Abhay Deol says ‘It’s time to switch!’ in Pizza Hut’s new campaign by Ogilvy

A series of at least four to five films will play out across television and social media over the next few quarters

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Published: Aug 11, 2018 8:57 AM  | 3 min read

Pizza Hut has released a fresh new campaign, featuring actor Abhay Deol and his ‘friends’ – a gang of puppets. Made by Corcoise FIlms and directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, this campaign also marks the comeback of a celebrity endorsed TV campaign by the brand after a hiatus of eight years. With a series of at least four to five films that will play out across television and social media over the next few quarters, the new campaign signals the next phase of expansion for Pizza Hut in India.



The brand is in the midst of a transformation – that is clearly reflected across its stores, products and services. The campaign starts with a set of two TV ads, one on the recently launched pan pizza range, the other is on WOW Everyday Value one of the most aggressive value propositions from the Pizza Hut in recent times.

“We take pride in serving the best, the freshest and the tastiest pizzas to all the pizza lovers in the country. We believe that every pizza lover deserves to experience the power of a truly great pizza,” said Prashant Gaur, Chief Brand Officer, Pizza Hut (India Sub-Continent).

“We chose puppets as a creative device to bring out our key message in a unique but entertaining way. We always put that extra effort into our communication strategy, to make our ‘stand out’ creative work extremely watchable and noteworthy. This approach has been evident in our campaigns over the last couple of years.
Our association with Abhay Deol for this campaign will enable us to deliver the core proposition of our brand in the most entertaining and engaging way. Abhay stands for someone who is self-assured of his choices, has a great taste and is quite confident about it. We are sure our consumers will be overjoyed to see Abhay in this playful and distinctive ad from Pizza Hut,” he added.

“At Pizza Hut, we believe that every consumer deserves to experience a truly great pizza. Our next phase is an exciting period for us and we want our consumers to have the easiest, fastest and tastiest experience, while enjoying our pizzas,” said Unnat Varma, Managing Director – Pizza Hut India (Subcontinent).
“What was fun and most appealing about the Pizza Hut campaign was that it was casual and effortless, something that I could relate to. It was unique, fun and fresh. The best part is that I have always enjoyed Pizza Hut and so to be a partner with the brand was really exciting for me. I really enjoyed making the ads and I hope that everyone enjoys watching it,” said Abhay Deol.

“For us at Ogilvy, this new campaign for Pizza Hut was more about having fun. What started with "let's do something with puppets" got transformed so seamlessly into communication that works really well for the client. We see Pizza Hut as quiet, confident and self-assured brand, a personality type that is perfectly matched with that of Abhay Deol's. He is cool, he speaks the language and you just know by looking at him that he will never ‘simply settle’ when it comes to pizza. This year you can expect a lot of exciting things from Pizza Hut, both food wise and advertising wise and hopefully our new campaign will get folks to switch,” said Ajay Gahlaut, Deputy CCO – Ogilvy India / CCO – Ogilvy – North.
Agency Credits:

President - Ogilvy Group Companies - North: Kapil Arora
Deputy CCO – Ogilvy India / CCO – Ogilvy - North: Ajay Gahlaut
Creative: Divya Bhatia, Gaurav Nautiyal, Jiya Minocha, Rajat Agarwal
Account Management: Antara Suri, Rahul Ojha, Tanvhi Agarwal
Account Planning: Alok Sinha
Production House: Corcoise Films
Director (Film): Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy

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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

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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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'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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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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