Cannes 2015: Content with Intent: Carlton D'Silva
"The clear buzzword of the year was collaboration; not not just for the sake of it but collaborations that you are constantly learning from," says Hungama Digital's Carlton D'Silva as he recounts his takeaways from Cannes sessions

So after numerous sessions of Talks, Forums and Workshops (and a lot of alcohol consumption), the clear buzzword of the year was collaboration. Collaboration not just for the sake of it but collaborations that you are constantly learning from.
So this year it was a completely different experience for me. This is my second year at the Cannes festival and since the last time round it was an experience as a judge, this year was one of a delegate. Whilst I loved the experience as a judge, I am liking that of a delegate a bit more because I can now make it for all the talks I wish to participate in (which was not the case when I was on the Cyber Jury as our judging went on till late in the night). So it was auditorium hopping for me.
I started off with trying to get an attendance for the OK GO session but the place was full by the time my turn in the queue reached the door. So I headed out to catch the back-up session on my list at the same time slot, which was truly an amazing life story of Samantha Morton. The talk was titled 'Female First' that was addressing the issue of a low percentage of female directors in the film industry. Her story was inspirational and if anyone of you think they have it hard should listen to what she has gone through. I was in awe of her and quite inspired of her story. The take out from her session was don't let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do ... if you truly believe in it you will have the confidence to make it happen.
There were a few boring sessions and a few stand-out ones. I will not name the boring ones but will stress on the good ones. Marilyn Manson came out on stage not quite as I expected him to, sans makeup. He talked about the person he is and the performer being two separate people. A good insight was that even his name is a fake made up of 2 names - Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Something that stayed with me even post the talk was a quote from him - "Stay true to yourself but keep evolving". So true when it comes to him.
I loved the Julia-Louis Dreyfus talk with Cristiane Amanpour & Jeff Bewkes (the CEO of Time Warner) She was witty, smart and gave great insights into the process of good filmmaking. Bewkes also gave great insights on the need for trusting the people you work with and giving them space to bring out the best in them. It's true in the case of a good agency too.
Richard Edelman and Jamie Oliver talked about creating movements and not campaigns. It's a great way to look at the future of communication. He said we need to earn the right to innovate. What a powerful statement! Al Gore was his diplomatic best when on a debate with Sir Martin Sorrell. It was fun to hear him talk about his past whilst sparring with Sir Martin Sorrell on the talk about climate change and the importance and need to act now.
The best talk of the festival by far was the interview of Pharrell Williams by Ryan Seacrest. A perfect balance of good questions and apt answers. They talked about collaborations and the intent behind every good creation. The talk was filled with some great quotes, all from Pharrell.
"It's not a good collaboration if you are not learning something."
"We live on the brink of the present and the future is untouchable."
"Do everything with intent. Make sure intention is the number one ingredient in your creation."
When asked about focus groups he basically said that they suck and it restricts innovation and anything new. He used the analogy of food. If I ask you to try a new cuisine you will not know if it's good unless you try it. When asked about how he looks 24 all the time (he is 42) he attributed that to his mind. A curious mind is a young mind. When asked about what compels him to take on many roles in his career he says very humbly that there is a healthy bit of delusion in everything he does but also went on to say that music is the skeleton key that opens every door for him. By the end of the talk you are in complete awe of his personality but at the same time you just see the humility in his words. Seacrest also asked him how does he manage to stay grounded all the time and he attributes that to the people he works with. He surrounds himself with people who are way better than him. He stays grounded because the others float.
The work was alright but the quality of direct and promo was quite good. Though there were some controversies, the Cannes committee quickly sorted the same. But clearly when seeing the work I could see the spends on advertising moving towards the experiential kind. The festival ended in a grand fashion with some of the best fireworks I have seen in a while and whilst the Asia region and more importantly the India region did not fire this year let’s hope, much like the title of this article reads, we can do a lot more the next year round by doing just that.
The author is CEO & CCO at Hungama Digital Services.
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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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