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  • Upstox encourages youth to ‘own their future’ in new IPL campaign

    Upstox encourages youth to ‘own their future’ in new IPL campaign

    Mumbai: Investment platform Upstox (also known as RKSV Securities India) has launched its Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign called ‘Own Your Future.’ The marketing campaign aims to encourage young Indians to participate in the equity market.

    The digital ad film showcases how one can “make your favourite companies work for you”- by buying their stocks, becoming a shareholder in them, and thus having the company and its management work to improve the returns.

    The brand has partnered with IPL ever since the cricket league was launched in 2008. The first two videos of the series were released along with the launch of Tata IPL 2022.

    “The campaign ‘Own Your Future’ intends to encourage more Indians to participate in the equity market and make the right investment choices through Upstox,” said Upstox co-founder Kavitha Subramanian. “Young Indians today understand the value of owning assets and building a portfolio, via owning shares in companies. There’s a huge rise in startup culture and they understand that even if everyone cannot be an entrepreneur, you can still own a share of a company, and participate in its long term upside.”

    “Just like IPL has redefined cricket, Upstox aims to redefine investments for its customers. We are positive that this campaign will help drive a culture of equity investment in India, as well as encourage more Indians to take charge of their financial future,” she added.

    The multimedia marketing campaign includes commercials on television, digital, and social media platforms. While digital has been employed to reach out to the target segments in metros and big cities, television will be dominating the media mix for tier 2 and 3 cities, the brand said.

     

  • Cadbury Dairy Milk sets out initiative for MCA ground staff

    Cadbury Dairy Milk sets out initiative for MCA ground staff

    Mumbai: As the country gears up for the much-awaited cricket season, chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk has partnered with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate and support the often-unnoticed heroes of the league, the ground staff. 

    This season, the brand has become the official sponsor for the ground staff, and as a part of this initiative, it introduced efforts focused on treating the ground staff at par with the cricketers. “This includes best-in-class travel, accommodation, taking care of their nutritional needs, and providing customised jerseys designed by renowned fashion designer Masaba Gupta, throughout the season,” according to the statement.

    The brand has also extended its collaboration with Mumbai Indians as the official ‘goodness partner’ supporting the initiative.  

    Speaking about the initiative, Mondelez India VP of marketing Anil Viswanathan said they want to support and bring forth stories of these members who tirelessly work behind the scenes. “We hope our initiative acts as a springboard and spreads the message of acknowledging the unacknowledged,” he added.

    “Building further on our generosity platform, this cricketing season we are proud to celebrate the team of ground staff. We are grateful to have them as our team,” stated Ogilvy India chief creative officer Sukesh Nayak.

    “The ground staff are the unsung heroes of cricket, so it was only fair that we now acknowledged the heroes behind this massive event,” commented Wavemaker India’s national director – sports and entertainment partnerships Jigar Rambhia. “The biggest challenge for us, however, was to ensure that they get their dues, while cricket & the players continue to be at the center of this event.”

    “To do this we decided to acknowledge their efforts, where they sweat it out the most, their grounds. From recognising them off-screen to recognising them on screen, we aim to give the people of India a glimpse into the lives of the ground staff, so that when they watch cricket next, they celebrate, both: on-screen and off-screen heroes,’’ he added.  

    “Acknowledging the real heroes behind the scenes is a very generous gesture. Mumbai Cricket Association is delighted to be a part of this never done before heart-warming activity for the ground staff at Wankhede stadium,” the MCA spokesperson highlighted.

  • Ali Fazal & goons abduct Harsha Bhogle in Fantasy Akhada’s new IPL campaign

    Ali Fazal & goons abduct Harsha Bhogle in Fantasy Akhada’s new IPL campaign

    Mumbai: With a host of fantasy cricket platforms heating up the battle in lead up to the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), homegrown fantasy sports platform Fantasy Akhada kick-started its IPL 2022 push with a 360-degree campaign titled #KhelTumharaAkhadaHumara. The quirky brand campaign starring cricket presenter Harsha Bhogle and actor Ali Fazal showcases the fervour and gusto with which these games are played in e-sports communities.

