China

Chinese White Goods Brand Backs Les Bleus in Latest World Cup Deal

March 9, 2018

Chinese "White Goods" manufacturer Vatti has secured a partnership deal with the French National Football Team, ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, to licence the IP…

L2 Study Reveals Why Luxury Brands Need KOLs For We Chat Campaigns

March 2, 2018

WeChat has been touted as a must-have tool for luxury brands looking to reach consumers in China. Yet new research suggests that many brands aren’t getting the engagement…

Mengniu Gets Big On Football Sponsorship Ahead Of World Cup

February 27, 2018

Leading Chinese dairy player Mengniu has sealed a new, lucrative endorsement deal with football star Lionel Messi, according to local media reports.

Ctrip Makes A Bold Statement With Basketball Deal

February 7, 2018

The CBA League continues being a commercial magnet in China’s sports sponsorship industry, scoring its first online travel partnership deal with Ctrip.

Is TCL Skewing Towards Global Sporting Properties & Stars?

February 6, 2018

Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Chinese electronics brand TCL has scored a two-year endorsement deal with Brazilian football star Neymar, 26.

eSports Lures Intel Away From Safer Platforms In China

January 25, 2018

Intel continues to be focused in widening its reach in China’s eSports sponsorship scene, securing a deal with the nation’s emerging eSport club Tyloo’s Counter Strike:GO (CS:GO) and…

Shenzhen Pulls WTA Finals From Singapore

January 18, 2018

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has reportedly chosen Shenzhen as the next host of its season-ending Finals tournament.

Taiwanese Hardware Giant Asus Invests US$16m In Its First eSports Team

January 5, 2018

Leading Taiwanese IT hardware brand Asus has reportedly invested US$16m in the establishment of an eSports operation subsidiary to conquer the Chinese market.

Chinese Sponsorship Woes For La Liga’s Real Sociedad

January 3, 2018

La Liga club Real Sociedad is trying to lessen the negative publicity caused by its troubled Chinese sponsor Qbao.com.

FIFA Continues To Look For Sponsorship Dollars From The East

January 2, 2018

China won’t be taking part in the FIFA World Cup in Russia later this year, but that hasn’t deterred a series of leading Chinese brands capitalising on football…