Also make roomies, colleagues, best friends and parents your Valentine this year, say brands

At least five brands have a non-conventional Valentine’s Day campaign this

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Published: Feb 14, 2017 8:23 AM  | 3 min read
Also make roomies, colleagues, best friends and parents your Valentine this year, say brands

Madhuri Dixit in the iconic movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai gifted herself goodies on Valentine’s Day. The film presented the concept of Valentine’s Day as a day to celebrate love in all forms and not necessarily only the relationship between romantically involved couples.

This simple message is still relevant with brands that are now celebrating love among roommates, colleagues, best friends, parents and children and even singles. The exclusivity of Valentine’s Day as a day that is meant to only cherish romantic love always leaves out other relationships and singles – but that is clearly not the case this year.

CaratLane was one of the first few brands to launch a unique campaign this Valentine’s Day. According to the omni-channel jeweller, the brand decided to “change course and recognise #EveryDayLove - the kind that may not sweep us off our feet, but makes our lives a little brighter every day through the most subtle gestures.” The campaign #EveryDayLove was led by two digital films - The Colleague and The Roommate. The two films conceptualised by Famous Innovaions showcase loving exchanges between colleagues sharing lunch and roommates who rarely meet but keep each other in their thoughts. “These films spin the idea of "love" on its head, and thereby show jewellery-gifting in a new light. We're telling people that on Valentine’s Day you can gift something to your mom, sister, brother, dad, roommate or anyone who is close to your heart.” said Raj Kamble, Founder and CCO, Famous Innovations. Both the ads together have received more than 1.7 million views.

Tanishq, Mother Dairy, Amanté, and Nivea are the other brands that ditched the mushy overtones that Valentine’s Day is recognised for and went in for a more inclusive message. Tanishq in its ad says, “Where is it written that love is only between couples? On this day love is not limited to one relationship.” The ad encourages married couples, best friends, and couples who feel young at heart, to express their love to each other. It also tells people to be their own Valentine, much like Madhuri Dixit in DTPH 20 years ago.

Mother Dairy also embraced singles this Valentine’s Day - because when there is no Valentine, ice cream is all you need. Mother Dairy Ice Creams wanted to change stereotypes and engage the young singles. The brand, along with WATConsult, launched a series of short videos that depict the perks of being single. Subhashis Basu, Business Head – Dairy Products, Mother Dairy Fruit Vegetable Pvt. Ltd, said, “At Mother Dairy, breaking the stereotypes this Valentine season our #ForeverIceCream initiative has been specially designed for singles to share their side of fun and how our ice creams are an all-time companion.”

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Amanté and Nivea both reached out to girls and their besties, encouraging them to gift each other. The Amanté ad follows a girl as she shops for lingerie, always texting her friend photos to seek approval. When the friend finally likes one set of lingerie, the girl reveals that the lingerie is in fact for the friend, which leaves the friend overjoyed. Parineeti Chopra, the brand ambassador for Nivea, who has vowed to save her BFF from bad dates, stands by as her friend is out on a date. Just when the viewer is confused about what Chopra is up to, she breaks the fourth wall, declaring her vow to her bestie. The ad is for Nivea’s latest twin pack lip balm for BFFs.

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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

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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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