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Aussie Wine Partners Manchester City With An Eye On The Chinese Market

May 31, 2016

Wolf Blass, one of Treasury Wine Estate (TWE)’s flagship brands, has become Manchester City's official wine partner for Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico.

Asian Tourism Body Looks Beyond Spots & Dots To Bag European League Partnership

May 27, 2016

While many Asian tourist boards measure themselves on archaic metrics, Tourism Malaysia has sealed a multi-dimensional deal with La Liga to stay ahead in a heavily competitive tourism…

A Recovery Boost For Singapore Swimming

March 2, 2016

Ahead of Rio2016, the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) has received a sponsorship boost by securing a three-year deal with Phiten Singapore as its Sports Recovery Partner.

Uniqlo Sticks With Japanese Tennis Ace

January 8, 2016

Ahead of the season opening Grand Slam in Australia, Asian tennis star Kei Nishikori has renewed his long-term endorsement deal with Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo clothing brand, which…

Native Ad Spend Poised For An Almost 200% Growth In Asia Pacific

December 21, 2015

Spend on native advertising in Asia Pacific is expected to almost double over the next three years to USD16.9b, according to a report by Adyoulike, Europe’s leading native ad…

Has SK-II Struck Gold In The Branded Content Game With Beauty Bound Asia?

November 23, 2015

With APAC’s cosmetics market anticipated to reach USD126.8b by 2020, brands in the category have been courting consumers through various channels, more so in non-traditional spaces as celebrity…

Myanmar Open Gets A Makeover With Japanese Collabs

November 11, 2015

Following a two-year hiatus, the Myanmar Open will return next February with a new title sponsor in Japanese real estate developer and rental company Leopalace21.

Spotify Set To Battle Apple Music In Asia

October 20, 2015

Spotify is ramping up its efforts to battle Apple Music in Asia, with key appointments in Japan and Indonesia, signalling that it is preparing to launch in two…

Mazda Poised For La Liga Title Sponsorship

October 13, 2015

Japanese fifth largest car maker Mazda (7261.T) is reportedly slated to replace BBVA as the title sponsor of Spain’s La Liga.

After A Three-Year Hiatus, Toray Returns To A Booming Chinese Marathon Market

September 9, 2015

Toray Industries Inc. is sponsoring the Shanghai International Marathon again, after a three-year absence because of strained Sino-Nippon diplomatic ties.