A tune which is not RaGa – Mein Nahin? Hmmm!
Congress’ campaign ‘Main Nahi, Hum’ by Dentsu India has drawn flak from most quarters, even as the BJP has accused the Congress of lifting the same tagline used by Narendra Modi in 2011 for a ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Gujarat

No one has the sole proprietary on words and ideas, but with an ad budget of Rs 500 crore, one would expect something spectacular. Dentsu India recently released the campaign ‘Main Nahi, Hum’ (Not I, We) with Rahul Gandhi at the centrestage in major national dailies. And with this has started a war of words between the so called ‘Shahzada’ and the ‘Chaiwala’. The BJP has accused the Congress of lifting the same tagline used by BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in 2011 for a ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Gujarat to connect with the common man.
The Congress’ main slogan ‘Har haath shakti, har haath tarakki’, reflects the idea of self-help with power in every hand and progress for everyone. A set of TV, print and outdoor ads have also been released with the youth highlighting their icon, Rahul Gandhi.
The Twitter tale
A wild fire was created on Twitter with comments flowing in from various leaders across the country.
Jehangir Pocha, Editor-in-Chief, NewsX tweeted, “The ultimate-Cong-BJP bhai-bhai; even using the same campaign lines. So Congress spending Rs 500 crore on a ‘used’ ad.”
Meenakashi Lekhi, BJP National Spokesperson, tweeted, “#MainNahinHum bankruptcy of ideas creativity, seems Modi phobia has been converted in2 admiration, byline stating Modiji in2011 will b a tribute!”
KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett India and Sub-Continent, tweeted, “There is a lot of debate on who originally used #MainNahinHum perhaps we must ask which party has better creds’ to use #BJP #Congress #AAP.”
While Sonal Dabral, Chairman & CCO, DDB Mudra Group, tweeted, “Mein Nahin? Hmmm!!!”
Strongly opposing BJP’s allegations of lifting Narendra Modi’s slogan “Main Nahi, Hum”, Ajay Maken of the Congress tweeted that the party had used the tagline in a 2010 Indore mushaira featuring Congress workers. Sources have revealed that the party has decided to go ahead with the campaign to promote Rahul Gandhi.
Who is to be blamed?
Critics argued that ironically, the campaign that stresses on the importance of ‘Hum’ rather than ‘Main’ comes from a party that is centered on a singular face. The tagline “Har haath shakti, har haath tarakki” is strategically flawed as the Congress party has been hit by policy paralysis and has a tarnished image in the society. The idea of inclusive growth is a bit too optimistic for the party. Hence, it is very difficult for the agency to craft an idea that will be revolutionary. And here comes the big question. Who is responsible for this? Is it entirely the ad agency’s fault to come up with a slogan without even changing a comma? Or is it the client’s fault in not giving a clear brief? Both the parties are equally responsible for the fiasco.
It is the agency’s job to research on the communication of the competition in detail. The slogan is not even Modi’s decade-old campaign, but it is as recent as 2011. The agency has been hired to create an original idea that regains the lost fortunes of the party. Experts also believe that the slogan is very average and it would have been created by anyone so why spend those Rs 500 crore?
There was a discussion on social media that it is highly likely that the idea was forced by the Congress onto Dentsu. In that case, it is entirely the party’s fault because they should have created a better brief on inclusive growth. It is also a big question on the party’s political memory.
Too little too late
To boost the image of the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, the party hired Dentsu India and Burson-Marsteller. He has become active on social networking sites a few months before the elections when his counterpart Narendra Modi already has a huge fan-following on social networking sites. Modi’s brand positioning is very clear and focused, while Rahul Gandhi’s positioning is still diluted. Modi has highlighted the development strategy and the Aam Aadmi Party rides on transparency, so Rahul Gandhi has nothing substantial to offer even on the social-networking platforms, where he can engage with the common man. Till when can they ride on the done-to-death idea of empowering the common man?
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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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