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Asian Tour inks deal with 'WSJ'

Last updated : Oct 27, 2017 18:10
SportzPower Team
Oct 23, 2017 14:10

SENTOSA, Singapore: The Asian Tour has inked a International Media Partner agreement with The Wall Street Journal.

As the latest international media partner of the Asian Tour, WSJ  will receive branding, customer engagement and hospitality opportunities at selected Asian Tour events.

The partnership with the US publication will also allow the Asian Tour to broaden its exposure internationally through its promotion across WSJ’s digital assets.

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