Celebrity Endorsement

Seiko Eyes Thailand As Key Market; Sponsorship Spend To Increase

July 17, 2017

Japanese watch brand Seiko is gunning to increase its consumer base in the Southeast Asian market, particularly in Thailand, according to The Japan Times.

Bally Boards The Celebrity Bandwagon In China

July 3, 2017

Q117 has seen a flurry of celebrity endorsements partnership reveals from luxury brands in the Chinese market, the latest being the luxury fashion label Bally.

K-Pop Group Soothes Korea-China Tension With eTailer Deal

May 31, 2017

K-pop girl group Dream Catcher has scored a lucrative endorsement deal in China’s fashion retail scene.

Shakira Fans Go On A Global Treasure Hunt

May 24, 2017

Sony Music has launched a location-based digital initiative to mobilise musician Shakira’s global fanbase ahead of her upcoming album launch.

Pantene Spend On The Slide; Still Shuns Sport While Competition Diversifies

April 7, 2017

Pantene has made yet another investment into 'Non-sport' sponsorship platforms. The endorsement of a Filipina teen soap star adds to what looks like an unhealthy obsession with an…

Uniqlo Builds Out Celebrity Roster & Catalogue of "Human" Content

December 8, 2016

After several headline partnerships with mainstream sportsmen, Uniqlo has switched tack to sign its first female global brand ambassador... she's quirky, but so on brand.

Windies Star Duo Bat For Fast Growing Indian Condom Brand

August 26, 2016

Fast-rising Skore Condoms, the third largest market player in India, has scored celebrity endorsement deals with popular Windies cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle.

Girls’ Generation Member Social Media Faux Pas May Result In Endorsement Boycotts

August 19, 2016

Girls’ Generation member Tiffany is facing a backlash in Korea from fans and brands alike after a recent social media controversy.

Indian Property Developer Sticks By Sharapova Endorsement... But Does It Really Matter…?

June 16, 2016

Gurgaon-based real estate group Count Homestead India, which has named one of its upcoming developments 'Ballet by Sharapova', will stick by the Russian tennis star, despite her two-year…

Is a Chinese Air-wave of Sponsorship, led by XiamenAir, about to hit Asia?

June 14, 2016

Two hundred new international air routes will surge out of China in 2016*... and with 14 international airlines of Chinese origin (not including cargo), could XiamenAir's recent sponsorships…