Observed Signal · Oct 19, 2026 · Partnership · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
New Balance signs actor Ramin Yousofzai as Swiss brand ambassador
New Balance has appointed Swiss actor and former SRF comedian Ramin Yousofzai as its new brand ambassador in Switzerland. The announcement was made by Chris Sports, the Swiss representative of the brand. Yousofzai will be tasked with increasing New Balance's visibility in culture, entertainment, and everyday life. The collaboration will be officially presented on October 23. Previously, the brand primarily relied on track and field athletes for endorsements. Yousofzai co-founded the SRF comedy format 'Zwei am Morge' in 2018 and hosted it until 2022. He has since focused on acting, appearing in the SRF series 'Die Beschatter' and an upcoming Zurich 'Tatort' episode. He also creates, writes, and directs commercials, and has starred in a social media series for Helvetia insurance since 2022. No details on the duration of the partnership or planned campaigns were disclosed.
The news is a local brand ambassador appointment in Switzerland, which has limited impact on the global AdTech/MarTech industry.
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- New Balance has appointed actor Ramin Yousofzai as brand ambassador in Switzerland.
- The announcement was made by Chris Sports, the Swiss representative of New Balance.
- Yousofzai previously co-founded the SRF comedy format 'Zwei am Morge' and hosted it until 2022.
- The collaboration will be officially presented on October 23.
- No details on the duration of the partnership or planned campaigns were disclosed.
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