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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

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Uday Kumar Verma, former MIB Secretary, writes that technology has globalised access to entertainment while making audiences embrace local languages, cultures and stories more than ever

Uday Kumar Verma Jul 14, 2026 9:16 AM

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

Week in Ads?blur=25

From disappearing faces to a boardroom run by pink wigs, this week's ads bet big on the absurd

Aryendra Khan Jul 11, 2026 8:06 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026 Sees 95% Ad Inventory Filled Ahead of Knockouts?blur=25

According to the network, 10-second advertising rates have reached ₹20-25 lakh during the knockout stage; over 22 brands have partnered across television and digital platforms

e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:03 AM

Rethinking Sports Marketing: Brands Expand Beyond Cricket in India?blur=25

From FIFA’s global scale to Wimbledon’s younger audiences and pickleball’s growing appeal, non-cricket sports are opening new opportunities for brands across campaigns, sponsorships and advertising

Sandhi Sarun Jul 9, 2026 9:03 AM

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From Messi's redemption arc to Egypt's tournament exit, brands found plenty to work with on social media

Aryendra Khan Jul 8, 2026 2:03 PM

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The analysis was based on commercial advertising aired during breaks in live matches across seven linear television channels and four CTV language feeds

e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 6:23 PM

Zee Transforms FIFA Rights into Subscription Success, Says Ajit Varghese?blur=25

In a LinkedIn post, Ajit Varghese, Partner and CEO, Madison World, has shared his views on Zee's acquisition of the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights

e4m Staff Jul 2, 2026 7:20 PM

Z | FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Lenovo, CEAT, Jaguar Land Rover, Adidas, Zydus and JBL join the growing roster of advertisers leveraging the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Z

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 4:03 PM

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At the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's clean stadium policy erased billions in naming rights overnight. What happened next was a masterclass in brand behaviour

Aryendra Khan Jun 26, 2026 9:14 AM

Zee Entertainment's Sports Portfolio Hits 300 Million Unique Reach?blur=25

The network’s linear portfolio has garnered 17% higher live reach compared to FIFA World Cup 2022

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 6:35 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on why the strongest brands don't need logos

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 25, 2026 10:31 AM

Adidas vs Nike?blur=25

The two sportswear giants have turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a creative slugfest, featuring star-studded mini-movies, huge budgets & a numbers war that has reignited advertising's oldest rivalry

Aryendra Khan Jun 22, 2026 9:04 AM

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

ZEEL Allocates 15% of Zee5 Football Revenue to Grassroots Development?blur=25

According to ZEEL, the programme will focus on creating pathways for young footballers through grassroots leagues, structured training initiatives and talent development opportunities

e4m Staff Jun 18, 2026 4:38 PM

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From watch parties and creator streams to fan rewards and interactive experiences, marketers are finding new ways to turn football fandom into engagement

Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 9:21 AM

Unilever x FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

The move reflects the growing importance of creator-led marketing in major global sporting events

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 11:36 AM

Indian Brands Embrace FIFA World Cup 2026 Despite No National Team?blur=25

As Zee bets big on football and brands like Mahindra, Diageo and Apple line up FIFA campaigns, industry heads say Indian marketers are chasing fans, cultural relevance and a global audience

Aryendra Khan Jun 17, 2026 8:55 AM

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'Poora India Watchega', a nationwide campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026, is developed by agency Talented and mktgstack

Aryendra Khan Jun 16, 2026 5:04 PM

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Zee5 registers over 190 minutes of average per viewer engagement for the live matches over 4 days, including the inaugural

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 6:52 PM

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 10:59 AM

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Rediffusion’s ICYMI releases a report on football’s greatest World Cup moments, legends, records and the road to 2026

e4m Staff Jun 13, 2026 11:35 AM

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From Shakira's record-breaking anthem to songs the world forgot before the final whistle, here’s the list of FIFA WC anthems, and how much each one resonated with audiences around the world

Aryendra Khan Jun 13, 2026 8:59 AM

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Only officially licensed partners and authorized entities are permitted to use FIFA trademarks and branding, cautioned the company

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 7:11 PM

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FIFA 2026, Zee5, and the moment India's CTV story stops being a conversation and starts being history

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 5:45 PM

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Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes on football's unique place in India and how the FIFA World Cup captivates even non-followers

