Bajaj pulls a tough stunt in new TVC

In a bid to attract sports bikers, the brand's latest commercial features the Kangaroo stunt performed on the stylish new range of Pulsars

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Sep 12, 2014 8:17 AM  | 4 min read
Bajaj pulls a tough stunt in new TVC

Bajaj TVCs have always resonated with its consumers. With Pulsar 220, it flagged off the revamped popular 'Hamara Bajaj' campaign to target men with families. It partnered with reality TV shows to grab attention for Avenger and Pulsar. After a long hiatus, the two-wheeler manufacturer is back with  'Dressed to Thrill.'

The campaign, conceptualised by creative agency Mio, showcases the stunning new looks of the Pulsar range. The commercial was first launched on the brand’s Facebook page.

The new-look Pulsar was unveiled in April and the commercial aims at capturing the sports biker's fancy. Based on the response that the 200NS dual tone received, the brand claims to have painted the entire Pulsar range with vibrant combinations of this energy.

Commenting on the launch of new range of Pulsars with two-tone colours and the new communication, Sumeet Narang, VP (Marketing), Bajaj Auto said, “We are confident that the new avatars of Pulsar will appeal to the new-age biker, who is seeking a bike that not only offers great technology, but also unparalleled aesthetics. The television commercial showcases the new looks and acknowledges its inspiration."

The 45-second commercial features two Pulsars on the road. The riders perform various stunts, and the bikes emit colours and morph to don a new look. They are joined by a third biker, with a young man riding pillion. The tempo of transformation picks up, in sync with the soundtrack. The film ends with the voice over, “The machines have evolved to match your style. The new look Pulsars. Dressed to thrill.”

Watch the video here:



Makers speak

Albert Pereira, Co-founder and Chief Digital Officer at Mio, said, “The brief was simple and direct. We had to highlight the variants across the range and showcase the new dual colours. The inspiration came from Pulsar's key advocates, the ‘Pulsar maniacs’. The film is truly an ode to Pulsar’s greatest fans. In addition to this, the communication needed to engage the audience and drive advocacy online. This was in line with their earlier campaigns and Bajaj Pulsar’s DNA.”

Pereira further said: “The commercial has the trademark Pulsar high-octane energy with the stunts going a step further to portray the rider’s style merging with his machine, The ad showcases, for the first time, an extremely difficult-to-perform and capture, ‘Kangaroo’ stunt. In the 45-second TVC, Pulsar’s white variant (which is contrary to the usual black bikes from Pulsar) is seen for the first time. To lay emphasis on individual colour variants, there are three slickly designed 15-seconders that will make their appearance on air shortly.”

Experts speak

According to Ashish Phatak, Executive Creative Director, DDB Mudra West, “Bajaj Pulsar is really reaping the rewards of building a strong and consistent brand world. This one’s quite a simple commercial, but it’s been executed beautifully. They’ve built on their stunt biking DNA to tell us the product story in a way that’s uniquely Bajaj Pulsar. The photography is dynamic, the CG is quite attractive, and the music too holds it all together. For a brand that appeals more to the heart, than to the mind, this commercial does a fantastic job.”

Nilanjan Dasgupta, Executive Creative Director, Kolkata and Chennai, Rediffusion Y&R, disagrees. He says, “Gone are the days when stylishly shot edgy bike shots would make a good bike commercial. This one lacks an idea and the CG doesn't excite us at all. The new look is for the bike but not for the category of commercials.”

Even as the ad garners contradictory creative views, it is yet to be seen how buyers respond to the campaign. But going by Bajaj's track record, the brand has no need to worry.

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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

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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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