Anouk's new ad featuring Radhika Apte questions workplace bias towards pregnant women

The brand’s earlier films under the ‘Bold is Beautiful’ campaign raised questions about various stereotypes in our society and the current ad takes it a step further.

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Dec 8, 2015 8:54 AM  | 4 min read
Anouk's new ad featuring Radhika Apte questions workplace bias towards pregnant women

After the success of its previous short films under the ‘Bold is Beautiful’ campaign, Anouk, the ethnic wear brand from Myntra, is back in the news with its latest digital ad titled ‘The Calling’. The new video deals with the issue of workplace bias towards pregnant women. The film conceptualised by Hectic Content features Bollywood actor Radhika Apte and Shernaz Patel. The film was released on December 4 and kept trending on almost all the social media platforms for its hard hitting message.

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In tune with the brands previous campaigns which highlighted various stereotypes in our society, the current ad questions the much prevalent workplace bias towards pregnant women.

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Commenting on the new ad, Swati Nathani, Business Head, Team Pumpkin said, “The Myntra initiative is a hard hitting reality check for corporate India. It debunks the age old unwritten rule considering pregnant woman less efficient. It just so happens that we at Team Pumpkin have inducted a colleague who is going to be mother in few months and never has her pregnancy come into way of daily work including commute. It is just the bias in corporate India that soon to be mothers are not going to give their 100%. If you have watched US TV series Fargo, you would realise that a pregnant woman can even solve murder mysteries being a police detective or as shown in Myntra video, start a company while enjoying the joy of being a soon to be mother. More power to them.”

Anjanee Gadgil, Senior Social Media Executive, Gozoop cited, “The Myntra - Bold is Beautiful ads are delightful, inspiring and achieve so much in their three-minute duration! What I love the most is that they showcase the woman of today, the woman who bravely adapts to change and continues to stand up for herself. The Calling' brilliantly highlights one of the preconceived ideas people have about working women. I'm sure it strikes a chord with a lot of women across the country. However, my favourite is "The Visit." Even today, social pressures continue to question people if what they're doing is right. The ad beautifully brings out the normal-ness of a gay couple and ultimately, offers hope. I'd love to see more from this campaign.”

Brand strategy:

The brand tries to address a vital issue which every women face when considering maternity. They often have to deal with severe discriminating behaviour from their office as a result of which, they have leave their career in order to concentrate on their personal life.

Speaking on the brand’s strategy, Manish Aggarwal, VP, Marketing, Myntra Fashion Brands, said, “Anouk is for the modern Indian woman of today. Taking the topical short film approach forward, we wanted to communicate the brand message of ‘Bold is Beautiful’ in a non-intrusive manner through a real, slice of life story. ‘The Calling’ is the 4th film in the Bold is Beautiful series that exemplifies how the Indian woman can voice herself, express her identity and craft her own destiny. It is more about individualism then feminism. I'm confident that this film will connect with our audience as it addresses a very real issue that every woman goes through at some point of time.”

Twitter trends:

Twitteratis appreciated the attempt made by Anouk for addressing an issue which is so close to every woman who is expecting a child. According to a free social media tool, Topsy, the hashtag #anoukboldisbeautiful garnered more than 2,000 tweets on Monday.

Below is an excerpt of few conversations on social media:

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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

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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