohol Sponsorship. How Will The Crackdown Affect the Sponsorship Market?

August 28, 2014

This week, the new Thai government began enforcing regulations on how alcohol brands can advertise domestically. As a result, overnight, rights holders have lost a valuable category and…

INTERVIEW: VIJAY NAIR, CEO OF ONLY MUCH LOUDER DISCUSSES INDIA’S BRANDED ENERTAINMENT SCENE WITH ASN

August 24, 2014

Mention anything about live music festivals, left-field youth and pop culture in India, and the odds of live music and entertainment conglomerate Only Much Louder (OML) being credited…