Apparel/Sport

Under Armour Now Turns Sights On Securing Headline Platform in China

May 19, 2016

The disruptive American sports brand Under Armour is slated to venture into China’s most popular sport with a big money investment in the country’s top-tier basketball league, according…

REPORT: Asian Football Fans Wave A Red Card At Fast Food And Beer Sponsors

May 18, 2016

Football fans in Asia perceive fast food and alcohol brands as a blemish for the beautiful game, even though these companies spend millions to back the sport through sponsorship…

UnderArmour Expands Deal With Asian MMA Platform To Take On The Big Guys

May 3, 2016

Challenger sports brand Under Armour, known for its provocatively humorous Rule Yourself campaigns, will collaborate with One Championship as an official partner across South-East Asia this year.

French Sportswear Brand Leverages China's Golf Scene For Growth

April 14, 2016

French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif has agreed a title sponsorship deal with the China LPGA for this year’s Beijing Ladies Classic, which will be held in Shunyi…

Reebok India Strikes Branded Content Gold On International Women’s Day

March 8, 2016

Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, the latest celebrity to endorse Reebok India, has channeled her challenging road to stardom in the sports brand’s ‘Fit To Fight’ campaign.

National Transport Operator Backs Singapore's Professional Football League. Why?

February 12, 2016

In its 21st year, the S-League, Singapore’s only professional sports league, has finally secured a three-year media partnership with public transport operator SMRT.

Is Jordan Spieth Shanking his Endorsement Choices?

January 26, 2016

Golf's latest world number 1, Jordan Spieth, has finally made it to Asia this week, but the young American prodigy doesn't seem to be as talented at picking…

Uniqlo Sticks With Japanese Tennis Ace

January 8, 2016

Ahead of the season opening Grand Slam in Australia, Asian tennis star Kei Nishikori has renewed his long-term endorsement deal with Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo clothing brand, which…

Five Lessons Brands Can Learn From the Best YouTubers

December 14, 2015

With Millennials consuming more video content on their mobiles and influenced by YouTubers on their purchasing decisions, brands are certainly paying heed beyond the hordes of screaming teenage…

ASN INTERVIEW: Challenger brand Puma is Highly Selective; Looks For Brand DNA Fit Above All Else

November 30, 2015

Well known for its global sponsorship of the showman of athletics, Usain Bolt, and now R&B rebel Rihanna, Puma is clearly a brand that does things its own way.…