BJP should attack the Congress through a line like 'baat haath se nikal chuki hai'
Following the Congress' poll campaign blitz, the BJP's message should be believable, relevant & strong, which resonates with the voters, say industry experts
The notion of ‘India Shining’ is fading away, the ‘Aam Aadmi’ has lost faith in democracy, and why ‘Jai Ho’ when there is nothing left to cheer? With the current economic and political turmoil in the country, the most difficult thing was to showcase progress by crafting a simple central message. But the Congress party has a new message, ‘Har haath shakti, har haath tarakki’, that reflects the idea of self-help with power in every hand and progress for everyone.
The much seen unity and brotherhood between the two parties led to the coming up of the same slogan ‘Main Nahi, Hum’ (Not I, We), with Rahul Gandhi at the centrestage in major national dailies. A wild fire was created on social media with the BJP accusing the Congress of lifting the same tagline used by BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in 2011 for a ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Gujarat to connect with the common man. With an ad budget of Rs 500 crore, one expects the agency to research on the communication of the competition in detail and create an original idea that regains the lost fortunes of the party.
The Congress has also released a TVC showing a Muslim female face, Hasiba Amin, who works with the party, with the tagline – Kattar Soch Nahi, Yuva Josh. It is a part of the larger theme ‘Har haath shakti, har haath tarraki’. The campaign aims to demonstrate that India needs young, open minded and liberal leaders who can connect with the youth. They want to shun the extremist ideologies, which propagate division of the country on religious lines. The campaign takes a direct dig at Narendra Modi. But is there a rocket-science in ad? Experts argued that Congress has nothing new to highlight except for the youth, who have immense untapped power.
What is BJP’s agenda?
BJP has not disclosed any details about the creative and media pitch, but sources have revealed that the ad budget of BJP will be approximately Rs 400 crore and the party has initiated a media pitch. BJP is also close to finalising its ad agency.
But what should be BJP’s strategy to counter the undeterred legacy of Congress? As it is said that prosperity should be the first theme of a political campaign; so should BJP adopt prosperity as the central theme?
Swapan Seth, Chairman, Equus said, “I think the choice in front of the BJP is rather simple. Attack the Congress through a line like “baat haath se nikal chuki hai.” Or present their vision for the next five years. In other words, present the brand proposition.”
Seth added, “There is an archaic school of thought that states that “negative, anti-incumbency” campaigns do not work. That is not true at all. The Conservatives “Labour isn’t working” is to this day one of the most iconic political campaigns ever mounted.”
“I think the essence of Mr Modi’s personality is that of someone who grabs the bull by its horns. So I would heartily recommend the former approach,” Seth stated. According to him, the BJP campaign should be person-centric.
According to Harish Bijoor, CEO, Harish Bijoor Consults, the BJP campaign should be built on the twin pillars of development and corruption. They should highlight the positive aspects of development which is future-oriented and the negative aspects of corruption that is plaguing the country. He strongly believes that the BJP campaign should be focused on Narendra Modi as he has the credential to make a huge impact on people.
The experts believe that BJP will have to come with a campaign that should reflect reality and reach out to every segment, be it the educated, the uneducated, middle class, upper class, etc. BJP should take into account the shortcomings of the opposition and then capitalise on it. Every party knows what sells and if they think NaMo sells, they should definitely utilise it. The BJP’s message should be believable, relevant, and strong, which resonates with the voters.
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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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