Advertisers should move from output-oriented model to an outcome-oriented model: Vikram Sakhuja
At the recent release of the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook Report (PMAR) report 2016 in Mumbai, Vikram Sakhuja, ? Group CEO Madison Media & OOH at Madison World spoke on the topic; "Why advertisers do not get the most out of media"

At the recent release of the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook Report (PMAR) report 2016 in Mumbai, Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO Madison Media & OOH at Madison World spoke on the topic; "Why advertisers do not get the most out of media".
One of the questions we need to start asking ourselves is; "Whether my marketing is really working, because players in one of the growth drivers of marketing spends in 2015; the e-commerce sector, definitely are", he said.
Talking more about the e-commerce sector, Sakhuja said, "Investors are not just going to keep putting in money without anything to show for it."
Speaking about the PMAR forecast, which pegs the advertising industry to grow by Rs 7,300 crore in 2016, he opined that a large part of increase would be accounted for by media GRPs as the industry continues to remain highly output driven. "There is nothing wrong with this but what we are supposed to do with it still remains a bit wobbly."
He pointed out that even in the late 90s, there were a lot of talks about media GRPs but there were also concepts like ad stocking and awareness planning that were considered. This, he opined, led to sensible outcomes about what media GRPs would deliver, which does not happen now.
Sakhuja also agreed that Share of Voice (SOV) was very relevant benchmark for advertisers and planners and was especially useful as it connects to spontaneous awareness. However, he also noted that SOV loses this relevancy if spontaneous awareness is not part of the metric.
He was of the opinion that there is nothing wrong with benchmarks like reach, frequency, GRP, SOV, impact marketing, etc. However, it is wrong to just leave it at that without asking what these are going to do for the brand.
Sakhuja also spoke about the relative virtue of active value transference by activating sponsorship rights. He suggested that it was "lazy marketing" to use sponsorships just as a way to hang one's product or brand out. He asked advertisers to spend the same amount of money on actively using sponsorship options that is spent in actually getting the sponsorship.
Coming to the topic of digital, he noted that a lot of campaigns are split into digital, social, mobile, etc., much in the same way brands have different radio, TV, print strategies. "The way to look at it I think is that digital is an ecosystem and conversations move through the consumer journey. See where in the consumer journey each medium fits in and then seamlessly formulate a role for which platform goes where." He admitted that he was a big believer in having an integrated media plan rather than having digital as just another silo.
He also noted that the industry is not asking the same questions of digital with respect to monitoring that are asked of other mediums like TV, even though the amount of money being spent on digital is increasing. "The same advertisers who are using ad networks, why are they not willing to ad serve through a campaign manager to find out for themselves how much traffic is coming through bots and how much is real," he said.
"We, as marketers, still seem to be perpetuating the 100-year old quote that "Half the money I spend on marketing is wasted, but I do not know which half". Of course we can tell which half. At this point, if we cannot tell which half then what is the use of this whole revolution that we are talking about," said Sakhuja.
He further added, "If the symptoms are (being) output driven, sub-optimal sponsorship, unclear digital strategy, then the disease is unclear objectives and briefs. We need to evaluate different media differently. The ability to think campaigns rather than POP is a big disease. We need to have 12-month plan to take the brand from Point A to Point B on the channel that has been selected rather than doing one ad campaign now and then another one in six months."
Sakhuja urged advertisers to move from output-oriented model to an outcome-oriented model and also to try and find out and understand the consumer journey. According to him, understanding the consumer journey becomes increasingly important in a media-agnostic world.
He also advised brands to understand the role the media has to play. According to him, there are 5-6 main ways that brands can use-----institution pipe, inventory, brand experience, associative marketing, sponsorship and word of mouth.
"If you understand what is the role your media needs to play, you will automatically choose the right medium," he said, while also urging advertisers to invest in ad networks and data analytics.
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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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