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Why some sporting bodies need to look beyond tactical brand partnerships

Arnab Roy, vice-president and head-marketing, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia.

“Many sporting bodies (not all) still see brands and companies as cash sources, and thus most of the partnerships are short-term tactical ones.” – Arnab Roy, vice president and head-marketing, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia.

Why are brands including e-sports in their sports marketing itinerary?

A still from the panel discussion

Rajan Navani, VC and MD of be JetSynthesys and Skandaram Vasudevan, Partner – Strategy at Mudramax talk about opportunities for brands in e-sports and how it can be an effective tool to reach out to the millennial consumer

Why content around the sport has to be king

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Sporting bodies need to start understanding the importance of content. They can start by going easy on YouTubers and content creators who use their footage in their content.

Trends to watch for in sports marketing for a modern marketer

With the rise of more sportswomen, we will see more support from brands towards women in sports and the sports for women. (Representative Image via @ Unsplash)

Not all the possibilities that are opening in sports marketing are becoming mainstream. A list of 10 sports marketing trends to an keep an eye on right now.

Why are startups betting big on sports marketing?

With two new teams (Gujarat Titans and Lucknow SuperGiants) getting bought last year at a combined staggering value of $1.6 billion, the average price tag of a team has seen a 16-fold jump from its inception. These two factors were instrumental in boosting the valuation of IPL to become a Decacorn and the second largest sporting league (on a per match basis from broadcasting fees) globally. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

Current sporting events in India are more than mere competitive events; they are more carnivalesque extravaganzas with viewers celebrating a common cause – entertainment.

Is badminton still a hard sell in India?

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Indian shuttlers are smashing it on international courts and building the sport’s value like never before. But most brands want to invest in events and short-term partnerships.