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
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
- Former captain Tamim Iqbal takes over as Bangladesh Cricket Board chief
Tamim Iqbal has been elected President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He is the youngest to hold the position for a four-year term. Iqbal...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Parimatch probe takes ED to Zepto's doorstepThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating offshore betting platform Parimatch. The agency has questioned quick commerce app Zepto regard...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
'I try to make new players comfortable, they should talk freely to me': Spinner Kuldeep YadavKuldeep Yadav is set to guide new spinners Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey. He wants to be a partner, not just a mentor. This approach aims to...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Amazon Music widens India play beyond Prime amid audio streaming shakeoutIn an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a trio of subscription options: fre...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Sooryavanshi’s catch! Brands set tight field as endorsement race heats up after IPL breakoutThe spotlight shines brightly on young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rapidly becoming a sought-after name in the sports world. Cor...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
96% of Indian cricket viewers now on YouTube as digital superfans reshape sports marketing: GoogleAround the clock, Indian sports supporters are more connected than ever. YouTube stands out as a pivotal platform for sports engagement, wi...
28 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Cricket fandom is already digital. Fan tokens could be the next movThink of these tokens as digital exclusive membership passes. Fans could buy them through Socios and unlock experiences tied to their favou...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 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
Nazara Technologies shares soar 18% amid reports of Nikhil Kamath upping stake in block dealNazara Technologies shares surged 18% following a significant block deal involving nearly 4.9% of the company's equity. Nikhil Kamath and A...
15 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Gaming firm Nazara’s Q4 revenue down 23%, profit jumps 13xNazara Technologies reported a 23% revenue decline to Rs 398 crore in Q4FY26, but saw net profit surge over 13x to Rs 56 crore, boosted by ...
13 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
AI, connected TV, programmatic buying reshape India’s digital ad marketIndia's digital advertising is transforming as artificial intelligence, programmatic buying, connected TV, and retail media are merging. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Big-budget campaigns show how AI companies are racing for relevance in IndiaAI giants are making a big splash in India. ChatGPT and Google Gemini are using TV and billboards to show how AI can solve everyday problem...
06 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST