Ad Review: Ignite Mudra ups the cool quotient for DermiCool
The heat is on and how. With the summers here, prickly heat talcs are on advertising overdrive. Recently Emami’s Boroplus Ice prickly heat powder unveiled its ‘All izz well’ ad. Now the original ‘thanda-thanda’ powder DermiCool has come up with a new campaign that shows how to ‘Stay cool’ and ‘Think cool’.

The heat is on and how. With the summers here, prickly heat talcs are on advertising overdrive. Recently Emami’s Boroplus Ice prickly heat powder unveiled its ‘All izz well’ ad. Now the original ‘thanda-thanda’ powder DermiCool has come up with a new campaign that shows how to ‘Stay cool’ and ‘Think cool’.
Client: Paras PharmaceuticalsBrand: DermiCool Powder
Agency: Ignite Mudra
Medium: TV, radio and internet
The Brief:
It is observed that summer heat generally leaves people frazzled and disturbed even in their mind. Thus, as a brand, DermiCool wanted to own the high ground of ‘cooling – whether physical or beyond’. Hence, the insight was that one needs to feel cool to remain calm and composed in these months.
Speaking on the thought process behind the ad, Akashneel Dasgupta, Associate Creative Director, Ignite Mudra, explained, “The ‘stay cool, think cool’ platform has been fleshed out through three identifiable real life situations that a person is likely to encounter in everyday life. It is extremely likely to lose your cool in moments of duress, especially during summer. But a cool mind can help you get out of the problem by tactfully handling the situation. And that tact and spark of ‘cool thinking’ is likely to come to you if you are physically cool and fresh.”
According to Dasgupta, DermiCool had disrupted the prickly-heat powder category more than a decade back (during its launch) by adding a ‘cooling’ sensation to the product delivery. He added, “Over time, cooling powders became a huge sub-category of talcs itself, but in the process gave birth to a lot of me-too products and challenger brands. Therefore, DermiCool had to distinguish itself as a leader and thereby has come out with a product innovation this year. Through the current communication, it has launched three new exotic variants like ‘cucumber slice’, ‘citrus blast’ and ‘watermelon’.”
The Execution:
The agency used this insight to create a series of three TVCs – titled ‘DermiCool Gas Agency’, ‘DermiCool Road’ and ‘DermiCool Rickshaw’. These TV campaigns broke on April 10, 2010 and will continue to be on air for the next three months throughout the summers. The TVCs have been directed by Amit Sharma and is produced by Chrome Pictures. Further on, the television commercials will be backed by radio spots and Internet activity.
The Final Product:
The slice-of-life campaign showcases how DermiCool users tackle stressful everyday situations with ease as they stay cool and remain unaffected by the extreme summer heat. The three TVCs show some everyday situations like trying to book a gas cylinder through inefficient officials, a girl being eve-teased by a group of goons, and not getting a rickshaw in the scorching heat. Taking these situations into consideration, the campaigns run with the line ‘Thanda Raho, Thanda Socho’.
Xpert Comments:
Hanoz Mogrelia, Senior Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi, found the films well shot. However, his take on the films is that the brand is trying to take up some sort of cause, plus tie up with the product. He remarked, “The films are shot well, the performances are also by and large fairly decent. But the larger question is whether such an approach actually works.” Citing an example of Tata Tea ‘Jaago re’ campaign, Mogrelia raised a question, “Do people buy more Tata Tea because of Jaago re or just feel nice about the fact that they are using that specific brand? Will people go out and buy DermiCool because of the ‘keep your cool in tough situations’ films? I am not sure I have the answer. I can only raise this question.”
On similar lines, Anil Kakar, ECD, IBD India, commented, “While it is good to see a different take on the ‘freshness’ platform as also the fact that DermiCool is trying to take the higher ground and build on the idea of ‘keeping cool’, but the question remains – Would I want to see this ad over and over again?”
Our Take:
It is surely a different take from all those prickly heat powder commercials. Compared to some of the previous ads, the latest ads manage to cut through the clutter. However, agreeing with the experts, we wonder if this would really help in influencing people to buy DermiCool. They do not convince us from a customer’s point of view. Execution wise, the ads are simple and clear in focus. They represent the great brand proposition of ‘staying cool’. Overall a good effort.
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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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