Ad Review: Saif- Kareena chemistry plays out in Airtel Digital TV recorder ad

The new ad for Airtel Digital TVR banks on the Saif-Kareena chemistry to highlight its feature, wherein one can record one’s favourite show with the help of one’s mobile phone even when one is outside the house. A chirpy Kareena would remind one of the bubbly Geet in the movie ‘Jab We Met’.

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Published: Apr 22, 2010 8:51 AM  | 3 min read
Ad Review: Saif- Kareena chemistry plays out in Airtel Digital TV recorder ad

The new ad for Airtel Digital TVR banks on the Saif-Kareena chemistry to highlight its feature, wherein one can record one’s favourite show with the help of one’s mobile phone even when one is outside the house. A chirpy Kareena would remind one of the bubbly Geet in the movie ‘Jab We Met’.

Client: Bharti Airtel Ltd
Brand: Airtel Digital TV recorder
Agency: JWT
Medium: Television

The Brief:

Rohit Ohri, Managing Partner, JWT Delhi, explained, “The brief that we got was to launch Airtel’s new Digital TV recorder as well as communicate the mobile recording feature. The consumer insight is around the obsession with certain TV programmes. We all know people who never like to miss their favourite programmes on TV. We have depicted Kareena as one of those people. Through her obsession, we have built relevance for the new Airtel Digital TV recorder.”

Commenting on the ad brief, Sugato Banerji, Chief Marketing Officer - DTH, Bharti Airtel, said, “While our previous campaign – ‘Dil Titli’ – spoke about our uniqueness in picture quality, the new campaign focuses on taking the brand further into the technology platform and promote the USP of the product – a mobile recoding feature. Available exclusively on Airtel DTH platform, with mobile recording on the new Airtel Digital TV Recorder, you can activate recording for your TV shows from your mobile from anywhere, anytime.”

The Execution:

The ad has been directed by Rajesh Krishnan from Soda Films. It has been executed nicely and the actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have given commendable performances. Kareena has successfully delivered another ‘Jab We Met’ like performance and the chemistry between the two plays out well on screen.

The Final Product:

We see a problem-solution situation with a young, affluent, urban couple who are about to set out from home to attend a wedding. The wife (Kareena) is quite reluctant to go as she will miss her daily serial and reminds her husband (Saif) to set the Digital TV Recorder to record her show. While her husband is attempting to do so, she drops her purse and he bends to pick it up. Taking her purse from him, she pulls him away, saying she does not want to be late, before he can press the Record button.

They are shown stuck in traffic and the wife says she hopes he has recorded her programme and threatens him with dire consequences for his cricket viewing if she misses her serial. While she is speaking, her husband uses his mobile phone to activate Recording on his Airtel Digital TV Recorder and shows it to her, leaving her speechless. The ad ends with the couple back at home, where the wife is happily watching her recorded TV show.

Trump Card: We give it 7 out of 10.

Xpert Comments:

Commenting on the ad, Ajay Gahlaut, Creative Director, O&M, said, “It is different. They have two great performers in the ad, Saif and Kareena, where Kareena has put up a ‘Jab We Met’ act. Deliberately they wanted a ‘Jab We Met’ kind of performance. There is nothing spectacular or outstanding about the ad. Airtel has done better stuff before with Vidya Balan and Madhavan. Though Saif and Kareena have put up decent performances, I won’t call it the best commercial on air.”

Our Take:

We think the ad puts across the message in an effective manner, where the husband Saif is shown to be calm and composed, whereas Kareena is shown as the ‘nagging’ wife. The ad rides on the popularity of the ‘Saifeena’ couple and effectively communicates the mobile phone recording feature of the Airtel Digital TV Recorder.

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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

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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