NBA

MLB Continues Batting For Youth As It Expands In China

April 20, 2015

Unlike the more aggressive expansion strategies by major European football leagues and the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a more organic approach in…

ASN INTERVIEW: Nestle (Asia) still a cautious investor in non-traditional media

April 10, 2015

Swiss-based FMCG giant Nestle spent USD3.12b^ in global advertising for 2013, yet its management is still getting to grips with some variants of non-traditional communications in Asia.

Chinese Solar Energy Company Plunges Into Long-Term NBA Partnership

March 20, 2015

NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the oldest franchise in the league, has secured their first “legacy partner” sponsorship deal with Shanghai-based SPI Solar.

ASN POV: Atypical Sports Punching above Weight in Asian Sports Media

March 20, 2015

In recent years, Asia has been viewed as the region where the biggest battles for new sports media rights will take place. With growing audiences tuning into sports…

ASN INSIGHT: Outlier Yokohama Clinches Global Mega Deal To Challenge Bridgestone's Dominance

February 27, 2015

Japanese tyre company Yokohama Rubber will become Chelsea’s new shirt sponsor in a five-year deal reportedly worth USD300m, making it the second most lucrative in Premier League history.

NBA Partners Globe Telecom in Philippines Content Deal

November 10, 2014

The NBA has sealed a multi-year partnership with Globe Telecom to offer the NBA League pass to the Philippine telco giant’s subscribers in an effort to reach fans…

NBA Primed For Expansion In India

May 8, 2014

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has developed a multi-pronged strategy with which to attract a fast growing fanbase in India, including an e-commerce store driven by a novel…

NBA Goes Milky In Southeast Asia

March 6, 2014

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a Southeast Asian focused partnership deal with Dutch dairy firm Royal FrieslandCampina.

Jeremy Lin Nets New Adidas Deal

January 8, 2014

NBA star Jeremy Lin, one of the most followed and marketable athletes in Asia, has sealed an endorsement deal with Adidas, following the expiration of his Nike contract.