Football

Rakuten Nabs Another Major Sports Shirt Sponsorship Deal

September 26, 2017

In a move to raise its global awareness, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has added reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors to its blockbuster match kits portfolio.

ASN Interview: The ICC's Owners Tell Rights Holders To Keep It Simple In China

September 25, 2017

With the popularity of European football in Asia booming, the International Champions Cup (ICC) has expanded in the region, learning many valuable lessons about event structuring and sponsor…

Real Madrid Gets Techy In China

September 13, 2017

Real Madrid will partner Chinese conglomerate Lai Sun Group to build an interactive football experience centre in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province in China.

Why Facebook Live is a new must for Sports platforms

September 6, 2017

Facebook's bid for the digital rights of the Indian Premier League was a big tell of its ambitions; Facebook Live is positioning itself to be an indispensable marketing…

Unknown Chinese Smartphone Leagoo Partners Spurs To Grow Global Brand

August 23, 2017

In a bid to increase its global awareness, relative unknown Chinese smartphone brand Leagoo has inked a five-year deal with EPL club Tottenham Hotspur as the club’s official…

Courts Asia Set To Increase Marketing Spends With Regional Expansion

August 14, 2017

When we recall home furnishing and electronics retailer Courts moves in the sports and content landscape, we probably think of its prior football partnerships, namely a regional deal…

Man City Flexes Ambition With Latest Global Fan Engagement Tool

August 8, 2017

Ahead of the 2017/18 season, Manchester City has launched an ambitious mobile-first, global fan engagement platform that will personalise a fan's interaction with the club.

Hisense Continues Investing In The Beautiful Game

August 3, 2017

Aston Villa FC, battling to return to the EPL after a season in the Championship, is still able to attract high-end sponsors thanks to its Chinese ties.

Sony Re-Emerges at the International Champions Cup

August 1, 2017

At the recently completed International Champions Cup in Singapore, one sponsor stood out for two reasons - its re-emergence in the Sponsorship space, and their above average activation…