A wide spectrum of brands has lined up behind the WPL this season, cutting across FMCG, automotive, consumer durables, BFSI, technology, lifestyle and home-improvement categories
Broadcasters say that even as Bangladeshi sports continue to be monetised in India, Indian TV channels and IPL remain inaccessible in Bangladesh, reflecting a cross-border media rights imbalance
According to Sun TV Network’s annual report, the network’s income from subscription grew 5% whereas income from advertising and sale of broadcast slots declined by 1.89%
It’s a win-win for both as while athletes find relevance in digital age by aligning with esports companies, these brands gain credibility and reach through these collaborations, say experts
The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with audiences on a larger scale, across multiple platforms
Lakshmi Narayanan B, Chief Marketing Officer, CEAT, talks about the tyre manufacturer’s decades-old association with sports, especially cricket, and how this association has built brand salience
While the CCI's conditional approval is a major milestone, the merger may still encounter further legal and regulatory hurdles over concerns of harming competition, say experts
The shelf life of a cricketer or sportsperson is already small as compared to stars, but Dhawan's post-retirement path will decide the fate of his brand value, say experts
The CCI might require the sale of some cricketing rights as a condition for approving the $8.5 billion media merger, experts from legal fraternity told e4m
According to a media report, the main concern for the CCI appears to be the control over cricket broadcasting rights, which could potentially lead to issues with pricing and market dominance
An active medium, print has thrived and restored advertisers' confidence even amid the digital boom. Industry players share what scripted print's success
The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare suggested a series of measures like signing an anti-tobacco declaration and issuing directives against appearing in surrogate promotion
Advertiser interest diminished due to the timing of the series—between IPL and T20 World Cup, and right before the beginning of the festive season, say experts
Industry sources say that 15% of the inventory is kept for later stages and sold at a high premium of 50-200%; but given TV's extensive reach, brands are more than willing to go all out on ads
Guest Column: Rajiv Gopinath, Chief Solutions Officer at Publicis Media Services, writes about having developed a tool to predict T20 World Cup match ratings that can fuel informed decisions
Last year the Cricket World Cup on TV made history, reaching 518 million viewers. With T20's universal appeal, brands can seize high-impact opportunities on TV this June