BBDO Proximity ‘lights’ Visa up with latest ad campaign
The film capitalises on the growing debit card market in India, e-commerce and the contribution of tier 2 and tier 3 cities towards the growth of companies such as Visa

Visa India has embarked on a national campaign titled ‘Dream to Advance’ that showcases what the combined power of Visa Debit card, the internet and a dash of faith can achieve for even the most seemingly difficult of situations.
While TBWA\India is Visa’s creative agency of record, this campaign is created by BBDO Proximity that otherwise handles Visa’s digital duties.
For Visa, the campaign comes at a time when the company has spent significant time in understanding the space it wants to occupy and the communication message it wants to drive across its target audiences. Team Visa and Team BBDO India spent time in a “workout session” as Josy Paul, BBDO India Chairman and Chief Creative Officer puts it, to understand key insights in the economic ecosystem that lent the final strokes of the TVC’s on-screen manifestation.
The 60-second film was launched simultaneously on both the digital and mass television platforms to give it incremental reach. The film has already generated substantial response on digital platforms such as YouTube, where it is said to have had the highest number of views in a day for any BFSI (Banking and Financial Services Industry) ad film.
Shubhranshu Singh, Marketing Director, Visa India explained that the campaign has more components that would be unveiled over a period of time. He also said that subsequently in the campaign, 30-second films that are equally “emotive and comprehensive”, would also be released.
He informed, “At the moment we needed a 60-second film to be able to bring out the emotion and create the right connect; to be able to tell a story. But as the campaign moves forward, you will see the shorter version of the film as well.”
While he did not divulge anything on the ad spends, the one thing that Singh did agree was that this was one of Visa’s biggest campaigns in recent times. And BBDO Proximity ensured that the execution of the campaign also left no stone unturned. From working with experts such as lyricist and poet Gulzar to music director Shantanu Moitra, BBDO India ensured it paid attention to every aspect detail of the film. The film has been made in six languages.
Visa’s latest communication, with a distinctive emotional connect, positions the brand as an enabler. While the campaign is still in its initial stages, the approach is a fresh departure from Visa’s earlier advertising. The film has been shot in Kashmir on route to Kargil. It showcases the story of a village teacher who creates a cycle generator to light up the village, using parts that are bought on the internet with his Visa Debit card.
“What we have hopefully done with this film is create a first chapter of an epic. There is no reason why this film does not equally apply to a consumer sitting in a metro on what can be achieved by a debit card. The ‘freedom to go’ context has been developed in an interesting manner. But what was powerful for me was the concept of Visa being a tool for personal progress, and breaking barriers in the process of achieving it. I do believe that as we move forward with this creative line of thinking, we would not only be occupying a space but a territory, which Visa’s ambition has defined very well for us,” said Ajai Jhala, CEO, BBDO India.
Paul added, “We were looking for a larger purpose for e-commerce and Visa debit. This film creates a mass consciousness for advancement.” The campaign also reasserts Visa’s commitment and investment in the India market. The reason to give it this kind of scale was because Visa had identified, given the economic dynamics of the India market, the route that it wanted to build on and the space that it wanted to occupy – of the growth of e-commerce that was seen in smaller towns and cities in India, and the fact that India was becoming a debit card market.
The ad is already playing on most of the mainstream channels including the general entertainment channels. The YouTube version of the TVC that was posted on September 7 by BBDO Proximity has garnered over 85,000 views already, which is no mean feat for the financial services segment.
Visa that has been associated with TBWA\India for about three years now, continues to be engaged with both TBWA\ as well as BBDO Proximity at present.
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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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