Brand Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi – A hit or miss?

With new corruption allegations surfacing every day, Commonwealth Games 2010 is fast deteriorating into ‘Con Wealth Games’. However, the situation is still salvageable, according to the three leading brand consultants that exchange4media spoke to. Here’s what they had to say…

e4m by Tuhina Anand
Published: Aug 16, 2010 8:22 AM  | 4 min read
Brand Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi – A hit or miss?

The Commonwealth Games 2010, to be held in Delhi in October, has been the lead story mostly for all the wrong reasons. With enough mud slinging and corruption allegations emerging every day, the opportunity that the Games provided to showcase Brand India has diminished to a great extent. But it is too early to write an epitaph for CWG 2010, as we Indians have the ability to still salvage the situation.

exchange4media asked three brand consultants how they would be treating Brand CWG 2010 and here’s what they had to say.

Harish Bijoor, Brand expert & CEO, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc

“Hosting the Commonwealth Games is a statement of pride for India. To an extent it is a country-brand showcase opportunity. The imperative would be to use every branding opportunity with creativity, integrity and passion. There is as much need for an internal branding exercise as there is for external branding. Since Delhi is hosting the Games, the Games city needs to be trained to host it well. This starts with every potentially rude taxi driver, every over-charging auto-rickshaw driver, as it does involve everyone else. To an extent, the ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ campaign has addressed this task. Importantly, however, ground level training must be visible in the smiles on the faces of the hosts literally. The gap, therefore, lies in internal branding of the Games.

In addition, I do believe there is an opportunity to showcase the culture and ethos of India to the visitors and the television audience alike. This is an opportunity to flood Delhi with cultural insignia of every kind. Dubai has larger than life camel sculptures and more during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Delhi can boast of 20-plus such icons. Building larger than life models of the culture that is India and Indian would be a big opportunity missed.

I would also look keenly at food branding. The cuisine of India can be branded through festivals and ‘haats’ that spell hygiene in every format. This is a missed opportunity as well.

The CWG provides opportunity for the pre-, during and post- event branding. We have missed the bus on the pre-event branding. I hope the during-event and post-event branding opportunities will not be missed. Many opportunities have been missed, but typically, I do believe the tempo will pick up now once all the infrastructure of Delhi, delayed as it is, is really, really ready.”

Avik Chattopadhyay, Saffron Brand Consultants

“There are two aspects of looking at this issue. First, if I were the Brand Manager of the Commonwealth Games, as an event I will position the Games as the essence of the concept of ‘Commonwealth’. I will position the Games as the ‘widest platform for sports performance’, after the Olympics, that allow sporting talent from the CW nations to display their prowess and sportsmanship. It is as if the CWG is the final step in the ladder for sportspersons towards their respective world championships and the Olympics. The CWG is, therefore, integral and crucial to eventual sporting greatness – the common platform to perform.

All programmes, therefore, should be around this concept of collaboration and cooperation amongst sporting associations of all CW nations – they come together to create amazing platforms to nurture, recognise and reward sporting talent and send them on to the world championships and the Olympics.

Second, if I were the Brand Manager of the Delhi 2010 CWG. In this case, it is the culmination of ‘Incredible India’ – not just as a tourism epithet, but as an ethos – to perform, to deliver, to create, to participate, to embrace. More than the Games, I would position and project ‘Delhi’, and Delhi stands for all that is in India. Especially after Beijing and South Africa, the pressure is just too much and I cannot afford to slip up.

Delhi 2010 as a brand would stand on the three pillars of infrastructure excellence, operational efficiency and human intimacy. Quite frankly, I would put all these incessant and sometimes inane discussions on how much money who made on toilet paper, to ensuring that I utilise these 45 days into ensuring an ‘incredible’ experience for all. After the games are over, we will pronounce and hang the guilty. Till then, let us prioritise, come together as a united nation, with pride to perform at stake and deliver.”

R Sridhar, CEO, brand-comm

“As far as India is concerned, this is a crisis as big as BP was to the US. Currently, credibility of the Games and the organisers is at an all time low. I would be extremely low profile and not seek attention. The entire priority would be to be Games ready.

As and when quantifiable progress happens, I would inform media, particularly those who have been very critical. I would look at any concerted communication to happen after the Games begin.”

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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'

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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