Marketing

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. 

Apr 20, 2021 16:04
LAUSANNE: FIDE has signed a historic global partnership agreement with Chessable, making it one of the sponsors for the World Chess Championship cycle, the Olympiad, and the World Rapid and Blitz. Sister company chess24 acquires broadcast rights for top FIDE events from 2021 until 2026. 
Apr 19, 2021 19:04
NEW DELHI: Casio’s iconic G-Shock range of watches known for their legendary toughness, trailblazing designs and innovative technology has tied up with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021 to become the franchise's "official toughness partner".
Apr 19, 2021 17:04
NEW DELHI: Bacardi India has announced the appointment of Zeenah Vilcassim as marketing director. 
Apr 16, 2021 14:04
BENGALURU: In the spirit of producing world-class wristwatches that tell stories from India, Bangalore Watch Company announces the launch of two new watches in its Cover Drive sports watch collection that "celebrates the undying spirit of Indian cricket". The first of the two watches are named 'The Yellow Jersey' with a mustard yellow dial, and another named 'Men in Blue' with a pastel blue dial colour.
Apr 16, 2021 14:04
NEW DELHI: Indian gaming talent management company Trinity Gaming has signed sports communication agency Artsmith to create awareness among the gamers & influencers wanting to pursue a career in gaming content creations and how they can monetise and create a brand for themselves. 
Apr 14, 2021 18:04
MUMBAI: Fashion and lifestyle brand Benetton has joined hands with watchmakers Timex India to introduce an exclusive line of watches in the Indian market.  The collaboration is part of a licensing deal where Benetton India will be at the forefront of "creative inspiration stemming from the brand’s DNA of colors and social", while Timex India will spearhead the overall designing, manufacturing and distribution.
Apr 14, 2021 18:04
NEW YORK: American consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has announced a multi-year, multi-faceted partnership with Major League Soccer.  The financial terms of the agreement were not made public, but CNBC reports that P&G will pay the North American league ‘$80 million to $100 million’ over a five-year period.
Apr 13, 2021 21:04
MUMBAI: Indian Premier League title sponsor VIVO has announced the #PerfectFan contest for die-hard cricket fans.  The contest will be the most significant ever consumer gratification at IPL, where lovers of the game will have an opportunity to meet Virat Kohli and win exciting prizes.
Apr 13, 2021 21:04
NEW DELHI: JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals, which earlier announced that it had secured its highest ever sponsorship revenue owing to a record 25 partners, has pulled in Rs 650 million for the ongoing season, the IPL franchise's interim CEO has confirmed.
Apr 13, 2021 20:04
TOKYO: Hideki Matsuyama's historic victory at the Masters on Sunday could earn the Japanese star $600 million in endorsements, in total, over the rest of his life two separate media reports in the US indicate.