2017 elections fever heats up: SP govt gets aggressive on achievements relay
The Information & Public Relation Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government appears to be working overtime to fine tune the image of the government before the elections

With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections fast approaching, political parties have initiated the process of targeting each other on social media. The Congress, which recently appointed Raj Babbar to head its electoral campaign in Uttar Pradesh, has begun attacking the incumbent Samajwadi Party (SP) government through the hashtag “27 Saal UP Behaal.”
The slogan is significant as it does not merely point fingers at UP CM Akhilesh Yadav’s government but instead indicates that previous governments led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) also failed to deliver.
The BJP which is considered to be an effective user of social media platforms has also utilized hashtags like “10 Saal UP Behaal” to criticize its competitors. Having bagged over 70 seats from Uttar Pradesh during the 2014 General Elections, the BJP would certainly leave no stone unturned to push others on the back foot as far as the war on social media is concerned.
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— jasraj sinwar (@jasrajsinwar) June 30, 2016
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— Sabyasachi #HTL (@sabyasachi76) June 27, 2016
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— Jay Narayan Singh (@jaynarayansing6) July 1, 2016
However, the Information & Public Relation Department of the Uttar Pradesh Government appears to be working overtime to fine tune the image of the government before the elections. In a series of advertisements, the department has made a bold attempt at projecting the achievements of Yadav’s government. Countering Congress’ charge of “27 Saal UP Behaal”, an advertisement published by UP government claimed that “Bijli ke liye jo na hua pichle chalees varsho mein usse bhi adhik kar dikhaya humne char varsho mein (SP government did for electricity in four years what could not be done in forty years.)”
The government proudly boasted that there was 24 hour electricity supply in the KAVAL towns of Kapur, Agra, Varanasi, Allahabad and Lucknow. It also said that availability of electricity in other areas had gone up and was somewhere between 14-20 hours. In a clear attempt of taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, the Uttar Pradesh government published an ad advocating the notion of “Clean UP, Green UP.”
The advertisement projected the state as “Umeedon Ka Pradesh (State of aspirations)” and carried a scanned copy of the certificate awarded to it by Guinness Book of World Records for undertaking the “largest distribution of saplings across multiple locations” on November 7, 2015.
In yet another advertisement, the government publicized the award of “Best Indian State in empowering youth through skill development” which was bestowed on it by Europe-India Foundation for Excellence. Through such publicity, the SP government is cleverly trying to appropriate initiatives largely aligned with the agenda of the central government.
It somehow tends to present the impression that Yadav has been more successful at spearheading skill development and green endeavours than Modi. That is precisely why slogans like “Sarvashreshtha Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh” are being published next to an image of Yadav who is all set to be the face of SP in 2017.
While Yadav’s government was sharply attacked on social media through the slogan “Jhoothe the inke vaade, khooni hain naye iraade (their promises were lies, their intentions are bloodthirsty),” they chose to negate the charge by publishing an advertisement on the inauguration of an RTI Bhawan in Lucknow. The said advertisement spoke of the government fulfilling the promises made to the people with the slogan “Janta ki seva mein samarpit har dum, ummedon pe khare utre hai hum (Always committed to the service of the people, we have not let the people down).”
Though Samajwadi Party is often accused of Muslim appeasement with their supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav referred to as “Maulana Mulayam”, this time around the SP government is trying to strike a balance between Hindus and Muslims. While on one hand the government is making efforts to reach out to the Muslims by printing advertisements in Urdu, Hindu sensibilities are also being taken care of.
An advertisement published by UP government last month talked about the cleaning of holy rivers and making Gangajal available on the banks of river Yamuna in Vrindavan, among other things.
With over 400 seats up for grabs in the Assembly Elections next year, one can only expect the information war to intensify in UP as political parties go all out to woo voters in a state dominated by complex caste and community arithmetic.
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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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