    Shot by Pranav Harihar Sharma, conceptualised by Pippip Media and executed in tandem with Wirality Media, the first film of the campaign hilariously showcases the kidnapping of ‘voice of cricket’ Harsha Bhogle by an enraged cricket fanatic and a local goon, played by Ali Fazal. Fazal offers to release Bhogle from captivity under one condition: “The latter teach him the nitty-gritty of the fantasy cricket game so he can salvage his hurt pride in his local gaming community.”

     

     

    The campaign launch was preceded by a quirky teaser on social media a day prior, to build up interest levels and ignite curiosity among viewers about the alleged ‘abduction.’ The brand then unfurled a short video on digital after generating adequate buzz via the teaser, before finally launching the TVC on the opening day of the T20 League.

     

     

    “The rollout of the country’s most awaited cricket tournament has undoubtedly set the stage for massive participation in fantasy sports contests,” Fantasy Akhada founder Sumit Kumar Jha said. “Our campaign is poised to inspire cricket fans to experience the first-hand thrill of forming their own teams. The launch of the #KhelTumharaAkhadaHumarateaser is already driving conversations and has been a big hit in the Indian and global markets. We are confident that this will also encourage more first-time users to participate in fantasy sports.”

    As per a joint report published by Deloitte & FIFS in February 2022, 50 per cent of the users in the fantasy sports industry come from tier-2 and 3 cities. The gaming platform integrates both the rural and the urban Indian populace via the campaign.

    “Looking at the 150 per cent growth in CEA during the 14th IPL season, we are eyeing for a 100 per cent growth in our user base this season,” Jha added.

    In addition to fantasy cricket, the gaming platform also offers multiple gameplay options for fantasy football and fantasy kabaddi.

  • IPL 2022 sponsorship: Brands catch the cricket fever!

    IPL 2022 sponsorship: Brands catch the cricket fever!

    Mumbai: Indian Premier League (IPL) is undisputedly the most captivating and prominent cricket league in India and a handful of other countries. Thanks to its growing popularity worldwide, the brand value of IPL has upped by seven per cent last year, according to the market reporter. Post the Covid-19 pandemic, the brand value of the cricket tournament has reached $4.7 billion, despite the last two seasons being played in the UAE; and this popularity has attracted brands from across the categories.

    The euphoria around the cricket league has resulted in increased viewership, TRPs, and of course, sponsorships and investments. From shopping app Meesho being the lead trouser branding partner for four teams namely Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans to Rapido’s IPL campaign with actors Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun – the tournament is a feast for brands. The sponsor lists include more brands like Vedantu, Astral, Dream11, Swiggy Instamart, OLX Autos, Greenply, Bira 91, Sunstone Eduversity, Pristyn Care, boAt, StockGro, Redcliff, and so on.

    To dive deeper into the game, IndianTelevision.com talked to industry experts and various brands in order to understand the strategies and perspectives behind the grand welcome of IPL by brands.

    A first of many

    This year, IPL is going to be the first of many things- such as the first time 10 teams are participating in the IPL, Tata joined as title sponsor, for the first time 29 startups invested in IPL, 10 fintech brands are on board as sponsors and a first of many other things.

    In the 15th season of IPL, two more new franchises have been added, due to which all eyes were on the ranking of IPL, its sponsorships, and investments. Experts feel that an event like IPL if used correctly, will move the needle for brands on their awareness and consideration scores.

    ALSO READ | Meesho makes T20 debut, partners with four IPL teams

    “The key is being prepared for different outcomes, and the ability to execute relatable content on the right platform, at the right moment,” said Smartcricket.com founder and CEO Atul Srivastava who has closely seen and analyzed IPL ever since its inception.

    Increased demand from investors in IPL

    The 15th edition of the tournament saw a huge increase in demand among the investors. It is not just the big names like Tata who came forward to invest in the tournament, in fact, the startups are showing great interest.

