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Welcome to the 6th issue of EN-SPIRE, a regular report by R3 and research specialist CSM China into the consumer engagement of stars, sports and media.

In this issue we discuss the following topics:

 


TCL SIGNS WITH 2010 ASIAN GAMES AS PARTNER


CHINA'S ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS KICKS OFF


CHRISTIAN DIOR APPOINTS YU NAN AS AMBASSADOR


1. TCL SIGNS WITH 2010 ASIAN GAMES AS PARTNER

Recently, the 16th Asian Games Organizing Committee announced that it has signed an agreement with TCL Group, and the latter will become the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games partner. TCL Group will provide a number of display devices including TV, large-screen LED, security monitor,as well as mobile TV,etc.

Xu Ruisheng, Deputy Secretary-General of Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee, Husain Al Musallam,Director General of Olympic Council of Asia, and TCL Group COO Bo Lianmin attended the signing ceremony. Approximately 300 guests and the media reporters witnessed the event. TCL will own related rights and interests of the partnership and use the opportunity to leverage its sports marketing.

On the signing ceremony, TCL Group COO Bo Lianmin stated that this agreement is another important manifestation for TCL Group to support the development of sports. He also identifed the sponsorship will be an further connection TCL with sports. He added, advocating and providing a higher quality of life, is always the ultimate goal of TCL.

Know more here: http://www.gz2010.cn/08/1113/10/4QKG0IAQ0078000U.html


2.CHINA'S ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS KICKS OFF

On November 14th, CCTV officially kicked off the "Anta CCTV Sports Personality of 2008" movement. The movement is believed to be the largest and most important national sports awards after the Beijing Olympics and Beijing Paralympics.

For its scale and authority, the "Anta CCTV Sports Personality" has been regarded as the most influential annual awards in China's Sports circle. This year, the movement will be divided into three phases- recommendation, nomination and final selection. The movement aims to better promote the achievement of China's sports enterprise.

The event will spread from this November to next February, and end with a grand award ceremony. The organizer will give away 11 awards to individuals and Sports team.

Know more the movement:http://sports.cctv.com/special/C22672/01/index.shtml



3. CHRISTIAN DIOR APPOINTS YU NAN AS AMBASSADOR

Christian Dior recently appointed domestic young actress Yu Nan as its latest ambassador following another Chinese celebrities Zhang Ziyi and Kelly Chen. Ms.Yu Nan will promote Christian Dior's L'Or de Vie.

For this endorsement, Dior's official said, "Yu Nan owns a unique fascination as an eastern female star. She stands for the new influence of Chinese women. That is why we choose her to present our brand."

As reported, Christian Dior will conduct a series of shoots for Yu Nan for the cover story at premier fashion titles such as Elle and Vogue. Yu Nan will attend a number of Dior's promotional activities.

Know more here: http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/p/2008-11-17/15052254462.shtml



This report is part of the EN-SPIRE Benchmark Research - which will use a comprehensive face to face with 1,500 people across China, to deliver in-depth insights every three months.EN-SPIRE measures the ENGAGEMENT and ASPIRATIONS of Chinese consumers as they relate to stars, sports and media in China.  The heart of this research is the ESP INDEX , a unique index that tracks how brands and media are generating a return on their investment. 

EN-SPIRE goes into field in October 2008 with first results shared with subscribers in mid December 2008.For more information, please write to emma@rthree.com.


   
  R3 is a marketing consultancy based in Beijing and Singapore, helping marketers improve their efficiency and effectiveness.  Clients include Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, adidas, Yili, VISA and Singapore Airlines
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CSM Media Research is a joint venture between the TNS Group and CTR Market Research (the leading market research company in China).  They operates the world's largest TV and radio audience measurement panel, covering the 1.2 billion people in China who have access to TV and/or radio




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