Airtel Champions League T20 has an advantage over Champions Trophy, say experts
Following India’s dismal performance at the recently-concluded Champions Trophy, interest petered out from the 50:50 game. Now comes the Airtel Champions League T20 championship and all are watching it with avid interest – advertisers, clients and, of course, the fans. exchange4media finds out how Champions League is being viewed vis-à-vis Champions Trophy and the expectations from it.

The T20 format has caught on very rapidly in India, greatly buoyed by India being crowned the T20 World champions in 2007, especially after the country lost at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2007.
Now, close on the heels of India’s dismal performance at the recently-concluded 50-over Champions Trophy, comes the Airtel Champions League T20 championship and all are watching it with avid interest – advertisers, clients and, of course, the fans. The Champions League is on from October 8-23, 2009.
exchange4media spoke to advertisers and clients to find out their views on Airtel Champions League T20 and whether it would be more successful than Champions Trophy, not only because it is an inaugural tournament, but also because it is a new format altogether.
ESPN-Star Sports has the telecast rights for Airtel Champions League T20, and apart from India, the matches can be viewed in over 160 countries. In addition to Airtel as the title partner, Havells has come on board as associate partner. Coca-Cola has joined as beverage partner, while MIRC Electronics is the umpire sponsor. Maruti Suzuki, Sony India and Pepsi have also been roped in as on-air sponsor.
Rajneesh Chaturvedi, National Director, Mediaedge:cia, observed, “T20 as a format has done well and I hope that the inaugural season of Champion League does well. Although there are about nine non-India clubs, I think people will watch the game despite the buzz around the tournament is missing at the moment. It’s not that advertisers are tilting more towards the T20 format, in fact, ODIs are here to stay as both the forms of cricket have their own merits as far as advertising is concerned. However, I do see advertisers asking for more accountability and better ROI than before.”
According to R Venkata Subramanian, VP, Lintas Media Group, “It’s a new format this year, however, the way the tournament has been promoted, I expect the tournament to get around 4-5 TRPs. Champions League being a T20 format is taken as being successful any day, and that popularity of ODI matches are seeing a slight decline, therefore, Champions League T20 is better than a Champions Trophy any day, solely because of the T20 format. Advertisers do expect better ROI from T20 games as the ratings, too, are higher than an ODI.”
Sriram Krishnamurthy, VP - Sales, Marketing and Service, Onida, pointed out, “This is a new initiative, and especially since it is a Twenty20 format itself makes us very optimistic about the tournament. So, to that extend there is a lower risk compared to an ODI or Test format. However, people don’t identify so much with the club as they do with nationality, hence the loyalty factor will be lesser, nevertheless, T20 format is a big positive, and as I see it, it will be comparable with an IPL, if not slightly better.”
He further said, “T20 matches do get better ROI for advertisers, and if anything is going to be affected by T20, it will be the ODIs and not so much for Test matches. However, as an advertiser, ODI matches are always relevant and cricket will always be relevant as it is still the number one sport in the country and hence, there is not much of a risk involved. In fact, the bigger risk is the fact that people are playing for clubs and not nationality.”
Ruchika Batra, GM - Corporate Communications, Samsung South West Asia, said, “We are very optimistic about Champions League T20 as the Twenty20 format itself has become very popular, and for a company with as diverse portfolio as ours, it becomes an appropriate vehicle to reach out to our audience.”
T20 continues to be the most popular cricket format and media planners and the advertisers, too, are highly optimistic about Airtel Champions League T20 being a success, especially for the fact that this tournament is altogether a new format in itself. However, some have also highlighted the risk involved in that the players are playing for clubs and not nationality, and as a result, it would see lack of loyalty among fans.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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