Cadbury Dairy Milk celebrates changing saas-bahu relationship with new spot
The ad conceptualised by O&M highlights the story of a small town mother-in-law and daughter-law and how together they have fun, by setting their inhibitions aside

Highlighting the changing relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law seems to be the new trend in advertising. Be it in films, serials or ads, the two characters ‘saas-bahu’ have always been depicted as enemies. After Zigy, the online market place for medicines and healthcare products, which showed a beautiful bonding between the two, Dairy Milk in its latest ad, has shown a small town mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, strengthening their ties of friendship with a piece of chocolate.The ad has been conceptualised by Ogilvy &Mather.
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Commenting on the creative strategy behind the new ad, Neville Shah, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather said, “The earlier ads ‘Kuch Meetha Ho Jaye’, ‘Subh Arambh’ and the others were deep-rooted in occasions. Occasions like having a chocolate after dinner or wearing the jeans for the first time. This time, the business target was to casualise the consumption of chocolate and move away from having it only on occasions. It was then that we decided to highlight the story of growing friendship, because that is what chocolates can do.”
He further added, “When you see any mother-in-law and daughter-in-law story, there is negativity associated with it, which actually helps us to build the context. We have chosen a very common situation, a baraat scene, which helps the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law to free themselves from inhibitions and have fun together.”
Mondelez will also be coming up with another 15 seconds ad for Dairy Milk, which will be anoffer-led promotional campaign to drive category sales.
Expert view:
Giving his views on the new Dairy Milk ad, Simha Rajamanoor, Creative Director- Campaigns and Content, Asymmetrique said, “In terms of the story and the execution, it is okay. There are many ads, where after consuming a product, they break into funny dances. I feel this ad is like, if you have seen it once, there is no reason to see it again. The creative idea for Dairy Milk commercials have always been impromptu celebrations, starting right from the first ad where this girl breaks into a dance, after her boyfriend hits a six at the cricket stadium. In this ad, also there is a feeling of celebration, but it appealed less to me. On the other hand, one of their previous ads with Nimrat Kaur did stand out and is high in terms of brand recall. The reason being the idea was quite refreshing and it is indeed quite rare to see snow in Indian ads.”
Cyrus Sahiar, Creative Director, Metal Communications, said, “From the craft point of view, the film captures the nuances well. Dairy Milk has been telling stories around the small moments of life where the product comes in naturally. However, in comparison to the earlier films, the story seems a bit abrupt.”
Ronnie Wadia, Senior Partner & Creative Director, Alok Nanda & Company cited, “I felt the new Cadbury’s ad lacked the emotion of previous Cadbury ads, and was not in keeping with the brand character. Unlike previous Cadbury ads (like the Waheeda Rehman ad – THE LAST PIECE), the new ad storyline was not central to the product, and could have been substituted with any other product – even from another category. In my opinion, it lacked a strong brand connect. Also, the storyline was too much of a cliché.
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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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