#BackToSchool : Pepsi takes you down the memory lane

PepsiCo's latest digital-first video #BackToSchool celebrates Friendship Day with a relatable story of friends reminiscing over fond memories of school days. exchange4media '

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Jul 29, 2014 2:04 AM  | 4 min read
#BackToSchool : Pepsi takes you down the memory lane

As years pass by, childhood memories grow fonder for all of us. Most of us look back at our school days as the golden period of our lives. From bunking classes, to sharing private jokes about teachers, we’ve done it all together. PepsiCo India has tried to put a positive spin on this solemn thought of retrspecting days past, showcasing even though school days have to end, friendships can stay forever. The brand has recreated those good ol’ days in a 4.15 minute online-first video. The #BackToSchool clip celebrates the nostalgia of those bygone school days.

Storyboard

A group of teenagers at their high school farewell look back on their friendship. Getting caught by the teacher while opening a lunch box during class, and eventually made to stand out of the classroom in punishment… Such savory moments cemented their bond. The film reminds viewers of the time when school friends signed each others’ uniforms, filled out slam books, took the final walk in the sacred corridors of your alma mater, took that last ride on the merry-go-round, and even sat in those old classrooms to discuss the days gone by.

At the end of the video, this bunch of four teenagers is seen enjoying their school farewell party and discussing that no matter whatever happens in the future each of them will be there for the other. The video concludes by saying: “This Friendship Day, celebrate those school besties and the memories you have with them.”

Nostalgic wave

This video took netizens down the memory lane all over the country over the weekend. As old friends begin tagging each other across social networking sites, the following wave of nostalgia is sweeping emotions across age groups.

The film was posted under the caption: “Dosti ek aise zaamney ki, jab baney the chaddi buddies back-bench cheating and tiffin-sharing se.” This Friendship Day, celebrate those school besties and the memories you have with them. Walk down the memory lane with #BackToSchool.” The video is already doing multiple rounds on Facebook and Twitter. It has already hit 301,510 views on YouTube, since it was uploaded online on July 25.

Expert speak

Chraneeta Mann, National Creative Director—Regional, Rediffusion Y&R, says, “This film does a great job of tugging at the heartstrings. It is very nicely produced; the soundtrack is one of the nicest we’ve heard in a while. It takes us back into time when we were in school and sitting huddled around a bag of chips that we shared with only our best friends. I think it does a great job of marrying the PepsiCo portfolio with some of the best moments of togetherness and friendship in our lives.

“The campaign has strong potential in the digital space as well, one could really own friendship, reunions, school interactions, and I believe the Facebook page with the campaign is already doing some of that. But, all in all, even if the ad can talk to a thirty-year-old, and make him call up his school-time friends and get together over some Pepsi and chips, I would think it has done its job,” she further added.

According to Papri Dev, MD, Zeno Group India, “The back to school campaign from Pepsi is interesting – it seems to be a departure from previous Pepsi campaigns/commercials and looks like the company is trying to strike a softer emotional chord with Youngistaan. The video is charming and captures the strains of friendship and those school days that have gone by. The product introductions stood out – were they really necessary? What will be interesting to see is what this piece of content is preparing and teasing us towards and whether that will pleasantly surprise the audience in the days to come.”

It will be interesting to see if Pepsi in its usual pioneering fashion which we’ve seen in traditional advertising, embraces strategic and innovative social tools to drive the campaign forward.

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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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