Скачать или смотреть Why MRF’s Bet on Shubman Gill Isn’t Just Simple Marketing

In this video, I break down one of the most fascinating marketing strategies in Indian sports. For about 35 years, MRF - a tire company - has been putting red stickers on cricket bats carried by legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Virat Kohli, and now Shubman Gill.

This isn't just a regular sponsorship deal. While most brands chase short-term targets, MRF focuses on playing a multi-decade customer loyalty game. They've cracked the code on turning a boring purchase like tyres into an emotional brand connection through the halo effect of cricket excellence.

I'll break down their four-part strategy:
How they identified the emotional power of cricket in India
Why they stay extremely selective with their endorsements
How they predict future legends before anyone else
How that little red sticker plants seeds in young minds that turn into brand loyalty decades later

From Sachin's rise in the 1990s, to Kohli's ₹100 crore deal, to their latest bet on Shubman Gill, MRF has consistently spotted greatness before it peaks.

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My friend & colleague, Giri Sandeep (  / giri-sandeep-ags  ) helped with the research & script.

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Chapters:
00:00 - MRF's Strategy of Spotting Talent
01:40 - Why a Tyre Company Advertises in Cricket
02:49 - MRF's Cricketing Legacy
04:52 - The Signing of Shubhman Gill
06:03 - Three Distinct Bats - Wizard, Conqueror and Genius
07:02 - Why MRF's Strategy Can't Be Replicated
08:20 - Outro

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