    The IPL is moving towards achieving mastery like LaLiga and English Premier League. From this season, the Tata Group is the new title sponsor of the IPL as Tata has won the IPL title sponsorship bidding. Disney, Sony, Reliance Jio, streaming giant Google, and Meta were in the race to get the broadcasting rights of this cricket league.

    Srivastava feels IPL has shown over the years that it will continue to grow. “Despite the lockdown restrictions, the IPL is organized properly. This assures all the investors that they can trust the brand with their participation,” he added.

    Startups, fintech and digital brands are running the show

    Interestingly, a total of 29 start-ups came on board as sponsors. Another interesting trend that we saw this year is fintech brands’ representation in this season with the fintech startups including Cred, Slice, Paytm, Fino Payments Bank etc.

    Fino Payments Bank MD and CEO Rishi Gupta said competence and sincerity are brand attributes that strongly connect Fino Payments Bank and Rajasthan Royals.

    ALSO READ | IPL engagement on digital is higher than TV: Report

    Highlighting how their partnership with Rajasthan Royals will help the brand, Gupta said RR is known to promote cricketing talent from non-metros and smaller towns, our core markets. For us, it is a great opportunity to reach out to the millennial consumer from urban and rural areas and create avenues for them to explore Fino’s digital payment offerings.

    Blink Digital vice president and head of strategy Dia Kirpalani feels that digital marketers have always smartly leveraged the IPL for its ability to deliver high brand impact in a shorter duration than any other genre of content – riding the country’s sheer passion for cricket.

    The Indian audience has been seeking stability in all aspects of life, given the last two years of uncertainty and turmoil. According to Kirpalani, IPL is one beloved way for them to achieve that sense of life going back to normal.

    A Carnival for brands across categories

    With fintech companies leading, IPL is a favorite of all types of brands. From Dream 11 launching a campaign with 17 new ad films featuring international cricketers, celebrities and social media stars to OLX Autos partnering with Star Sports, Swiggy Instamart joining hands with BCCI, Greenply joining the new franchise Lucknow as associate partner, the list of sponsors is quite huge.

    On being asked about their investment in IPL for Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy head of brand Ashish Lingamneni said IPL is one of the most celebrated sports leagues in the world, and we are excited to partner with the BCCI to offer a wholesome experience to audiences with our large assortment of munchies, beverages and other snackable options through our quick commerce service Instamart.

    We look forward to engaging with customers/fans and catering to their needs, be it mid-match snack cravings, beverages, and popcorn for nail-biting finishes or sweet indulgences to celebrate team victories, he said.

    Addition of two new cities boosted brands’ interest in IPL

    Barc data shows Lucknow and Ahmedabad are big cricket markets – they contributed 17 per cent to the overall viewership in last year’s IPL.

    The addition of teams from these markets will create targeting opportunities for not just local brands but also national brands that have been wanting to establish themselves in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, said Kirpalani.

    Lucknow and Ahmedabad are quite huge markets not just in terms of viewership but in terms of demography too. The population of these cities plays a crucial role in deciding the mood of their respective states.

    Greenply, who partnered with Lucknow by featuring their logo on the right-side chest of their match day jersey, is eying to grow their business nationally.

    Sharing why they were so keen to partner with this new franchise, Greenply Industries Ltd chairman cum managing director Rajesh Mittal asserted, there has been a dynamic shift in the consumer pattern towards the branded products and hence we see a lot of growth potential in the Uttar Pradesh market.

    “Our three new manufacturing units will cater to serve the growing demand for plywood and allied products in this market and will cumulatively help us to grow our business operations nationally. Uttar Pradesh is an ideal investment destination for us as this market even in the current scenario is the third-largest value contributor towards our business,” he states.

    With this, it is significant that the Indian Premier League will grow bigger in the future.

  • IPL 2022: Mullen Lintas bags creative mandate for KKR

    IPL 2022: Mullen Lintas bags creative mandate for KKR

    Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has appointed Mullen Lintas as a communication partner for the cricket team’s creative mandate for Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The creative agency will be responsible for delivering the campaign idea for the latest IPL season.

