ICC World Cup 2007: A good show, but India missing
The ICC World Cup 2007 finals saw Australia battling it out with Sri Lanka. Data and has thrown some good numbers for non-India matches, but experts are clear that it does not compensate for the loss that India’s early exit imposed. They are also clear that cricket as a property will be strong in India for still some time to come.

The ICC World Cup 2007 finals saw Australia battling it out with Sri Lanka and the rains making the game even tougher. The game began at 10.30 pm and was only a 38-over match. TAM Media Research shows that in terms of ratings, non-India matches have thrown some good numbers. Whether or not ICC World Cup 2007 has roved to be cost effective is debatable.
However, industry professionals are clear that the numbers seen in non-India matches does not compensate for the loss that India’s early exit imposed on the series. They are also clear that as far as cricket as a property is concerned, the moment team India has played two good matches, the property will become as strong in media plans as it is today. The big change perhaps comes in some advertisers showing some caution, but industry experts don’t think that this is a big number just yet.
Ratings Reader
TAM Media Research shows that for the C&S 4+ in the all-India market, the final match that was telecast on both MAX and SAB has thrown a TRP of 3.47. On SAB, the numbers are 1.68. MAX made some numbers in the semi-finals too, with Sri Lank versus New Zealand delivering a 1.38, and South Africa versus Australia delivering a 1.46.
The Super Eight started with some promise when the Australia versus West Indies match played on March 27 delivered a 2.46. However, following this, all matches were in the 1 plus vicinity and only MAX managed to get them. Some of these matches were Sri Lanka versus South Africa, West Indies versus New Zealand, Sri Lanka versus England, England versus Australia, South Africa versus West Indies — almost all Sri Lanka and Australia matches managed to deliver some numbers for the channel. The other teams that scored are England, South Africa and New Zealand.
It may be recalled that some of the best numbers that the series has seen were when India played against Bangladesh, Bermuda and Sri Lanka, and gave the channel ratings as high as 5 and 6 plus.
Industry experts at that time stated that ratings as high as 5 and 6 were very encouraging from the advertisers’ point of view. However, are the Super Eight, Semi-Finals and Final ratings good numbers?
Amol Dighe, Trading Services Director, MindShare Fulcrum, replied, “I think MAX has managed some really good numbers for non-India matches. Had India been in the series, the game would have been completely different and these numbers don’t compensate that.”
Divya Radhakrishnan, Senior Vice President, TME, added, “The finals, despite all the rains problems and a short match, has given some good numbers. However, cricket is not a property where one can be happy with 1 plus TRP. But these are non-India matches, and so somewhere they are in line with the revised expectations after India got out of the series.”
Manoj Malkani, Buying Head, Carat Media, said, “A rating of 3 plus in the overall scenario is good. The big question, however, is whether this number is justified, given the monies that the channel was asking for this property, and I don’t think it is.”
“Had India gone ahead even in the Super Eight, the case would have been very different. The team’s performance has led to quite a loss for advertisers on this series,” added Malkani.
The Broad Outcome
One aspect that the experts agree on is that MAX has delivered good numbers. “I don’t think that even a sports channel manages to get the numbers that MAX has managed,” said Dighe.
Another aspect is that in regards to this property, everything depends on team India’s performance. “The Bangladesh series is coming up and then the team is going to England. All they need is one good match and people tune back in on the game,” said Malkani.
Radhakrishnan added, “The team delivers and people watch — it is as simple as that.”
However, the new future will see a lull in cricket as a property. Dighe said, “There is no doubt in that. It would be a temporary lull in ratings but it definitely would be there.”
Malkani observed, “I think at least some brand managers are going to be cautious now of where they put the money and how much they put. There is a talk of performance-based rates and I do see things changing a bit.”
And as we have been writing, cricket as a property for a viable investment, is a long-lived debate.
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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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