Ad Review: Rin brings about a Rs 1-cr déjà vu
After raising much debate over taking on Tide Naturals in its ad, Rin has entered the second phase of it campaign where it throws an open challenge via celebrity impact. What Aamir Khan did for Coke, Roshan Abbas for Harpic and an unknown model for Pureit Water Purifier, Kajol is seen doing the same for Rin in their latest TVC. But will it work this time?

After raising much debate over taking on Tide Naturals in its ad, Rin has entered the second phase of it campaign where it throws an open challenge via celebrity impact. What Aamir Khan did for Coke, Roshan Abbas for Harpic and an unknown model for Pureit Water Purifier, Kajol is seen doing the same for Rin in their latest TVC. Kajol, the queen of expressions who is already endorsing some well-known brands like Whirlpool, Tata Indicom, Knorr, and Alpenliebe, among others, has decided to back the ‘white-might’ of Rin.
Client: Hindustan UnileverBrand: Rin detergent
Agency: JWT
Medium: Television
The Brief: According to HUL, the ad was built on the basis of lab tested proof. Thus, depicts the superior value proposition by Rin to its millions of consumers. “We firmly believe that Rin delivers superior whiteness vis-à-vis competing brands in the market. The Rs 1 crore challenge advertising campaign brings alive Rin’s superior value proposition to its consumers in a distinct and engaging manner. The challenge is based on established testing protocols,” an HUL spokesperson said.
He added, “Rin has constantly delighted its consumers through pioneering innovations, superior formulations and endearing communication. Rin is a household detergent brand and is used by millions of consumers across India for its promise and delivery of superior whiteness since its launch in 1969.”
The Execution: This is the second ad that has been rolled out after the much-talked about first one, wherein two homemakers were shown, while the same have been retained in this one too with Kajol coming in as the brand ambassador. The whole idea behind the concept was to show Rin superior to other brands/ players by making claims of whiteness and going to the extent of throwing a challenge on the same.
The final product: The ad film shows two housewives being escorted in a chopper to the Rin laboratory and asked by Kajol to wash and rinse their respective shirts. One is given Rin detergent while the other is given a competitor’s product the brand name of which is not shown this time (aftereffects of the Kolkata High Court’s order, maybe). They wash the shirts and expectedly one comes out not so white, while the other is a dazzling, spotless white. No prizes for guessing which one has been washed with Rin. Kajol then announces that anyone who can prove that there is a washing powder that washes whiter than Rin for the same price could take home Rs 1 crore. The ad ends with an official ‘Safedi Challenge’ van on the go, reaching out to the customers/ challengers.
Trump card:
We rate it 2 out of 10
Xpert Comments:
Speaking on the ad creative, Prathap Suthan, NCD, Cheil Worldwide, said, “Rin and HUL seem to have grabbed the opportunity created by the earlier Rin/Tide controversy to redeem themselves. Obviously, this is a perfect solution that kills all the dust that was kicked up, and hammers home the supposed effectiveness of Rin over Tide.”
He further said, “The fact that they have retained both the models, and a face-off with them takes people back and reminds them of what happened earlier. Kajol is there to add even more credibility to their stance and this time, the judge is the consumer themselves.”
Taking a dig at HUL, Suthan said, “What a fabulous way of putting money where your mouth is. I mean, Rs 1 crore is no petty prize, and I expect people to queue for this test in droves. Who wouldn’t want to take a chance at winning the crores? And imagine, if the tests prove that Tide is actually superior/whiter, technically Levers can go bankrupt. That is if every person who proves that his/ her brand is superior to Rin. Holy cow!”
Our Take:
Alright, it is bold, aggressive and depicts confident advertising. Great. But where’s the uniqueness, freshness or newness in the whole concept? Coming out with something like this definitely takes our mind off the track, like in the first one, where Rin adopted the same comparative approach and clean bowled Tide by showing its brand name in the commercial and all we were left with was the fierce competition making itself stark naked and utility of the offering taking a backseat.
How does it matter to a consumer? Where does the customer come in between two players? Or shall we say only one, fighting tooth and nail to snatch a larger percentage of the market share, ultimately. And is HUL really expecting customers to turn up for the challenge? Well, we all know the answer. Now, it’s a wait and watch to see what Tide comes up with. Will this lead to something like those never-ending cola wars?
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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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