Sponsorship

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Feb 21, 2018 16:02
DOHA, Qatar: FC Bayern Munich AG and Qatar Airways have agreed a new partnership. The airline replaces German national carrier Lufthansa and will be an FC Bayern platinum partner from 1 July until 2023.
Feb 21, 2018 15:02
MUMBAI: With a high profile fraud hitting Punjab National Bank (PNB), its brand ambassador, Virat Kohli, might pull out of the endorsement deal. The Indian cricket team captain was signed up by PNB in 2016. But now, with the disclosure of a Rs 114-billion fraud case, Kohli would like to disassociate himself before he comes under fire for promoting the bank. 
Feb 21, 2018 14:02
PARIS: Renault Sport Formula One Team and Alibaba’s Tmall will partner for the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship, with the logo of the Chinese B2C marketplace – the Tmall Cat – being displayed prominently on the Renault RS 18 F1 Challenger. Further details of the partnership will be released in March.
Feb 21, 2018 13:02
MUMBAI: Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading tyre and rubber companies, has announced partnerships with new members of ‘Team Bridgestone’ under its global Olympic partnership. 
Feb 21, 2018 13:02
NEW DELHI: Over 15,000 runners are all set to run the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon 2018 on Sunday, February 25. The AIMS certified marathon will be flagged-off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by event ambasssador Sachin Tendulkar. The marathon will witness a line-up of top Indian marathoners like Kheta Ram, Gopi T, Jitendra Singh Rawat, Monika Athare and Jyoti Singh Gawate. 
Feb 21, 2018 12:02
LONDON: The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has finalised a long-term partnership with leading sports marketing company Infront. 
Feb 20, 2018 14:02
HARARE: Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team's tour to that country in serious doubt. PCB chairman Najam Sethi told the Dawn newspaper that the tour was still on as Zimbabwe Cricket Union had approached the ICC for a loan.
Feb 19, 2018 12:02
MUMBAI: The challenge of an India unfriendly time zone, added to the fact that New Zealand's cricket is of little interest to the average Indian viewer (and by extension television broadcasters), has led to the BCCI declining to play away Tests against the Kiwis. The Tests in New Zealand start at 3.30 a.m., which is not appropriate for fans in India to follow the match, a report in newspaper DNA said.
Feb 17, 2018 18:02
LONDON: Sahara Force India on Friday announced a partnership with high-quality lubricants specialists Ravenol ahead of the 2018 Formula One season. Vijay Mallya, team principal and managing director of Sahara Force India, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ravenol to the team as we prepare for the start of the 2018 season."
Feb 17, 2018 18:02
MUMBAI: The upcoming T20 Mumbai League has roped in cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. "It's always a pleasure to be associated with the Mumbai Cricket Association. The T20 Mumbai League will not only entertain cricket fans, but also provide a great platform to the talented young cricketers in Mumbai," Tendulkar said.