Sponsoring EURO 2020 is the Inevitable Choice of Hisense’s Globalization Strategy

QINGDAO, China, July 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As the first major tournament after the pandemic, EURO 2020 has attracted great excitement. As the Official Sponsor, Hisense appeared together with subsidiary brands. “If the sponsorship of EURO 2016 is the preliminary global presence, EURO 2020 must be the commencement of Hisense’s various brands and products globalization,” said Jia Shaoqian, President of Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
Sports marketing has become Hisense’s strategic choice, and the key to elevating worldwide recognition, improving top-tier product recognition and driving sales. This ultimately fulfils the “overseas market contributes to the majority of Hisense revenue” strategic goal. Through sports marketing and continuous strengthening of the globally integrated marketing capabilities, Hisense consolidates the global presence and recognition.

Globalization strategy is a necessary choice

Having a formidable integrated market competence and a highly recognized market reputation are severe requirements to become a top sponsor. Hisense’s sponsorship revealed brand capacity and excellent reputation gained by sports marketing.
Hisense has built 16 R&D centres and 17 production bases, established 54 companies and offices worldwide, keeps expanding global sales and industrial layout since the initial phase of globalization strategy. Furthermore, through charity and sports marketing, it drives visibility for Hisense and achieves universal trust and esteem globally.
By 2020, Hisense’s owned brand revenue accounts for 78% of international marketing revenue. “After 30 years, Hisense is a successful multinational enterprise and a reputable international brand,” said Jia Shaoqian. “To become a globalization enterprise, comprehensive internationalization of product development, manufacturing, branding and marketing are key tactics.” As Hisense Chairman Zhou Houjian persists, strengthening the international marketing system, establishing a self-owned brand is Hisense’s unswerving development path.

Worldwide integrated marketing capability to accelerate globalization
“Having a comprehensive global marketing system and meticulous operational plans is the path to successfully driving enterprise globalization. The globalization of Hisense has been expedited through the accumulation of experience and efforts in five aspects,” said Zhu Dan, President of Hisense International Co., Ltd.

  • Hisense launched a range of marketing campaigns in Europe to maximize the sponsorship benefit: showcasing Hisense’s exclusive brand exposure at Festival Towers in Europe; launched “Trophy Tour”; driving traffic through Twitter giveaway campaigns and increased e-commerce sales. Through variety of campaigns, brand’s influence was successfully increased.
  • Quality controls: By building R&D bases globally, it enables localized production to ensure product quality.
  • Supply chain competence: By establishing global supply chain management centre, offshore bases and partner with local merchandising platforms, Hisense enhances the guarantee of cross-border transportation orders and on-time distribution rates of e-orders, ensuring consumers experience adequately.
  • Integrated system: Hisense utilizes global resources in R&D, manufacturing and sales to assure products’ qualification and meeting consumers’ needs.
  • The utilization of talents: Hisense believes that the foundation of technological innovation is the concentration and development of talents. Hisense has employed many advanced global talents in chip design, A.I and other areas to enhance technology and quality.
Hisense's Appearance in EURO 2020

Sports marketing aided product sales
Continuous dedication in sports marketing successfully boosts enterprise presence but also leads to better sales.
In comparison with EURO 2016, Hisense focuses more on product sales and marketing in EURO 2020. Benefiting from the sponsorship, from January to June 2021, Hisense’s laser TVs overseas sales rose by more than 10 times YOY. “Large screen, Ultra-HD, Perfect quality and World-class sound” are Laser TV’s remarkable features and reasons of choice.
Pang Jing, general manager of Hisense’s international marketing department, said, “Benefiting from the sponsorship experience in EURO 2016 and FIFA World Cup 2018, Hisense is more proficient and efficient in EURO 2020. By establishing more overseas corporates and comprehensive supply chain system, the capabilities of gathering global resources enable Hisense to achieve success in EURO 2020 marketing campaigns. Focusing on increasing product sales and brand reputation has become Hisense’s marketing goal in EURO 2020. Moving forward, Hisense will continue its efforts in sports marketing.”

Hisense is committed to sports marketing, insisting on long-term investment and globalization strategy. From sponsoring EURO 2020, FIFA World Cup to other sports events, through comprehensive capabilities and innovative products, it enables Hisense to maintain competitive advantage within the global market.

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Head of Saudi-Omani Business Council: Economic Sector Given Special Attention by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Oman’s Vision 2040

SPA — Head of the Saudi-Omani Business Council Nasser bin Said Al-Hajiri has stressed that the visit of Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reflects the deep relations between the two countries in various fields, pointing out that the economic sector has been given special focus by the Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the Oman’s Vision 2040.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Hajiri said that the Saudi-Omani Business Council has been working on enhancing bilateral relations in fulfillment of the ambitions of the two countries’ leaderships, business community and people.
Al-Hajiri also said that the Saudi-Omani business partnership and the volume of trade exchange have witnessed a considerable growth over the past decade, reaching SR757.4 million in 2010 and SR452.11 million in 2020.

 

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Oman’s State Council Member: Omani-Saudi Relations Are Based on Mutual Respect and Constructive Cooperation

Oman’s State Council Member Ali Al-Issa’ee has stressed that the deeply rooted Muscat-Riyadh relations have been based on mutual respect, trust and constructive cooperation in service of the pan-Arab and Islamic causes since the 1970s and 1980s.
He also noted that Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a reflection of the strong ties between the two countries, highlighting the significance of the visit in opening new horizons of economic and investment cooperation.

 

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Exports Secretary General Hails Saudi-Omani Trade Relations

SPA — Secretary General of the Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) Faisal bin Saad Al-Baddah stressed the importance of the visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to review bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to bolster them in all fields.
Al-Baddah also said that the two countries share ties of religion and Arabism and are united by the economic agreements of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) under which the free trade zone for the GCC states was established.
He also noted that the value of Saudi non-oil exports to Oman amounted to SR3.602 billion last year, where the food products sector topped the list of the major exporting sectors with a value of SR1.089 billion, followed by the building materials sector with a value of SR876 million and the chemicals and polymers sector with a value of SR502 million.
Al-Baddah also said that there are many export opportunities in the Omani market, especially in the sectors of building materials, food products, medicines, and consumer durables that the Saudi exporters can benefit from.
He also said that the Saudi Exports is constantly developing its efforts to raise the percentage of non-oil exports and provide support and incentives to exporters, including the launch of the Saudi Export Stimulus Program to encourage Saudi companies to enter and expand export markets.

 

Source: Saudi Press Agency

UAE Suspends Flights from Indonesia, Afghanistan

SPA — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) in the United Arab Emirates have announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers coming from Indonesia and Afghanistan, effective 11:59 on Sunday, 11th July.
The travel suspension includes inbound transit passengers except transit flights coming to the UAE and heading to these countries, the GCAA said in a statement on Saturday.
The GCAA indicated that it is required for those coming from Indonesia and Afghanistan through other countries that the period of their stay in the latter countries is not less than 14 days to be allowed access to the UAE.

 

Source: Saudi Press Agency

US State Secretary Discusses Afghanistan Issue with Pakistani Foreign Minister

SPA — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday underscored the importance of bilateral relations with Pakistan in a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said Blinken spoke with Qureshi and underscored the shared desire for a stable and sustainable bilateral relationship.
The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of continued US-Pakistan cooperation on the Afghanistan peace process.

 

Source: Saudi Press Agency