Olympics

Acer still mum on future of Olympic sponsorship

July 31, 2012

Taiwanese computer company Acer is yet to indicate if it will remain in the TOP Olympic sponsorship program once its current deal comes to an end at the…

Acer to leave Olympic stable after London

June 8, 2012

Taiwanese technology company, Acer Inc will end its worldwide Olympic sponsorship after the London Games as the IOC looks to review its technology sponsorships.

BMW sponsors Chinese Olympic teams

March 16, 2012

German automotive manufacturer, BMW has become a major sponsor of four Chinese Olympic teams and will partner fencing, sailing, freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

Amul sponsors Indian team for London Olympics

February 29, 2012

Asia’s largest milk brand, Amul has expanded its global sponsorship portfolio through a deal with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and will back the nation’s team for the…

BMW becomes Chinese Olympic Committee sponsor

January 19, 2011

The Chinese Olympic Committee has signed German auto manufacturer, BMW, as its exclusive official transport partner. The deal is for six years and is the first long-term automotive…

Samsung Sponsors India's Asian Games Team

May 19, 2010

Samsung has signed an agreement with the Indian Olympic Association to become a sponsor of the Indian team at November's Guangzhou Asian Games.

Tokyo Announces 17 Sponsors for Olympic Bid

August 21, 2009

Organisers of the Tokyo bid for the 2016 Olympics have announced they now have 17 Japanese companies serving as official sponsors.

Yanjing Beer: Olympic Sponsorship Helps Endure Financial Turmoil

December 4, 2008

National icon, Yanjing Beer has this week announced significant returns on its Beijing Olympic Sponsorship. Increased brand value and resilience were two of the benefits identified as emerging…

US$1.89 Billion: Olympic Sponsorship Lifts Coca-Cola's Third Quarter Profits

October 17, 2008

The Coca-Cola Company this week announced its sponsorship of the Beijing Olympic Games increased international sales, leading to a better than expected third-quarter profit. The company said Wednesday…

Olympic Sponsorship Drives Unexpected Growth for McDonalds

September 11, 2008

McDonalds announced this week that sales in restaurants open at least 13 months prior to the Beijing Games rose by 8.5 per cent in August. Company representatives say…