Cannes Lions 2017: Mindshare gets Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band to perform live on Cannes stage today
India’s first transgender band will perform twice– during a panel discussion at 3pm and just before the Glass Lions award ceremony begins at 8pm

In a first, India’s first transgender band, the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band, will perform live on the Cannes Lions stage today. The band will also be part of the ‘Talent without Prejudice’ session at Debussy Theatre at 3pm, hosted by Mindshare. The band, that won the Glass Lion Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2016, will repeat the stage performance when the awards ceremony begins at 8pm.
“It’s an honour to have the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band live on this global stage. It's been a fabulous journey for all of us in India, and this is certainly one of the firsts - a great idea being showcased on the international stage. We all are eagerly looking forward to it,” said Prashanth Kumar, CEO of Mindshare South Asia, describing the band’s tough journey.
THANKS TO BAND, SCHENGEN VISA FORMS NOW INCLUDE THIRD GENDER
For band members Fida Khan, Ravina Jagtap, Asha Jagtap, Chandni Suvarnakar and Bhavika Patil, it was indeed a challenge to reach Cannes. While five of them are now all set to perform, Komal Jagtap could not make it due to lack of a passport. Recounting the hurdles, Shameer Tandon, MD of Music Boutique, that curates the band, said, “When we went to get the passports done, we were extremely proud that Indian authorities have three columns - male, female and transgender – on the form. But, at the French Embassy, there were only two columns, male and female. During visa application, the staff did not know where to accommodate the band members. They took a few hours to write to their seniors in France to figure out what needed to be done. Thanks to the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band, the French Embassy and the entire Schengen visa authorities have now introduced a third column in their visa application process, so now it’s ‘M’, ‘F’ and ‘T’ for transgender.”
Amin Lakhani, Leader, South Asia, Mindshare Fulcrum, and Ajay Mehta, Head, Content+, Mindshare Fulcrum, who have accompanied the band to Cannes, too said the journey so far has not been very easy. “The first hurdle was to get Cannes to invite them. Now that they have the stage, there are various challenges. At each stage of the entire travel conversation, there have been very interesting challenges and stories. But, finally they are here. And we have just finished a rehearsal. India will perform at Cannes through the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band. There can’t be a bigger high than that. Brand ideas will come and go, but this is something that is here to stay. There have been very meaningful experiences,” Lakhani said.
Indeed, all the band members have travelled out of the country for the first time, and it clearly appears to have given them a confidence boost. As they went about their rehearsal, and then entered the speaker lounge of the Palais des Festivals, the conversation was in hushed, excited voices about what to wear on stage – nauvari sari or chaniya choli - even as a few band members struck poses and took selfies.
“Last year, there was glory and all of that. But what bigger occasion than to walk the talk? I think this is just one more testament of the brand, of the agency, and the team walking the talk - that we are so much in it and making it happen,” Lakhani said.
‘NOW, GET READY TO HAVE AN uncomfortable conversation’
Apart from the band members, the other speakers on the ‘Talent without Prejudice’ panel are Nilufar Fowler, Global Client lead, Mindshare; Charlotte Beers, former CEO, Ogilvy & Mather; Maggie Semple OBE FCGI and Ida Rezvani, Senior Partner, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide. The descriptor of the panel topic on the Cannes Lions website terms it as: “Talent isn’t gender specific. Talent isn’t defined by ethnicity. Talent has no prejudice. We will explore how the equality debate is evolving to be more than a focus on gender and statistics to be about how to spot talent, how to understand different perspectives and how to get to where you want to go. It’s a story of transformation. Get ready to have an uncomfortable conversation.”
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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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