Birla Sun Life Insurance's new TVC takes forward the 'Khud Ko Kar Buland' philosophy

The 75 second television commercial tracks the journey of an employee and his boss while dealing with mishaps and everyday uncertainties. The brand aims to create relevance of the

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Feb 25, 2016 8:03 AM  | 5 min read
Birla Sun Life Insurance's new TVC takes forward the 'Khud Ko Kar Buland' philosophy

Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI) has launched the second leg of their campaign under the ‘Khud Ko Kar Buland’ core brand philosophy. The ad conceptualised by Taproot Dentsu India narrates the story of a man and his endearing relationship with his boss. It highlights the message of how to face challenges life throws at you and never to accept defeat.

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Creative execution:

The 75 second television commercial tracks the journey of an employee and his boss while dealing with mishaps and everyday uncertainties. The brand aims to create relevance of the key role that BSLI can play in the life of customers. The story ends on a note of hope, highlighting the triumph of the human spirit and delivering the message that nothing can come in the way of someone who stands prepared against all odds.

Speaking about the creative aspect, Agnello Dias, Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India, says, "For some time now, the Birla Sun Life Insurance brand has celebrated human spirit of taking on all the odds that life throws at you. This film is another inspirational story of an everyday hero who pushes back at fate even when the going gets tough."

Further adding to it, Pallavi Chakravarti, Senior Creative Director, Taproot India, cited, “Through the platform of “Khud Ko Kar Buland” Birla Sun Life Insurance has sent out a simple message: Destiny can only do so much, when an individual is prepared. This film carries the campaign thought forward through the story of a man who surprised both, his employer and fate, when life threw an unexpected turn his way.”

Brand strategy:

Commenting on the brand strategy, Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group, said, “Despite the investments and efforts of an entire industry, the life insurance consumer yet does not have an answer to his question, “What role do you play in my life?”. At BSLI we are committed to the spirit of “Khud Ko Kar Buland” and encouraging our audiences to take control of their fate and live their life with financial security. This film is another investment towards that end.”

Expert view:

Sharing his views on the ad, KV Sridhar, Chief Creative Officer, Sapient Nitro says, “It is a nice film, especially the insight that parents are worried about their child’s education is very real. It resonates with every single parent, because if you can give your child the best education, you don’t need to worry about anything else in their lives. Today education is one of the most expensive things; therefore, planning becomes very essential. Earlier, insurance ads were only about a widowed wife and death of a husband, but today the paradigm has shifted. It is no longer about death, but revolves around children and giving them the best education. The new ad is well executed and produced, but the story telling could have been better. Also, instead of showing planning for son’s education, it would have been better if they had focussed on the daughter instead. In our society, it is very sad that we plan for our son’s education and we keep aside money for our daughter’s marriage. This notion is faulty and needs to change; brands if they start projecting these little progressive things will influence people to think positively about them as well.”

Ravikant Banka, founder, Eggfirst Advertising cites, “The ad has brought out the issue well and like all the other Birla Sun Life Insurance films. But my personal view is that, the previous campaign was better, probably the emotional bonding between the father and his autistic son instantly connected with the audience. However, leaving that aside, I didn’t like the part, where the CEO assumes that since his peon who is unwell and can’t resume work; the position can be filled by his son. It somehow doesn’t fit the image of today’s India and it looks a bit unreal!”

Previous campaign:

Last year in January, the brand launched their ‘Khud Ko Kar Buland’ main campaign which was a story of a father discovering that his child is autistic – a condition he didn’t know existed. Instead of being bogged down by the pressure of raising a special child as a single parent, he accepts the situation and moves on confidently. This TVC traced the journey of the father-son duo as they grow as individuals towards living happy and contented lives. In the end, the father receives yet another unexpected blow, the loss of his job. He goes back home to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his son who has come a long way since he was first diagnosed with autism. The TVC ends on a note of hope, highlighting the triumph of the human spirit.

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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