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. 

Jul 26, 2022 17:07
TAMPA, Fla.: VinFast and IRONMAN have announced a global partnership that sees the Vietnamese electric auto major become the first ever naming rights partner of the IRONMAN U.S. Series from 2022. 
Jul 26, 2022 17:07
MUMBAI: D2C sleep solutions brand SleepyCat has launched a new campaign for its flagship Ultima Mattress, with sports personalities like Nikhat Zareen and Srikanth Kidambi.  Through a series of videos, the campaign highlights the comfort and support functionality of the mattress.
Jul 25, 2022 17:07
PARIS: French-based asset management firm and the title partner of Evian Championship Amundi has announced its sponsorship of seven emerging standouts in women’s golf as they launch their careers in Asia.  This marks the launch of Amundi’s third team of up-and-coming women golf players, the Asia Amundi Team.
Jul 25, 2022 16:07
CHENNAI: Hero Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC unveiled their kits for the 2022-23 season in Chennai on Saturday.  In what is a first for an ISL club, all three kits – home, away and third – were designed by fans following a contest conducted earlier this year.
Jul 22, 2022 18:07
MUMBAI: Paytm - the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s title sponsor for international cricket at home - has opted out of the deal that runs till March 31, 2023. The fintech company has reportedly transferred the rights to Mastercard.  As per Hindustan Times, the tripartite deal is similar to how BYJU'S took over BCCI jersey rights from Oppo.
Jul 22, 2022 16:07
LONDON: Reigning Wimbledon champion and one of the game’s all-time greats Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe lineup for the fifth edition of the Laver Cup, to be held at The O2 in London from September 23-25.
Jul 22, 2022 14:07
BENGALURU: The inaugural FIM MiniGP World Series India 2022 will kickstart at the Meco Kartopia track here on Saturday with a full grid of 15 riders, including four girls, and all aged between 10-14 years, taking the start.  A card of two races has been scheduled for the event, which will conclude on Sunday.
Jul 21, 2022 17:07
BENGALURU: Health food platform EatFit, housed under Curefoods, has announced its partnership with ICC for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup.  EatFit will be ICC’s official online food partner. Through this collaboration, EatFit aims to convey its ethos and the message of healthy food eating to a larger global audience.
Jul 21, 2022 15:07
MUMBAI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and sports technology company Dream Sports have joined forces to build a "comprehensive suite of digital fan engagement products" in an exclusive five-year deal. A significant move on the cricketing landscape, the partnership will create unique, fan-focused avenues across Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), gaming and merchandising through Dream Sports’ portfolio.
Jul 20, 2022 18:07
LONDON: Following record-breaking official merchandise sales at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, World Rugby, via their master licensee IMG, has appointed Legends as the Official Retail Partner and operator for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France next year.