Engaging Asian audiences with legendary European football ambassador

Overview

K9WIN is a prominent online sports betting brand in Asia. Looking to elevate marketing efforts to reach a wider audience base, Playmaker helped the brand to align with European football legend Fernando Torres as their new brand ambassador.

Client

K9WIN

Year

2024

Services

Strategy Development

Rights Identification

Negotiation & Procurement

Partnership Contracting

Background

K9WIN had rapidly risen to prominence across Asia as a leading football-focused sports betting brand. In an effort to stand-out in a crowded market, the brand wanted to develop a football focused marketing strategy to differentiate from competitors and attract a bigger in their key Asian audience.

The Playmaker Difference

Leveraging the expertise of Playmaker’s Asian team, K9WIN successfully partnered with Spanish football icon Fernando Torres. Through a historic career, Torres had won all major accolades for teams including Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain, endearing himself to football fans around the world - including K9WIN’s Asian market. The brand could leverage this reputation to resonate with sports enthusiasts throughout the continent.

The Impact

Fernando Torres became the key figure of K9WIN’s marketing strategy, driving a major uplift in brand engagement across Asia. The partnership helped K9WIN to increase consumer affinity and attract new users with Torres-themed promotions, including exclusive giveaways and special offering.

Find Out More

Sports sponsorship is a powerful tool for online betting brands, including Premier League sponsorship, F1 sponsorship and ambassador programs. Email patrick.mccolgan@playmaker-sports.com to explore how Playmaker can elevate your brand’s reach through sport.