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Athletics Federation of India looks to Puma kit deal to fuel ambitions
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has signed a new agreement with Puma in a boost to its track and field growth ambitions
IPL central sponsorship deal values soar in new commercial cycle
The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League has raised more than three-quarters of the central sponsorship income it generated in 2023, despite having half as many sponsors.
BYD gunning for European market share with Euro 2024 deal
Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD will use its sponsorship of this summer’s Uefa men’s Euro tournament to support the launch of several new energy vehicle models as it seeks to carve out a 5 per-cent share of EV sales in Europe.
Dream11 shirt deal helps Titans to surpass sponsorship targets
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans’ new front-of-shirt agreement with fantasy gaming platform Dream11 shows that two years of on-field success and strategic brand building are beginning to pay dividends.
Ohtani effect continues to bear sponsorship fruit for LA Dodgers
The arrival of a third Japan-linked sponsor for the Los Angeles Dodgers since the signing of superstar Shohei Ohtani is adding new commercial impetus for the Major League Baseball side.
Fixderma looks to increase physical retail business through Delhi Capitals deal
Indian skincare brand FixDerma is looking to significantly increase brand awareness and support a push into physical retail sales via its new sleeve sponsorship agreement with Indian Premier League franchise, Delhi Capitals.
AliExpress becomes latest Chinese brand to sponsor Euro 2024
Uefa has added another Chinese brand to its sponsorship portfolio after agreeing a deal for online retail marketplace AliExpress to become an official partner of Euro 2024.
‘Cricket in India is too significant an opportunity to ignore’ | Mandeep Arora, Ubon
Delhi-based consumer electronics brand Ubon [pronounced You-bon], decided to sponsor Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals despite defining itself as a ‘pull brand’ that doesn’t typically invest a lot in marketing.
IPL 2024: Every new team deal from cricket’s richest league
The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season kicks off with all teams having bolstered their sponsorship portfolios in the run-up to cricket's biggest and most lucrative tournament.
New shirt sponsorship deals drive commercial revenues for Punjab Kings
Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings is banking on closing several sponsorship deals before the start of the 2024 season to achieve an almost 20-per-cent year-on-year uplift in commercial revenues.
Delhi Capitals relinquish associated party strategy in latest shirt sponsorship
The IPL's Delhi Capitals has filled its front-of-shirt position with financial services provider Hero FinCorp, while fantasy sports operator Dream11 has continued its multi-team shirt sponsor strategy with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Dream11 expands IPL team presence with KKR, Punjab Kings shirt deals
Mumbai-based fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has furthered its newly adapted team-focused approach to the Indian Premier League (IPL) by acquiring the front-of-shirt rights for Punjab Kings and Kolkata…
Prime Volleyball League grows sponsorship revenue by 35 per cent
SportBusiness Sponsorship speaks to PVL chief executive officer, Joy Bhattacharjya and Tuhin Mishra, co-founder and managing director, of Baseline Ventures, the venture capital firm behind the start-up Indian volleyball league.
Gujarat Titans fill front-of-shirt position with Dream11
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans has completed its search for a new front-of-shirt sponsor after signing up fantasy gaming platform Dream11 to the role
Advance Decorative Laminates latest to engage multi-team IPL sponsorship
India-based Advance Decorative Laminates has become the latest brand to employ a multi-team sponsorship strategy within cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) market.
Ceat recommits to IPL with new central sponsorship deal
Indian tyre brand Ceat has extended its central sponsorship agreement with the Indian Premier League for another five years.
Robi Axiata returns as main sponsor of Bangladesh cricket
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced mobile telecoms network Robi Axiata as the governing body's main sponsor on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Tennis surge in China drives Luzhou Laojiao’s Aussie Open renewal
Tennis' continued popularity in China was central to Luzhou Laojiao’s sponsorship renewal with the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam.