Bloomberg TV goes for shock value for ‘The Outsider’
The multi-media campaign created by Triton adopts a contrarian stance & presents the debate show’s host Tim Sebastian as a ‘rabble rouser’

Triton Communications’ new campaign created for Bloomberg TV India’s debate show – The Outsider – seeks to create differentiation by using shock value. The show is hosted by Tim Sebastian.
Each episode debates a key issue facing India with panellists who are ‘players’ rather than mere spectators to the issue. Spread across 13 debate topics that will be broadcast to 24 countries across four continents, ‘The Outsider’ will “showcase the future of India to the world”.
The brief
Sriram Kilambi, President, Bloomberg TV India shared, “The brief was to re-introduce Tim Sebastian to the Indian audience and remind them who he is; they probably knew him from the ‘Hard Talk’ days and may have heard of the Doha debates.”
Triton carried out a research on the relevance of debate shows and the main attraction, that is, Tim Sebastian; the research revealed that the viewer is not very enthused with yet another debate show. Moreover, it was revealed that Tim Sebastian was known only to a select few. Hence, it was essential “to broad base Tim and enthuse the viewer on the upcoming property”, said Kilambi.
This has been done over several stages, which include creating a brand around Tim Sebastian, introducing the debate topics and talking about specific debates. “And all this has been done in a tone and manner that is at once full of proper British sarcasm and play on the term ‘Outsider’,” Kilambi added.
The idea is to portray the ‘future of India to the world’ and the agency took off from there to present the ethos and scale of the show.
The campaign
The series of ads present host Tim Sebastian as a ‘rabble rouser’ with headlines like - ‘We know what you did in the Middle East, Tim Sebastian. Now you’re targeting India’, ‘You have more on your mind than just a debate show. Don’t you, Mr Sebastain?’ The concept is extended by touching on topics that every Indian can identify with – ‘India is no place for women’, ‘Education is sinking India’, ‘Politics should no longer be a family business’, and so on.
Bringing about differentiation
On projecting Sebastian as a rabble rouser, Renton D’Souza, CEO and National Creative Director, Triton Communications explained, “In India, as much as we like to question the system, we get our backs up when an outsider does the same.”
Commenting on the campaign, Kilambi said, “With a debate in its classical form – like what you and I would have experienced in school and college, and with Tim Sebastian as the host, we have an ideal combination. A great debate moderated by a great moderator.”
Sandeep Srivastava, Group Business Director, Triton Communications said, “To promote a globally feted host, a contrarian approach has been adopted. But though we have a globally feted host and a debate in its pristine pure form, the challenge is to get the viewers involved by appealing to their sense of nationalism. After all, we are all for ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’ as long as the ‘Athiti’ doesn’t question our harsh realities.”
Media mix
Given the topics that impact every Indian, the TG is the pan Indian English speaking viewer. English channels on television are the primary medium to bring alive the proposition of the show. This is further reinforced with print media. Outdoor in Mumbai and NCR has been used as a reminder medium. Social media has been used to engage the youth and young professionals.
While the television commercials promote Sebastian by endorsing or disapproving his presence in India, the print and outdoor campaigns question his presence directly.
Campaign credits:
Agency: Triton Communications
CEO and National Creative Director: Renton D’Sousa
National Planning Director: Pankaj Arora
Group Business Director: Sandeep Srivastava
Creative: Shahrukh Dandiwala, Sonam Yethenpa, Atul Purohit and Dinesh Parab
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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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