2011 was our most profitable year ever: Diwan Arun Nanda
Leaving Airtel & Colgate conversations behind, Adland’s original maverick Arun Nanda has set aggressive targets for Rediffusion YR

One of the original mavericks of Indian Adland, Arun Nanda has once again charted out an aggressive road ahead for Rediffusion Y&R – the agency that had, at the time of its launch in 1973, challenged perceived limitations of advertising and had successfully proved that there was more to the business than just writing slogans and drawing pictures. Rediffusion YR was amongst one of the first agencies to establish what could be achieved from meaningful agency and client relationships.
While Rediffusion has lived through a testing transition phase in recent times, Nanda informed that his optimism now, on the agency’s future, comes on the back of a successful year.
In a conversation with exchange4media, he said, “The year 2011 was the highest profit year ever for Rediffusion YR. Our profits are more than the overall size of some agencies. It has been a record year in our history, so forget Colgate, forget Airtel – that is all in the past now.”
More importantly, the agency is gearing up for a stronger 2012, informed Nanda. Targeting an aggressive growth number for the year ahead, Rediffusion is eyeing at least 25 per cent more than what the agency achieved in 2011.
And the agency has lined up the steps to accomplish this target.
Of teams & tools
At the heart of its growth strategy continues to be Rediffusion’s people. After putting its A-Team in place under the charge of D Rajappa, Rediffusion YR has focussed on bringing in young talent in the mix. “The agency is once again seeing a younger generation of talent, most of who are in their mid-20s, bringing a sharper sense of the current communication ecosystem and rearing to move forward. We have been working towards this for a while, hiring from within the country and outside and doing what was required to get great talent in the system again,” said Nanda.
The second step is leveraging its global access to Y&R’s (Young and Rubicam) tools. While Rediffusion has paid for the recently announced BAV (Brand Asset Valuator), the move has given it access to one of the most powerful tools from the Y&R arsenal. “If you believe it is that good, first put your money on it and back it fully before you ask a client to pay for it,” remarked Nanda.
BAV was seen in India earlier as well – once in 2003 and another time in a reworked avatar in 2007. However, in its pristine form, this is the first time that BAV will be available in the Indian market. Recalling the thought process behind launching BAV now, Nanda said, “I was clear that if we are ever going to do it again, we are going to do it right. In the last year and a half, we recruited the right planning people because there was no point in getting this great tool without the right people to handle it. The next question was funding. I was clear again it would not be client but agency funding because then, you are not obligated in any form.”
Investing in self
Spending on BAV was investing in the agency itself, as far as Nanda is concerned. Because he believes that this was something Rediffusion YR needed to do to improve its own knowledge, capability, its offering and the value add it brings to the table. He stated, “You have to be true to yourself first - that is what mavericks are about. You first ensure that when you tell clients you are good, you are as good as you can be.”
The agency is set to achieve its growth targets, reiterated Nanda, and added, “I know we will achieve it. There are only two growth drivers in our business – the value add you can give, which is ensuring your knowledge on the right road and second, the work you do is competitive, relevant and great. And we are focussing on both of these aspects intensively.”
Much of Nanda’s own time at present is spent with the Tata Companies given the Tata assignment to his that comes on four pillars – public relations, public affairs, brand and strategic advisor. Officially being an advisor to the Tata management, and working through the diversified spread of its businesses, Nanda is charged with renewed energy that is reflecting once again in his ways.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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