dentsu launches Sports & Entertainment network in India with Yosuke Murai in the lead

dentsu has officially launched its Sports & Entertainment network in India. This follows the global rollout of dentsu Sports & Entertainment at Cannes in June 2025. The agency has named Yosuke Murai as Head of dentsu Sports & Entertainment in India to lead this initiative.

Dentsu Sports & Entertainment in India will help brands engage authentically with fans, creators, and communities across metros, tier-2 towns, and global stages. The practice harnesses India’s cultural depth and energy to create experiences that inspire audiences, elevate creators, and deliver measurable business impact.

Murai has nearly two decades of experience across media, advertising, and corporate strategy, with Sports & Entertainment at the core of his work.

Yoshinobu Ise, Global Head of dentsu Sports & Entertainment said, “The launch of dentsu Sports & Entertainment in India opens a new chapter for connecting people, ideas, and communities at scale. We will create experiences that inspire fans, elevate creators, and empower brands to engage meaningfully with audiences across sports, entertainment, and content, while offering business opportunities in the fast-growing market to our partners such as IP rights owners. This initiative brings global expertise that dentsu has developed over decades to India’s vibrant landscape, shaping moments that matter and driving lasting impact.”

Harsha Razdan, CEO, South Asia, dentsu added, “Culture is the thread that stitches India together. From cricket that turns every gully into a stadium to festivals that light up our streets, these moments define us as Bharat. With dentsu Sports & Entertainment, we are stepping into these lived experiences music, sport, cinema, and celebrations that define who we are. When brands find a place in these cultural moments, they don’t just win visibility; they win trust, relevance, and growth. For us, this isn’t business; it is personal.”

Yosuke Murai said, “India is one of the world’s most exciting frontiers for sports, entertainment, and culture. A middle class nearing a billion, rising disposable incomes, and a young population have created unparalleled appetite for live experiences. Here, passion drives business impact. Whether esports, live entertainment, or the booming creator economy, brands have an opportunity to shape culture and unlock growth. Our mission is to harness dentsu’s global IP and expertise - including the deep content business knowledge and networks built over decades by dentsu Japan - alongside Bharat’s cultural depth, to create experiences that inspire the world.”