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StarsportsIndia tops the chart for week three on Twitter Brand Index
MUMBAI: The third edition of Twitter Brand Index, which lists the five most interacted brands during Cricket world Cup 2015 on the basis of Re-Tweets, Favourites and Replies. The Twitter Brand Index recognises across all brands that are talking about cricket on the platform during the given week.
@StarsportsIndia: The official broadcaster of ICC World Cup Star Sports has been leading the conversation on #CWC15 this week with their popular videos series that started with the India vs Pakistan match. Each Indian victory has meant a new video.
The latest came out right after India won their match against the UAE. Using the now viral hashtag #MaukaMauka the ads have managed to capture the imagination of the Indian cricket fan.
Alongside the thematic campaign Star Sports continues to connect fans over its hashtag #WontGiveItBack – People can tweet to the handle with the hashtag and get the schedule of the matches in the cup.
https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/571623967896649729
@Lays_India: Lays climbed the charts this week by exciting cricket fans on Twitter with the hashtags – #LaysKePlays and #TicketKaGame. Both represent a contest and the winners of each are promised opportunity to watch the finals of the #CWC15 live in Australia. This week, @Lay_India asked people to tweet with the hasthtag #TicketKaGame to reveal what the contest was going to be. The more the tweets, the faster the reveal. #LaysKePlays asked users to Reply to the handle with creative uses of Cricket lingo and make it relevant to Lays.
https://twitter.com/Lays_India/status/570111683961552896
@HDFCLIFE: @HDFCLife also took up the contest route with their #MyTeamMyPride contest. Users were asked questions and people stood to win shopping vouchers. Needless to say the hashtag was able to bring the proud Indian Cricket Fan together to fight for some goodies.
https://twitter.com/HDFCLIFE/status/571574574078279681
@AltoK10: Alto K 10 is one of the many auto brands trying to connect with its audience during #CWC15. With a creative spin on their brand tagline ‘Chase Life’ Alto has engaged the Indian cricket fan under its #Chase campaigns across the hashtags #ChaseCricket and #ChaseMaster. They ran a popular #SorrySIr contest where they invited people to Tweet them with funny ideas for ways to skip college/office on match days. Using topical caricatures, contests and celebrating the team’s victory with fans – Alto K 10 got people to send them their selfies in blue to show support to the team – #Chasefie.
https://twitter.com/AltoK10/status/570964142179221504
@DairyMilkIn: Contests seem to be the flavour of the season. @DairyMilk got people to join in on the contest #FansOfJoy where they were asked to send in their #FansOfJoy pics to a phone number and grab their moment of fame in leading dailies. Apart from this there was a quiz where people stood to win Cadbury Dairy Milk hampers.
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JioHotstar enters micro-drama space with 100 shows under Tadka banner
Short-form push targets 300M users as content meets commerce in new format
MUMBAI: JioStar has made a bold play in India’s fast-growing micro-drama space, rolling out over 100 short-form shows under its new Tadka banner on JioHotstar, timed with the massive viewership surge of the Indian Premier League 2026.
The scale of the launch signals clear intent. Rather than testing the waters, the company has dived in headfirst, releasing a wide slate of content on day one. Each show is designed for quick consumption, with episodes running 60 to 90 seconds in a vertical format tailored for mobile-first audiences.
The move comes as India’s micro-drama market, currently valued at around $300 million, is projected to grow tenfold to over $3 billion by 2030. Globally, the format has already proven its mettle, with China’s micro-drama sector recording explosive growth in recent years.
What sets this rollout apart is its built-in monetisation strategy. The shows are free to watch and ad-supported, with brand integrations woven directly into storylines from the outset. It reflects a broader shift where content and commerce are increasingly intertwined, rather than operating in silos.
The timing is equally strategic. With more than 300 million users already tuning in for IPL action, JioHotstar is effectively turning cricket’s biggest stage into a discovery engine for its new format.
The company is not entering an empty arena. Early movers like Kuku TV, MX Player and platforms backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises have already laid the groundwork, building audiences and validating demand for snackable storytelling.
Now, with scale, distribution and advertiser interest aligning, the big players are stepping in. For JioStar, Tadka may well serve as a proving ground for the next evolution of digital entertainment, where every minute counts and every second sells.
If the bet pays off, India’s next big content wave might just arrive in under 90 seconds.
