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Emirates reunites Indian families on IPL field

Emirates reunites Indian families on IPL field

0 / May 11, 2012 6:15 AM

Deccan Chargers might have disappointed their Hyderabadi fans with a dismal show in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but the team sponsor Emirates is surely trying to regain lost ground and give its fans at least

IPL viewership changing gears

IPL viewership changing gears

0 / May 1, 2012 6:10 AM

The fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is halfway through and there have been some interesting trends emerging.  While Television ratings and sponsorships, which have been the most sought after in the first few seasons have seen a

‘IPL seamlessly fits the sporty image of Garnier MEN’

‘IPL seamlessly fits the sporty image of Garnier MEN’

0 / April 27, 2012 6:15 AM

Cricket tournaments have always been an important media platform for marketers targeting male consumers. In this season of IPL, men personal care brand Garnier MEN is trying to lure male consumers by associating itself with their favourite sport. The brand

Automobile market gives thumbs down to IPL5

Automobile market gives thumbs down to IPL5

0 / April 26, 2012 7:08 AM

Falling TV ratings and cautious advertisers have been key characteristics of the ongoing season of IPL. While on one hand categories like telecom and beverages have been very enthusiastic on the use of this media platform, there are others like

IPL is maturing: Shubha George

IPL is maturing: Shubha George

0 / April 25, 2012 7:12 AM

IPL’s fifth season has been on for three weeks now and so far the TV ratings and marketers’ enthusiasm both have been lower than previous seasons. But many feel there is nothing to worry, IPL is just maturing like any

IPL does not fit in our new strategy: Nalin Kapoor

IPL does not fit in our new strategy: Nalin Kapoor

0 / April 20, 2012 7:58 AM

With its primary target audience being male, cricket has always been an integral part of Hyundai Motors India’s media plan in the last two years. In fact, the automobile player was amongst the key sponsors of the Cricket World Cup

Garnier Men hits IPL below-the-line!

Garnier Men hits IPL below-the-line!

0 / April 17, 2012 6:51 AM

TV ratings for the first week of  the Indian Premiere League’s (IPL) fifth season are out and the numbers are not very encouraging. And that may put a frown on some marketers’ faces who are betting big on this platform. However,

Is IPL 5 floundering?

Is IPL 5 floundering?

0 / April 16, 2012 10:09 AM

The ratings are out and officially it looks like India’s love affair with instant cricket is hitting rocky patches. Official figures indicate a more than 1TVR fall for first six matches of IPL over last IPL, and last IPL was

Guerrillas turned out of IPL turf

Guerrillas turned out of IPL turf

0 / April 13, 2012 7:00 AM

Guerrilla marketing or ambush marketing is quite common around big sports related event. The most common form of guerrilla/ambush marketing is seen when one brand pays to become an official sponsor of an event and another competing brand attempts to

Telecom players bet big on IPL 5

Telecom players bet big on IPL 5

0 / April 12, 2012 8:34 AM

Marketers’ enthusiasm for the fifth season of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) has been varied. Some of the categories like consumer durables and automobiles which were heavy on the platform until last time are staying away while new brands and