League of Legends taps Spanish bank Santander as multi-territory sponsor
Jun 17, 2022 21:51 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Life
Spanish bank Santander has agreed on a multi-year deal to sponsor the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) and the Liga Latinoamerica (LLA). Santander will try to take advantage of League of Legends large...
Paris Saint-Germain signs multi-year licensing agreement with Topps
Jun 16, 2022 23:47 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Life
French soccer giant Paris Saint-Germain has agreed on a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement for the production of trading cards and stickers with sports collectibles specialist Topps. The first PSG products are set...
Chevrolet to auction NFT of minted green Corvette Z06
Jun 16, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Technology Life Economy Business
Chevrolet will auction a single digital collectible representing the upcoming 2023 Corvette Z06 in partnership with non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace SuperRare. A physical version of the car will also be given to the...
Mattel to launch new NFT projects, explore future of toys
Jun 16, 2022 23:36 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business Life
Toy brand Mattel will turn its iconic intellectual property, such as Barbie and Hot Wheels, into avatar-like digital collectibles for use in games in a partnership with the non-fungible token (NFT) platform Cryptoys....
Mobile Suit Gundam's Char Aznable takes over McDonald’s burgers and drinks offerings in Japan
Jun 16, 2022 23:26 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds is teaming up with Char Azanable, the Red Comet from the iconic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam for a six-item menu of Gundam burgers and beverages beginning June 22. The new burgers and drinks are being...
Mtn Dew releasing exclusive citrus punch 'Overdrive' flavor for Casey's
Jun 15, 2022 23:04 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Mtn Dew will launch its citrus punch Overdrive flavor in partnership with Caseys as a fountain soda and a 20-ounce bottle this month. According to Mtn Dew, the Overdrive flavor also hints of mango, raspberry, and lime...
Fried chicken prices soar to record high in S. Korea
Jun 15, 2022 07:47 am UTC| Life Economy Business
The price of fried chicken in South Korea jumped 6.6 percent, the highest this year among 39 types of outdoor food, according to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service. A single order of fried chicken in...
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