China

Claudia Kim Becomes Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' First Asian Brand Ambassador

February 2, 2015

With its eye on localization in key markets, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has signed Korean actress Claudia Kim, 30, as its first brand ambassador in Asia.

LeTV Continues Entertainment-Tech Trend In China

January 30, 2015

Chinese entertainment company LeTV, which expects at least a whopping 180% YOY revenue growth in fiscal year 2014, plans to launch its own smartphone within the next 100…

Warc Predicts Tepid Global Ad Spend

January 27, 2015

Growth in global ad expenditure will curtail to 5.1% in 2015, according to a recent Warc report.

Asia & Middle East Fuel Global Sports Growth

January 12, 2015

A recent report by respected sports marketing research agency Repucom has focused on the growing influence of Asian and Middle Eastern investment in elite sports around the globe.

Hosa Partners Major Fina Event

December 16, 2014

Chinese sports brand Hosa has secured a three-year deal to title sponsor Fina’s 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup. The deal encompasses the 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions of…

Is Lin Dan A Good Fit For Montblanc China?

December 12, 2014

Earlier this week, we were greeted with news of 31-year-old badminton ace Lin Dan becoming the latest brand ambassador for Montblanc in China.

Disney Eyes China’s Content Market

November 24, 2014

In a move to cement its position in China’s burgeoning content market, Walt Disney Co. has expanded the portfolio of its 15-year partnership with state-owned Shanghai Media Group…

Youku Tudou Bags The Voice Kids Exclusive Rights

November 13, 2014

Following its deal with Endemol to produce China’s Big Brother, China’s largest online video giant Youku Tudou, has snagged an exclusive rights to produce a Chinese version of…

Xiaomi Pumps In US$1 Billion For Content Creation

November 7, 2014

Chinese smart mobile manufacturer Xiaomi, the world’s third largest brand, will invest US$1 billion in the development of TV and video content for its rapidly growing consumer market.

China’s Big Brother Set For Exclusive Web Debut

November 3, 2014

Fifteen years after debuting in the Netherlands, global reality television phenomenon Big Brother is slated for its Chinese debut on popular video site Youku Tudou in early 2015.