    The IPL is in its 15th season, and as the first runner-up of IPL 2021, it is important for KKR to show their fans that they are ready to return to the pitch with renewed energy, according to the team franchise.

    “KKR fans have always been the focus of our campaigns. We are fortunate to have one of the biggest fan communities that passionately root for the team,” remarked KKR CMO Binda Dey. “Our new campaign for this game season, designed by the Mullen Lintas team, aims to capture the frenzy and love our fans have always shown us unconditionally. We look forward to watching our fans cheer us on as they always have and have a great season together.”

    Mullen Lintas will be responsible for KKR’s campaign idea for IPL 2022, along with the brand film, on-ground and digital activations, and even KKR’s internal branding and team manifesto. The account will be handled from the Mumbai office. 

    “IPL is as much about the franchises and players as it is about fans. The game is incomplete without the latter,” commented Mullen Lintas executive director Priya Balan. “IPL is a shared space between the team’s players and their fans. Being the year of change and induction of new team members, our campaign for KKR seeks to strengthen and widen this beautiful bond with its large community of fans.”

  • Cred’s latest IPL campaign serves up throwback to 90’s Nirma ad

    Cred’s latest IPL campaign serves up throwback to 90’s Nirma ad

    Mumbai: Credit card payment platform Cred is back with its latest campaign for IPL 2022 – ‘Cred: Play it different.’ And this time the brand does a throwback of a much familiar 90’s ad for Nirma detergent bar, featuring actor Karisma Kapoor in the role of the original ‘Deepikaji.’

    Conceptualised and written by Tanmay Bhat, Devaiah Bopanna, Puneet Chadha, and Deep Joshi, the ad introduces the platform’s new feature – Cred bounty.  The ad film was produced by EarlyMan Films and directed by Ayappa. Karan Malhotra has composed the music for the film.

    To set the tone of the campaign right, the film has Kapoor promoting Cred bounty, rejecting all other offers, in a scene-to-scene recreation of the original classic 90’s Nirma ad. The creative serves up an instant dose of nostalgia for those who have grown up watching the older ad on Doordarshan,

    “IPL with Cred is a platform for us to work with iconic celebrities in the most creative and twisted ways possible,” said the director of the film Ayappa. “I hope the audience enjoys Cred’s latest ad as much as they have in the past.”

    “This year, we want to encourage Cred members to invite their friends & family to win big with Cred,” said Cred founder Kunal Shah. “We have launched Cred bounty which lets members invite their contacts to play and win exciting jackpots.”

  • Shah Rukh Khan enjoins users to play responsibly in new A23 campaign

    Shah Rukh Khan enjoins users to play responsibly in new A23 campaign

    Mumbai: With IPL 2022 around the corner, online multi-gaming platform A23 India has launched its latest marketing campaign with brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan. The A23 ad spot will air across the broadcast channel Star Sports and streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, starting 26 March.

    The campaign includes two TVCs in which the Bollywood actor persuades users to play responsibly while respecting their immediate surroundings i.e. – spending time with their families instead of being on their phones and focusing on dinner while at the dinner table. 

    Head Digital Works founder and CEO Deepak Gullapalli said that as one of India’s leading multi-gaming platforms, it is imperative for them to spread the importance of responsible gaming. “Self-exclusion from time to time is instrumental when it comes to striking the right balance. We are confident that our brand ambassador driving this message for us will help us maximise the idea of responsible gaming even further, thus encouraging a healthy environment for all,” added Gullapalli.

    The upcoming third advertisement in the series will highlight the importance of selecting the right playing XI for fantasy cricket on A23. 

    The A23 gaming platform that has a wide reach across India perfectly complements the IPL which is a household name in India, across audiences in different languages, said the brand in a statement. “Keeping this in mind, the advertisements have been curated to reach every household and will run in seven languages – Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Kannada,” it added.

    A23 has recently built a multi-gaming platform and combined its existing online rummy platform of over 30 million users using state-of-the-art software created on a custom-built architecture, according to the brand.

