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 06, 2018 19:04
MUMBAI: This year, Burger King joins big league of cricket frenzy in India with the launch of a targeted brand campaign and a partnership with reigning IPL champions the Mumbai Indians.  Burger King has associated with the popular IPL franchise to become the exclusive category partner for the Mumbai Indians, who will sport the Burger King logo as part of their outfits.
Apr 06, 2018 19:04
MUMBAI: Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd (USPL) Thursday announced that Wrogn - its youthwear line fronted by Virat Kohli Virat, and women’s ethnic wear brand Imara will be the “Official Lifestyle Partners” for team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the Bangalore based franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 11th edition of the upcoming T20 bonanza.
Apr 04, 2018 16:04
MUMBAI: With three days to go for VIVO IPL 2018 to begin, Star India has unveiled the latest campaign playing off its ongoing ‘Best vs Best’ narrative that is built around the opening clash on Saturday, April 7th between current champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. 
Apr 04, 2018 15:04
MUMBAI: Online travel company Goibibo has launched a campaign linking cricket with the delight of travel featuring its brand ambassador Deepika Padukone and Mumbai Indians team members Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.
Apr 03, 2018 15:04
MUMBAI: cricket-focused sports gaming platform Dream11 has launched an integrated campaign #DimaagSeDhoni featuring its brand ambassador MS Dhoni.
Apr 03, 2018 12:04
MUMBAI: Leo Burnett Orchard has won the creative mandate for cricket-focused sports gaming platform Dream11. As part of its new duties, Leo Burnett Orchard will partner Dream11 for all of its sports tie-ups, and will help consumers realise the joy of fantasy sports. There was no multi-agency pitch involved in the assignment of the creative mandate.
Apr 03, 2018 12:04
MUMBAI: Kwan Entertainment and Marketing Solutions has announced key changes in its leadership team.  The celebrity management firm has appointed founding partners Indranil Das Blah and Vijay Subramaniam as co-chief executives to helm day-to-day operations, while co-founder Anirban Das Blah moves into a more strategic role. 
Apr 03, 2018 11:04
NEW YORK: On Sunday, April 1, the Brooklyn Nets celebrated "India Day" when they hosted the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center at 6 pm local time.  The evening, managed by events firm ExcelIndia, included elements that celebrate "Indian heritage and culture" (read shout outs to contemporary Hindi film music and dance).
Apr 02, 2018 14:04
MUMBAI: Star India’s video on demand (VoD) platform Hotstar, has launched Hotstar AdServe – a self-service ad tool aimed at empowering advertisers and allowing small and medium sized companies to harness the power of digital video at scale "to associate with a big sporting event" (read IPL).
Mar 29, 2018 16:03
KUWAIT: The Olympic Council of Asia and French flooring company Gerflor signed a sponsorship agreement here Wednesday for the period 2018-2020.