Celebrity Endorsement

Tiger Woods becomes Kowa ambassador

June 30, 2011

Japanese pharmaceutical company, Kowa Company, has appointed golfer Tiger Woods as a brand ambassador and will use the American golfer to promote Vantelin Kowa, the company’s heat rub…

Nike signs ambassador deal with Japanese MMA fighter

February 22, 2011

Apparel brand Nike has signed Japanese MMA fighter and former Olympian, Kazuyuki Miyata as a brand ambassador. Miyata said he was keen to work with Nike to encourage…

Maxis Sponsors Badminton Stars in 2010

January 29, 2010

Malaysian telco Maxis Berhad has announced its sponsorship international badminton stars Lee Chong Wei and Misbun Sidek.

Is Sponsorship the New Censorship?

June 6, 2008

Actress Sharon Stone's recent assertion that the Sichuan earthquake could be "karma" for wrongs in Tibet has triggered a public outcry in China.