Amazon, Flipkart,Snapdeal Grofers, Amul, Cadbury cash on Rajni-starrer Kabali's social media craze

Amazon, Flipkart, HomeShop18, Grofers and Nearbuy were quite active on social media by offering consumers various deals and discounts to cash on the Kabali fever.

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Jul 25, 2016 8:24 AM  | 3 min read
Amazon, Flipkart,Snapdeal Grofers, Amul, Cadbury cash on Rajni-starrer Kabali's social media craze

Months before Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali hit the screens; numerous brands expressed their interest to be associated with the movie. Kabali, which released on July 22, has smashed all box office record as it made Rs 250 crore in India on its first day. There was huge excitement among all the Rajini fans, as a result of which various hashtags like #KabaliDay and #KabaliFDFS were trending on Twitter all over India.

The mania continued as fans celebrated the success of the movie. Social media was flooded with memes, pictures, snapshots of leave applications to watch Kabali and offices declaring holiday so that employees can watch the movie. Brands sensed a huge opportunity in this and decided to milk it by engaging with their consumers online.

E-commerce brands like Snapdeal, Amazon, Flipkart, HomeShop18, Grofers and Nearbuy were quite active on social media and offered consumers various deals and discounts on this occasion. While Amul which is known for its quick and witty creatives released their Kabali special hoarding. Other brands like Cadbury, PVR, Muthoot Fincorp, and Fair & Handsome were seen connecting with their consumers through various online contests.

Amul

Amul which is known to churn out quick topical creatives, this time as well came out with a hilarious one as an ode to the superstar Rajinikanth.

HomeShop 18

The brand offered up to 50% off on mobile deals and promoted it on social media as ‘Deals that even Rajini can’t resist’

 

Amazon

Amazon launched a Kabali store on the day of the movie release, whereby it gave customers a chance to connect with the curated merchandise. The brand is connecting with the Rajinikanth’s fans with collectables and other merchandise across categories such as apparel, toys, movies, music CDs, etc. of their favourite star. Amazon was also promoting it on their social media pages and the message read-‘If you couldn’t get the tickets, here is the next best thing-Neruppu store.

Grofers

Grofers offered 10% cashback on fruits and vegetables on the site.

Flipkart

Flipkart shared a Gif image with the message ‘Rajinikanth doesn’t visit the App, the App visits him.

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Nearbuy

Deals and discount coupon site Nearbuy also offered 30% off on PVR and INOX Vouchers and was promoting it online by using the hashtag #Kabali.

Snapdeal

Snapdeal used the opportunity to connect with the audience with the help of the hashtag #MovieswithSnapdeal. The offer was book Kabali movie tickets on the Snapdeal App and get an instant discount of Rs 50.

Cadbury

Cadbury which is promoting their popular 5 Star product as ‘Superstar’s Five Star’ was seen connecting with the online audience through the hashtag #SuperstarOda5Star.

 

Fox Star Hindi

Fox Star Hindi was engaging with the audience through #TicketToKabali Contest.

Radio City

Radio City has uploaded a video on their Facebook page, sharing the excitement of the audience coming to watch Kabali at a Matunga theatre in Mumbai.

&Pictures

The channel &Pictures shared the 6am images of fans gathering to watch Kabali on their social media page.

Muthoot Fincorp

On this occasion, Muthoot Fincorp introduced silver coins with the face of Rajinikanth embossed on them. The brand was connecting with the audience through the hashtag #KabaliWithMuthoot contest, where they were asked to upload Rajini style videos and the lucky winner had a chance to win the Silver Coin.

Fair & Handsome

The brand was engaging on social media by asking the users to post a selfie with Fair & Handsome pack on Facebook and Twitter using #BETHEFIRE. The winner will get a chance to win an invitation to Kabali success party.

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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'

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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

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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