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football?blur=25

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

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

Celebrating Noor Fathima Warsia: 23 Years of Impactful Journalism?blur=25

Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editorial Director at BW Businessworld, leads a multi-platform editorial operation - from global interviews to debates about the economics of influence and AI

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 12:20 PM

Rajeev Beotra Launches Substack Series 'Chronicles from Mehra World'?blur=25

Rajeev Beotra retired from HT Media last year after stepping down as Executive Director – Revenue

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 8:33 AM

Brands Embrace Real-World Experiences to Enhance Consumer Engagement?blur=25

Physical experiences are turning into user-created content, influencer collabs, consumer data and social media conversations, note market players

Sunidhi Vijay Jul 7, 2026 8:46 AM

BW Festival of Fintech 2026?blur=25

The sixth edition of India’s leading fintech conference returns on 10 July 2026 at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru

e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 2:12 PM

ajit?blur=25

Varghese’s journey has been defined by an ability to take on complex mandates, build teams and navigate industries in transition.

e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 2:10 AM

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 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

Ranjan Malik, Co-founder of Primalise?blur=25

Guest Column: Ranjan Malik, Co-founder of Primalise, writes on the hidden pattern behind stalled restructures, failed culture programmes, sluggish digital initiatives and disappointing AI rollouts

Ranjan Malik Jul 2, 2026 4:57 PM

BW Businessworld's latest issue examines the trust test facing HDFC Bank?blur=25

The cover story of this issue examines HDFC Bank's governance developments and explores why transparency, accountability and institutional trust remain the defining pillars of modern banking

e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 1:04 PM

Chandradeep Kumar Joins Efficacy Worldwide as National Head of Media & Growth?blur=25

Kumar will spearhead Efficacy Worldwide's national media operations and growth agenda

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 1:39 PM

Daryl Lee Resigns as Chairman of McCann After Two Decades?blur=25

Daryl Lee  has been associated with IPG for nearly 2 decades

e4m Desk Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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

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

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

Fifa?blur=25

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

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 25, 2026 10:31 AM

Aman Arora Elevated to Deputy General Manager of Marketing at Bharti Real Estate?blur=25

Prior to his promotion, Arora served as Assistant General Manager - Marketing at Bharti Real Estate

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 8:05 AM

MIB?blur=25

The June 11 notification superseded the government's previous 2022 framework and laid out an updated list of sporting events deemed to be of national importance

Imran Fazal Jun 24, 2026 12:57 PM

McCann's Global CCO Andrés Ordóñez?blur=25

Andrés Ordóñez, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup, reflects on life after consolidation, addresses the controversy surrounding Lucky Yatra, and more

Neeta Nair Jun 23, 2026 8:24 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

Cannes Lions?blur=25

While Ogilvy Mumbai leads the agency table with four shortlists, VML India follows with three

Aryendra Khan Jun 22, 2026 8:57 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

Madison wins AMFI Outdoor advertising business?blur=25

MOMS Outdoor is the specialised Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising division of Madison World

e4m Staff Jun 19, 2026 11:51 AM

Annual Media Plans: Evolving from Fixed Roadmaps to Strategic Guides?blur=25

Industry leaders say the role of annual planning is changing and is increasingly becoming a strategic framework within which budgets, channels and investments are continuously tweaked

Shantanu David Jun 19, 2026 9:10 AM

Nikhil Doda | Lahori Zeera?blur=25

The co-founder says that the company is doubling down on an asset-light co-bottling model and plans to add another eight to nine manufacturing units next year across high-demand markets

e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 12:50 PM

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

Amitabh Bachchan?blur=25

'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

Sanjay Kumar Joins Grapes Worldwide as Director of AI & Growth?blur=25

Prior to joining Grapes Worldwide, he held leadership roles at agencies including Techmagnate, Intelegencia, and Unyscape

e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Z?blur=25

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

Jeff Thomas Exits McCann Worldgroup India After Successful Tenure?blur=25

Jeff Thomas departs after a 2.5-year stint as VP - Strategy

e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 6:38 PM

Advertisers Eye Women's T20 World Cup Amid Growing Interest?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes how the conversation around Women’s T20 World Cup is shifting towards audience delivery, engagement & commercial returns

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 15, 2026 4:44 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

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

TVS?blur=25

People aware of the matter said the final decision is expected in the coming weeks, although the company has not officially communicated a timeline

Imran Fazal Jun 15, 2026 9:20 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

fifa anthem?blur=25

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

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

Exploring Xerxes Desai's Vision in 'A Titan Story'?blur=25

e4m columnist and author Ganapathy Viswanathan shares why ‘A Titan Story’ took him down the memory lane

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 11, 2026 3:28 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

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

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

Ashish Shelar?blur=25

Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, AI & Cultural Affairs, Govt of Maharashtra, will be the Chief Guest and will honour top CFOs on June 9

e4m Staff Jun 8, 2026 11:48 AM