Disney+ Hotstar onboards 13 sponsors ahead of IPL 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Disney+ Hotstar onboards 13 sponsors ahead of IPL 2020

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Days before the Indian Premier League is set to begin from 19 September, Star India owned digital video streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar said that it has brought 13 sponsors for the 2020 edition of the tournament being held in UAE. The platform has managed to get 11 associate sponsors including Acko General Insurance, Maruti Suzuki, digital ledger app KhataBook, e-commerce firm Flipkart, online food ordering platform Swiggy, online rummy gaming platform Ace23, HDFC Bank, Great Learning, MX Player, Kingfisher Calendar and Association of Mutual Funds in India. Nitin Bawankule, president, ad sales, Star & Disney India said that the tournament coincides with the festive season and hence, has seen significant interest from brands across various categories to leverage the scale, reach and high visibility proposition that IPL will deliver during this time. Disney+ Hotstar claimed that it has added new features to the interactive Watch’N Play social feed that allows a nationwide virtual community of cricket lovers to share excitement and support while watching the matches live on the platform.

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India approves Disney-Reliance merger deal to create new media giant
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India approves Disney-Reliance merger deal to create new media giant

The Independent  

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IPL 2024: Star Sports records biggest opening day ever; 17 crore tune in
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Star Sports records biggest opening day ever; 17 crore tune in

Firstpost  

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10 months, 1 week ago

Disney Star bats for a larger pool of advertisers as IPL approaches

Live Mint  

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Disney+ Hotstar rivals JioCinema, announces free streaming of ICC World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney+ Hotstar rivals JioCinema, announces free streaming of ICC World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup

India Today  

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‘Disney+ Hotstar is here to serve many Indias, not one’
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‘Disney+ Hotstar is here to serve many Indias, not one’

Live Mint  

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1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup viewing figures break record for Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform

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Disney+ Hotstar to stream Asia Cup 2023, World Cup for free, sets up epic fight with JioCinema on mobile
1 year, 3 months ago

Disney+ Hotstar to stream Asia Cup 2023, World Cup for free, sets up epic fight with JioCinema on mobile

India Today  

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Is Disney+ Hotstar Following Jio's Footsteps? Rumours Suggest Streamer Might Offer Free Streaming Of ICC Cricket World Cup Matches
1 year, 6 months ago

Is Disney+ Hotstar Following Jio's Footsteps? Rumours Suggest Streamer Might Offer Free Streaming Of ICC Cricket World Cup Matches

ABP News  

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IPL 2023 loses sponsors as startups, unicorns rationalise costs
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023 loses sponsors as startups, unicorns rationalise costs

Live Mint  

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ICC media rights: Disney Star throw a googly, to share ICC rights with Zee
2 years, 3 months ago

ICC media rights: Disney Star throw a googly, to share ICC rights with Zee

Hindustan Times  

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Disney+Hotstar is more popular in India: Know-why?
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India TV News  

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Viacom18’s IPL rights are about much more than merely cricket
2 years, 6 months ago

Viacom18’s IPL rights are about much more than merely cricket

Live Mint  

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2 years, 6 months ago

Pleased to extend our association: Walt Disney Chairman after Disney Star secures TV rights package for IPL 2023-2027

India Today  

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Disney+ Hotstar to stream ‘Lego Star Wars’ original on 5 August
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Disney+ Hotstar to stream ‘Lego Star Wars’ original on 5 August

Live Mint  

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IPL Teams Commanding Higher Valuations than World Football Counterparts
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The Quint  

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Disney Plus to Introduce Ad-Supported Subscription
2 years, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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Brands to tap IPL to boost festive sales
3 years, 3 months ago

Brands to tap IPL to boost festive sales

Live Mint  

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MI vs RCB, LIVE Streaming: Check Offers To Get Hotstar VIP Access For Free, Where to Watch IPL 2021 Match Online

ABP News  

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How Indians lived online during 2020
3 years, 11 months ago

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Live Mint  

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IPL 2020 saw record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020 saw record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership

India TV News  

The just-concluded 13th Indian Premier League saw a record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership compared to the last edition, the tournament in the UAE providing welcome relief to a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With Dream11 coming on board as the title sponsor for IPL 2020, we are happy to see a digital sports brand like Dream11 increasing …

