Consumer Electronics

Barcelona Eyes Vietnam Next For Asian Expansion

March 1, 2016

According to publisher VnExpress, reigning UEFA Champions League holders FC Barcelona will soon partner Vietnamese corporations as it widens its commercial reach in the continent.

Middleweight CSL Club On A Sponsorship Spree

February 29, 2016

Fresh from the capture of Australian midfield dynamo Tim Cahill, Chinese Super League’s (CSL) Hangzhou Greentown has gone on a commercial partnership spree.

LG India Eyes Sporting Partnerships For Growth

February 8, 2016

LG Electronics India is banking on regional sports sponsorship to raise its brand awareness and has not trimmed its marketing budget of USD73.8m (INR 500 crores) this year…

Hisense Eyes European Growth With UEFA Partnership

January 15, 2016

Consumer electronics manufacturer Hisense has become the first Chinese company to partner the UEFA European Championship in France later this year.

2016 Trends In India's Sportainment Landscape Part 2

January 12, 2016

The latest report by GroupM’s specialist business unit ESP Properties (Entertainment & Sports Partnerships) predicts the Top 10 trends in 'sportainment' for 2016. Here’s the second half of…

ASN Interview: Asean YouTubers Get Real On The State Of Branded Content

December 23, 2015

With the emergence of online video content as a legitimate form of entertainment across the Asean region, homegrown YouTube creators are becoming celebrities in their own right as their…

Five Lessons Brands Can Learn From the Best YouTubers

December 14, 2015

With Millennials consuming more video content on their mobiles and influenced by YouTubers on their purchasing decisions, brands are certainly paying heed beyond the hordes of screaming teenage…

Chinese Electrical Retail Giant Scores Asian Ice Hockey Partnership

December 8, 2015

Chinese electrical appliance retailer GOME has become a primary sponsor of the 2015/16 Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH) season.

Haier CEO's Gameplan Includes Both Niche and Mass Sports Sponsorship

October 29, 2015

Haier Asia has sealed a partnership deal with One Championship, the largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organisation in Asia.

After A Three-Year Hiatus, Toray Returns To A Booming Chinese Marathon Market

September 9, 2015

Toray Industries Inc. is sponsoring the Shanghai International Marathon again, after a three-year absence because of strained Sino-Nippon diplomatic ties.