sports
How India's Youth is Transforming Sports Through Social Media?blur=25

Guest Column: Calisthenics athlete Prableen Kaur Gill writes how mainstream sport has its own calling among Indian audiences, but people have started enjoying different niches now

Prableen Kaur Gill Aug 13, 2026 9:48 AM

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner to Acquire LA Lakers for $12.5 Billion?blur=25

As per reports, Iger is doing the deal along with venture capitalist Joshua Kushner

e4m Desk Aug 13, 2026 8:24 AM

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series?blur=25

The IPL has trained marketers to think in terms of enormous reach, high-frequency exposure and entertainment-led engagement. Test cricket offers none of those guarantees

e4m Desk Aug 11, 2026 2:29 PM

Gazal Maheshwari Appointed Vice President at Madison World?blur=25

Prior to this, she was Senior Director - LCS Digital Sales with Jiostar

e4m Desk Aug 10, 2026 12:49 PM

ICC?blur=25

According to a report by TAM Sports, the top five advertisers together accounted for 55% of total advertising volumes in 2026, compared with 48% in the previous tournament

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 3:36 PM

Sony Sports Network Launches Exciting 'Festival of Sports' Campaign?blur=25

The campaign covers broadcast of tournaments being held from August 15 to December 1

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 1:15 PM

idding Opens for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 Marketing Role?blur=25

IBC is seeking to appoint a marketing and PR services provider to develop and execute marketing and communications programme aimed at building awareness, driving fan engagement

e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 10:32 AM

Raymond A. Stauffer Takes Helm as CEO of Nazara Technologies?blur=25

Stauffer joined Nazara after Bluetile and Bestplay became part of the gaming group's portfolio

e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 2:29 PM

NODWIN Expands Content and Live IPs to Boost Ad Revenue Growth?blur=25

The company reported an EBITDA loss of Rs 11 crore during the quarter and said it expects this to improve to Rs 7.53 crore in the corresponding quarter next year

e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 12:51 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

While traditional television continued to command substantial advertiser interest, Connected TV emerged as the more diversified advertising platform during the tournament

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2026 1:19 PM

Why brands need a bigger playing field than cricket?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on why every sport need not become another IPL and should instead focus on staying relevant to its own audience

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 31, 2026 2:34 PM

IPL Business Value Surges 11.4% to $20.6 Billion in 2026?blur=25

This is the second consecutive year of double-digit business value growth for the cricket league, says Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Brand Valuation Study

e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 11:21 AM

Tributes Pour In for Veteran Sports Journalist Jaswinder Sidhu?blur=25

Sidhu was known for his accurate, insightful and balanced reporting over the years

e4m Desk Jul 27, 2026 12:11 PM

Why brands continue to bet big on BCCI sponsorships?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on the BCCI raising the reserve price for title sponsorship rights and why brands keep investing hundreds of crores in cricket

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 24, 2026 8:13 AM

Havas Expands Reach with Acquisition of SportVibes Agency?blur=25

SportVibes will join Havas Play in the Netherlands, expanding the network's capabilities across Benelux

e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 12:58 PM

How FIFA's Digital Strategy Can Transform Sports Marketing?blur=25

Guest Column: Chintan Shah, Senior Vice President, SI - India, formerly known as Sportz Interactive, writes FIFA’s real transformation has been in how it engages fans in the years between tournaments

Chintan Shah Jul 22, 2026 11:44 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026?blur=25

The FIFA tournament has shown that football in India is no longer confined to a few states or a niche audience

e4m Desk Jul 20, 2026 12:41 PM

Sir Garry Sobers?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, shares how Sir Garry Sobers’ influence flowed naturally from competence, integrity, courage and an unwavering love for the game

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 20, 2026 8:25 AM

Puma Welcomes Marcia Dos Santos as New Vice President of BU Core?blur=25

Marcia joins Puma from Nike, where she most recently served as Vice President Merchandising Women’s EMEA

e4m Staff Jul 17, 2026 6:25 PM

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 Jul 17, 2026 9:15 AM

Teemu Koski Named CEO of NODWIN Gaming MENA to Drive Growth?blur=25

He is the former Chief Business Officer of NODWIN Gaming MENA

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 11:49 AM

Sony Pictures Networks India?blur=25

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony

e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 9:50 AM

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

Deepak Jacob Leaves Dream Sports to Rejoin Private Legal Practice?blur=25

At Dream Sports, Deepak Jacob served as President and Group General Counsel

e4m Staff Jul 11, 2026 11:18 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

Amit Sharma Departs Dream Sports to Launch New Venture Stealth?blur=25

He is now associated with Stealth as Co-Founder

e4m Staff Jul 8, 2026 9:40 AM

Sourav Ganguly?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, reflects on Sourav Ganguly’s fearless leadership, self-belief and role in transforming Indian cricket

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 8, 2026 8:50 AM

Celebrating MS Dhoni: His Most Memorable Advertising Moments?blur=25

From the ‘Helicopter Shot’ to ‘Bole Jo Koyal’, here are the campaigns that captured Captain Cool's charm, wit and mass appeal over the years

Aryendra Khan Jul 7, 2026 11:25 AM

Rajesh Madampath Promoted to Chief Business Officer at Times Group?blur=25

This is in addition to his current role as Chief Revenue Officer – Sports & Special Projects

e4m Staff Jul 6, 2026 6:29 PM

Naomi Osaka's Kimono at Wimbledon Redefines Her Brand Identity?blur=25

Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal deep dives into what Brand Osaka is telling the world

Sandeep Goyal Jul 6, 2026 8:17 AM

Prashant Khanna Takes Charge as Head of Sports at JioStar?blur=25

Khanna was earlier the Head-Sports & Live Experience Production Technology & Services

e4m Staff Jul 4, 2026 10:35 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

Abhimanyu Khanna Takes Charge as Head of Rights Acquisition at JioHotstar?blur=25

Khanna's earlier role at JioHotstar was as Senior Director Premium Sports

e4m Desk Jul 2, 2026 9:27 AM

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

IPL 2026?blur=25

The study found that celebrity-endorsed advertisements accounted for 61% of total advertising volumes on Linear TV, compared with 49% on Connected TV

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 1:55 PM

Vikrant Mudaliar Departs Dream Sports After Eight Successful Years?blur=25

Mudaliar was the Chief Marketing Officer of Dream11

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 12:59 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

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

Rishabh Pant?blur=25

Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, examines whether Rishabh Pant’s lower IPL price tag reflects a dip in brand value or the start of his next commercial innings

Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 26, 2026 8:45 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