Archive · 15 Sep 2025
India-Pakistan Cricket Match Sees Lackluster Ad Sales
Advertisers are being careful about buying ad space for the India-Pakistan cricket match.
Despite these matches usually attracting many viewers, some advertisers are unsure.
The ad space is costly, and some brands are spending on digital platforms.
Factors contributing to the hesitancy are economic uncertainty and social/political concerns.
However, sponsors like JK Tyre & Industries remain positive about the match's viewership and benefits.
The cost of TV ads is high, but there is a 10-12% unsold TV ad inventory.
Some advertisers are also playing it safe because of the high pricing of the ads and the shift to digital media.
Advertisers are hesitant to purchase TV ad space for the India-Pakistan match.
TV ad rates are priced at Rs 14-16 lakh per 10 seconds.
10-12% of TV ad inventory remained unsold before the match.
Some advertisers are shifting spend to digital media.
Economic caution and political/social sensitivities are contributing factors.
- Who
- Advertisers, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI)
- What
- Advertisers are hesitant to purchase ad space for the India-Pakistan cricket match.
- When
- During the Asia Cup 2025.
- Where
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- Due to high ad pricing, economic caution, political and social sensitivities, and a shift to digital media.
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025
- Match
- India vs. Pakistan
- Venue
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- TV Ad Rate (per 10 seconds)
- Rs 14-16 lakh
- Unsold TV Ad Inventory
- 10-12%
- Co-presenting Sponsor
- JK Tyre & Industries