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 27, 2018 16:02
LONDON: Sahara Force India on Monday announced a partnership with Mexican state-owned petroleum giant Pemex, even as it unveiled its new car for the 2018 Formula One season that goes by the name VJM11.  Vijay Mallya, team principal and managing director of Sahara Force India, said: "The involvement of Pemex in Formula One is hugely significant.
Feb 27, 2018 16:02
NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Monday announced Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, as sponsor of the Indian contingent for 2018 Commonwealth Games 2018, 2018 Asian Games and 2020 Olympic Games as well as National Games 2018 and 2019. 
Feb 27, 2018 16:02
MUMBAI: Sports and entertainment consultancy Gemba has unveiled a sponsorship valuation platform Turnstile, which, it asserts, will provide both buyers and sellers the ability to recognize the physical assets as well as the intellectual property of sponsorships.
Feb 27, 2018 14:02
LONDON: The ITF Monday announced plans for a 25-year, $3 billion partnership with investment group Kosmos, that will transform Davis Cup by BNP Paribas and generate substantial revenues for global tennis development.
Feb 24, 2018 18:02
SINGAPORE: Effective August 1, Peter Leible will take over the role of head of Global Audiovisual Rights at Bundesliga International in Frankfurt. Leible has currently been managing the DFL subsidiary’s office in Singapore for six years. His successor is Kevin Sim, who on April 15 will take over from Leible as head of Asia Pacific.
Feb 23, 2018 12:02
MUMBAI: Gearing up to capitalize on the unprecedented marketing and branding opportunity that this year’s edition of India’s biggest cricket extravaganza offers, five more marquee brands have joined Star India’s stable of big-name brands for the Vivo IPL 2018.
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.