China

Report: Young Chinese Football Fans Most Digitally Engaged

April 12, 2019

According to a recent study by COPA90, young Chinese football fans have proven to be the most digitally engaged fans compared to their peers in the UK, Brazil…

UFC Partners Chinese Short Form Content Platform Toutiao

March 29, 2019

The UFC has negotiated a new distribution deal with Chinese digital content-sharing platform Toutiao as it bids to wrest a major share of the nation’s MMA market.

Puma Blends Celebrity Into Digital Content In China

March 17, 2019

Puma and creative agency VMYL&R recently worked with the brand’s celebrity endorser Yang Yang on a sleek campaign to launch its 2019 classic wear in China.

Nike Agrees Bumper Chinese eSports Sponsorship Deal With LPL

March 2, 2019

Nike has officially signed a game-changing, four-year partnership with the pre-eminent Chinese esports series - the League of Legends Pro League (LPL).

Zhengzhou Open Replaces Connecticut Open In WTA Roster

February 5, 2019

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has revealed a new tournament in Zhengzhou, China will replace the Connecticut Open on this year’s roster.

Under Armour Keeps Adding To Asian Sponsorship Portfolio With Volleyball

January 29, 2019

American sport apparel brand Under Armour has negotiated an endorsement deal with Chinese women’s volleyball phenomenon Zhu Ting.

Viacom Aims To Scale Back In China

January 16, 2019

Viacom is considering selling off majority control of its TV operations in China, a move echoing its ownership structure across the region.

Nike Deepens Chinese Endorsement Investment With Female Football Star Wang Shuang

January 2, 2019

Nike has secured an endorsement deal with 23-year-old Chinese female footballer Wang Shuang to boost its position there.

Samsung Lands A Bumper US$45m CSL Shirt Sponsorship Deal, Boosting Investment In Chinese Market

December 13, 2018

Korean electronics giant Samsung has negotiated one of the biggest football shirt sponsorship deals in Asia with Chinese Super League’s (CSL) Jiangsu Suning Football Club.