Indian Premier League (IPL)

Motorola Bites Into India’s Massive Cricket Sponsorship Industry

April 14, 2017

American brand Motorola Mobility, which is owned by Beijing-based technology giant Lenovo, has followed the playbook of its Chinese counterparts in the Indian sponsorship industry with its big-money…

MasterCard Making Noises to Push Back into India’s Sponsorship Market

January 27, 2017

Mastercard is planning to strengthen its sponsorship presence in India by getting involved in more local sporting events.

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.

Twitter Joins IPL's Fierce Digital Rights Race

October 17, 2016

The race for Indian Premier League’s digital rights has intensified with social media giant Twitter poised to join the pack of corporate heavyweights.

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.

Windies Star Duo Bat For Fast Growing Indian Condom Brand

August 26, 2016

Fast-rising Skore Condoms, the third largest market player in India, has scored celebrity endorsement deals with popular Windies cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle.

Chinese Smartphone Maker Vivo Continues Blockbuster Sports Investment

July 4, 2016

Big spending Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has made another significant investment in the Asian sponsorship landscape, by securing an exclusive deal with NBA China.

LeEco Spices Up The Indian Smartphone Race With Bollywood Move

June 15, 2016

Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco has signed up as the official sponsor of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards which will be held in Madrid…

Indian Premier League Study Proves Smart Activation Planning Outsmarts Big Spend

June 9, 2016

Despite well-documented scandals in the IPL - and the suspension of some of its celebrated teams - the just-concluded 2016 edition has clearly maintained its huge brand appeal…

Swiss Watch Brands Battle in India For Supremacy

May 2, 2016

Reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians' skipper, Rohit Sharma has followed the footsteps of his teammate Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador for Swiss luxury watch brand…