Social Mixer 2024 Singapore
marketing interactive Content360 Singapore 2024 Content360 Singapore 2024
marketing interactive

Brands in Malaysia market on Olympic hopefuls

share on

So, it's confirmed. Malaysian badminton doubles pair Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong are now guaranteed at least a silver medal in the Rio Olympics 2016. This after the duo managed to defeat China's Chai Biao and Hong Wei during their men's semi-final match on Tuesday (August 16).And, some brands have been fast to jump onto the shiny Olympic congratulating bandwagon, with some even offering extra perks.Xox MobileMalaysia’s mobile virtual network operator Xox Mobile, for one, put up a post yesterday on its Facebook- saying it'll be rewarding a total of RM100,000 cash to our national badminton players Goh and Tan if they bring back Malaysia's first ever Gold Olympic medal! The post now has more than 211 shares.MaxisMaxis too, with the caption "The internet keeps us connected, but your service brought Malaysians together. Thank you from every corner of Malaysia. ‪#‎TeamMalaysia‬‪ #‎MalaysiaBoleh‬"Bed Coffee & LoungePenang based F&B outlet Bed Coffee & Lounge is also taking this opportunity to encourage customers to dine and watch the three key badminton matches at their cafe.PetronasAnd it's not all about badminton. Just today, Malaysian old giant Petronas posted one that cheers for national elite rider, Azizulhasni Awang who won a bronze medal in the keirin event at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.DigiTelco Digi also congratulates the national cyclist, with hashtaging his nickname ‪#‎PocketRocketMan‬All eyes will be on the badminton's final battle tonight. Will Malaysia clinch its first Gold medal in the Olympics? Only time will tell.Good luck, guys!

share on

Follow us on our Telegram channel for the latest updates in the marketing and advertising scene.
Follow

Free newsletter

Get the daily lowdown on Asia's top marketing stories.

We break down the big and messy topics of the day so you're updated on the most important developments in Asia's marketing development – for free.

subscribe now open in new window