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Can FIFA build Zee into India's next great sports brand??blur=25

Guest Column: Mohit Mehra, Founder, MCode Ventures, explores why the next broadcast playbook will be written around fan experiences

Mohit Mehra Jul 14, 2026 7:12 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brands Transform Packaging Into Marketing Power?blur=25

From Heinz's Penalty Packets to Coca-Cola's collectible cans, brands are using packaging to win fans' attention

Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 9:06 AM

Celebrating MS Dhoni: A Timeless Leader in Indian Cricket?blur=25

Despite stepping away from international cricket, Dhoni continues to remain a favourite with brands because of his connect with fans

e4m Desk Jul 7, 2026 12:48 PM

Binda Dey Reflects on Judging at Cannes Entertainment Lions for Sports?blur=25

Binda Dey, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, shares her experience of judging the Entertainment Lions for Sports

Simran Sabherwal Jun 26, 2026 12:36 PM

Dr Sandeep Goyal - The Cultural Significance of Osoji in Japan's Civic Pride?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes the Japanese philosophy of ‘Osoji’ and the cultural pillars it is built on

Sandeep Goyal Jun 22, 2026 8:26 AM

YouGov Indian Cricket Fandom Report 2026: Cricket, fandom and brand influence?blur=25

New research from YouGov explores fan behaviour, media consumption, sponsorship engagement and support for women's sport

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 15, 2026 2:33 PM

Zee Entertainment Partners for Public Viewing of FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Football fans can experience the tournament across cinemas, pubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels, airports, educational institutions and other venues

e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 5:53 PM

Z?blur=25

Company also secures dynamic injunction against online piracy ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 3:01 PM

How RCB's Second IPL Title Could Transform Its Brand Image?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, decodes RCB’s emotional bonding fans

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 2, 2026 12:40 PM

Gaming?blur=25

Unlike earlier tax rulings narrowly confined to sector-specific questions, the Supreme Court’s language appears intentionally expansive

Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 7:04 PM

court?blur=25

Court held that even where games involve substantial skill, once participation is conditioned upon staking money on uncertain future outcomes, the transaction acquires the character of betting

Imran Fazal May 27, 2026 3:56 PM

Manav Sahni appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle Lanka?blur=25

He will succeed Bernie Stefan, who is moving to a new global role within the Nestlé Group

e4m Staff May 16, 2026 1:36 PM

Junaid Khwaja appointed National Sales Head at Dream11?blur=25

Prior to this, Junaid Khwaja was with Amazon as Lead - Agency Partnership

e4m Desk May 13, 2026 11:48 AM

IPL 2026?blur=25

Brands from tech to quick commerce have shifted from match exposure to total fan immersion, embedding themselves across the entire fan journey to build sustained relationships, say industry players

Sunidhi Vijay May 5, 2026 8:20 AM

Flipkart’s ‘OnlyFans’ sparks mixed reactions on social media over word play?blur=25

While a section of netizens says the messaging breaks through the cluttered advertising environment, others have questioned if the reference was needed at all

e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 5:08 PM

Matt Brittin set to become BBC director general?blur=25

Brittin to take over from Tim Davie who resigned after the BBC faced intense backlash over the inaccurate editing of a video involving US President Donald Trump

e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 4:44 PM

swiggy holi?blur=25

Marketers are realising that a one-day celebration does not justify blanket national spends. Instead, smart money is moving towards regional creator-led storytelling

Shalinee Mishra Mar 4, 2026 9:07 AM

InMobi x AppsFlyer?blur=25

1 out of 5 shoppers now actively seek AI-powered recommendations to shorten the path from inspiration to purchase

e4m Staff Mar 3, 2026 5:27 PM

sony sports?blur=25

SPNI will have exclusive television broadcast rights for the ISL 2025-26 season in India and non-exclusive rights in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

e4m Staff Feb 14, 2026 3:48 PM

Gujarat Titans brand and fan engagement strategy?blur=25

Shukla joins Gujarat Titans from Dream11 where he was the Assistant Vice President-Marketing

e4m Staff Feb 10, 2026 2:54 PM

Ayaz Peerbhoy Memorial Lecture?blur=25

The evening brought together leaders from business, advertising and entrepreneurship for a reflective and insightful session

e4m Staff Feb 10, 2026 10:25 AM

Ayaz Peerbhoy Memorial Lecture?blur=25

MAA Foundation’s Ayaz Peerbhoy Memorial Lecture to focus on leadership and enterprise

e4m Staff Jan 29, 2026 10:55 AM

Irrfan Khan?blur=25

Irrfan never felt like a conventional advertising face. That was precisely why brands trusted him

e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 2:14 PM

Stefano Marini appointed Head of the Americas at Nestle Waters & Premium Beverages?blur=25

