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Hyundai showcases the ICC World Twenty20 2012 ‘First Ball’
MUMBAI: Reiterating its commitment towards cricket, Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), showcased the ‘First Ball‘ for ICC World Twenty20, 2012. Hyundai holds the exclusive rights to showcase the set of Cricket Balls which will be used in the first match of the ICC World Twenty20 on 18 September, 2012 in Sri Lanka.
Representatives from Hyundai will hand over the set of cricket balls to the match umpire, an hour prior to the opening match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The umpires will choose and decide which cricket ball will be used in the match.
This ‘First Ball‘ showcase was conceptualized keeping the objective of bringing together the cricket fans and provides them with an opportunity to indulge in celebration of the moments of the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012.
HMIL MD, CEO BS Seo said, “The ICC World Twenty20, 2012 is a great opportunity for us to combine a nation‘s passion with Hyundai‘s commitment to the sport. We are delighted to be associated with ICC as official partner till 2015. With the showcase of the ‘First Ball‘ for ICC World Twenty20, we aim to reach out to our customers and provide them with an unmatched experience and at the same time build up the momentum for this landmark cricketing event.”
For Hyundai customers, the first cricket ball was showcased in six cities – New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. The cricket balls were displayed in specially branded Eon. Activities were organized at the dealership locations, which included games and quizzes on cricket trivia, contests on juggling balls, and a special graffiti wall where fans were able to pen their thoughts and cheer for their favourite teams and players. The preview was organised at select Hyundai dealerships from September 6- 9, 2012.
As a part of the ICC World Twenty20, 2012 activities, Hyundai had earlier in July 2012 kicked off the campaign by introducing the ‘Trophy Tour‘ which was held in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai and was well received by the cricket fans.
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Budweiser launches ‘Let It Pour’ platform for FIFA World Cup 2026
Campaign spans 40 plus markets with fan events, merchandise and global film.
MUMBAI: When the whistle blows, Budweiser wants the celebrations to flow just as freely. The beer brand has unveiled ‘Let It Pour’, its global football platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off a four-year build-up with a campaign designed to turn fandom into a shared, full-throttle experience. Rolling out across more than 40 countries, including India, the initiative blends on-ground activations, merchandise and a star-led global film to capture the emotional surge of the sport’s biggest stage.
At the centre of the campaign are football heavyweights Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp, who front the messaging around passion, performance and collective celebration. For Haaland, set to make his FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, the platform mirrors the intensity of a moment he has long worked towards, while Klopp lends his signature energy to amplify the spirit of fans coming together.
The campaign’s global film leans into that shared emotion where matches spill beyond stadiums into homes, bars and city streets over the tournament’s 39-day run. Set to Joe Cocker’s Feelin’ Alright, it captures how football blurs boundaries, turning strangers into teammates and moments into memories.
Beyond storytelling, Budweiser is building a broader ecosystem around the campaign. The Bud Fan Store will offer exclusive tournament-inspired merchandise, from football kits to branded apparel, while Bud FC developed with Wink will host experiential fan events across select markets, recreating stadium-like energy in festival settings.
India forms a key part of this push. With football fandom on the rise, particularly among younger audiences, Budweiser 0.0 is positioned to anchor local activations, bringing fans closer to the global spectacle through community-led experiences.
The move reinforces Budweiser’s four-decade association with the FIFA World Cup, but also signals an evolution in approach. Instead of simply sponsoring the game, the brand is leaning into culture creating multiple touchpoints where fans can participate, not just watch.
In a tournament where every goal sparks a reaction, Budweiser is betting that the real win lies in how loudly and how collectively that reaction pours out.
