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. 

Oct 17, 2018 12:10
LONDON: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Norwegian announced Monday a partnership that sees Norway’s budget airline named presenting partner of the NBA London Game 2019. The regular-season game will feature the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks at The O2 Arena on 17 January next year.
Oct 17, 2018 12:10
PARIS: The upcoming Rolex Paris Masters ATP 1000 event will have global automobile giant, Audi as one of its official partners this year. The agreement provides for the provision of a fleet of 37 vehicles including the brand’s new models, Audi A8 and Audi Q8. This will ensure the transport of the players taking part in the tournament such as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Oct 17, 2018 12:10
BARCELONA: La Liga champions FC Barcelona have renewed their contact with Samba Financial Group, one of the top financial services companies in the Middle East, till June 2023.  In 2013, Samba FG became the club’s first sponsor in Saudi Arabia, and since then, the relationship between the two organizations has been profitable for both, paving the way for a five-season extension of the agreement.
Oct 16, 2018 16:10
MUMBAI: Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), global leaders in the off-highway tire market Tuesday announced its entry into the Indian sporting ecosystem for the first time ever with a unique multi-franchise sponsorship deal in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League.
Oct 16, 2018 14:10
ANTIGUA: West Indies bowling legend Andy Roberts has been named as one of the ambassadors for the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 2018 in the country. The 67-year-old is ranked among the best fast bowlers of all time and is a member of the ICC Hall of Fame. He will make several appearances to help promote the tournament, which will be played from 9 to 24 November.
Oct 16, 2018 12:10
MUMBAI: Global eyewear brand Oakley on Monday named Hindi film actor and athlete, Milind Soman as its India brand ambassador. Soman, who has gained a reputation of being an exceptional long distance runner and promoting a healthy lifestyle, will become a part of Team Oakley and wear the brand’s Prizm range of eyewear while running, joining the likes of South African cricketer Dale Steyn.
Oct 15, 2018 15:10
MUMBAI: Air Canada, Canada's largest domestic and international airline, is bringing its global ‘Fly the Flag’ initiative to Mumbai to celebrate people making a mark in India in local communities while displaying the values of diversity, equality, and inclusivity.
Oct 15, 2018 15:10
LONDON: Formula E has announced global beverage brand, Heiniken as its official beer and cider partner for the next five years starting from the upcoming 2018-19 season. The launch of the partnership will include circuit branding, digital initiatives, PR activation and live fan experiences.
Oct 13, 2018 16:10
BEIJING: Visa, the official payment and TOP partner of the Olympics over three decades, has introduced its new range of innovations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Using its global network of 11 innovation centres from Asia to Europe and the USA, Visa is tapping into its transit, retail and conversational commerce expertise to propose forward-looking payment experiences for sports fans.
Oct 13, 2018 15:10
PARIS: The French Football League (LFP) has renewed its contract with Italian automobile giant Fiat. As per the new agreement, Fiat will not only be sponsoring the Coupa de la Ligue like it has done in the form of being the official vehicle since the last two seasons, but it will also be associated with the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 championships in France.