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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
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explores the question - Who should have the right to choose the developer—the landowner or the residents who live on the land?
Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 11, 2026 5:44 PM
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
The company will exclusively broadcast the Twenty20 International series across Unite8 Sports channels in July 2026
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 10:03 PM
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
The tournament will be played in Sri Lanka from June 9 to June 21, 2026
e4m Staff Jun 6, 2026 11:16 AM
TNT Sports secured the Commonwealth Games rights, while Channel 5 will air the free-to-air highlights package
Among the websites identified in the suit are Soccerbox, Soccerworldcup, DLHD, Strumyk and Sportsbay
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
The provisions are understood to be linked largely to the International Cricket Council media rights package acquired for approx $3 billion for the 2023–27 cycle
Zee will bring 39 FIFA events to Indian audiences between 2026 and 2034
NCLAT has directed that implementation of any resolutions shall remain in abeyance until final adjudication of the proceedings pending before NCLT
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 2:11 PM
According to the complaint, Perplexity has copied CNN articles, videos and images to generate content that is "identical or substantially similar" to the news publisher's original works
e4m Desk May 29, 2026 12:49 PM
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
The dispute arises from an alliance agreement under which JioStar had agreed to sublicense TV broadcasting rights for ICC
e4m Staff May 22, 2026 10:50 AM
This order is reportedly the first of a kind for Indian entrepreneurs
e4m Staff May 11, 2026 1:07 PM
The development comes as Jubilant FoodWorks has already decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’, which is set to expire on 31 December 2026
e4m Staff Apr 24, 2026 2:05 PM
The media rights rate has been reduced from $100 million to $35 million
e4m Staff Apr 9, 2026 12:02 PM
As per the MPA report, the 2023–27 cycle alone saw values nearly triple in a single auction, a jump that was not driven by a threefold improvement in the league’s underlying commercial fundamentals
e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 11:00 AM
With this acquisition, Bajaj Electricals will strengthen its multi-brand strategy, enabling investments in innovation, design, and goto-market execution
e4m Staff Mar 17, 2026 4:59 PM
The observations were made while the court was hearing actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s personality rights suit
The suit seeks orders to remove content and stop unauthorised use of his identity, which Baba Ramdev says has been commercially exploited
e4m Staff Feb 18, 2026 6:38 PM
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
Oberoi's filing follows similar moves by other Bollywood figures, including R Madhavan, in recent months
The court did not issue an immediate ruling on the wider issue of Bhuvan Bam’s personality rights
Shalinee Mishra Jan 14, 2026 8:07 AM
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
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jan 8, 2026 8:38 AM
Actor-producer’s move sparks sequel buzz as the iconic film eyes a contemporary political reboot
Both companies clarified that the existing contract, 2024-2027 cycle, remains fully in force, and JioStar continues as the ICC’s official media rights partner in the country
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 8:40 PM
Industry discussions indicate that several private players including Sony Pictures Networks India, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video are among the potential contenders
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 2:48 PM
A weak advertising environment and muted subscription growth have made the economics challenging, say industry experts
Aditi Gupta Dec 10, 2025 8:57 AM
As per the report, ICC has approached other platforms, including Sony Sports, Netflix and Amazon Prime, for managing the media rights
The growing misuse of unlicensed music has become one of the biggest legal and financial risks for creators, brands and agencies in India
Shalinee Mishra Nov 18, 2025 8:38 AM
The case could influence how future sports-rights deals are negotiated, forcing clearer contractual terms and stricter compliance expectations for both broadcasters and streaming platforms
Aditi Gupta Nov 14, 2025 9:28 AM
Zee Sports will air the next three seasons along with a live stream on Zee5
In a world where AI can mimic anyone, the ad industry must balance innovation with integrity – redefining what’s fair, ethical, and original in brand storytelling
Soumya Gawri Oct 17, 2025 9:11 AM
This was following Sudhir Chaudhary’s petition over the spread of allegedly misleading content and AI-generated videos about him on social media
e4m Staff Oct 10, 2025 3:59 PM
The filmmaker has alleged that several websites and social media pages were misusing his name and images to raise funds
e4m Staff Sep 15, 2025 12:37 PM
The BCCI has stated that a bidder must not provide online money gaming, betting or gambling services, and should not have any investment or ownership interest in betting or gambling services
Rights to The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment, Sons of Fortune, and Heads You Win have been acquired
ZEEL is scheduled to file its formal rejoinder before the London Court of International Arbitration by August 8, 2025
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2025 5:16 PM
The pubcaster has clarified that if no claims are received, Prasar Bharati will be the "absolute owner of the Intellectual Property Rights / Copyrights over the media assets"
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2025 12:59 PM
Gaurav Banerjee, SPNI’s new MD & CEO, speaks to e4m on winning ACC media rights, his vision for SPNI, and more
Tasmayee Laha Roy Dec 5, 2024 9:00 AM
As per reports, JioStar’s deal with the English Premier League is worth $65 million and will start from the 2025-26 season
In an interview with India Today, JioStar vice-chairperson Uday Shankar spoke about the JV's "flexibility to move wisely" with its creative assets across genres
e4m Staff Nov 19, 2024 11:46 AM
Star India has reported a standalone net loss of Rs 12,548 crore for FY24
e4m Desk Nov 13, 2024 10:58 AM
As the dispute unfolds, experts believe the outcome could set new precedents for future sports rights deals, with both parties considering a settlement to avoid prolonged legal and financial turmoil
Sonam Saini Sep 23, 2024 8:51 AM
According to D&P Advisory titled IPL Valuation Report 2024, the central revenue pool for WPL is not expected to achieve the same rapid growth as IPL
e4m Staff Sep 4, 2024 11:24 AM