Campaign for Samsung Guru100 phone goes interactive
The new TVC for Samsung Guru100, the entry level mobile phone from Samsung Telecommunications India (STI), involves the viewers as the storyline is taken to the next stage, based on viewer response. This makes the campaign, conceptualised by Cheil Communications, more interactive.
The new TVC for Samsung Guru100, the entry level mobile phone from Samsung Telecommunications India (STI), involves the viewers as the storyline is taken to the next stage, based on viewer response. This makes the campaign, conceptualised by Cheil Communications, more interactive.
For the first time in India a three-part interactive ad campaign has been developed to involve the viewers with the creative. The first TVC, which broke on major TV channels on February 22, might remind viewers of the Idea TVC featuring Abhishek Bachchan as a smooth talking tourist guide. The Samsung Guru100, too, features a tourist guide, Guru, who attracts a group of Spanish tourists with his ringtone – a popular romantic Spanish song – that he downloads using the phone’s MP3 downloadable ringtone feature.
From there, the TVC follows a typical Bollywood storyline. Boy (in this case Guru, the tourist guide) meets girl (a pretty Spanish miss) and love blossoms. Enter the villain (a young male member of the Spanish tourist group), who doesn’t like the budding romance. What happens next?
The TVC ends on this note with viewers being asked whether the two should fall in love or not. Viewers are required to SMS ‘Guru Yes’ or ‘Guru No’ to 53636, and based on viewer response the story would move forward. In this case, it would be in the form of two more TVCs. Viewers would also get to win Samsung Guru100 phones.
Sunil Dutt, Country-Head, Samsung Telecommunications India, said, “The new ad campaign clearly communicates the unique benefits of the Samsung Guru100 phone as well as its positioning. The ad stands out from the clutter on account of its storyline and its treatment even as Samsung Guru100 is aimed at people who want to be different from the rest. The interactivity built in the campaign will generate consumer interest and involvement.”
The concept of ‘SMS campaign’ in the ad is an attempt to break new ground, much in sync with the product, which shall endeavour to outsmart other mobile handsets in its category.
Prathap Suthan, National Creative Director, Cheil Communications, said, “The basic concept behind this TVC was that in the entry level segment, the consumer is most driven by the utility of the phone. In this segment a mobile phone is bought largely because it helps enhance the livelihood of the consumer. He sees it as an important tool to further his business prospects. The TVC is based on a simple universal insight. In an alien land, people gravitate towards those who they think know about their culture. This TVC is built around this powerful insight. It clearly brings out how an intelligent use of a better phone allows you to outsmart your competition and get more business for yourself.”
“The basic message that we are trying to convey is that you can rely on Samsung Guru100 with its long battery, MP3 ringtones and many more features to give you an edge in life,” added Suthan.
He claimed, “This is the first TVC in the history of Indian advertising which has empowered the viewer to decide the fate of the next ad in the series through an SMS contest integrated in the communication. The SMS campaign will serve as a platform for all 360-degree initiative – it will be promoted through mass media: TV, radio and newspapers. It will be further enhanced by an outdoor campaign, roadshows, SMS promotions, posters at public places, vehicle stickers, etc. For trade and sales force motivation, Samsung is planning special promotions around the concept of ‘Asli Guru’.”
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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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