ASCI hits Brooke Bond, Tata Sky, Lokmat

Complaints against ads by Brooke Bond Red Label Natural Care Tea, Tata Sky, Lokmat, Glenmorangie and Nikon have been upheld by ASCI

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Published: Jul 13, 2012 8:22 PM  | 3 min read
ASCI hits Brooke Bond, Tata Sky, Lokmat

Post the Consumer Complaints Council’s (CCC) decision to uphold 14 advertisements in May 2012, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has decided to adjourn nine of these ads, which include popular brands such as Brooke Bond Red Label Natural Care Tea, Tata Sky, Lokmat, Glenmorangie and Nikon, among others.

The complaint against Brooke Bond Red Label Natural Care Tea was that the product claimed to have a ‘scientifically proven combination of five Ayurvedic ingredients such as tulsi, ashwagandha, mulethi, ginger and cardamom to strengthen your body’s defence’, which ‘helps to protect you and your family from cold, cough and flu’. The ad further claimed: ‘It is clinically shown that drinking three cups of Brooke Bond Red Label Natural Care daily helps enhance one’s immunity’. The CCC concluded that the claims were not substantiated adequately and that the advertisement contravened Chapter I.1 of the ASCI Code.

As per the complaint against Tata Sky, the print ad, which appeared in The Hindu’s Chennai edition dated March 30, 2012, stated that the ‘Cable is just a Dabba’, which meant that it was a non-standard and a poor quality box. The CCC concluded that by referring to the cable set up boxes as ‘dabba’, the ad unfairly denigrated other products and refuted Chapter IV.1 (e) of the Code. The complaint was upheld.

Similarly, Lokmat newspaper ad claimed that the paper had added 65,000 readers in SEC A segment in Pune without mentioning the period over which this growth had been attained, which in itself was misleading. As per IRS 2011 Q4 data, Lokmat added 5,000 SEC A readers in Pune city in the last quarter. The advertisement was misleading as it did not mention the reference period pertaining to the source data. The ad contravened Chapter I.4. of the ASCI Code.

The February 2012 issue of Conde Nast India published a print ad for Glenmorangie, a single malt whiskey. The advertorial stated, ‘Why is it so important that we only use our casks twice? Taste Glenmorangie and the question becomes rhetorical’. In the absence of specific information, the CCC concluded that the ad was a surrogate for a brand of alcohol – Glenmorangie – and contravened Chapter III.6 of the ASCI Code.

According to the complainant, the TV commercial for Nikon required permission from the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) for the use of birds in the advertisement. In the application filed by Nikon, the permission asked was for four sparrows to be shown in their natural habitat with a girl playing and passing through. In reality, the birds turned out to be cockatiels, which were used as toys by the girl and were perched on her shoulders. Under the Chapter III.4 of the ASCI Code for violating The Performing Animals Registration Rules 2001, the complaint was upheld.

Likewise other brands such as IMS-score more at BBA / BBS, Alchemist’s, Shree Maruti Herbal and Jake’s Beauty-Spa-Salon & Academy were invalidated due to similar reasons.

However the advertisements of the five brands which have not been upheld are Midas Care’s Clean & Dry cream, Sprite cold drink, Emami’s Fair & Handsome for Men, Gillette Mach 3 and Extra Strong Axe.

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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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