BPN will use social as its key information source: José Antonio Espinoza
BPN’s Prez-International speaks on the agency’s USP, which he believes differentiates it from other media agency brands. India plays a key role in formulating BPN’s final product

IPG Mediabrands took a significant step earlier this year, when it decided that apart from its media agency brands UM and Initiative, it would add a third agency network to its overall offering. The decision led to the launch of BPN (Brand Programming Network) and IPG Mediabrands chose India to be the launch market for BPN.
In a conversation with exchange4media, José Antonio Espinoza, President, International, BPN explained that not only was India amongst the first to roll out the brand BPN but it also would be part of the trial that would allow BPN to offer real time solutions to its clients, using social media as the key information source. The other markets that would be part of this trial are United States and Netherlands.
Elaborating on the reason behind launching BPN in India, Espinoza said, “Lintas Media Group was in the process of launching a second agency earlier in the year. At the same time, IPG Mediabrands was planning on launching its third agency globally for reasons of exploring new opportunities of expansion and growth. BPN was a result of trying to tap on these opportunities.”
The assets of building BPN primarily came from IPG Mediabrands’ Brand Connection, an agency that already existed in several markets. For these markets, the launch of BPN was really was a rebranding exercise. However, for two markets, India and Denmark, that were looking to launch a third agency, BPN fit the requirement perfectly. Also given the Mediabrands development in India earlier in the year, when the holding company made way to India in a significant way, rolling out BPN in India was a logical move. Espinoza added, “India is amongst the largest markets for BPN at present. And we are working towards creating India to represent what we want BPN to stand for internationally.”
A proposition based on social media
BPN is a full service media agency, much like UM and Initiative, but for local advertisers. At least that is the single line explanation that the agency officials are working with right now. But what differentiates BPN from the rest, is its desire to put brand at the centre of conversations again. And for this, BPN is using social media as its key listening tool.
BPN will draw heavily from Mediabrands’ global tools suite to be able to accomplish this objective. Espinoza explained, “Mediabrands has many resources that have not been used to their fullest and we are going to integrate these tools with BPN to maximise what can be achieved from them. The key source of information for us would be social media to provide real time insight for clients. On the back of this, we look to provide better decisions to increase efficiency of media plans based on social media insights.”
While providing real-time solutions is the final objective, Espinoza divulged that this is a three-phased programme for which a trial is set to begin soon. The trial, that is expected to go on for about three months, will take place in India, Netherlands and US. BPN is creating dashboards, using social media as a listening tool and then taking those results to plan better on traditional media.
The first phase would be maximise what Mediabrands on the whole offers in terms of tools such as Matrix, MAP and others. BPN is working on a new technology platform to complement that.
The second phase will include delivering real time solutions, and by the time the third phase is in play, BPN wants to offer the complete package to its clients. “By the third phase, we would move to final product in main markets and begin the basic product in smaller markets,” informed Espinoza.
He reiterated his expectations from the India market in forming BPN as a media agency brand of the future.
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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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