  • IPL engagement on digital is higher than TV: Report

    IPL engagement on digital is higher than TV: Report

    Mumbai: Over the years, The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become one of the biggest and most sought-after platforms to drive brand building and engagement. This year, the cricket extravaganza sees a 20 per cent jump over 2021 with 41 per cent fans saying that they will watch each and every match, according to the findings of Pre-IPL Trends Report, released by Havas Media Group India’s Hi-Cricket. The study revealed that while IPL continues to be a TV-first property, viewers on digital have higher involvement compared to TV.

    The league continues to have avid viewers who are engaged with the game at all levels, says the study, with 41 per cent stating they will watch each and every match, 47 per cent following stats closely, and 55 per cent actively participating on social media with posts, comments, match analytics.

    Some of the other significant pre-findings of IPL 2022 released by the study include: Over the years female viewership of the game has only increased. 36 per cent stated they will watch each and every match, while 44 per cent stated they watch matches wherein their favourite player/team is playing.

    The study found that IPL is an emotion shared with family and friends, with 54 per cent stating they watch it with the entire family while 44 per cent watch it with friends and colleagues. ‘Powerplay’ and ‘Death Overs’ are the most popular segments. The study also reveals that Fantasy leagues are gaining popularity, with 31 per cent respondents having created their own team in 2021.  

    Havas Media Group India partnered with YouGov, a global research & analytics agency, for its annual syndicated Hi-Cricket study, that helps advertisers measure the impact of their ads during the cricket event. 

    The Hi-Cricket 2022 study is being conducted across key markets in India – Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Chandigarh. 2700+ respondents are being interviewed using a structured quantitative research questionnaire over three waves – before the event (Pre-IPL wave), during the event (first wave – 30d post start) and post the event. The sampling frame will constitute YouGov’s online panel of 200,000 active respondents encompassing top four metros and seven top tier-1 cities. The sample size is two lakhs, as per the statement.

    Hi-Cricket 2022 aims to help brands to further bolster their meaningful connect with consumers and also identify the most meaningful campaigns during IPL. Over the multiple waves that were covered, there has also been a significant jump in brand recall and familiarity across various categories like auto, e-commerce, food delivery etc. Over the course of IPL, making this study an indicator of brand health.

    Hi-Cricket is the flagship property of Havas Sports & Entertainment and going forward, this study will cover other sports leagues with the number of cities covered and respondent base being much larger, according to Havas Media Group India. The study is critical for the group to understand the sentiments and performance of IPL in influencing brand metrics as several of its key clients are part of the tournament through various associations.

    Every year, Havas Media Group India commissions the Hi-Cricket study to understand the overall sentiments regarding the tournament and each of its elements including delivery, driving engagement for consumers, and creating unique brand experiences. This study captures all that brands are doing including on-ground sponsorships, innovations, exclusive tie-ups and so on, to understand which element drives highest engagement/ROI for them. 

    “The recent study tracks the impact of IPL 2022 on brand metrics in the endemic world as people have finally come out of isolation,” said Havas Media Group India head of strategy Sanchita Roy. “IPL is all about community building and enjoying the sports league with family and friends, so sentiments surrounding it are undoubtedly high. Involvement with IPL goes far beyond the actual matches as there are peripheral properties including fantasy leagues and gaming that ensure high engagement of viewers thereby making it the best choice for brands to connect with the audience. This makes Hi-Cricket a real time solution that consistently and accurately measures and monitors brand trends based on key indicators. It helps us identify the most meaningful brands and drive meaningful conversations with our clients as we help them understand the overall impact of their association with the IPL.”

    This recent study comes at a time when the economy is expected to make the most robust recovery on the back of buoyant market sentiments as the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) IPL is all set to take the centre stage in the endemic world. The study helps establish the efficacy of IPL as a platform when it comes to influencing mind measures and also answers one of the most critical questions that advertisers have today: the role of premium buys on brand health.

