by Suman Gupta
New Delhi, June 7, 2024: Haier Appliances India, the No. 1 global major appliances brand for 15 consecutive years, announces its association with Star Sports HD as the Broadcast Sponsor for the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, one of the biggest global sporting events. This collaboration allows Haier India to gain significant visibility during matches broadcasted on Star Sports HD as the global cricket action unfolds with the matches between the US and West Indies teams from June 1 to June 29.
Haier India recognizes the significant impact of sports, particularly the unifying zeal of cricket in India, which brings together people from diverse backgrounds. Understanding this opportunity, the brand aims to deepen its connection with millions of cricket enthusiasts and fans by strategically integrating its brand into the digital landscape. Driven by the youth and leveraging new-age marketing strategies, the brand focuses on high-impact sports marketing to strengthen customer connections, build brand awareness, enhance brand loyalty, and drive business growth in the Indian market.
Commenting on the exciting collaboration, Mr. NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India, said, “Cricket is not just a sport; it’s an emotion deeply embedded in the hearts of every Indian. At Haier India, we are thrilled to announce our association as the ‘Broadcast Sponsor’ for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Star Sports HD. Taking our sport-o-tainment strategy to new heights, we aim to build strong connections with cricket enthusiasts and millions of consumers worldwide. We view the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as an unparalleled opportunity to engage meaningfully with audiences. As one of the biggest sporting events globally, it offers a platform to solidify our position as a challenger brand that pioneers innovative initiatives.
He further added, “Through such strategic associations, our ultimate goal is to forge stronger connections with our customers, understand their needs better, and create products that make their lives smarter, more convenient, and comfortable. We are confident that this association will strengthen our existing consumer connections and unlock new opportunities in line with our vision of ‘more creation, more possibilities’. With a massive fan base not just in India but around the world, we are confident this collaboration will help Haier captivate a larger audience and expand our brand presence.”
Aligned with its sport-o-tainment marketing strategy, Haier continues to strengthen consumer connections by investing in premier sporting events worldwide. Recently, the brand announced its partnership with the prestigious Roland-Garros tennis tournament as the Official Partner for the current season. Additionally, the brand welcomed Ana Ivanovic as its global sports brand ambassador. This association highlights Haier’s dedication to the youthful, sports-loving consumer segment and reinforces its commitment to excellence. The collaboration aligns with Haier’s mission to deliver top-notch performance through industry-leading innovations, creating more opportunities for engagement and growth.
ABOUT HAIER INDIA :Established in 2003 in India, Haier Appliances India Private Limited (Haier India), is a subsidiary of Haier Singapore Investment Holding Pte. Ltd. which is the world’s leading provider of solutions for a better life. Headquartered in Greater Noida, Haier India is one of the leading brands in home appliances & consumer electronics in the country and the World’s Number 1 Brand in major appliances for 15 consecutive years. Driven by the brand purpose of ‘More Creation, More Possibilities’, Haier India is committed to bringing the best-in-segment products for customers, in line with its ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for India’ philosophy. With almost two decades of expertise in product innovation, Haier has a vast distribution network across the country along with two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pune and Greater Noida. Backed by superior technology and customer centricity, the product portfolio ranges from refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, LED TVs, water heaters, deep freezers, and microwave ovens to kitchen appliances, with a special focus on Indian consumer demands.
ABOUT HAIER GROUP: Founded in 1984, Haier Group is a leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solutions. Based on the purpose of “More Creation, More Possibilities”, we are committed to co-create infinite possibilities for a better life with users, and to co-create infinite possibilities for industrial development with the ecosystem partners.
We’ve always been user centered, adhered to original technology and built a landscape of two pillars, Smart Living and Industrial Internet. We have built 10 R&D centers, 71 research institutes, 35 industrial parks, 143 manufacturing centers and a sales network of 230,000 nodes around the world. We are the world’s only IoT Ecosystem Brand that has been ranked in the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands for 5 consecutive years. We also retain the top position in Euromonitor’s Global Major Appliances Brand for 15 consecutive years.
We have four listed companies, and our subsidiary Haier Smart Home is named among the Fortune’s Global 500 and World’s Most Admired Companies. Haier Smart Home was listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange A-share in 1993, CEINEX D-share in Frankfurt in 2018 and Hong Kong Stock Exchange H-share in 2020, is the only company that has achieved an “A+D+H” portfolio in global capital market. We have several global premium brands such as Haier, Casarte, Leader, GE Appliances, Fisher & Paykel, AQUA and Candy, etc., to continuously create the best experience for our users.
We believe: More collaboration will happen when more boundaries are broken, and more valuable relationships are established. Only then will the future of the world be filled with infinite wonderful possibilities.
