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. 

Nov 18, 2020 16:11
MELBOURNE: The Australian Open and Ralph Lauren Corporation Tuesday announced a new, global long-term partnership. Ralph Lauren has been named Official Outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, including the AO ballkids and chair umpires, in a specially-designed collection of apparel and accessories.
Nov 18, 2020 16:11
LONDON: The ATP has announced a long-term extension to its partnership with Rolex. The new agreement begins in 2021 and will see Rolex continue as the Official Timekeeper of the ATP Tour as well as the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. In addition, Rolex will also become the Official Timekeeper of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, Italy.
Nov 18, 2020 16:11
MUMBAI: Chennai Super Kings may have had their worst Indian Premier League season in 2020, but the ever popular MS Dhoni-led side remained top of mind on Twitter. The 60-match tournament, which started on September 19, ended on November 10 with Mumbai Indians defeating Delhi Capitals to emerge as IPL champions for the fifth time.
Nov 18, 2020 15:11
CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC announced Tuesday that online sports news portal DafaNews will be continuing as the two-time Hero Indian Super League champions’ Principal Sponsor for a second consecutive year, following a successful association in the 2019-20 season. DafaNews will continue to appear on the back of the CFC jersey for the entirety of the 2020-21 campaign.
Nov 17, 2020 16:11
MUMBAI: Omnicom Media Group Tuesday announced the official expansion of Fuse, OMG’s sport and entertainment practice, across Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Singapore, the Fuse team will be tasked with delivering "transformative marketing solutions" for clients in the region across sport, e-sports and music. 
Nov 17, 2020 15:11
MUMBAI: Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced cricketer Smriti Mandhana as their new brand ambassador. She will be appearing on behalf of Equitas Small Finance Bank across all media platforms.
Nov 17, 2020 15:11
LONDON: European esports organization OG Esports has announced that leading Asian operator Fun88 has signed a multi-year contract as their official global betting partner.
Nov 17, 2020 13:11
LONDON: Two Circles Inc., a sports marketing firm owned by media and technology holding company Bruin Sports Capital, has acquired independent sports rights-sales business TRM Partners.  Since 2014, TRM has been responsible for $700m in deals for sports rights owners, including the NFL, UEFA, ICC, Chelsea FC and AC Milan.
Nov 17, 2020 12:11
MUMBAI: Deeming that the dust has sufficiently settled over a controversial decision made public two weeks ago, the richest, but certainly not best run (to repeat a truism asserted in an earlier article), cricket board in the world confirmed Tuesday that gaming marketplace Mobile Premier League's (MPL) recently created sister athleisure brand MPL Sports Apparel and Accessories, would be its kit sponsor for the next three ye
Nov 17, 2020 11:11
SPECIAL REPORT: A WEEK TO THE DAY after the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League completed its 2020  innings, official broadcaster Star Sports has ticked off all the boxes as far as viewership, subscription numbers are concerned. Ergo OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar, which is where parent company Walt Disney has (and will have) its primary focus in the post COVID-19 era.