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. 

Feb 26, 2020 16:02
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.: Korean consumer electronics giant LG has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the world's top-ranked female golfer, South Korea's Jin-young Ko.  As part of the arrangement, Ko has been named an official brand ambassador for LG SIGNATURE and will be wearing the ultra-premium brand's logo in future tournaments.
Feb 22, 2020 11:02
MANCHESTER: Premier League club Manchester United has entered into a global partnership with Mondelēz International, whose world renowned brands include Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone, Milka and belVita. As part of the agreement, the two organisations will create dual-branded products as well as interactive campaigns for the club's global fan base.
Feb 21, 2020 19:02
BEIJING: Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, will continue as the exclusive marketing partner of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) after extending its partnership by eight years, to the 2029/30 season.  The current agreement was due to end after the 2021/22 season.
Feb 21, 2020 18:02
LONDON: DAZN Media, the advertising division of sports streaming platform DAZN Group, has launched a new Global Football Package to centralise its football sponsorship offering to brands and take on traditional sports sponsors.
Feb 21, 2020 17:02
MUMBAI: Swiss watch brand Tissot, which has been heavily involved in a range of cycling events for 50 years, has added the Giro d’Italia to its prestigious list of cycling races.
Feb 21, 2020 16:02
NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government is set to implement the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) at the junior level from this year, PTI reports. The TOPS scheme is a flagship program of the Sports Ministry for providing financial assistance to India's top athletes.
Feb 21, 2020 16:02
DORTMUND: The summer of 2020 will see Borussia Dortmund break new ground. For the first time, the Bundesliga club is set to have two separate shirt sponsors: the speciality chemicals group Evonik and the telecommunications company 1&1. 
Feb 20, 2020 19:02
KUALA LUMPUR: The prestigious Malaysia Open received a massive shot in the arm with Bandar Malaysia being named as the title sponsor for one of the most highly regarded events in the region, officials announced Wednesday.
Feb 20, 2020 18:02
NEW DELHI: A strong Indian contingent comprising numerous European and Asian Tour champions will take on an equally strong international star cast as the 56th edition of the Hero Indian Open tees off next month.  The flagship event of Indian golf - which is also the longest-running international event in India - will be held from March 19-22 and carry a prize purse of $1.75 million.
Feb 19, 2020 18:02
NEW YORK: After becoming an official partner of Major League Soccer (MLS) during the 2019 season, Captain Morgan is taking the pitch in 2020 with a lineup bolstered by new club partners Inter Miami CF, Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United and Nashville Soccer Club.