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 12, 2026 8:16 AM

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's Ambitious Sports Strategy: Will FIFA Boost Growth for Goenka??blur=25

With the company acquiring exclusive broadcast rights for India’s tour of Zimbabwe, Z looks set to widen its sports ambitions

Kanchan Srivastava Jun 11, 2026 9:38 AM

Zee Entertainment Gains Exclusive Broadcast Rights for India-Zimbabwe Tour?blur=25

The company will exclusively broadcast the Twenty20 International series across Unite8 Sports channels in July 2026

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 10:03 PM

Z Partners with Over 12 Brands for FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Brands including Mahindra, Diageo, Apple, Pernod Ricard & Mondelez partner with ‘Z’ across Linear and Digital platforms

e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 9:58 PM

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

e4m Staff Jun 9, 2026 3:01 PM

Siir Siir (FIFA World Cup 2026)?blur=25

Fatehi describes the opportunity as ‘almost unreal’, calling it a full-circle moment that brings together cultures, sounds and people from around the world

Aryendra Khan Jun 9, 2026 2:31 PM

Tejkarran Singh Bajaj Takes Charge as ZEE5's New Business Head?blur=25

The development comes weeks after Bajaj stepped down as Senior Vice President and Head of Originals at Jio Studios

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 11:24 AM

Top FIFA World Cup 2026 Ads: Creativity and Impact Ranked?blur=25

From Nike's genre-defying 'RIP the Script' to Coors' one-trick chant, here's how the biggest FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns stack up

Aryendra Khan Jun 6, 2026 9:43 AM

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Guest Column: Communication Consultant Ganapathy Viswanathan writes that FIFA World Cup offers advertisers a rare blend of global relevance, emotional storytelling and highly engaged audiences

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 5, 2026 6:35 PM

Delhi HC Issues Dynamic Injunction to Protect Zee's FIFA Rights?blur=25

Among the websites identified in the suit are Soccerbox, Soccerworldcup, DLHD, Strumyk and Sportsbay

e4m Staff Jun 5, 2026 9:44 AM

FIFA Pepsi Roberto Carlos?blur=25

In 2002, Pepsi and Roberto Carlos staged a World Cup ad so cleverly cultural that it still lives rent-free in advertising memory

Aryendra Khan Jun 5, 2026 8:58 AM

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The festival of football will kick-off on 11th June 2026 with exclusive action across Unite8 Sports channels & Zee 5

e4m Staff Jun 3, 2026 5:42 PM

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Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, writes that FIFA WC gives Zee a powerful platform to deepen audience engagement & attract premium advertisers

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 3, 2026 3:22 PM

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Guest Column: Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh shares how the timings for the FIFA World Cup could not be better because the times could not be worse

Shubhranshu Singh Jun 3, 2026 10:40 AM

ZEEL bags FIFA media rights?blur=25

Zee will bring 39 FIFA events to Indian audiences between 2026 and 2034

e4m Staff Jun 1, 2026 2:21 PM

The Importance of FIFA for Indian Marketers?blur=25

Guest Column: Shubhranshu Singh writes on how the football World Cup has never been an Indian sport, and why that is precisely the point

Shubhranshu Singh May 28, 2026 8:46 AM

JioStar exits FIFA World Cup rights race; Zee continues negotiations?blur=25

Negotiations between Zee and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are still underway and an agreement is expected to be signed soon, sources said

e4m Staff May 27, 2026 10:33 AM

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As per a report by a prominent media outlet, FIFA recently held discussions with senior executives from both JioHotstar and Zee Entertainment

e4m Staff May 23, 2026 8:13 PM

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Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East—another important source of advertising demand—have further contributed to a cautious outlook

Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 9:12 AM

Hit or Miss - Week in Ads?blur=25

From nostalgia hacks to cultural originals, this week's ads show who's keeping up and who's leading

e4m Staff Apr 11, 2026 9:21 AM

FIFA 2026, media rights?blur=25

The media rights rate has been reduced from $100 million to $35 million

e4m Staff Apr 9, 2026 12:02 PM

LEGO Campaign x FIFA World Cup?blur=25

LEGO's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign featuring Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé and Vini Jr. is not just an ad; it is advertising history

Aryendra Khan Apr 7, 2026 8:19 AM

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The partnership enables rights-holding media partners to share a variety of content on their official YouTube channels, including extended highlights, behind-the-scenes footage

e4m Staff Mar 19, 2026 4:24 PM