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. 

Feb 21, 2018 14:02
NEW DELHI: The 10th edition of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) shattered all previous records raising Rs 810 million for the 2017 edition, a 23% increase on 2016. Since its inception, through the platform of Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, a total of Rs 475.6 million  has been raised by over 200 civil society organisations (CSOs).
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. 
Feb 21, 2018 12:02
LONDON: The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has finalised a long-term partnership with leading sports marketing company Infront. 
Feb 17, 2018 18:02
LONDON: Sahara Force India on Friday announced a partnership with high-quality lubricants specialists Ravenol ahead of the 2018 Formula One season. Vijay Mallya, team principal and managing director of Sahara Force India, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ravenol to the team as we prepare for the start of the 2018 season."
Feb 17, 2018 18:02
MUMBAI: The upcoming T20 Mumbai League has roped in cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. "It's always a pleasure to be associated with the Mumbai Cricket Association. The T20 Mumbai League will not only entertain cricket fans, but also provide a great platform to the talented young cricketers in Mumbai," Tendulkar said.
Feb 17, 2018 17:02
STUTTGART: Just ahead of returning to the ATP World No. 1 ranking as its oldest ever holder, Roger Federer has extended his successful partnership with German luxury auto brand Mercedes-Benz as a global brand ambassador.
Feb 17, 2018 17:02
SEOUL: At Pyeongchang 2018, 18 national Olympic committees (NOCs) have benefited from the uniform support programme initiated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), together with the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industries (WFSGI). A first for the Olympic Winter Games.
Feb 16, 2018 13:02
MUMBAI: Baseline Ventures, a sports marketing, celebrity management and brand licensing firm, has achieved billings of  over Rs 1 billion in 2017.  
Feb 15, 2018 14:02
HYDERABAD: Zaggle, a payments and group dining company, has appointed all-rounder Hardik Pandya as its brand ambassador, it was announced on Wednesday. With this association, Pandya will be endorsing Zaggle's consumer and corporate offerings which include group dining deals, corporate cards and rewards & loyalty systems.