# Ramen-Themed Esports Deals Nongshim is Now the Official Partner of the Die Techniker Prime League By Kanesa D | Published 2024-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nongshim-2 References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/05/nongshim-sponsors-league-of-legends-prime-league) & [eng.nongshim](https://eng.nongshim.com/main/index)  [Nongshim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-galaxy-and-nongshim) has teamed up with Die Techniker Prime League, becoming the event's official partner. This collaboration will see the noodle brand work alongside Freaks 4U Gaming, but official plans for the partnership have not yet been revealed. Nongshim's previous projects within the esports sector include acquiring the South Korean esports organization [Team Dynamics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-liquid) in 2020. The brand has also been in charge of its team, Nongship Redforce, since the deal was signed. This partnership is also significant for Nongshim as it is the first time the brand has entered the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) market. The Prime League and other European leagues make up the Riot [Games'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) ERL system. Freaks 4U Gaming hopes that Nongshim's experience in the esports market will help the company bolster its presence in the EU region. Image Credit: Nongshim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Esports-noodle Brand Collaborations:** The synergy between food brands and esports organizations can offer innovative marketing avenues that appeal to younger audiences. - **Cross-market Penetrations:** Expanding into new geographic markets allows brands to capitalize on growing and diverse consumer bases. - **Esports Partnerships:** Collaborations between traditional consumer brands and gaming companies open new channels for brand engagement within popular entertainment sectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore unconventional alliances to tap into the gaming and esports demographic. - **Esports and Gaming:** The esports industry benefits from partnerships that enhance brand visibility and fan engagement through diverse sponsorship deals. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Innovative cross-industry partnerships demand new advertising strategies that fuse different consumer interests, boosting campaign effectiveness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Noodle-Based Esports Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-2.md) - [Multi-Brand Esports Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-rivals.md) - [Korean Cuisine Soccer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-galaxy-and-nongshim.md) - [Esports Championship Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-1.md) - [Esports Mayo Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellmanns-1.md) - [Esports Game Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-liquid.md) - [Chocolate Brand Esports Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-x-riot-games.md) - [Marketing-Centric Esports Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fnatic-3.md) - [Esports Nutrition Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/version1.md)