Ad Review: Alpenliebe – just monkeying around

Alpenliebe continues with its light-hearted storytelling in its new TV campaign that brings out the monkey… er… fun girl in Kajol. The madari-monkey concept gets a twist with hilarious results, but does it work for brand Alpenliebe?

e4m by Pallavi Goorha Kashyup
Published: Jun 16, 2010 8:41 AM  | 3 min read
Ad Review: Alpenliebe – just monkeying around

Alpenliebe continues with its light-hearted storytelling in its new TV campaign that brings out the monkey… er… fun girl in Kajol. The madaari-monkey concept gets a twist with hilarious results, but does it work for brand Alpenliebe

Client: Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd.
Brand: Alpenliebe
Agency: McCann Erickson
Medium: TV, print, OOH, radio sports and viral initiative

Alpenliebe, the flagship brand of Perfetti Van Melle India, is positioned on the platform of irresistibility since its launch in 1996. Known for its commercials using the baseline ‘Jee lal chahe raha na jaye’ and ‘Lalach aha Laplap’, Alpenliebe has now further strengthened the irresistibility factor through its new TVC with the concept of ‘Role Reversal’ between a human and a monkey. While Kajol dons the role of a monkey, the madaari (master) has a monkey face.

The Brief:

Sameer Suneja, MD, Perfetti Van Melle, said, “The brief given to McCann was to create another clutter-breaking TVC for our flagship brand Alpenliebe.”

He further said, “The new TVC has the concept of ‘Role Reversal’ between human and monkey. It is a unique concept, which sees the transformation of Kajol into a monkey.”

The Execution:

The 50-second commercial has been created by McCann Erickson, headed by Prasoon Joshi. The TVC is directed by Ram Madhwani of Equinox.

Prasoon Joshi, Executive Chairman, McCann Worldgroup, India & Regional, Creative Director, APAC, McCann Erickson, said, “The central idea behind the TVC is that Alpenliebe is so irresistible that you cannot control yourself. We also showed the Darwinian evolutionary logic. It is fun to watch a monkey doing a human dance. The message that we have tried to convey is: ‘Aadmi ho ya bander, lalaach ek shaswat sach hai’.”

The Final Product:

The film opens with a ‘madaari’ (the master in monkey face) threatening someone with a stick to come down from the tree. Two kids with monkey faces come to the madaari’s rescue by giving him an Alpenleibe to tempt the person hiding in the tree to come down. The moment madaari shows Alpenliebe to the hidden person, mini-Kajol peeps out and jumps on the ground for the candy.

However, instead of giving Kajol the candy, the madaari instructs her to perform various acts like a monkey – dance, act like a bride, act like a goon, and so on. With the candy still elusive, Kajol loses her cool and tell the madaari that she would join the movies and become a heroine. On hearing this, madaari gives her the Alpenliebe. The ad ends with a man morphing into a monkey and vice versa. The VO says: ‘Aadmi ho ya bander, lalaach ek shaswat sach hai’ (Whether it’s human or monkey, greed is an unchallengeable truth).

Xpert Comments:

Commenting on the ad, Ambareesh Chakraborty, Principal Consultant and CD, RK Swamy BBDO, said, “The campaign is a mixed bag. While the track and the main talent’s voice are brilliant, the commercial does not match the effortless quality of the Happydent Palace commercial. A cliché with a ‘reversal’ approach is still a cliché. You wonder whether there were more interesting Indian situations that took on the theme of greed, which didn’t see the light of day. Towards the end of the TVC, there is an ad within an ad, with a man devolving into a monkey and a monkey becoming a man. Unnecessary. This lessens the commercial’s impact by throwing in another message in the end.”

Our Take:

The ad is quite humorous and enjoyable. In fact, so engrossed are we in the antics of the madaari and monkey, that somewhere brand Alpenliebe gets overshadowed. Kajol, as always, is a delight to watch.

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

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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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