Esports

Interview: Culture Group, Backstory on Groundbreaking Nike-LPL eSports Partnership

March 22, 2019

ASN spoke to Michael Patent, Co-Founder of Culture Group, on Nike’s historic four-year apparel sponsorship deal with TJ Sports for China’s League of Legends Pro League.

Great Eastern Seals Landmark ESports Deal With Singtel

March 16, 2019

Ahead of esports' debut in the 2019 SEA Games, insurance company Great Eastern and Singtel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the growing esports scene…

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).

French Football Giant PSG Backs Indonesian Esports Team

March 2, 2019

Paris Saint-Germain have landed a deal with Indonesian Esports team Rex Regum Qeon to found a new squad to compete in the Brawl Stars series.

Malaysian Bank Tells Persistence Story at CNY Via eSports

January 27, 2019

Malaysian bank RHB has released a creative short film in the advent of Chinese New Year, blending together positive storytelling and - in a break from cliché -…

Wearables Leader Partners McLaren As IOT Activity Grows

January 19, 2019

The world’s largest wearable device maker Huami has signed a deal with McLaren that will see the Chinese firm produce wearables for the British motorsport team.

Nike To Pump US$144m Into Chinese eSports Scene; 26x More Than Average Team Deal

November 21, 2018

Nike is set to sign a massive deal with the Chinese League of Legends Pro League (LPL), according to Lanxiong Sports.

Thai cinema operator Major Cineplex has expanded its cinema business with the launch of a new eSports theatre, claiming to be the first in the world.

Thai Cinema Operator Partners With Dell on World’s First eSports Theatre

October 26, 2018

Thai cinema operator Major Cineplex has expanded its cinema business with the launch of a new eSports theatre, claiming to be the first in the world.

Nike Finally Jumps Into eSports Sponsorship

October 23, 2018

Nike has finally secured its maiden deal in the eSports world, scoring a brand endorsement deal with Chinese Electronic Sports athlete Jian “Uzi” Zihao.