Ad Review: Mumbai races to the goal with Standard Chartered

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011 saw Mumbai turn up in huge numbers to run for a cause. The campaign leading to the Marathon has been quite interesting. exchange4media takes a look…

e4m by Shubhangi Mehta
Published: Jan 17, 2011 7:34 AM  | 3 min read
Ad Review: Mumbai races to the goal with Standard Chartered

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011 saw Mumbai turn up in huge numbers to run for a cause. The campaign leading to the Marathon has been quite interesting. exchange4media takes a look…

Client: Standard Chartered
Brand: Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon
Agency: TBWA
Medium: TVC, OOH, Print, Radio

The Brief:
A teaser campaign was launched in the run-up to the Mumbai Marathon. The campaign featured a gargantuan whistle across tactical outdoor locations with a child’s voice saying: “On your marks. Get set”.

Excitement at the ground level was built up through ‘jar installations’, wherein large acrylic jars filled with whistles were placed at high traffic locations across the city. People were encouraged to pick one of the whistles, blow it and cheer the cause closest to one’s heart.

Debal Dutt, Head - Internal Communication, Brand & Sponsorships, Standard Chartered Bank, India, said, “The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011 campaign captures two important pillars on which this event rests – that of fitness and health, and charity. The headline captures the health and fitness angle, while the charity angle is captured through the copy that talks about the five causes that Standard Chartered Bank is closely associated with. The use of evocative images on the five causes help create and emotional connect with the people of Mumbai.”

According to the TBWA officials, the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon had evolved since its inception in 2004. It is no longer just about running a race to see who comes first. It’s about running for a cause, running for the greater good. “Our campaign this year does just that. We’ve focussed on the various causes that impact Mumbai and its people – namely, illiteracy, blindness, AIDS, child labour and the depleting environment. The campaign visually depicts the people affected by these causes coaxing Mumbai to run for them through a simple medium, ‘the whistle’. This whistle, alongside the war cry, ‘On your marks, get set, run for your cause’, clearly demonstrates how participating in the marathon can rid Mumbai of these social evils. This message can be seen and heard in various mediums all over the city like print, outdoor, radio and television,” the officials added.

The Execution:
The TVC has been directed by Vinod P and produced by Red Ice Films.

The Final Product:
The TVC begins with a child’s voice saying: ‘On your marks, get set’ and there were sounds of whistles being blown. The campaign focusses on ‘Run for a reason’, the reasons being fight against deforestation, illiteracy, child labour, blindness. At the end, the tagline: ‘Run for a cause’ appears on the television screen.

Xpert Comments:
Rahul Jauhari, National Creative Director, Pickle Lintas, while commenting on the campaign, said, “The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon raises money for various chartable causes. To that purpose, the idea is pretty simple and clear. Showing the people who’s lives will be impacted by the marathon. On a purely craft point, I felt that last year’s TVC for the same was a few notches higher. This one lacked the goose-bumps.”

Our Take:
The campaign touches our heart by focusing on the sensitive issues that our society is facing. It seeks to urge the people to run for a cause, which makes it very appealing not only for the Mumbaikars, but people all over the country, as it focuses on health, accompanied by a cause.

Credits:
Creative: Rahul Sengupta, Rahul Ghosh, Siddharth Deo, Kimberley Flanagan, Deepthy MS
Account Management: Sharmista Nagarkatti, Priyank Pant, Clyde D’Souza
Films: Hriday Dowerah, Shyamprasad
Director: Vinod P
Production House: Red Ice Films
 

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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

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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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