Campaign India Team
Jun 12, 2018

Expect less Indians at the workplace during FIFA WC 2018: Ipsos Game Changers Study

Indian spectators are expected to be among the most engaged set, according to a recent study Game Changers by Ipsos

Indians’ passion for soccer goes so far that five in ten (51%) say they will miss work and school to watch this soccer World Cup (highest globally), with Turkey (46%) and the US (46%) close on the heels.   
 
And 64% Indians say they will splurge on the FIFA World Cup merchandise and themed products; The Chinese (68%) and Malaysians (64%) too going to loosen their purse strings for fan merchandise.
 
Watch the video that throws up highlights from a global study here.
Source:
Campaign India

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