Events
RLWC2021 hires ex-IMG executive Gresswell to boost licensing and merchandise
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) organising committee has appointed Simon Gresswell, formerly vice-president for EMEA and international at IMG Worldwide Licensing, to support the impending launch…
ResMed teams up with Presidents Cup to raise sleep health awareness
Organisers of golf’s Presidents Cup have agreed a partnership with sleep health company ResMed for the 2019 edition of the tournament in Melbourne, Australia.
W Series targets profitability by third season
The founder of the W Series female motor racing championship, Catherine Bond Muir, has said the event will be profitable by its third season and is aiming for a calendar of 12 to 14 races, up from six…
Dongfeng Fengshen furthers table tennis backing with ITTF deal
Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Fengshen has agreed a deal with the International Table Tennis Federation to become a major partner of three major events, two of which are being staged in China
QBE continues backing of PGA Tour’s Shootout
The North American arm of insurance group QBE has agreed a three-year extension to its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour’s Shootout event.
Sponsors announced for Qatar’s Swimming World Cup leg as 2020 calendar confirmed
The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) has revealed details of the sponsors that will support Doha’s leg of the Fina Swimming World Cup next month.
Kooyong Classic revamped with new sponsor and star players
The Kooyong Classic tennis exhibition tournament in Melbourne, Australia has announced star players and significant new commercial partnerships ahead of its 2020 edition
Infront and TMG to market rights to Finland’s IIHF World Championship
The Finnish Ice Hockey Association has partnered with the Infront and TMG Sports agencies to jointly develop and offer exclusive marketing and hospitality opportunities in Finland for the 2022 Ice Hockey W…
Vy to sponsor new venture for FIS Cross-Country World Cup
Norwegian transport operator Vy has signed on as the main sponsor of Ski Tour 2020, a new venture for the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup that groups together events in Norway a…
Pinaco signs as platinum sponsor of SEA Games and Asean Para Games
Vietnam battery brand Pinaco has signed an agreement with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organising Commitee to take a platinum-level sponsorship for the upcoming SEA Games and Asean Para Games
Nike named presenting partner of NBA Mexico City Games 2019
Leading footwear and apparel manufacturer Nike has been named the presenting partner of the NBA Mexico City Games for the third consecutive season.
Hangzhou 2022 signs up Loong Air as official airline
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games Organising Committee signed a sponsorship agreement with Chinese airline Loong Air on Wednesday
Vietnam GP secures VinFast title sponsorship
VinFast, Vietnam’s largest car manufacturer, has agreed a deal to title sponsor the country’s new race on the Formula One calendar.
Slew of NBA’s Chinese sponsors suspend ties
An array of NBA China's Chinese-owned official partners have halted business with the league and its pre-season exhibition games in the country were temporarily in doubt, as the fallout continues from…
NBA India Games tips off today, adds JBL as sponsor
The 2019 NBA India Games, the American basketball league's biggest-ever marketing push in India, starts today at the Dome @ NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai.
China Tennis Open agrees Harvest Fund sponsorship extension
Chinese asset management company Harvest Fund has renewed its sponsorship of the China Tennis Open in Beijing until 2021
Infront’s Zurbruegg: Focus on top events protects us from mass participation consolidation
The mass participation events industry is undergoing a consolidation as participation levels at some second-tier events fall, but Infront’s dominant position in delivering the top events has enabled f…
UCI to launch esports World Championships through Zwift link-up
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding with online training and racing platform Zwift, through which it will develop cycling esports and hold a first-ever…