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McDonald's announces partnership with Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian footballer and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has signed a new endorsement deal with McDonald's. The partnership will have the Belgian star in a host of marketing campaigns in Belgium and along with his wife Michele Lacroix, both will join the Ronald McDonald Children's Fund. De Bruyne and his wife have been named as ‘godparents’ of the charitable organisation, which helps hospitalised children stay together with their families. De Bruyne has a management deal with Roc Nation Sports, which is owned by American musician Jay-Z. De Bruyne already has sponsorship deals with Nike, Electronic Sports (EA), Orange, and crypto firm Phemex. Speaking about his partnership with McDona;d's, Kevin De Bruyne, said, "It’s very fulfilling to use my platform for good and to work with brands who are aligned with that makes it a lot easier for me to partner up with them as we have a common goal. The team at Roc Nation Sports International understood this, and when McDonald’s was brought to the table; it was an instant connection. 'Last year I sat down with the team at Roc, outlining my commercial strategy moving forwards, it was to work with global brands and create meaningful partnerships that will involve the family.
Sportiqo inks deal with Robin Uthappa
Sportiqo, a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform have roped in former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa as their brand ambassador. The partnership will see Uthappa headline a host of digital campaigns for the brand. Robin Uthappa said, "Sportiqo is the perfect platform where I am able to find a cohesive link between sports and technology. The stock market is something that is often portrayed as being meant for a particular segment of the audience but with Sportiqo sports fans across age groups would not only be able to learn how the stock markets work but at the same time be able to use their sporting knowledge and skills to do it in a fun and engaging manner. 'Making the youth learn about investing and trading using cricket is a great idea. India needs creative options to improve the financial literacy of the masses and I am glad that Sportiqo is addressing that gap. I am proud to be associated with the platform.” Anindya Kar, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder, Sportiqo, said, "We are delighted to welcome Robin Uthappa to the Sportiqo family as our new brand ambassador. He is one of the most exciting cricketers of his era.With his disruptive and instinctively innovative approach to his sport, Robin Uthappa embodies the same pioneering spirit that will drive Sportiqo to keep pushing boundaries in the sector.”
Willow TV secures ICC cricket rights in US and Canada
Times Internet Limited has signed a four-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), which will see Willow become the home of ICC cricket in the USA and Canada till...
Dinesh Karthik partners with Parimatch Sports
Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has been announced as the brand ambassador of Parimatch Sports. Parimatch Sports, which is the sportswear brand of international sports betting firm Parimatch. Karthik will work with Parimatch Sports to create an exclusive line of apparel for the Indian market which is scheduled to be launched during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking about his new partnership, Dinesh Karthik, commented, "I’m thrilled to be associated with Parimatch Sports, which I am confident will soon be sharing space with the known names in sports attire. Because it’s an upcoming and youthful brand, it’s the perfect fit for me, for I feel I still have a lot to offer the game and to my team-mates. I can’t wait to be in the dugout again for The Premier League, and to show others that age is only a number.” A spokesperson for Parimatch Sports, said, "It’s a pleasure to welcome Dinesh Karthik to the Parimatch Sports family, and we are looking forward to him promoting this brand. Dinesh has appeal among the youth as well as the older generation, and his exploits in the last IPL would have won him even more fans. I’m sure he would be raring to go in the latest edition of the league, and we’re excited to partner him on this journey."
Revenant Esports qualify for Brawl Stars Masters in Japan
Revenant Esports have clinched the title of the Snapdragon Pro Series – India Challengers and will now be representing the country at the Snapdragon Pro Series Masters — an International...
AA Gaming announces CSGO Rush B tournament
AA Gaming, one of India's leading esports production houses, is coming up with a new tournament IP. The CSGO Rush B is an invitational tournament for Valve’s first-person shooter Counter-Strike:...
