City Football Group has announced a collaboration with Blue United Corporation, the owners and operators of FIFA Esports team Blue United eFC in Japan. Blue United eFC is the current Asian Champion in FIFA and has qualified for three out of the last four FIFAe World Cups, breaking industry records, and were crowned Champions […]
StarHub grabs APAC rights for tennis Grand Slams
StarHub is the first provider in Singapore to serve up front-row seats to all four Grand Slam tournaments. Leveraging an extended and successful partnership with beIN, customers with a Sports+ subscription will be able to feast on a buffet of ‘live’ tennis action on beIN SPORTS 2 (Channel 211), with the Australian Open from 17 […]
Manchester United extends partnership with Remington
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. and Manchester United have jointly announced the extension of their global partnership, which will see Spectrum Brands’ iconic Remington personal care brand continuing its successful partnership as Manchester United Official Electrical Styling Partner. The partnership, which includes both the men’s and women’s teams, will see Remington and the club continue […]
Manchester City records profit of 2.4 million
Manchester City has released its Annual Report for 2020-21, announcing a return to profitability and continuing the long-term trend of steady growth that was interrupted by COVID-19. The Club saw an increase in total revenues, increasing by 19% to £569.8 million, with a profit of 2.4 million. It was another successful year for […]
Jessica Smith of Angel City FC on how the club’s focus on equity, essentials & education is attracting more brands
Los Angeles’ most talked about club, Angel City FC will debut this year at the National Women’s Soccer League. Backed by Hollywood superstars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Garner and Eva Longoria, it has already signed up some big names. The Playknox spoke with Jessica Smith, Head of Revenue for the club to know about the commercial […]
London Revolution gets law firm Sidley Austin as title sponsor
Threshold Sports, one of the UK’s fastest growing sports events agencies, has announced a new title sponsor for its London Revolution event in international law firm Sidley Austin LLP. London Revolution comprises a two-day cycling weekend in October which takes participants on a 360 degree loop of London, as well as trail running and […]
Formula E and DHL expand partnership
DHL and Formula E have renewed their partnership and joint commitment to promoting e-mobility, smart cities and low-carbon lifestyles. As part of the agreement, DHL remains Official Founding and Logistics Partner to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and will continue to transport over 415 tons of the all-electric motorsport World Championship’s freight […]
Odisha FC signs cryptocurrency coin Kiba Inu as new sponsor
Odisha FC has signed cryptocurrency coin Kiba Inu as a new sponsor for the rest of the ongoing Hero Indian Super League season. Kiba Inu’s distinctive branding will feature prominently on the chest of Odisha FC’s first-team players. A cryptocurrency coin aiming to revolutionise the sector’s industry by combining a wide range of […]
Thomas Klingebiel appointed as President Media by SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE has appointed Thomas Klingebiel as President Media starting mid-February 2022. Previously Thomas Klingebiel worked for Genius Sports where he was responsible for the company’s business in the region as Commercial Director APAC for five years. He has gained nearly 20 years of commercial experience in prominent global media and sports organizations. For his […]
Maserati to debut in ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023
Maserati to make its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023. With motorsport in its genes and rooted in the spirit of pure competition, Maserati is the first Italian brand to compete in Formula E. The return to the track renews the racing spirit in Maserati’s DNA. The combination […]