Creating a Distinctive ‘Look’
As part of its long-term plan to become one of the world’s premier automotive brands, Raising Brand Awareness
To progress its global ambitions, Kia is constantly reinforcing its brand image and raising public awareness through sponsorship partnerships with global sporting events and personalities. Kia is an official partner of both UEFA and FIFA and is a sponsor of the World Cup 2012.
The company is also the major sponsor of the Australian Open until 2013 and has adopted Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal as ‘global brand ambassador’.
Kia has upgraded its sponsor status of the X Games Asia, one of the world’s signature action sports competitions, to title sponsor and the event has been rebranded as ‘Kia X Games Asia’. In the USA, Kia is running a multi-tiered basketball marketing programme that includes the sponsorship of nine NBA teams.