An Idea against Ullu-ism!

Idea Cellular's new campaign, which highlights how mobile internet can empower users to evade unscrupulous situations and people, rides on a catchy jingle & a popular colloquial phrase

e4m by Twishy
Published: Feb 28, 2014 9:10 AM  | 5 min read
An Idea against Ullu-ism!

Have you ever been fooled by travel guides or taxi drivers? Do you also feel politicians make fake promises? Here’s an Idea Sirjee! Telecom player Idea Cellular has rolled out its new campaign highlighting the power of mobile internet on the Idea network and how it can empower users to evade unscrupulous situations and people in India. The ad features Idea’s brand Ambassador Abhishek Bachchan.

The ad rides on a catchy jingle and a popular colloquial phrase – ‘Ullu banana’. The campaign builds on a simple cultural insight that people easily fall prey to everyday small cons because of ignorance. The new Idea ad offers a solution to this problem by getting an Idea Internet on mobile and getting rid of these cheats.

The ad shows several instances of people getting fooled by a travel guide, a producer, a man who tries to escape the police , a boy making fake promises in a marriage proposal and a politician making false promises while seeking people’s votes. Abhishek Bachchan is shown with his accomplice, who states that in India “Koi bhi kisi ko ullu bana sakta hai. Bechaaron ko koi idea hi nahi hai” (In India, anyone can make a fool of anyone. The poor guys don’t have any idea). To which Bachchan replies, “Idea hai.”

Watch the ad here…

Speaking about the new campaign, Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular elaborated, “Idea has been at the forefront of spreading awareness about 3G and mobile internet services in India, for the last three years. We are the only mobile operator to offer a wide range of self-branded, affordable 3G smartphones to upgrade 2G users to 3G. Our new campaign aims to further build on Idea’s strong mobile internet service network on a pan-India basis and get non-users to enter the category by making them understand the utility and benefits of using internet on mobile. We have tried to demystify mobile internet services to the larger Indian population by giving our own unique cut of “A telephony idea that can change your life”, and in a lingo that would connect with our TG, almost instantly.”

Arun Iyer, NCD, Lowe Lintas, the agency behind the campaign, added here, “Our creative task was to make mobile internet relevant to the masses in a manner that will urge them to embrace it. So, the benefit had to be something that would help them on an everyday basis than a one-off the situation and would help idea propagate mobile internet. This led us to the idea of ‘No ullu banoing’, as mobile internet primarily empowers people to access information and eradicate ignorance.”

The core message of the campaign is “Idea Internet All India”, dramatised by the catchphrase “Har mobile par internet, what an idea!” Idea released teaser banners and the hummable jingle on social media. The campaign will be amplified across 360 media, including TV, radio, outdoor, activation, digital and social media. The jingle has been composed by Abhishek Arora, while the lyrics have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Can Idea help you get rid off frauds?

Expert take
Raghu Bhat, ‎Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications remarked, “This ad tries to capture the mobile internet space through a lateral creative idea. Showing how Idea Internet helps people expose the fraudsters through the ‘ullu banaoing’ song is a very fresh category take. This strikes a chord, as all of us have been taken for a ride sometime or the other, owing to lack of real-time information. Though one is tempted to say that the ad works just as well even without Abhishek.”

Our take
The mobile internet space is witnessing a huge revolution, and Google has stated that India is adding 4 million internet users every month and almost 100 per cent of the 4 million users access the internet on mobile. This presents a huge opportunity to all telecom brands.

The ad is built on a powerful insight that people are generally fooled by frauds and white liars because of ignorance. It urges people to be aware and get an Idea. The ad shows different segments of consumers, who are not likely to be Internet savvy, using Idea’s Mobile Internet to teach a lesson to the cheats in an entertaining and engaging way. The campaign has already seen a huge success on social media sites such as Twitter. Some of the popular tweets include: “When Facebook says we won’t bring Ads to Whatsapp #UlluMatBano”, “I know each friend on FB personally! #UlluMatBano” and “#UlluMatBano This year there will be no water logging in rains in Mumbai”.

It will surely connect with the masses due to its quirkiness and the use of the colloquial ‘Ullu banana.’ The jingle has also been a huge driver, however the earlier ‘Honey Bunny’ ad was a dramatic shift. Nonetheless, the ad is self-entertaining and Idea could have saved crores by not featuring junior Bachchan in the ad.

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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

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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