IPL on TV: Fueling >3X growth in brand and business impact for advertisers across categories

Over the years, the Indian summer has been regarded as a pivotal period for advertisers looking to grow their businesses. As per a study by Sync Media across more than 10 brands that advertised during IPL, 85%+ improvement in their business KPIs is led by the TV campaign. This story looks at how brands across a wide variety of categories leveraged IPL on Television both last season and through the years to achieve objectives across the sales funnel:

Smartphones

Leading Brand

Objective: To bolster digital sales for the brand’s flagship product.

Results: As per a study by Helium10, the prominent TV presence during IPL in 2023 drove up the digital sales funnel by over 2X over the course of the association, showcasing how IPL on Television is a powerful platform to enhance bottom funnel impact.

Digital BFSI 

Online Payment

Objective: To achieve and sustain category leadership over an extended period. 

Results: During its multi-year association with IPL on Television, the brand achieved the highest share of Daily Active Users among multiple active competitors – 43% in 2021, 44% in 2022 and 45% in 2023. The association helped the brand maintain its leadership position in a competitive market. (Source: DATA.AI)

In the realm of Indian advertising, IPL on Television stands out as an unparalleled opportunity for brands to achieve brand and business KPIs. From established players to challengers, traditional players to digital first players, each association reinforces the enduring impact of televised sports content for brand success.