IPL 2020 saw record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership - cricket news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020 saw record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership - cricket news - sportstar

The Hindu  

The just-concluded 13th Indian Premier League saw a record-breaking 28 per cent increase in viewership compared to the last edition, the tournament in the UAE providing welcome relief to a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic. "With Dream11 coming on board as the title sponsor for IPL 2020, we are happy to see a digital sports brand like Dream11 increasing …

The Indian Premier League Goes International Amid COVID Crisis - An Analysis
4 years, 2 months ago

The Indian Premier League Goes International Amid COVID Crisis - An Analysis

Live Law  

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IPL 2020: How to watch match online on Disney+ Hotstar
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: How to watch match online on Disney+ Hotstar

India Today  

IPL 2020: The thirteenth season of the Indian Premier League is beginning from today, September 19. As many as eight teams are participating in the IPL 2020 series that will see a total of 60 cricket matches, with the first match taking place between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings today. If you are an IPL fan you can watch …

IPL 2020: How to Watch Online, Subscription Deals, Offers and More
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: How to Watch Online, Subscription Deals, Offers and More

News 18  

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IPL 2020: Here is How To Get A Free Disney+ Hotstar Subscription To Stream IPL Matches
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Here is How To Get A Free Disney+ Hotstar Subscription To Stream IPL Matches

News 18  

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IPL 2020 title sponsorship hits roadblock a day after Dream11's Rs 222 crore bid
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 title sponsorship hits roadblock a day after Dream11's Rs 222 crore bid

India Today  

The title sponsorship rights saga for the Indian Premier League 2020 is far from a closed deal. Dream11 on Tuesday emerged as the highest bidder for IPL 2020 title sponsorship with a bid of Rs 222 crore. While market analysts had predicted a dip in the money for IPL 2020 title sponsorship due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the BCCI …

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4 years, 4 months ago

With IPL 2020 title sponsorship, Dream11 is living the fantasy

The Hindu  

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IPL 2020: Unacademy, Dream11 submit formal expression of interest for title sponsorship rights
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Unacademy, Dream11 submit formal expression of interest for title sponsorship rights

Firstpost  

Friday was the last date of submission of ‘EOI’ to the BCCI. New Delhi: Education technology company Unacademy and fantasy sports Platform Dream11 have submitted their expression of interest to become title sponsors of this year’s Indian Premier League, replacing Chinese mobile phone company Vivo. “Yes, Unacademy and Dream11 have submitted their EOIs for the title sponsorship bid of IPL,” …

IPL 2020: Foreign players, sponsors, SOPs crux of GC meeting
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Foreign players, sponsors, SOPs crux of GC meeting

The Hindu  

The eight Indian Premier League franchises await answers to multiple questions as the tournament’s Governing Council meets virtually on Sunday to finalise the roadmap. Even though the Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel had earlier told Sportstar that the ‘detailed discussions’ will be held ‘keeping all factors in mind’, the franchises seek clarity on the Standard Operating Procedure, logistics and availability …

7 Bollywood titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar 7 new titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar
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Live Mint  

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IPL Governing Council to review Chinese sponsorship deals
4 years, 6 months ago

IPL Governing Council to review Chinese sponsorship deals

The Hindu  

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Franchises predict increase in viewership if IPL happens
4 years, 6 months ago

Franchises predict increase in viewership if IPL happens

The Hindu  

At home or abroad? With Cricket Australia stressing on the “unrealistic” challenge of hosting the 16-team T20 World Cup in October-November, the likelihood of having the IPL has increased significantly in a year thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today there are too many variables but tomorrow if the IPL dates are announced, I don’t see why sponsors won’t come …

Franchisees predict unprecedented TV viewership if IPL 2020 happens amid COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 6 months ago

Franchisees predict unprecedented TV viewership if IPL 2020 happens amid COVID-19 crisis

India TV News  

At home or abroad? With Cricket Australia repeatedly stressing on the "unrealistic" challenge of hosting the 16-team T20 World Cup in October-November, the likelihood of having the IPL has increased significantly in a year thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today there are too many variables but tomorrow if the IPL dates are announced, I don't see why sponsors won't …

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