Cellphone wars heat up in Egypt
UAE-BASED MOBILE telecoms firm Etisalat has ousted rival Vodafone to become the new shirt sponsor of Egyptian football giant Al Ahly. Etisalat Egypt has paid a reported US$22
Yankees versus Mets
YANKEES VERSUS METS: The New York Yankees’ loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Thursday concluded a roller coaster seven days for the baseball franchise.
One way to activate a sponsorship…
A GIANT WOOLEN England shirt was revealed in Auckland this week by England rugby sponsor O2 as part of its “ShearforEngland” campaign, which is encouraging fans to support the team via twitter. Th
Positive vibes for Mercedes-Benz Superdome
JUST A FEW DAYS after the deal was closed, the investment in renaming the Louisiana Superdome has paid off for Mercedes-Benz
Time to shine for Tiger Woods
FORMER WORLD number one golfer Tiger Woods has signed a long-term agreement with Swiss watchmaker Rolex in his first major endorsement deal since revelations about his personal life left his professional…
Five more Goodyears for NASCAR
OHIO-BASED TYRE and rubber company Goodyear has renewed its sponsorship deal with NASCAR for a further five years to see the agreement between the two American institutions through 2017
Xtep takes next step on marathon trail
XTEP INTERNATIONAL Holdings Limited, the Chinese sportswear brand, has added the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2012 to its growing portfolio of marathon-based sponsorships
Puma gets into gear with Indian Grand Prix
THE PUMA SPORTS and lifestyle brand has signed a partnership agreement for the up coming Indian Grand Prix as the official merchandise sponsor of the Buddh International Circuit for all its motorsport…
Eurostar rings the changes ahead of London 2012
TALK TO SOME of the other commercial partners of the London Olympic games and Eurostar remains an enigma
Samsung quick to capitalise on Apple woes
SAMSUNG IS ONE of the most revered brands in the world of Olympic sport