Iga ?wi?tek and Ben Shelton join On Running
WTA World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and ATP World No. 41 Ben Shelton have signed a new partnership with Swiss shoe brand On Running. Swiatek will join as a global ambassador of the Swiss brand which has Roger Federer as a co-entrepreneur. Swiatek and Shelton will both be wearing On Running shoes on the court from now on. Swiatek previously had a partnership with ASICS while Ben Shelton used to wear New Balance on the court. Both players will debut their new apparel at the upcoming Miami Open. The partnership will eventually see both players sport On apparel from head to toe on the courts. Federer had invested in the Swiss company back in 2021. Iga Swiatek, spoke about joining On Running, commenting, "I’m happy the On team believes in me as an athlete and a person. We plan to grow, develop and make an impact together. You’ll see me in totally new outfits during my next matches and I hope you like it as much as I do. 'And what’s more exciting is that we started to work on my shoes which are crucial in my job and will complement my style of play, giving me everything I need on court. As the process of designing unique shoes takes time, you’ll see me in On shoes later during the year. And when you do… it’s gonna be huge.”
Delhi Capitals (DC) announce SportsBuzz11 partnership
Fantasy sports platform SportsBuzz11 has been revealed as the Official Fantasy Partner of the Delhi Capitals (DC). SportsBuzz11 will also serve as a back-of-shirt sponsor for the New Delhi-based franchise's...
Red Bull join forces with CDW
Formula One reigning world champions Red Bull Racing have roped in technology solutions provider CDW as an Official Team Partner. The partnership will see CDW provide the team with advanced tools and expertise designed to drive success for the team, both on and off the track. Red Bull will also gain access to CDW's host of products and services along with IT solutions and services, as a part of the agreement. CDW had previously partnered with the team to be the Title Partner of the team's International Women's Day event. Christian Horner, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO said, "Formula 1 is a technology-driven sport and being able to harness the power of a company like CDW is hugely important. CDW is active in a wide number of areas that are key to the Team’s success and the level of integration they’re able to effect is vital. We are about to embark on a massive new season and the fact that CDW will be helping to drive engagement with Max and Checo’s championship challenge is fantastic news.” Sona Chawla, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, CDW, spoke about the partnership, commenting, "At CDW, we make technology work so people can do great things. Helping Oracle Red Bull Racing to elevate its use of technology is a unique privilege and we’re proud to stand behind the team as it strives to continue its well-documented success on the racetrack. As a customer-focused organisation, we’re also excited about this partnership because so many of our customers have a deep-rooted passion for Formula 1 and the incredibly talented Oracle Red Bull Racing team.”
Luminous Power joins forces with Rajasthan Royals
Inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Rajasthan Royals have roped in leading energy solutions provider, Luminous Power as the team's Title Sponsor for the upcoming season of the IPL, which gets underway from March 31, 2023. As Title Sponsors, Luminous Power will have their logo present on the front of the Rajasthan Royals' playing and training kits. The partnership builds on Luminous' vision of providing customer satisfaction through innovation and passion with a focus on execution and teamwork. Jake Lush McCrum, Chief Executive Officer, Rajasthan Royals, commented, "Luminous is a brand driven by innovation and technology which is central to what drives success for our franchise. Countless synergies have emerged as we’ve deepened our discussion around this partnership with innovation and sustainability being a core focus of both brands. We are incredibly excited about the impact we can achieve together and look forward to helping Luminous strengthen their national and global footprint through various campaigns during the season and beyond.” Preeti Bajaj, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Luminous Power Technologies, said, "With over 35 years of expertise in creating innovative and technology driven products for our consumers, Luminous is one of the most reputed and reliable brands in India. This exciting partnership with Rajasthan Royals provides us with the opportunity to keep scaling and creating a tangible impact on our current and potential consumers. We have been associated with cricket in the past through other associations, and with this partnership with Rajasthan Royals, we aim to reaffirm our commitment to innovation and technology, and also promote exponential growth for the business leveraging the Royals’ domestic and global presence.”