Brands able to rationalise expenditure through focused spending this IPL: R Venkatasubramanian of Havas Media India

R Venkatasubramanian says, "Despite this being JioCinema’s first season with IPL, brands have expressed substantial confidence in the platform. The number of advertisers has increased compared to the past season. Further, the platform has been offered free to subscribers, which opened a big opportunity for brands to try advertising in cricket and on a digital platform."

JioCinema has encouraged smaller brands with limited spends to advertise in IPL on digital, according to the president – investments at Havas Media India.

Shantanu Deshpande: Public memory is fickle. Public love is permanent

The founder highlights a common mistake made by managers, including Deshpande himself, which involves imposing their value system on Gen Z employees.

Shantanu Deshpande, founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, digs deep into BSC and Bombae’s marketing strategies and how the company’s services arm is scaling at warp speed. He also addresses the need for more founders to put themselves out there and tell their stories.

Gen Z: Evolving careers, monetizing hobbies, and influencing industries with side hustles

Social media is the biggest platform for them to build on their hobbies. It provides a platform for them to pursue their hobbies and passions, build a community for themselves, and earn good money from it. (Representational image via Unsplash)

70 percent of Gen Z fearlessly explores various career fields, adapting as needed. They embrace side hustles, showcasing their hobbies and skills on social media. Chaudhuri identifies two motives: passion pursuit and uncertainty about stable careers. Gen Z seeks fulfillment beyond traditional paths.​

Actors Rana Daggubati and Tabu envision an immersive future for Indian cinema

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already found its way into filmmaking, enhancing visual effects, programming, and more. It not only simplifies processes but also empowers creators to deliver better content.

Rana Daggubati believes entertainment demand will persist as technology enhances content creation and engages audiences with AI in filmmaking, VFX, and programming, leading to better outcomes.​

IPL 2023 on JioCinema clocks record-breaking 1500 Cr plus video views in the first seven weeks

Amid the prolonged funding winter gripping the sector, startups have been forced to slash marketing budgets and are viewing IPL sponsorships with caution. (Image source: @IPL via X)

This season has been a game-changer in terms of digital concurrency, surpassing the previous IPL record of 18.7Mn viewers set in 2019. Remarkably, more than 13 matches this season have exceeded the peak concurrency benchmark of 18Mn.

Brands with lesser investments can also be present on IPL on digital: Starcom India’s Navin Lalchandani

As per Navin Lalchandani, "Digital helps in sharp targeting and gives scale to brands which, in turn, reduces the wastage of reaching out to not-so-important markets, and brands with lesser investments can be present on IPL to target a few key markets."

Digital advertising dominates IPL, pushing ROI, reducing waste and making way for new brands.