Celebrity Endorsement

Tommy Hilfiger Signs First Chinese Celeb Endorser

September 1, 2017

Chinese actor-singer Shawn Yue, 35, has scored a deal as Tommy Hilfiger men’s wear first local brand ambassador in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan until May 2018.

Brands Still Wary Of Celeb Endorsement Strategy: India

August 18, 2017

The relationship between brands and celebrities in India appears to be entering another cautious phase. Observers are divided as to the reasons why but the data is unequivocal.

Challenger Handset Brand Panasonic Poised To Increase Marketing Spends In India

August 15, 2017

Panasonic will pump in about US$31.24m this year in the marketing and promotion of its smartphones as it jostles with the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi and Lenovo in…

Indian Jeweler Set To Challenge Chinese Brands In Asia’s Sponsorship Market

August 7, 2017

Indian jewellery brand Joyalukkas has scored a two-year endorsement deal with Bollywood veteran Kajol for India and its global market.

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.