Ad Review: Vodafone uses parrot with an attitude to introduce Rs 4 bonus card
Vodafone’s latest TVC introduces a new character – an animated talking parrot called Behram Anticharwala. No Zoozoos this time. How the sceptical parrot is convinced about the Rs 4 bonus card from Vodafone constitutes the gist of the TVC.

Vodafone’s latest TVC introduces a new character – an animated talking parrot called Behram Anticharwala. No Zoozoos this time. How the sceptical parrot is convinced about the Rs 4 bonus card from Vodafone constitutes the gist of the TVC.
Client: Vodafone EssarBrand: Vodafone (Rs 4 campaign)
Agency: Ogilvy & Mather
Medium: TV
The Brief
Commenting on the brief Anuradha Aggarwal, VP, Marketing Communications & Consumer Insights, Vodafone said, “We are trying to democratise bonus cards and launching the lowest price bonus card for Rs. 4. We wanted to create something accessible and clutter breaking in the classic Vodafone way.” Rajiv Rao, National Creative Director, Ogilvy said,” This was the first time bonus cards are available at such a low price, anybody can buy it. The announcement that bonus cards are available at such a low price had to be made in a unique way.”
The Execution
The ad shows a talking Parsi animated Parrot which has been voiced by Boman Irani. The production house is Windmill and the director is Vaibhav Kumaresh. Rao said, “We tried a lot of ideas none of them worked. Then we came up with the idea of a talking parrot who doesn’t believe in something being offered at such a low price. We chose animation over a live talking parrot as that medium has a lot of flexibity to emote.”
Final Product
The ad opens with a talking parrot who is sitting in an Iranian café and is the owner of the café. He has a parsi accent and doesn’t belief in promos and offers coming at such a low price. He says, “Chaar rupay mein itna saara deta hai woh bhi aaj ke Zamane mein? (In four rupees a lot being given in today’s day and age? Not possible). Aaarey bhai, chaar rupaye mein gilli dande ka gilli aur salli boti ka salli bhi nahi milenga. Chaar rupaye mein peppermint ka plastic nahi milega( in four rupees you can’t even get peppermint plastic)… Aur yeh kya hai, mawa cake, mein chaar rupaye mein sunghne ko bhi nahi deta hai, kya? Aye bhai kya mein tereko ullo dikhta hai? (In four rupees I won’t even give this mawa cake to someone not even to smell. Do I look like a fool to you?)”. The voice over says , “ Believe it or not Vodafone gives you free talktime, local night calls, SMSes and a lot more in just Rs 4.”
Expert Comments
Commenting on the ad, Rajeev Raja, National Creative Director, DDB Mudra said, “I think it’s a pretty cute commercial and it is keeping up with Vodafone’s recent penchant for creating characters such as the Zoozoos. The characterisation of the parrot as an owner of an Irani restaurant is compelling, the scripting of the dialogues is entertaining, the animation is convincing, and the message that you can’t get anything these days for Rs 4 comes through loud and clear. This notion, though familiar, gains stickiness through a cut-through execution. The parrot is quite a lovable character. Though why a parrot and not any other bird or animal remains unanswered. All in all an effective way of communicating the Rs 4 plan.”
Our take:
We believe that the ad is refreshing and puts across the message of bonus card available for as low as Rs. 4 effectively. The character of a parsi animated talking parrot stands out and delivers.
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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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