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South Korean Carmaker Kia Backs Korean Esports National Team

July 19, 2023

South Korean automotive giant Kia has secured a sponsorship deal with the Korea Esports Association (KeSPA).…

Family Brand Kia Switches to K-Pop, Post-Olympics

January 4, 2019

After a starring role in the family of sponsors at the Winter Olympics a year ago, South Korea’s Kia Motors is set to partner a stable of K-pop…

Report: Hookit’s World Cup 2018 Social Media Performance

July 18, 2018

With the rise of social and digital media in the global sporting game, here’s sponsorship research consultancy Hookit’s insights at how the official sponsor brands, kit sponsors, teams…

Hyundai Shows (VERY) Dark Side At Winter Olympics Activation

February 12, 2018

While most automobile brands lack punch for their global sporting event activations, Hyundai has rewritten the script for 2018 PyeongChang.

Asia's Euro 2016 Partners Get B- For Activation Efforts (in Asia)

June 10, 2016

Euro 2016 is poised to consolidate its position as the world’s third most watched TV sporting event with a record-breaking viewership, especially in Asia, as China, Indonesia and…

Hyundai Motor Group Heeds Patriotic Call To Sponsor PyeongChang Winter Games

July 27, 2015

Hyundai Motor Group, which runs Korea’s two largest car brands Hyundai and Kia, has signed up to sponsor the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, heeding…

KIA Continues Backing Asian Basketball Scene

June 26, 2015

Korean automotive behemoth KIA Motors have secured a deal as the presenting partner of this year’s FIBA Asia Championship and FIBA Asia Women's Championship.

Will FIFA's Remaining Asian Sponsor Give Sepp the Red Card?

May 29, 2015

Joseph S. Blatter's recent re-election as the President of FIFA - and the results to come from the US Justice Department investigation into a cartel of (allegedly) corrupt FIFA…

KBO Seals New Title Partner

March 4, 2015

Tirebank has secured a three-year deal to become a partner of the Korean Baseball Organisation (KBO) League from its 34th to 36th season.

Asia & Middle East Fuel Global Sports Growth

January 12, 2015

A recent report by respected sports marketing research agency Repucom has focused on the growing influence of Asian and Middle Eastern investment in elite sports around the globe.