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. 

Jun 24, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: After shooting from the lip in the midst of national outrage over the death of Indian soldiers following aggression by the Chinese military, the mandarins at the BCCI are now at sixes and sevens on how to extricate the Indian cricket board from its own pronouncements.
Jun 24, 2020 20:06
SINGAPORE: The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced Borussia Dortmund to cancel its tour to Asia, but the Bundesliga club's marketing director Carsten Cramer has confirmed a "virtual tour" for 30 fan clubs around the world. 
Jun 24, 2020 17:06
TOKYO: Japan 2019 was the most economically successful Rugby World Cup ever, with nearly £4.3 billion generated in economic output according to The economic impact of Rugby World Cup 2019 report published by EY Wednesday.
Jun 23, 2020 19:06
NEW DELHI: A 14-year relationship that US sportswear giant Nike has had going with the BCCI as Team India kit sponsor rights holder is expected to soon be up for bidding as a fresh tender will need to be issued as the current partnership ends in September. As per reports, Nike coughed up around Rs 3.7 billion to renew the kit sponsorship with the Indian team that will finish on September 30. 
Jun 23, 2020 17:06
MUMBAI: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Tuesday signed a deal with talent management agency Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The six-time Grand Slam winner will be working closely with the agency, which will be exclusively managing her brand endorsements, appearances, digital activations, and other potential business opportunities.
Jun 22, 2020 20:06
NEW DELHI: No date has been finalised for the meeting of Indian Premier League's (IPL) governing council, sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) told ANI on Monday. The IPL's governing council is slated to hold a meeting this week in order to review various sponsorship deals following the death of 20 Indian soldiers in a violent clash last week with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.
Jun 22, 2020 20:06
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Monday revealed record viewing figures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, which has become one of the most watched women’s sporting events in history as the sport continues to set new benchmarks on and off the field.
Jun 19, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has no intention to review the title partner rights that Chinese smartphone brand Vivo holds for the Indian Premier League (IPL), BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Friday. But the BCCI will not hesitate to terminate the contract in the event the government directs the Indian cricket board to do so, Dhumal told Indian Express.
Jun 19, 2020 19:06
KOLKATA: JSW Cement, part of the $14 billion JSW Group, has roped in Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket captain and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and Sunil Chhetri, captain of India's national football team and Indian Super League outfit Bengaluru FC, as its brand ambassadors. It bears noting that Bengaluru FC is owned and operated by the JSW Group. 
Jun 16, 2020 17:06
MADRID: Dorna Sports has announced an extension to its partnership with energy drink major Red Bull.  The agreement will see Red Bull title sponsor both the 2020 Gran Premio de España and 2020 Gran Premio de Andalucía, which are set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto from the 17th to the 19th of July and the 24th to the 26th of July, respectively.