    “The Hi-Cricket research that YouGov India conducts annually in partnership with Havas Media Group India has become one of the most pivotal research exercises for us,” stated YouGov India general manager Deepa Bhatia. “Hi-Cricket provides an in-depth, customised look into the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) as an advertising and sponsorship vehicle and is an invaluable tool for brands and marketers to understand how the tournament delivers on their marketing objectives. This is critical given the exponential growth in investment that’s pumped into this cricketing extravaganza by brands, which has in fact made the IPL the biggest platform to create long-term brand image and value. IPL 2022 is coming back with it’s first season in an endemic world. This study is designed to deliver valuable insights into a post-Covid world, within Havas’ Meaningful Brands framework.” 

  • IPL 2022: Greenply joins hands with LSG as associate partner

    IPL 2022: Greenply joins hands with LSG as associate partner

    Mumbai: Ahead of the first match to be played for the much anticipated Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, interior infrastructure company Greenply Industries has announced its association with the newly minted franchise of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as its associate partner. 

    With this association, the company aims to focus on strategic investments for the Uttar Pradesh market to expand its business operations.

    Aligned to the association, the players and official members of LSG team will be sporting the Greenply logo on the right-side chest of their official match day jersey. The logo will also be prominently visible during the on-ground matches of the franchise. The association will also be amplified across digital and social media platforms which will run through the entire duration of the tournament, said the statement.

    “There has been a dynamic shift in the consumer pattern towards the branded products and hence we see a lot of growth potential in the Uttar Pradesh market,” remarked Greenply Industries Ltd chairman cum managing director Rajesh Mittal. “Our three new manufacturing units will cater to serve the growing demand for plywood and allied products in this market and will cumulatively help us to grow our business operations nationally. Uttar Pradesh is an ideal investment destination for us as this market even in the current scenario is the third largest value contributor towards our business.”

    “We are delighted to be entering into a long term partnership with an esteemed brand like Greenply. We appreciate their trust in a new franchise and we are confident that this will be a very successful association for both brands,” commented Lucknow Super Giants CEO Raghu Iyer.

    Uttar Pradesh serves as the second largest plywood market as per value. Since Uttar Pradesh is a growing market, Greenply is expanding its plywood and allied products capacity by investing ~Rs 200 crore in the state, according to the company. 

    The company is setting up a manufacturing unit at Sandila Industrial Area in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh which will be its manufacturing; one unit in Hapur and two units in Bareilly through partnership, it said.

    “Uttar Pradesh is a key market for us, and we hope this association creates a significant positive impact amongst our target consumers,” stated Greenply Industries Ltd joint managing director & CEO Manoj Tulsian. “India is a cricket frenzy nation, and this partnership will help us to build a high brand recall and reach amongst our target audience. We look forward to a very successful season for both the brands.”

  • IPL 2022: boAt strikes partnership deal with RCB, GT, PK & KKR

    IPL 2022: boAt strikes partnership deal with RCB, GT, PK & KKR

    Mumbai: Celebrating cricket fervour and further setting the tone for the T20 season this year, homegrown earwear brand boAt has partnered with four IPL teams –  Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings as their official audio and wearable partner. The brand has also extended its partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders and will continue being their official audio partner for this season as well. 

    Taking a step further the boAt logo like the previous season will also be present and displayed on the helmets and team caps of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

    The brand has been partnering with T20 Teams since 2019. Its brand ambassadors Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul will also be playing with their respective teams.

    To further cement its presence during the season, the brand will be showcasing a 360-degree campaign #MoveOfChampions throughout the season. The campaign will celebrate the winning moments and the brand’s love for cricket. The brand plans to capture high-intensity moments where every move counts and marks the difference between winning and losing. The campaign aims to capture and illustrate the true mindset and attitude of ‘The Champions.’

    Inspired by the style, design and colour combinations of the respective teams, boAt has launched a limited edition of earwear under its Airdopes, Bassheads, Rockerz and Stone categories giving fans a chance to enjoy team memorabilia.

    “Cricket has always been and will continue to be seen as a religion in our country,” boAt co-founder and CMO Aman Gupta said on the association. “We are excited to partner with various T20 teams once again. This season, we extend the narrative to make it more inclusive to our smartwatches category. To be a part of this fiesta is a fantastic feeling altogether and we look forward to a fruitful association this year as well.”