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Winning the World Cup: Capturing Fans at the World's Biggest Event | In the Game

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Oscar Orozco · June 30, 2026 · 36 min

Summary

Brands can effectively capture fan attention during mega-events by leveraging digital advertising, sponsorships, and content marketing to create lasting relationships beyond the event itself. This episode provides actionable strategies for marketers to capitalize on the massive global phenomenon of the World Cup, focusing on consumer behavior, engagement predictions, and long-term customer loyalty.

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brand & contentpaid acquisitionanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

world cup marketing strategiesfan engagement during sporting eventsdigital advertising for major eventssports tourism impactconsumer behavior forecasting

Episode description

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the scale of the World Cup, how many people in the US will engage with the event, whether the World Cup will spark a surge in sports tourism among Americans, and the best ways for brands to capture fans' attention during the tournament (and other major events). Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco, and Senior Forecasting Analyst Drew Spink. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newslettersFollow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.comFor more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-winning-world-cup-capturing-fans-world-s-biggest-event-game© 2026 EMARKETER Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the Transaction Moment. Rokt's AI Brain and Ecommerce Network help the world’s leading companies deliver more relevant customer experiences and unlock incremental value from every transaction. Learn more at rokt.com.

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What does this episode say about brand & content?
Brands should focus on digital advertising and timely content to break through the noise during high-attention events like the World Cup.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Utilize sponsorships and experiential marketing to connect with audiences and build brand association with major sports events.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Develop strategies for long-term fan engagement to convert event-driven interest into lasting customer relationships.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Analyze consumer behavior and media consumption trends during global events to optimize marketing spend and reach.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage forecasting models to predict audience engagement and tailor campaigns for maximum impact during major events.

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