Cinthol gives a new twist to bathing

Cinthol’s campaign is its energetic comeback as it re-enters the Indian personal grooming market with new ‘Alive is Awesome’ positioning

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Sep 26, 2012 8:22 PM  | 4 min read
Cinthol gives a new twist to bathing

Cinthol, in its latest campaign, introduces consumers to eight new bathing techniques. Being alive gets a whole new meaning with Cinthol’s revamped avatar. ‘Alive is Awesome’ is the refreshingly new philosophy that it propagates.

New positioning, revamped product range
This campaign is Cinthol’s energetic comeback, as it re-enters the Indian personal grooming market with new positioning, revamped product range and an aggressive marketing campaign. The brand has arrived with a range of soaps, shower gels and deos. Its integrated 360-degree initiative is created by Creativeland Asia.

In a published statement, Sunil Kataria, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing, Godrej Consumer Products said, “CLA came up with a brilliant brand thought of ‘Alive is Awesome’ for Cinthol with a series of truly awesome bathing sequences that make you experience life like never before! This was linked beautifully with a lyrical music track that embodies this spirit. The idea of shooting in Iceland along with few breathtaking locations in India was to get this ‘Awesome’ experience. The experience of working on this campaign has been almost like being on an expedition. It’s been an ‘Alive is Awesome’ journey for sure!”

Making the brand synonymous with ‘Adventure Bathing’
The TVC showcases lively, adventurous youngsters who introduce you to eight unconventional bath sequences such as ‘The Polar Plunge’ (a jump in an ice pond in the Arctic), ‘The Cavedive’ (a jump off a 500-foot high cliff into a water body), ‘The Makeshift Shower Bath’ in the desert, ‘The Elephant Spray’ (bath on elephant back while it sprays water with its trunk), etc.

The campaign goes beyond TV and print, moving to the digital platform, social media, branded content and on-ground events.

The peppy tune and lyrics match the lively mood of the film that features youthful outdoorsy people who are driven by sheer joy of living.

Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder and Chairman, Creativeland Asia observed that as a kid he grew up in the broadcast era and had seen Cinthol stand for an invigoratingly cool and alive soap brand. He felt that it’s time Cinthol reclaimed its rightful slot in the experiential era.

“The ‘Alive is Awesome’ bath campaign is an experiential campaign that goes beyond traditional media. It celebrates and recognises a more adventurous, international India and a less inhibited and intimidated Indian. Creating this campaign has been an adventure in itself,” said Kurup.

Talking about the inspirational tone of the campaign, he said that with a brand such as Cinthol that has heritage, it’s important to leverage its reach and stature and create something that can ‘contemporarise’ the thinking, and inspire a whole generation with the ‘Alive is Awesome’ way of life rather than create mere soap ads.

Industry speak
Primarily, it’s the freshness that has struck a chord with the industry.

Deepak Singh, Senior Creative Director, DDB Mudra said that it definitely pulls the brand to the next level, that too, without using any celebrity. “It is full of life and energy. The ad film is nicely shot and I loved the way the music is sung, quite raw which brings the essence of reality,” he added.

“The Cinthol ad is fresh, looks nice and has a happy randomness that’s easy on the eye,” noted Kunal Gill, ECD, TBWA\ Delhi.

The packaging also seems to have struck the right chord. Singh felt the packaging is done beautifully which gives Cinthol a very premium look. He further said that in the last few years CLA is doing some fresh creative brand work, which is nice and inspiring. Gill also commented that the new look and packaging works very well.

However, if there’s anything that strikes a discordant note, is the song which could have been more ‘alive’, according to Gill. The only other nitpick he had with the film was the all-foreigner casting. “It would have been more interesting to find a bunch of fresh Indian faces rather than aim for this fake aspirational international feel,” he further said. But it does straightaway connect to an invigorating bathing experience, he concluded.

Campaign credits:
Client: Godrej Consumer Products
Agency: Creativeland Asia
Film Production: Nirvana Films
Digital Production: Crocodile Films

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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'

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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

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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

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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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