Will Zee Entertainment’s FIFA World Cup deal turn the needle for its 3.3 crore shareholders?Zee Entertainment Enterprises pulled off a surprise win by securing India's broadcast and digital rights for multiple FIFA events through 2...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Live sports score big, keep fans glued across big & small screensIndia's sports viewership is rapidly shifting to multiple platforms. Major events like the FIFA World Cup and IPL are drawing huge crowds o...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
JioStar says IPL 2026 crossed 1.2 billion viewers, final most watched everIPL 2026 set a new viewership record, reaching over 1.2 billion people across TV and digital platforms. The tournament recorded 870 billion...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
IPL 2026 becomes most-watched season ever, reaching over 1.2 billion viewersThe 2026 Indian Premier League set a new viewership record. Over 1.2 billion people watched the tournament across television and digital pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber baseZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subsc...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
'Need to leave cricket behind & find sports that are relevant'Zee Entertainment is making a significant long-term bet on football. The company has secured FIFA media rights until 2034, including upcomi...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
AI, quick commerce are reshaping how India spends on advertising: WPP Media's Prasanth KumarIndia's advertising market will grow in 2026. Marketers face unprecedented volatility, juggling many challenges. Despite global tensions an...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really costAs FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the...
18 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
20-30 percent increase in IPL media rights won't be surprising: Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit BurmanAs IPL franchise valuations skyrocket, they are aligning with the elite global sports leagues, signaling a promising shift in the landscape...
16 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
TATA IPL 2026 clocks record 1.1 billion reach across TV and digital platforms: JioStarTATA IPL 2026 has achieved a record 1.1 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms. Audience engagement is growing steadily. Digital r...
15 May, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
One billion screens and counting: TATA IPL 2026 is the biggest season in IPL history, with 277 million average match reachTATA IPL 2026 has set a new record, reaching over 1.06 billion screens. Connected TV viewership saw a significant jump. Linear television r...
07 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Can Netflix afford to skip ads in India any longer?While most Indian streaming platforms have adopted hybrid ad-supported and subscription models due to high churn, Netflix remains an ad-fre...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
IPL 2026 sees 3% dip in TV ad volumes in first two weeksTelevision advertising for the Indian Premier League saw a slight dip in early matches. Factors like a rain-hit game and reduced spending o...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
From cricket league to economic giant: Kotak MF values IPL at USD 18 billionThe Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar economic engine, contributing significantly to India's economy and ...
05 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Zee targets IPL advertisers with cheaper prime-time packagesThe rates of Zee's prime-time advertisement packages range from ₹16 crore to ₹35 crore, according to Ashish Sehgal, the company's chief gro...
05 Mar, 2024, 01.07 AM IST
Connected TV ecosystem gets big boost from free IPL streaming"We are seeing an uptick in the reach of connected TVs this year. At the end of five weeks, CTVs will have over twice the reach of HDTVs. W...
18 May, 2023, 06.44 PM IST