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FIFA World Cup 2026: Brands Leverage Fan Excitement for Marketing Success?blur=25

From Louis Vuitton’s FIFA trunk to Heinz’s Penalty Packets, FIFA 2026 is now a $10-billion creative arena

Aryendra Khan 10 hours ago

Luxury Brands Embrace Football: A New Era of Aspirational Marketing?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, decodes how luxury has moved from the fashion runway to the football pitch

Ganapathy Viswanathan 1 day ago

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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

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

Lionel Messi?blur=25

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

Fifa?blur=25

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 Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.?blur=25

German Football League - Bundesliga matches to stream on Zee 5 and air across Unite8 Sports channels

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 3:42 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

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

How Brands Can Leverage the Blue Lock Strategy for Success?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains what marketers can imbibe from the concept of the Japanese manga series - Blue Lock

Sandeep Goyal Jun 25, 2026 8:49 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

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

rediffusion ICYMI?blur=25

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

zee FIFA?blur=25

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

Ankur Kapila?blur=25

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

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

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

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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

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

Fifa?blur=25

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

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

FIFA?blur=25

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

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

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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

Mohun Bagan, Tutu Babu, West Bengal football, Swapan Sadhan Bose?blur=25

Swapan Sadhan Bose remained a central figure in Mohun Bagan’s administration for more than three decades

e4m Desk May 13, 2026 1:27 PM

Fifa 2026?blur=25

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

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

Kraft Heinz?blur=25

The 5-year global partnership brings together Kraft Heinz’s vast portfolio of brands with America’s favourite sport

e4m Staff Mar 20, 2026 12:10 PM

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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

adidas campaign?blur=25

With nostalgia as its playmaker and the World Cup on the horizon, Adidas assembles football royalty to remind fans that heritage still sells

e4m Staff Jan 27, 2026 1:46 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

Coca-Cola will bring the original FIFA World Cup trophy to India for the first time in ten years

Vaishnavi Deshpande Nov 25, 2025 4:04 PM

dr oetker?blur=25

Rahul perfectly aligns with the brand’s vision of performance-driven nutrition and uncompromising taste, the company said

e4m Staff Aug 11, 2025 3:38 PM

KONAMI eFootball?blur=25

The campaign will include two major tournaments – The Independence Day Cup and The Diwali Cup

e4m Staff Aug 5, 2025 4:00 PM

Apollo Tyres, Manchester United Football Club?blur=25

The three-year extension will include exclusive branding rights, co-branded fan experiences, digital content collaborations and the grassroots football initiative

e4m Staff Jun 20, 2025 3:32 PM

SFA?blur=25

Young aspirants in Hyderabad will have access to the ‘Indian Tigers and Tigresses’ campaign through the SFA Championships 2024

e4m Staff Oct 18, 2024 6:57 PM

radio mango?blur=25

Under the theme of "Tiki Taka," the initiative symbolized passing the ball through iconic historic locations, culminating at a final goalpost

e4m Staff Sep 12, 2024 12:33 PM

fast and up mumbai city?blur=25

The association has entered its fifth consecutive year

e4m Staff Aug 5, 2024 2:24 PM

prime nba?blur=25

Prime Video will present exclusive global coverage of 66 regular-season NBA games

e4m Staff Jul 25, 2024 6:31 PM

FanCode?blur=25

FanCode will hold exclusive TV and digital rights for more than 10 AFC competitions from 2024-2029

e4m Staff Jun 13, 2024 11:04 AM

acer?blur=25

Gamers can download and install the game or play as Sunil Chhetri in any football game featuring Bangalore FC or Team India

e4m Staff Dec 22, 2023 4:50 PM

Kartik Aaryan sony?blur=25

Sony Sports Network has launched ‘Your Home of Football’ campaign showcasing Kartik Aaryan’s love for the game

e4m Staff Dec 21, 2023 4:04 PM

Indigo?blur=25

The partnership is set to span one year, commencing from September 15, 2023, to September 14, 2024

e4m Staff Sep 16, 2023 9:53 AM

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e4m explores the audiences' interest in sports other than cricket and how it is working out for brands

Tanzila Shaikh Jun 2, 2023 9:05 AM

gurpreet singh?blur=25

The extended deal with PUMA will see the goalkeeper continue as one of the top faces of PUMA football in India

exchange4media Staff May 3, 2023 4:12 PM

rajesh kaul?blur=25

Kaul, CRO – Distribution & Intl. Sales and Business Head – Sports at Sony Pictures Networks India, tells us about the network's plans for football in light of its renewed association with UEFA

Sonam Saini Apr 18, 2023 8:40 AM