Big B for CL T20 & KBC 4 – creating distinction or confusion?
Amitabh Bachchan’s towering presence and booming voice are seen and heard in the ads for the Champions League T20 and KBC 4. While the ads for the two properties have deluged TV channels, will they be able to create a separate brand identity or just create confusion? exchange4media finds out.

There is no denying that Amitabh Bachchan has great brand value, which is why many companies don’t think twice before bringing him on board to endorse their brands. He endorses everything – from health products, chocolates, pens, hair oil, automobiles, clothing brands, Pulse Polio campaign to India’s biggest passion – cricket.
Bachchan is endorsing the Champions League T20 and has been very visible on television and print media. In his inimitable style for the launch promo, he proclaims that T20 is where the best cricketing teams get to fight, hence `Ab Hoga Asli Muqabla’. Following this, with the current advertising where there is a lighthearted take, he pulls the leg of a person who supports the opposing team and says how T20 is not for those who take time to build up ‘josh’.
On the other hand, Sony Channel has launched a deluge of promos for its upcoming property ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) 4. Incidentally, Big B returns as host of the game show and this is Sony’s chance to hit big time with the show and reclaim its glory. In the promos like the ‘Akbar Ka Baap’, Big B tells the viewers how no question is insignificant. This is again done in his special style, which is part humorous and part preachy, something similar to the Champions League promo running currently. Does this mean that both the promos – similar in some ways with the same celeb and similar in tone – can create some confusion for the properties or won’t be able to create a separate identity for the two separate properties as one could be interchanged with the other? Or is it that like so many products that Bachchan endorses, these too would be able to create a niche for themselves without being confused?
Responding to exchange4media’s queries, Sudha Natrajan, President and COO, Lintas Media Group, replied, “Yes, AB has been promoting big time for both the properties, but he has always done that. We have seen him endorse a multitude of diverse brands ranging from ICICI Bank to Dabur honey. Consumers/ viewers are used to seeing him do this. So, I don’t think there would be confusion in their minds. Also, both properties are very different from each other.”
So clearly, people are used to seeing one celeb endorse various products and this would not really create any confusion despite both debuting around the same time.
Kishankumar Shyamalan, Investment Director, CTG, Maxus, too, endorsed this view and said, “I don’t think Amitabh’s presence on both CLT20 and KBC would create any confusion in the minds of viewers. In my mind, that’s because the messaging of CLT20 has Amitabh in its core compared to KBC. The KBC promo has the viewer (who is also the prospective contestant) and incidents around his life taking the pivotal role and Amitabh just beautifully familiarising us with the show using the punchline ‘Koi bhi sawaal chhota nahin hota’. The CLT20 promo, however, has Amitabh all over the place trying to urge/ threaten/ plead to the viewer to experience the ‘muqabla’, while Gibbs/ Symonds/ Ganguly all get wasted and forgotten in the process. Hence, I’m assuming both audiences will get the messaging clear.”
On the other hand, Anilkumar Sathiraju, Associate Vice President & Head, South, Mudra Connext, was of the opinion that these two properties won’t be able to create separate identity, and he had another valid reasoning to it. He said, “I am not too sure if the properties will be able to create separate brand identities. More so, I don’t think there will be a mix up in my opinion. Because KBC is too big a property and is certainly bigger than Champions League (CL). Since the concept of CL didn’t work last year and more so, it was just after IPL. This year, they made it a point to do as much as they could in terms of leveraging a brand ambassador like Big B. I hope using Big B for CL works for them. Honestly speaking, there is absolutely no comparison between KBC and CL. Lastly, in my view, IPL and KBC audiences could be similar, but a CL audience would be core cricket enthusiasts.”
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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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