AdAsia 2011: Weaving the language of design in a seamless form
No stone has been left unturned to make AdAsia 2011 the most memorable one. Setting the tone for the same is its logo, an amalgamation of fabrics from various countries, depicting interconnectedness and the rich culture of each of the participating nations. Team Water, the agency behind the logo, shares the experience and the art behind the foundation step of AdAsia 2011.

No stone has been left unturned to make AdAsia 2011 the most memorable one. Setting the tone for the same undoubtedly is the logo of the congress, speaking a unique design language that is set to transcend into everything that you will experience from October 31 – November 3. The logo has been designed by Water Consulting, the brand strategy and design consultancy SBU under Mudra India. The agency was handed over the responsibility to lay down the first foundation for the future along with the theme, two years ago, when India made the presentation at AdAsia 2009 in Kuala Lumpur.
“We were very sure that we are not looking for country specific mascot or country specific emblem which more often than not happens in most of the conferences or world congresses. We wanted to build the concept of AdAsians, that if you are coming here, it’s a community that is getting together for learning, knowledge sharing and experiencing camaraderie. We were also certain that we want to have a design language. Our logo has served as a base, through which the entire language of AdAsia has been written. So it’s not the symbol or the mascot, it’s a design language that will be spoken at AdAsia. It will be an experience of a lifetime for everyone to see the design transcend into everything at the conference,” says Madhukar Kamath, Group CEO and Managing Director,Mudra Group, and Chairman, AdAsia 2011 Organizing Committee.
Conforming to OC’s brief of reflecting the evolution of India Industry in a benchmark way, team Water got into ‘Future backward thinking’ mode as they had to design a logo in 2009 that would hold relevance in 2011. And to be as relevant and futuristic as possible, they actually read books and theses on future marketing, future branding. Ashish Mishra, Chief Strategist and Head, Water, reminisces the process, “We read books like ‘The World is Flat’ by Thomas Friedman and ‘The next Global Stage’ by Kenichi Ohmae to get a better perspective on the way businesses will be done in future, to get into futuristic thinking. We learnt about how in future people would work together as if it was a choreographed dance with subtexts of seamlessness and interconnectedness, how there would be countries but region states. That became the first ground of our thinking.”
The idea of seamlessness and interconnectedness then transformed into a motif beautifully combining fabrics from different nations participating in AdAsia. The 6 letters in the logo are made of textile patters from different countries including India, Thailand, Korea, China, Japan and Indonesia. “The idea of fabrics was chosen, as while most of the things in these nations had undergone change, textiles still remain untouched,” explains Pradeep Debnath, Senior brand Partner and Chief Designer, Water, adding “ Each of the representing nations have their own rich culture and heritage, which they are proud of. Motifs that we find in India, china, Japan are still the same; people value these as their own cultural identities. It was thus decided represent various countries coming together through amalgamation of their fabrics - a seamless tapestry to give us a collaborative field.”
“We chose fabric as inherently is inter woven, inter twined and represents mixing of people. It was a move away from regular logo’s, representing pervasiveness of a design language. The motif creates an experience, rather than a logo which remains confined. The logo was a framework for the experience that we wanted to create at AdAsia,” says Ashish.
Having their Boss as their client, made things a bit difficult for team water, but things fell into place to everyone’s satisfaction eventually. The logo design has now transitioned into everything related to AdAsia – the stationary, the visiting cards, the letter head, the website and will also set the ambience for the entire conference.
The font used for AdAsia 2011’s logo is Franklin Gothic, intentionally chosen by team Water instead of any other designer font. “We wanted a lot of body into the font as the typography is the framework for the motifs. The alphabets were needed to stick to each other for the flow of the design,” explains Pradeep. Not only did he detailed the font, but also travelled to streets of Mumbai to check out fabrics. But the efforts have paid off as he concludes “It is satisfying as everyone just loved the logo – the uniqueness, the colours and the beautiful tapestry.”
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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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