Websites extend the IPL T20 Tournament to cyber space
With everyone wanting a piece of the IPL action, can the Internet be far behind? As the Tournament is inching towards an exciting finale, media and fan frenzy is only growing by the day. While evenings are spent following the matches on TV, the buzz in cyber space is no less with various websites dedicated to the eight IPL teams.

With everyone wanting a piece of the IPL action, can the Internet be far behind? As the Tournament is inching towards an exciting finale, media and fan frenzy is only growing by the day. While evenings are spent following the matches on TV, the buzz in cyber space is no less with various websites dedicated to the eight IPL teams. exchange4media takes a look at what the Internet buzz is around the Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Delhi Daredevils has created a one-point source for all information on its team online. The site went live on April 14 and claims to have got well over 30,000 registered fans within just two weeks of the launch and has already been rated the best IPL team site by Bangalore Times and Mid-Day. MTV Wassup has featured the Delhi Daredevils website as the coolest IPL website. The Daredevils channel on YouTube has been one of the most subscribed to and viewed channels in India.
Karl Gomes, Executive Creative Director - Digital, Arc Worldwide, said, “While the blogs and community forums and all information on www.delhidaredevils.com are getting the fans closer to their players, we have added a layer of social networking by recreating the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, currently in Beta being tested by fans. Social media has emerged as a very effective way to grow and increase audience engagement. However, the old cliché – ‘If you build it, they will come’ – does not apply. So, currently we are focusing on adding powerful interactive community applications and games to encourage fans to participate and cheer their team.”
“The Daredevils locker sets itself apart by providing exclusive content to fans in the form of candid player interviews, travelling with the team on the bus, peeking into practice sessions, etc. Besides this, we have recreated the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium online as ‘The Den’ for fans to hang out and chat. The chat application is unique as it lets users create an avatar and walk around the stadium while chatting with fellow Daredevils,” Gomes added.
The Chennai Super Kings website, too, aims to be a one-stop Net destination for any information on MS Dhoni and his Super King boys. In future, the website plans to start online sale of merchandise, besides promoting community and club activities. The website claims to have over 33,000 registered users with an average page view of 85,000 per day. The average time a user spends on the Chennai Super Kings website is seven minutes.
Rakesh Singh, Marketing Head, Chennai Super Kings, said, “To start with, the look and feel is unique and entirely different from any of the other IPL teams websites. The site has been taken from the promotional ad campaign of Karmayudh. Further, it contains all the information about the players, match schedules, theme song of the team and some very interesting photographs and video clippings. It has information on Chennai Super Kings ticketing and a facility for secured online purchase of tickets. Going forward, we would like to start the sale of merchandise and fan club activities using the website.”
“Currently, the website is primarily targeted to promote the Chennai Super Kings brand in India and overseas. If and when we get an opportunity for a sponsor of niche products for advertising, we may proceed further,” Singh said, adding, “Chennai Super Kings has been a brand by itself, thanks to all the promos and advertisements. The site has played an enormous role in terms of supplementing the efforts to the print, radio and TV media. To give an example, we have got enquiries for sale of merchandise from overseas based on clippings available in the site. It has given a tremendous value addition to the brand name.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders team has developed their website to enable fans to interact with each other, the players and the team management. The website will create a unique online space around the Knight Riders franchise with cricket-based content and a fiction universe around the team.
The website has games, comics, animation, video and more content than any other IPL franchise. It also has a photo sharing application, where users can receive photos clicked by SRK and the team management on their mobile phones.
Prakash Kovelamudi, Director, Bellyful of Dreams, which has developed and manages the website for Red Chillies, said, “We have tied up with Zapak for gaming, Nokia for mobile content, contests2win for contests. We believe that they bring in expertise and value to provide our users with the best experience.”
The website is raising revenues by selling advertising. As the IPL evolves over the years, other revenue streams would become clear.
“The website is for passionate Kolkata Knight Riders fans, fans of SRK, Dada (captain Sourav Ganguly) and other team players. And also for people who would like to read good comics, play cool games and have a good time online. It creates a connected fan community that does wonders for the brand value and longevity,” Kovelamudi added.
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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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