Football

Interview: The Brains Behind TCL-ESPN's Inspiring Bonding Moments

December 2, 2016

ASN has been wowed by ESPN-TCL’s Inspiring Bonding Moments, a branded content series covering the rarely told stories of Asean athletes. We go behind the scenes to interview…

Rakuten Signs FC Barcelona Sponsorship To Correct Business Reverses In Europe

November 15, 2016

One of Europe's most coveted football shirt sponsorship deals turned into a dramatic turf war in the last quarter, with e-commerce rivals Alibaba, Amazon and Rakuten all fighting…

Kohli Continues His Impressive Endorsment Streak In 2016

November 9, 2016

Indian men’s ethnic wear label Manyavar continues its sports-themed partnerships by appointing cricket superstar Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.

Manchester United Sleeps Tight With Chinese Bedding Partner

November 1, 2016

While the Reds Devils’ march towards another domestic league title has stumbled recently, the commercial powerhouse continues to flex its might off the pitch and has scored its…

La Liga Toasts Wine Deal In China Too

October 31, 2016

Spain’s elite football league, La Liga, has scored its first ever wine sponsorship deal with homegrown winery Marques del Atrio.

Tag Heuer Upsets Incumbent Local Watch Sponsor; This Time in Japanese Football

October 26, 2016

Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has sealed a ‘top’ partnership deal with the J-League, one of Asia’s most established football leagues.

Leading Chinese TV Maker Partners NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves

October 25, 2016

China-based TCL Corporation, the third largest television maker in the world, has secured an official TV partnership with NBA team Minnesota Timberwolves.

Vivo Dislodges ZTE To Partner NBA China

October 13, 2016

Vivo, the fourth largest player in China’s bustling handset market, has struck a deal to replace rival ZTE as the NBA China’s official mobile partner.

Malaysia Airlines Rises from the Ashes with Liverpool FC, Overwriting Domestic Strategy with Global Play

October 12, 2016

In a dramatic about face in Sponsorship strategy - and PR perceptions - Malaysia Airlines are on the verge of an aggressive marketing play in world sport, displacing…