BIGFlix plans to expand to 200 stores across 10 cities by March 2009
BIGFlix, which is into the home video rental and broadband business, is now eying to expand its footprint across India. The company plans to double the number of its stores to 200 from the existing 100, with presence across 10 cities in India by March 2009.

BIGFlix, which is into the home video rental and broadband business, is now eying to expand its footprint across India. The company plans to double the number of its stores to 200 from the existing 100, with presence across 10 cities in India by March 2009.
Though the company currently does not have plans to expand its operations abroad, it is already catering to the NRI population via the video downloads on its portal.
Elaborating on the company’s plans, Kamal Gianchandani, COO, BIGFlix.com, said, “Both markets are equally important for us. In India, with the growth of TV households and DVD player market, our rental business is bound to grow. With NRI audiences, the need for Indian content is high and, therefore, broadband consumption is good. With Internet connectivity and bandwidths increasing, broadband consumption from India will poised to leapfrog. The way Indian entertainment is consumed is going through a paradigm shift and we want to be the leaders to be there for the changing needs of our consumers.”
The target audience for the domestic video rental business is primarily the 18-35 age group. For the broadband segment, the primary target audience is the vast NRI population across the globe with key areas being the US, the UK, the Middle East, Canada, Australia and South Asia.
“Apart from targeting NRIs, we also have started reaching out to the international audiences with content like ‘Shilpa’s Yoga’. The best way to reach the audiences with the service such as ours is Internet advertising. Our marketing strategy combines the usage of search and banner advertising across Indian, NRI and international websites,” Gianchandani added.
The marketing plan of BIGFlix for India includes working closely with movie companies and companies that are closely related with the business of entertainment. The company is also looking to enhance its current customer base by partnering with companies across sectors like leading retail chains, companies producing DVD players and other strategic partnerships.
For its broadband business, movie bundling deals with companies operating in the NRI space has brought about good dividends. BIGFlix plans to increase the number and type of alliances to promote its broadband service.
The mass campaign of BIGFlix includes television, hoardings, online, radio, bus shelters, multiplexes, bus backs and mobile vans. For broadband service, advertising is focused on Internet advertising by way of search engine marketing on Google and Yahoo!, as well as banner and video advertising across various Indian and NRI traffic websites.
“Competitors for our domestic business would be Seventymm (online), Moviemart, Clixflix, Catchflix and Nimbus’s Showtime. Currently, we are the largest player in the movie rental space with respect to scale and reach, and with a business model that offers both online and offline services to the masses. In broadband, any website that provides Indian entertainment online is competition to our business. However, the biggest competition currently is piracy, and we plan to take appropriate steps to curb the free flowing piracy market,” Gianchandani added.
“In addition, the pricing of the movies depends on the release date, performance at the box office and the popularity of the movies. The most popular plans are the super single 1 disc monthly plan and the 2 disc half yearly plan, which are for Rs 299 and Rs 2,350, respectively. Broadband users can download movies for as low as $1.99 on our broadband site. Users can also buy movies for up to $9.99 on our site,” he further said.
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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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