BBDO's 'Ariel Dads #Share the Load' ad drives premium segment of brand sales by 76%

Other than winning the Glass Lion (Gold), the campaign also bagged a metal each in Cyber, Creative Effectiveness, Film and the inaugural Entertainment categories at Cannes

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Published: Jul 25, 2016 8:19 AM  | 4 min read
BBDO's 'Ariel Dads #Share the Load' ad drives premium segment of brand sales by 76%

BBDO’s ‘Ariel Matic-Dads #Share the Load’ campaign recently bagged a Gold in the prestigious Glass Lion category, which was introduced in Cannes last year. Along with this, it also won a Lion each in Cyber, Creative Effectiveness, Film and Entertainment categories at the award show this year. The agency believes that these five awards across categories recognise the big social idea rooted in a big social theme for work done on a big brand.

This campaign has helped deliver spectacular growth in the premium segment for the brand with sales going up by 76%. Commenting on it, Josy Paul, Chairman, BBDO India said, “It’s a truly integrated idea that is social by design. The case study demonstrates how we've integrated the idea on the packaging and how it is travelling on ground with so many partnerships and associations including the introduction of 'share the load’ classes in schools and colleges. It was exciting to see our work being presented across forums at Cannes as an important example of brand 'purpose and profit'.”

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 this year launched their communication 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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Speaking about the strategy behind the campaign Paul highlighted, “You know, it’s always tough to do a sequel. But the amazing thing is that this issue is not just about advertising. It is about the real world, a real conflict and a real discussion. That’s why this year we decided to go deeper. We went from ‘condition’ to 'conditioning’. We looked at the root cause of the conditioning that’s leading to these stereotypes in society… where is it coming from, why is it going on and on for generations. It didn't take long to realise that children repeat what their parents do. Sons repeat what their fathers do, so we thought… what if we break this cycle of inequality at home. We said let’s not just write a script, let’s re-script society.  And that’s how we launched Dads#SharetheLoad.”

Paul shares that when the film was launched on social media, he was in the US. In less than 24 hours, people who were on this project began getting calls. He couldn’t sleep with calls coming in the middle of the night from India. People started to share their personal epiphanic moments on seeing the film.  Something like this had never happened to them before. The film went uncontrollably viral.

“At Cannes this June, we were fortunate to see our work win day after day. Along with my partners Ajai Jhala and Hemant Shringy (who wrote the script), I was able to go up on world stage and feel the energy of our idea. As you know, the film was directed by Shimit Amin who is absolutely brilliant! I remember when he showed us the offline, I wept like crazy. Shimit had taken Hemant’s soulful script and created inner magic! I was praying that the world would receive the film the same way that we had received it. And when the world did, far more than we ever expected, it feels so incredibly fulfilling. You want to run out and cry again. It gives all of us so much hope,” he elaborated.

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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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