Celebs get less time at the crease at IPL
Indian Premier League
(IPL) witnessed a notable dip, according to a new report by TAM Sports, a division of TAM Media Research. The analysis, based on ad volumes from all live matches of
IPL 18
, revealed a 13% decline in celebrity-endorsed advertisements compared to the previous season.
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