Ad2c sets up shop in India; acquires mobile marketers MobiMasta

Ad2c has started its India operations; the announcement coincides with the company’s acquisition of MobiMasta, a mobile marketing agency

e4m by Shree Lahiri
Published: Apr 2, 2012 6:21 AM  | 4 min read
Ad2c sets up shop in India; acquires mobile marketers MobiMasta

That mobile advertising is all set to take a leap ahead was apparent at the occasion when ad2c announced it has set up shop in India. The announcement coincided with the company’s acquisition of MobiMasta, the first mobile marketing agency established in India in 2009.

Opportunities are immense
The opportunity for mobile marketing and advertising in India is huge with over 800 million mobile phone users already in existence.

Entrepreneur Anuj Khanna Sohum, Founder and Chairman, ad2c, observed that India has a bright future as a mobile marketing destination because of the insatiable consumer appetite for mobile content, games, news, music, video, applications, rich media and so on. He explained how this venture is backed by partners that have dominated the mobile advertising business with over 10,000 campaigns delivered in Japan and Asia. ad2c’s entry in India will “fulfill the need of an experienced and a competent partner to fuel innovations in mobile advertising and communications industry”.

Sohum painted the Indian scenario. The mobile advertising market in India is very small, just about USD 25-30 million. “This number is poised to grow to USD 200 million in the next five years and we want to gain 50 percent market-share in the next few years," he said. He also pointed out the advantages of this medium such as 24/7 availability, cost effectiveness and massive reach. “A major advantage of the mobile phone as a medium is that it moves from just exposure to the brand to engagement with the consumers and then action," Soham said.

ad2c is a full service marketing and advertising agency dedicated to the delivering innovations on the mobile platform. Established as a result of collaboration between D2 Communications, Japan and Affle Group of Companies, Singapore, ad2c will provide complete mobile marketing engagement solutions to brand owners and marketers across Asia.

Hoping to bring to the table the wealth of experience, Takayuki Hoshuyama, CEO, D2 Communications, pointed out that they posses a deep understanding of the mobile platform and the existing formats that can be adapted to the Indian marketplace. “In our view there is an interesting similarity between India and Japan; both markets have seen the advent of typical smartphones in the last couple of years. We will drive ad2c’s success in the Indian market in a similar way we did in Japan,” he observed.

With a team that is already working with some of the most exciting brands in the market from FMCG to sports to mobile handset space, Madan Sanglikar, CEO, ad2c, observed that they are looking forward to creating exciting and engaging innovations for Indian companies.

Not ‘push’ but ‘pull’
Adding on to the discussion was Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India Group, who was delighted with the extension of the Dentsu family in India. D2Communications is a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO in a JV with Dentsu. He felt that ad2c will certainly add to Dentsu India Group’s capabilities in providing latest and coolest mobile innovations to clients. He observed that the lines are disappearing in integrated communications and that they don’t expect to ‘push’ ads, but would try to ‘pull’ them through content base and by engaging consumers.

“In India, there is exposure-led matrix, and the challenge is to relocate the matrix from ‘exposure’ to ‘engagement’. Ad agencies need to be creative to provide unique content for mobile and not just translate the TVC to the mobile medium,” he added.

Wake-up call for advertisers
Commenting on the launch was CVL Srinivas, Chairman, SMG India and Managing Director, LiquidThread, APAC. He revealed that globally USD 3.3 billion has been spent till date and this figure will go up USD 20 billion by 2015. With over 771 million mobile phone users in India, many small and big brands are seeing mobile marketing as a potent extension to the existing modes of advertising and connecting with consumers.

ad2c, has set up offices in Delhi and Mumbai and is looking at opening another one in Bangalore. The plan is to go to Indonesia as well at a later stage, revealed Sohum.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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