“This marks a defining moment for cross-media ad measurement in India,” stated Nakul Chopra, CEO of BARC India, as JioHotstar announced its adoption of the BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads solution.

The newly launched BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads combines BARC’s linear television viewership data with Nielsen’s digital measurement, creating a unified system for advertisers. This innovative solution integrates data across linear TV, connected TV, mobile, and desktop, providing a deduplicated view of audiences across screens.

Akhil Parekh, Chief Product Officer at Nielsen, emphasized the importance of this development, saying, “With BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads, they no longer have to stitch together data from multiple sources to understand how their campaigns are actually performing.” This advancement addresses a long-standing need in the industry for a single-source view of advertising performance.

JioStar, the digital sponsorship arm of JioHotstar, has already secured six digital sponsors for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, which is set to run from March 28 to May 31. This follows a successful partnership last year, where over 425 brands collaborated with JioStar for IPL 2025, including 270 first-time advertisers.

The BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads solution will report campaign performance across four screens: linear TV, connected TV, mobile, and computer/desktop. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Chopra further noted, “BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads is the first-of-its-kind solution in India to bring together TV measurement along with digital screens, in a unified, deduplicated system.” This pioneering framework could potentially expand to offer broader cross-screen coverage in the future.

As the advertising landscape continues to evolve, the integration of such measurement solutions is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the strategies of brands and advertisers alike.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of this new measurement system on advertising strategies across various platforms.

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MLS NEXT Pro announced a global partnership with OneFootball to stream matches for the 2026 season, including regular season games, playoffs, and the MLS NEXT Pro Cup. This initiative aims to make matches accessible to fans worldwide, starting February 27, 2026. Additionally, Atlanta’s NWSL team, set to debut in 2028, secured a seven-year front-of-jersey sponsorship deal with Aflac, reportedly worth $28 million, marking a significant milestone in women’s sports sponsorship.

Why It Matters

The partnership with OneFootball is expected to enhance the visibility of MLS NEXT Pro, reaching an audience of 200 million active monthly users. This collaboration aligns with the league’s mission to grow soccer in the U.S. and connect fans more deeply with the game. Meanwhile, the Aflac sponsorship deal for Atlanta’s NWSL team sets a new benchmark in women’s sports, reflecting the increasing investment and interest in women’s soccer.

What’s Next

As MLS NEXT Pro prepares for its fifth season, the focus will be on leveraging the OneFootball platform to engage fans and promote the league. For Atlanta’s NWSL team, the successful sponsorship deal indicates a strong financial foundation as they work towards their inaugural season. The club is also in the process of developing its brand identity and will play home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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