Apparel/Sport

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.…

Asics Partners Beijing Half Marathon

November 2, 2015

Japanese sports brand Asics has sealed a sponsorship deal with the Beijing Half Marathon, which will be held in Bird’s Nest Stadium this Sunday.

Huajin Securities Partners New WTA Tournament In China

October 8, 2015

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has secured a title sponsor in Huajin Securities, for its new end-of-season tournament, the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, with a prize purse of…

Indian Super League Sponsorship Revenues Tipped to Grow Almost 200%

September 16, 2015

Ahead of its second season, the Hero Indian Super League is expected to pull in USD15.1m in sponsorship revenues, up from about USD8.3m last year, said media planners…

After A Three-Year Hiatus, Toray Returns To A Booming Chinese Marathon Market

September 9, 2015

Toray Industries Inc. is sponsoring the Shanghai International Marathon again, after a three-year absence because of strained Sino-Nippon diplomatic ties.