Ad Review: IndusInd Bank shells out Rs 12 cr for 3 new campaigns
How important is it to have the right kind of currency at the right time – this is what the new ad of IndusInd Bank is all about. The ad features actor Ranvir Shorey in a ‘dulhe ka avtaar’ and his transition from a super-excited to a ‘gloomy’ groom after being treated as an ATM machine by the guests. The idea has been conceptualised by RK Swamy BBDO, while FilmFarm has handled the production.

How important is it to have the right kind of currency at the right time – this is what the new ad of IndusInd Bank is all about. The ad features actor Ranvir Shorey in a ‘dulhe ka avtaar’ and his transition from a super-excited to a ‘gloomy’ groom after being treated as an ATM machine by the guests. The idea has been conceptualised by RK Swamy BBDO, while FilmFarm has handled the production.
Client: IndusInd Bank
Brand: IndusInd Bank
Agency: RK Swamy BBDO, New Delhi
Medium: Television
The Brief:
IndusInd Bank has unveiled its three-ad campaign to correspond with new services like ATM denomination selection, 365 days banking and cheque images, besides statement of account. The ad campaign went on air on December 24, 2010, with all three of them featuring actor Ranvir Shorey as the main character.
The ad campaign is targeted at customers spread across different age groups and genders. The ads seek to convey to customers the Bank’s focus on being responsive to what they need and how best to serve them.
Sumant Kathpalia, Head - Consumer Banking, IndusInd Bank, explained, “Through this ad campaign, we are taking our ‘responsiveness’ theme to customers and reinforcing our commitment to give best-of-class services in the industry. ATM denomination selection and cheque images along with statement of account are unique features and we are the first bank in India to offer these. These new services are focused on client needs and are an outcome of extensive customer research. All ads, in addition to the humour, give the core message of IndusInd Bank’s commitment to provide a world-class banking experience.”
The Execution:
Rohan Sippy, who has directed all the three commercials, aims to tickle the hearts and minds of the masses to stress on the customer-centric services of the Bank in an enjoyable, spanking new and vivacious kind of manner seeking to convey to the customers that the focus of the bank is to serve them and their needs to the best.
The creatives have been handled by PS Mann, Creative Director, RK Swamy BBDO, while the ads have been scripted by Ankur Suman, Creative Group Head of the agency. The production has been done by FilmFarm. Estimated media spend for the entire campaign has been pegged at around Rs 12 crore. The communications is spread across platforms like TV, OOH, radio, digital and cinema. The campaign will continue for more than four months.
The Final Product:
In the ‘Choice Money ATM’ film, Ranvir Shorey is featured as a groom (Dulha) dressed in a customary sherwani and enjoying his wedding convoy. But he is harassed by the guests at the wedding, who take away the currency notes in the garland that he is wearing whenever they need smaller denomination notes. All this is presented in a lighthearted and enjoyable manner.
Xpert Comments:
Commenting on the ad campaign, Prathap Suthan, NCD, Cheil SW Asia, said, “It’s a pretty hardworking set of films. The campaign obviously is based on the woes of normal customers and the problems they face with their banks. Personally, I think it’s pretty crazy to wait weeks to get information on cheques that one issued. Since the campaign is based on insights from the lives of ordinary people, the agency ought to have enough material to swing many films around it. I think it makes great sense to the larger Indian middle class. Making the campaign lighthearted is good, and that will find empathy with people. Instead of scaling up issues, and making them sound melodramatic, this approach makes for easy consumption. However, I thought there was a need for a last line or tagline for the bank to hold things down to a single peg and I do wish they would run these in regional languages as well, despite the north Indian skew. Overall, the campaign gives me thoughts to consider the Bank, and I am sure they will have a print version that will seek to get people to call in and respond to the campaign.”
Our Take:
This fun-filled, lighthearted ad uses a traditional Indian wedding as its core, and instantly engages the mass audience by connecting with them and looking into a very important service that should be provided by actually each and every bank for their customers.
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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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