Prior to this, Stefano Marini held the role of Head of Southern Europe & AOA at Nestlé Waters and Premium Beverages

e4m Desk Jan 2, 2026 12:43 PM

FanCode x Formula 1?blur=25

As part of the new extended deal, fans will now be able to subscribe to F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium directly via FanCode

e4m Staff Dec 17, 2025 2:59 PM

Fans reacting to Stranger Things 5 updates across social media platforms?blur=25

Social platforms have transformed every update about ‘Stranger Things 5’ into a viral moment, generating continuous waves of hype ahead of the series’ conclusion

e4m Staff Nov 14, 2025 1:55 PM

ITC Sunfeast Fantastik?blur=25

With this launch, Sunfeast Fantastik! continues to lead category innovation

e4m Staff Nov 2, 2025 7:00 AM

Sashi Mukundan Joins Rolls-Royce as EVP for Transformation in India?blur=25

Mukundan brings over two decades of experience from BP, where he served as Senior Vice President, BP Group, and President, BP India

e4m Staff Oct 6, 2025 5:59 PM

Food Pharmer critiques Sunfeast Dark Fantasy ad?blur=25

Revant Himatsingka, aka Food Pharmer, raised concerns over Sunfeast’s recent ad and later praised the brand for promptly withdrawing the campaign

e4m Staff Sep 29, 2025 8:25 AM

Camb.AI?blur=25

CAMB.AI will help FanCode broadcast live matches in multiple Indian languages, with multiple commentators, natural crowd roars, background action noise, real-time advertisements

e4m Staff Sep 17, 2025 4:24 PM

BMW?blur=25

New roles for Jean-Philippe Parain, Stefan Richmann and Ritu Chandy

e4m Staff Sep 13, 2025 8:48 AM

Divya Fofani?blur=25

Content creator Divya Fofani talks about the rapid rise of influencer-led campaigns, recalls his big collaboration with MrBeast, and more, in a conversation with e4m's Shalinee Mishra

Shalinee Mishra Sep 5, 2025 4:51 PM

Dr. Sandeep Goyal?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal, Chairman of Rediffusion, writes on the impact of the ban on real money gaming, the estimated loss and who will be affected

Sandeep Goyal Aug 22, 2025 1:03 PM

Week in Ads?blur=25

Amid the festive cheer, let's dive into what adland has in store for us this week

Soumya Gawri Aug 9, 2025 7:49 AM

Irfan Quraishi?blur=25

As head of the Kashmir Bureau since 2019, Irfan Quraishi led coverage of critical issues, including security, politics and human rights

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2025 12:12 PM

dark fantasy?blur=25

The poem takes listeners on a whimsical and reflective journey from the routine of everyday life to the limitless possibilities

e4m Staff May 6, 2025 1:36 PM

fancode?blur=25

7 ODI games will be played in Colombo from April 27th to May 11th

e4m Staff Apr 25, 2025 7:12 PM

Fanoz?blur=25

As the brand ambassador of Fanoz, Rahane masterfully portrays four distinct fan personalities, celebrating the diverse ways in which people experience and express their love for the game

e4m Staff Apr 7, 2025 3:59 PM

IPL?blur=25

Two out of three recall a fantasy sports brand but sport & fitness brands struggle to make an impact, with only 1% recall despite their presence in the tournament

e4m Staff Apr 7, 2025 11:57 AM

Sports?blur=25

In the cricket season, betting and fantasy platforms have been going big on ads, raising red flags in a high-stakes game of attention, legality, and visibility

Chehneet Kaur and Sunidhi Vijay Apr 7, 2025 9:33 AM

fanoz?blur=25

Rahane’s commitment to uplifting the cricketing community aligns perfectly with Fanoz’s vision of recognizing fans as the heartbeat of sports

e4m Staff Mar 24, 2025 5:39 PM

meity?blur=25

The IT Act also allows the government to block access to certain websites or links if they threaten national security, public order, or relations with other countries

e4m Staff Mar 20, 2025 12:47 PM

fancode?blur=25

Multilingual streaming and premium non-live content also announced

e4m Staff Mar 13, 2025 7:13 PM

fanta?blur=25

The 360-degree campaign will be amplified across television and digital touchpoints

e4m Staff Feb 4, 2025 12:33 PM