Ad Review: LG Cookie PEP – Of youth, friendship, and a fun phone

The launch ad for LG Cookie PEP phone has not one but three celebrities. Good actors in their own right, they somehow get lost in the ad, which has a confusing story line. The phone no doubt has all the fun features that youth need, but the ad somehow does not bring out these features with clarity. Read what our ad review says…

e4m by Pallavi Goorha Kashyup
Published: Mar 29, 2010 8:40 AM  | 5 min read
Ad Review: LG Cookie PEP – Of youth, friendship, and a fun phone

The launch ad for LG Cookie PEP phone has not one but three celebrities. Good actors in their own right, they somehow get lost in the ad, which has a confusing story line. The phone no doubt has all the fun features that youth need, but the ad somehow does not bring out these features with clarity.

Client: LG
Brand: LG Cookie PEP Cellphone
Agency: Rediffusion Y&R
Media at time of launch: Television, Print and Outdoor

The Brief: The purpose was to launch LG’s latest offering, the Cookie PEP cellphone, a highly affordable touchphone with one-touch SNS (social networking sites), essential multimedia and a minimalist design that comes equipped with just the right amount of features that youngsters today need to have a great time. Sudhin Mathur, Business Head, Mobile Communications, LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd, explained, “As the name suggests, the phone will enable our young mobile users to have an ‘unordinary’ fun experience. It delivers all the essentials in communication, multimedia and entertainment in a delightfully compact form.”

Speaking on the creative thought process behind the campaign, Minakshi Achan, National Creative Director, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “We had Cookie PEP, a phone with just the right amount of fun-packed features for the youth. And we had three celebrities – John Abraham, Abhay Deol, Genelia D’Souza – who embodied the easy going, free spiritedness of today’s generation. So, while the communication was all about simplicity, we kept it vibrant and fun by taking off from the light-hearted interplay that’s so much a part of the youth today.”

Chraneeta Mann, Creative Head on LG, added here, “We have understood that young people travel their life in gangs. The age of the smouldering loner is over. And the concept of fun itself has changed a lot in India. Simply put, we always have a good time in our group, sometimes even at a friend’s expense. We believe it’s the new definition of cool. It’s about what you can get away with.”

Mann further said, “Mobile phone is growing very fast in the youth segment and LG Mobiles has positioned itself as a fun loving, free spirited brand. This year, LG Mobiles plans to introduce a strong and differentiated product line-up. Our association with celebrities is because of our focus to capture the youth market. The Cookie PEP phone is all about fun, entertainment, networking and with just the right applications that you would need in your phone.”

The Execution:

The creative idea started with picking a youthful, free-spirited set of three friends, who would become the LG gang. A fun mix of three distinct personalities – John, the prankster; Abhay, the cool stylish dude; and Genelia, the bubbly, vivacious girl.

Alongside the film, there was a full page front ad on all editions of The Times of India on March 6. The campaign will soon also unfold across the digital medium and social media, keeping in mind places where the youth like to hang out in the digital space.

The Final Product:

The campaign broke with three teasers that captured the quirks and personalities of each of the celebrities. John’s teaser showed him playfully flirting with a couple of pretty girls. Abhay’s teaser focused on his love for clothes and his compulsion to look stylish.

The launch film played upon the classic group dynamics between a bunch of youngsters by capturing the light-hearted interplay between the three celebrities – showing Genelia and John ganging up together against Abhay for some good natured fun.

The film communicated Cookie PEP’s product proposition of ‘Everything you need. Nothing you don’t’ through a funny and witty story about John and Genelia ganging up against an unsuspecting Abhay to get rid of his rather extensive wardrobe and trailer full of superfluous belongings through an online auction using their LG Cookie PEP phone.

Trump Card:

We rate it as 6 out of 10.

Xpert Comments:

Commenting on the ad, KV (Pops) Sridhar, NCD, Leo Burnett, said, “I feel that the ad is not young and cool. They are trying to be cool. The set-up and the situation are quite silly. These are not young people. They are uncle and aunties being used. They could have done something meaningful. It’s not a nice connect. They have wasted celebrities in the ad, which are otherwise really good actors.”

On similar lines, KS ‘Chax’ Chakravarthy, NCD, DraftFCB+Ulka, said, “The ad is quite silly to begin with. They have wasted the use of celebrities. It’s a very nice, cool phone. But the story is very confusing.”

Our Take:

The ad is light and humorous, but tries too hard to be cool. The story line is not easy to follow as in what is Abhay doing there – is he moving in with them, are they college students. The three celebrities definitely don’t fall in the ‘college kids’ category. Also, we feel Genelia has been completely wasted in the ad. We feel there is a celebrity overkill in the ad and phone’s feature are not highlighted that much.

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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

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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