BBMP’s fresh notifications have Bangalore’s outdoor industry worried
The Bangalore outdoor industry is again looming under dark clouds owing to the fresh notifications that the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued. If implemented, the outdoor media owners might see the officials bring down nearly 50 per cent of their hoardings.

The Bangalore outdoor industry is again looming under dark clouds owing to the fresh notifications that the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued. If implemented, the outdoor media owners might see the officials bring down nearly 50 per cent of their hoardings.
The Government of Karnataka had issued a notification in context to installing or exhibiting advertising hoardings in Bangalore, reiterating the outdoor domain of the city to BBMP limits. The notification in essence would create hindrance in allowing any new hoarding in the city. The notification also said that the display of existing commercial or self advertising hoardings would be allowed to continue only till the expiry of the currently valid licenses and that every hoarding should compulsorily display the validity dates.
Speaking on the fresh notification, a Government official, on condition of anonymity, explained, “Issuance of licenses has been stopped forthwith till further orders for installation or display of commercial hoarding and self advertising boards within BBMP limits. Permission would not be granted henceforth by BBMP for installing or displaying flex-boards, banners, bunting, cut-outs and so on for any occasion such as public meetings, birthday celebrations or festivals and religious functions, among other things. Strict action would be taken against those violating this order.”
This notification has come at a time when the outdoor fraternity in India was looking at stepping into the BBMP territory, courtesy Assistant Commissioner, BBMP, Gangadhar Swamy’s optimistic views on the subject.
It was exactly a month back, when Swamy addressed the OOH fraternity at the Outdoor Advertising Convention 2008 in Mumbai, where he had said, “Ever since the implementation of the new guidelines for the outdoor industry, BBMP has witnessed a tremendous growth in revenues, which currently stands at Rs 1,800 crore per year. The Government is open to any innovative schemes that would help in enhancing the city landscape and revenue of the Government.”
He had also said that Bangalore had transformed into Greater Bangalore and had an area of around 20 lakh square meters, which was currently untapped. He said, “We are currently working with all the agencies (2,800 in total) and the Bangalore Outdoor Advertising Association (BOAA) to frame a city plan, which would create a win-win situation for all the parties involved. We at BBMP believe that outdoor advertising is no longer a stepchild.”
The notification unfortunately contradicts what Swamy had said then.
BS Sujay, MD, Sujay Advertising, an out-of-home player in Bangalore, said, “It was in January 2007 when BBMP had come up with fresh guidelines for the OOH industry in which they had clearly mentioned that a two-and-a-half year extension would be given to the existing hoardings, which would mean from 2007 to mid-2009. Now from nowhere, the BBMP officials have ignored that rule by reducing the time length for the existing hoardings to July 30, 2008, which means as of now. BBMP should have first implemented the new byelaws, rather then contemplate with the issue of the existing hoardings in the city.”
Sujay, also a member of the BOAA, added, “The BOAA feels that such a decision could mar the growth of the industry, which is why it has called for an immediate meeting on August 1, 2008, to discuss the matter and find a solution by August 4, 2008, so that it can tackle these dark clouds that are looming over the outdoor industry in Bangalore.”
In a few days’ time we know what turn the Bangalore OOH industry would now take. But as of now, Bangalore seems like a very unattractive market for OOH players.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, 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.
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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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