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Vini Product – sole common advertiser in ICC World Cup ’19 and ’23: TAM Sports
Mumbai: TAM Sports has released an advertising report based on the first 31 matches of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’23 and for all the channels on which matches are telecasted.
ICC World Cup’23 witnessed indexed growth of 22 per cent from the first 31 matches in terms of average ad volumes per match compared to ICC World Cup’19.
Count of categories, advertisers & brands grew by 31 per cent, one per cent and 26 per cent respectively in ICC World Cup’23 compared to ICC World Cup’19 during the first 31 matches from both World Cups.
In ICC World Cup’23, perfumes/deodorant was the leading category with eight per cent share of ad volumes. Perfumes/deodorant & ecom-wallets were the only common categories between ICC World Cup’23 and ICC World Cup’19 in the first 31 matches. Also, the top five categories together covered 32 per cent share of ad volumes during the first 31 matches of ICC World Cup’23. Among the top five advertisers, Vini Product was the only common advertiser between ICC World Cup’23 and ICC World Cup’19. The top five advertisers collectively added 31 per cent share of ad volumes during ICC World Cup’23.
Over 50 new categories and over 175 new brands advertised in 31 matches of ICC World Cup’23 compared to the same number of matches in ICC World Cup’19. Among the 175 plus new brands, ‘Bharat Petroleum MAK’ was the leading brand followed by ‘Vi Cellular Phone Service’.
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PRCI appoints Baldev Raj as Delhi chapter chairman
Six-month leap signals push for bold, AI-led shift in communications strategy
NEW DELHI: Public Relations Council of India has appointed Baldev Raj as chairman of its Delhi chapter, marking a swift elevation just six months after he took on the role of vice chairman.
The move comes amid growing churn in the communications industry, with trust deficits and misinformation reshaping how brands engage with audiences. According to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer, public trust in institutions continues to decline, while concerns around misinformation remain high.
Industry insiders say Raj’s rapid rise reflects the momentum he has built at Prius Communications, which has picked up five major industry awards in the past four months. His appointment signals PRCI’s intent to bring sharper, more future-facing leadership to the fore.
Under his leadership, the Delhi chapter is set to roll out a series of initiatives aimed at repositioning public relations as a strategic business function. These include an AI ethics and integration framework, a C-suite advisory council, and a revamped young communicators programme focused on mentorship and leadership development.
Commenting on the appointment, Public Relations Council of India chairman emeritus and chief mentor M. B. Jayaram said, “This wasn’t a question of succession; it was a question of strategic necessity. Baldev’s track record of innovation made it clear that we needed his vision and velocity at the helm now.”
For his part, Baldev Raj framed the role as a turning point for the profession. “Our profession stands at a crossroads. We can either be consumed by the tidal wave of AI-generated noise, or become the strategists who restore trust and clarity,” he said. He added that the focus will be on a ‘human plus machine’ approach, blending artificial intelligence with human insight.
Raj, founder of Prius Communications, operates across reputation management and strategic advisory, with specialised verticals in healthcare and brand consulting.
With this leadership shift, PRCI appears to be betting on speed, strategy and a stronger voice for communicators at the decision-making table.
