Financial Services

China’s Volleyball League Scores First Banking Deal

November 15, 2018

The Industrial Bank of China has secured a landmark deal with the Chinese Volleyball Super League in a new category movement for the sport.

India's Emerging Female Athletes Challenging Endorsement Establishment

September 25, 2018

There is a new generation of young Indian athletes, predominantly females, attracting brand endorsements at levels that are beginning to challenge the overpowering dominance of cricket endorsements.

Singapore's Banks Are 'Getting' Branded Content. First DBS, now OCBC

September 7, 2018

What is it with Singapore's banks? Are they finally getting the need to use Branded Content to drive their marketing?! First DBS, with an online mini-series, and now…

Uniqlo Breaks Tradition With Singapore UGC Theatrical Deal

September 1, 2018

Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo has broken with its sports traditions to debut in Singapore’s theatre scene, launching a play with local actor-producer Tan Kheng Hua.

Juventus Scores 5th Commercial Goal in China

August 8, 2018

Serie A giant Juventus, which now has Portuguese superstar Ronaldo in its ranks, is quickly becoming Europe's most successful commercial football club in China.

Micromax Reconsiders Cricket Sponsorship

July 29, 2018

UAE Exchange is likely to replace Indian mobile handset brand Micromax as the title sponsor for the Asia Cup 2018 cricket tournament, according to Inside Sports.

Liverpool FC Scores Bumper StanChart Renewal

May 25, 2018

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League final, Liverpool FC has agreed to a four-year extension with incumbent presenting sponsor, Standard Chartered Bank, reportedly worth US$214m.

The Detachment of E-Commerce Will Erode Consumer Brand Love. Clear Rationale for More Sponsorship

April 7, 2018

The world is embracing technology and technology is embracing consumers more and more, and while tech can help our lives immeasurably, there is a side-effect that has grown…

Man Utd Continue Asian Commercial Dominance

April 5, 2018

Despite a lacklustre season, Manchester United has added another Asian partnership to its coffers, this time teaming up with Chinese financial services group, Ping An Bank.