7Up takes Chennai by storm on April ‘Cools’ Day
The brand along with Tamil actor Sathish Muthukrishnan prank people across the city in a bid to distinguish the ‘Fool’ from the ‘Cool’

The April Fool’s Day is known to be a day of pranks, wherein the entire world is determined to prank one another. But this year, instead of ‘fooling people’, 7Up, the refreshing clear drink with a natural lemon flavour decided to test how Chennaites react when someone plays a prank on them.
7Up teamed up with popular Tamil actor Sathish Muthukrishnan to see whether people in Chennai COOL or get FOOLED through pranks. Muthukrishnan posed as a local taxi driver in the city and drove around town, pranking unassuming passengers.
Muthukrishnan’s antics in the cab, with the passengers, ranged from him being an intrusive cab driver, who wanted to know everything that happens in their life to one who wanted to share all the details of his love story with them. He tested the passengers’ patience by playing old songs, having tourists perform a pooja in the cab, and even giving them marriage advice.
While some passengers fell for his pranks and thus became ‘FOOLS’, there were several others adopted 7Up’s philosophy of being ‘COOL’. The ‘COOL’ category of passengers sang along with Muthukrishnan, laughed at themselves, and some even saw right through the hoax and recognised Muthukrishnan before he could prank them.
The concept of APRIL COOL’S DAY stems from the brand’s philosophy that no matter what kind of a situation one is stuck in, it is important to stay cool. It builds on 7Up’s current ‘Put the Chill’ campaign, which tells consumers that it doesn’t matter how much there is to stress about - when they relax, chill and don’t let it affect their natural positivity, there’s nothing one can’t take on.
Through APRIL COOL’S DAY, the brand is also giving a new spin to the philosophy of the ORIGINAL CHILLER, 7Up’s timeless mascot FIDO DIDO. The wriggly-haired mascot known for his quirky, fun attitude and witty one-line FIDOSIPHIES reiterates the brand’s belief that there is no point stressing about stressful situations.
Speaking about April Cool’s Day, Nobel Dhingra, Director Flavors (7UP and Mirinda) and Area 3 Countries, PepsiCo India said, “7Up as a brand has always encouraged today’s consumer to be their cool and optimistic self. This year, we have the original Cool Dude, Fido Dido telling India to ‘Put the Chill’ in their lives. We thought that there is no better day to reiterate 7Up and Fido’s message than April Fool’s Day. It’s the one day of the year where people are constantly worrying about which prank they are going to fall for. Our message is simple – on April 1 this year, don’t be a fool. Instead be like Fido, sit back, relax and Put The Chill in the day with a refreshing 7UP.”
Credits:
Agency Credits:
Amit Kekre - National Strategy Head
Phalgun Polam - Strategy Director
Vishnu Srivatsav - Creative Head South
Sooraj Pillai - Creative Director
Neha Sathe - Associate Creative Director
Rajiv Sabnis - Executive Director - Ddb Mudra Group & Managing Partner- Ddb Mudra West
Vineet Kindra - Sr. Vice President & Business Partner
Abhishek Walia - Director Brand Engagement
Maitree Lonare - Manager Brand Solutions
Digital Team - 22feet Tribal Worldwide:
Vivian Albert - Account Lead
Rukmini Sengupta - Content Lead
Ipsita Barik - Content
Mridha Anand - Content
Bharat Chauhan - Design Lead
Nirmal Karn – Design
Khushi Goklani - Design
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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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