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Haier India returns to IPL as digital streaming sponsor
Mumbai: Haier Appliances India, a global major appliances brand for 15 consecutive years, has announced its partnership with JioCinema as the digital streaming sponsor for the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Building on last season’s success, the brand re-enters this partnership to inspire and empower customers with an immersive viewing experience.
IPL stands as a pinnacle among cricket tournaments, drawing immense excitement every year while uniting millions of viewers across the nation. Recognising the opportunity IPL presents, Haier in India aims to deepen its connection with millions of cricket enthusiasts and fans by strategically integrating into the digital landscape. Driven by the youth and leveraging new-age marketing strategies, Haier India is focused on high-impact sports marketing to strengthen customer connections, build brand awareness, enhance brand loyalty, and drive business growth in the Indian market.
Commenting on the partnership, Haier Appliances India president NS Satish said “Cricket is not just a sport in India; it is an integral part of our cultural fabric that echoes the same fervour as festivals. At Haier India, keeping the consumer at the core of our operations is paramount, and our partnership with JioCinema for the second consecutive year as the Digital Streaming Partner for IPL 2024 is a testament to this commitment. Believing in the power of genuine interactions, we see IPL as an unparalleled opportunity to engage meaningfully with audiences. As the most celebrated sporting event that has the power to unite millions across the country, we are elated to be part of IPL 2024 and celebrate with the entire nation. The league has a huge fan base not just in India, but across the world, and we are confident this partnership will help Haier captivate a larger audience mind share”.
In line with its sport-o-tainment marketing strategy, Haier has been deepening its consumer connections by investing in top sporting events like Roland-Garros, ATP, FTF and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, amongst others. Through its association with JioCinema for IPL 2024, Haier India is geared up to showcase its wide range of customer-inspired innovations highlighting the brand’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation.
With a focus on establishing a strong connection with the Indian audience, Haier has embraced a digital-first approach and is working on developing unconventional, edgy, and product innovation-centric campaigns. This ethos is exemplified by the unveiling of three new ads by Haier India, which highlight the brand’s latest state-of-the-art customer-inspired innovations including Colourful Glass Door Refrigerators, Heavy-Duty Air Conditioners with Hexa Invertor Technology and a diverse range of OLED & QLED televisions powered by Google TV. To amplify the excitement surrounding IPL and elevate its brand allure, Haier’s latest ads burst with vibrant colours and catchy tunes, promising an immersive and electrifying experience!
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KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
