Celebrity (non-sport)/Actor

Uniqlo Breaks Tradition With Singapore UGC Theatrical Deal

September 1, 2018

Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo has broken with its sports traditions to debut in Singapore’s theatre scene, launching a play with local actor-producer Tan Kheng Hua.

How A Box Office Hit Can Double a Star's Endorsement Fees Overnight

July 31, 2018

The hit movie Sanju - a biographical movie depicting Indian actor Sanjay Dutt which has grossed close to US$100m in Indian box offices - has reportedly enabled its…
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Salman Khan Grows Branded Content Portfolio

May 24, 2018

Bollywood star Salman Khan's production company SK TV will partner Banijay Group to produce content for television and digital platforms.

Is Aamir Khan Going To Boost India-China Ties?

April 28, 2018

Reports of India’s plan to appoint Bollywood star Aamir Khan as brand ambassador in China to boost trade between both nations have been positively received by the Chinese…

French Tennis Sponsors TV Star... But The Sport Softened In 2016

March 16, 2017

The French Tennis Federation will plunge into the celebrity endorsement world as it popularises the French Open in China.

Big Brands Cautious With Costly Celebrity Endorsements In India

October 21, 2016

This week saw another high profile casualty in India’s celebrity endorsement market when Coca-Cola dumped Bollywood beefcake Salman Khan from his lucrative Thums Up deal.

Bollywood Trio Score Endorsement Deals

August 9, 2016

Bollywood actor-director Ajay Devgn, 47, is on a philanthropic roll after kickstarting a social media campaign for the development and well-being of Indian girls.

Will Hallyu Pay The Price For Korea-China Missile Shield Spat?

August 5, 2016

The THAAD missile-shield fallout between South Korea and China might affect the former’s entertainment content export to its biggest market.

Watch Brand Breaks The Mould With Content Sponsorship of Salman Khan’s Latest Movie

June 13, 2016

Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of India's most prolific production houses is a sought-after content partner in Bollywood and the latest brand to join the party is sports…

K-Drama Heartthrob Turns Captain For Jeju Air

May 4, 2016

Song Joong-ki, the hero in blockbuster Korean soap ‘Descendants of the Sun’, has scored yet another lucrative endorsement deal for his burgeoning coffers.