Ariel's ‘Share the Load’ campaign is about equal ownership of chores
The new campaign conceptualised by BBDO India questions the stereotype of household chores being a feminine responsibility alone and urges men to participate equally.

Last year Ariel Matic for the first time highlighted the gender inequality in households, by throwing open a poignant question like--- Is laundry only a woman’s job?
The campaign ‘Share the Load’ questioned the stereotype of household chores being a feminine responsibility alone and urged men to participate equally. Taking the same theme forward, the brand has launched a new communication, conceptualised by BBDO India which acts like a clarion call for all dads to remind them to share the load and participate in household chores. Through the question- ‘Is laundry only a mother’s job, the ad aims to ensure that every man sets a right example in front of his children by participating equally in household chores.
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Commenting on how they arrived at the insight, Josy Paul, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India said, “Household inequality is a very relevant and an often overlooked truth across the country. 70% of men across the country believe household chores are a woman’s job. The root cause for this is the passing down of this prejudice from one generation to the next. Children learn what they see. Research shows that 71% of children today ask their mothers to do the laundry. Why? Because they've never seen their dads do laundry. As a result, they grow up imitating what they’ve seen and learnt at home.”
Taking about the new campaign, Paul cited “It's not just a campaign; it's a movement for social change. By raising a mirror to society, the brand is seeking a better world where there's equality within the household and hence happier households. Where men and women have equal responsibilities and take equal ownership of chores. Laundry is almost the face of the change we are trying to drive across the country.”
The film highlights a father’s realization of how household chores should not be gender specific but should be equally shared by men and women. A gripping narrative is woven around this theme and we see a role reversal of sorts being subtly propagated to drive home this point.
There is a lot of conversation happening on social media around the campaign, within four days of its release, the video has gone viral and managed to get more than 3 million views.
Expert take:
Giving his views on the campaign, KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, Sapient Nitro said, “I really liked the campaign. The reason being, it has a very deep insight that children learn from what we as parents do. It is a natural instinct that we make the girls do enough girly things, which is very unfair on our part. As a woman, she is not only fighting for a successful career, but also within her home. This is like an eye-opener for every father and it makes them realise that nothing is too late to make a beginning.”
He further added, “While, the earlier campaign concentrated on raising the issue of gender inequality within households, this new ad shares things from a father’s perspective. It highlights that how children get influenced by parents and how they can put you to shame.”
Previous campaign:
The earlier film highlighted things from the perspective of two elderly women. It featured two ladies discussing about how the world has changed for them and the progress that they have made in their careers and earnings. Their conversation is interrupted by the son of one of the ladies, who asks his wife – who is seen busy with her office work – why she hasn’t washed his green shirt. The ad ends with the question – ‘Is laundry only a woman’s job?’
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The campaign ‘Share the Load’ went on to win accolades both in India and abroad. It bagged a Glass Lion at Cannes in 2015 and at the Spikes Asia 2015 in Singapore, under the ‘Direct’ category; the agency won a Gold Spike for the campaign.
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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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