Birla Sun Life Insurance's refreshing take on living for today while planning for tomorrow

The new TVC, conceptualised by Taproot India, endearingly captures people's desire to live in the present with the anxiety to secure their futures

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Published: Feb 24, 2014 9:12 AM  | 4 min read
Birla Sun Life Insurance's refreshing take on living for today while planning for tomorrow

Enabling consumers to plan for tomorrow’s savings without compromising on today’s joys, Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), the life insurance arm of the Aditya Birla Financial Services Group, has launched a new campaign ‘Savings with Protection Solutions’. Conceptualised by Taproot India, the TVC captures people’s desires to live in the present with the anxiety to secure the future. It tells us that life may continue to surprise us with its many uncertainties, but if we have smartly planned our finances, money will never be the reason for disappointing our loved ones. Through this TVC, the company aims to urge viewers to plan their future through regular small savings in a life full of uncertainties with Birla Sun Life’s Savings with Protection Solutions.

The TVC begins with a husband animatedly talking on the phone about the first foreign trip the couple is planning to take post their wedding. In contrast, the wife who has just quit her job, is discussing rising unwanted expenditure with her friend on her way home from work. The wife overhears the husband’s conversation where he states he isn’t worried of expenses as his wife has a job and supplements the family income. This is when the wife breaks the news of quitting her job, expecting that her husband will cancel their trip to avoid the unnecessary expenditure. However, he assures her that he has planned it and they can still go on the holiday (due to his practice of steady savings).

Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer - Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group, said, “We live in rapidly changing times where the needs of mass Indians are fast expanding, and so is our spectrum of solutions. Our Savings with Protection Solutions enables you to strike the right balance between living comfortably today and staying financially secure in the future, with small disciplined savings at regular intervals.”

He added, “Through our new TVC, we wanted to take this thought to the masses, taking inspiration from everyday situations in Indian households.”

Agnello Dias, Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India, said, “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. That’s the insight this campaign stems from. It tells the audience that you cannot predict what will get in the way of your plans, but you can prepare for it. In a way, that lets you enjoy today and secure tomorrow.”

The campaign will be present across different mediums including television, radio, and digital, along with on-ground activation. BSLI will also associate with a cricketing event and engage in content integration on radio to drive the savings message.

Will it click with the consumers?

Expert take
Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle said, “It’s been a while since insurance brands broke away from the ‘uncertain future and therefore unsure of today’ format. HDFC was among the earlier brands to do it, so was Aviva. Somehow the financial angle overruled and the happy cheerful tone got muted. Birla Sun Life has got the cheer back into the brand, especially at a time when the mood of the nation is glum and people are actually losing jobs. The commercial rides on a really sharp insight and does well to stay away from preachy stuff. I like the husband-wife interaction, which too is very well-crafted and is generally how a couple approaches future; one confident of facing it, the other unsure and worried.”

Our take
The Indians of yesterday spent little and saved much, but the modern Indian no longer hesitates in spending today and is also conscious of securing the future. The insight behind the ad is very powerful and the campaign addresses the need for regular savings to safeguard against future uncertainty. The ad will inspire consumers to stand up and take action against uncertainties.

The campaign doesn’t complicate the audience with details about the plan but very beautifully communicates the desired message. It shows that life is about enjoying the small moments, but at the same time ensuring a secured future. It also shows uncertainty (the wife leaves her job) and gives the message that one cannot predict the future but can be prepared for it.

The TVC has been executed very well and will help consumers realise the need for disciplined savings to build a future corpus for an enhanced lifestyle without compromising on the current lifestyle.

Watch the ad here…

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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