Cinthol lathers up with 'confident' new campaign
The company takes on the youth and a Rs 3,000-crore health soap segment with its new product. We ask experts if the inspired commercial hits the spot

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is expecting a revenue booster on the back of its newly-launched health soap Cinthol Confidence+. As the company positions this brand as "a new-age soap for young India," it marks its foray into a Rs 3,000-crore health soap segment that is already dominated by Lifebuoy from HUL and Dettol from Reckitt Benckiser.
According to a company statement, the existing products are perceived to be for kids only, with a medicinal fragrance. Cinthol Confidence+ is a “complete health soap” for the youth, assuring 99.9 per cent germ protection with an ‘insta-deo’ fragrance which provides for a “great bathing experience”. The campaign has been conceptualised and created by Creativeland Asia.
Cinthol Confidence+ kick-started their digital campaign on the occasion of Independence Day. The television campaign has been on air for 10 days now. The company claims that the video captures the spirit of young and dynamic India. Be it professionals in the armed forces, health camps, heritage sites or mega infrastructure development sites, they go about their job confidently, undaunted by dust, grime and germs.
Storyboard
The film features a background score featuring the lyrics of the inspirational ‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ set to a more contemporary arrangement. It shows youth from the armed forces, health camps, oil rigs, football teams, desert safaris and even children going about their day confidently, unfazed by the dust and grime thanks to Cinthol Confidence+. The film ends with the voice over introducing the new soap which promises 99.99 per cent germ protection.
The campaign puts the young inspiring professionals under the lens of ‘Alive is Awesome,’ Cinthol’s brand promise.
Watch the video here:
Makers speak
Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder and Creative Chairman, Creativeland Asia, says, "The communication comes from a simple insight that dirt, crowd and germs are fundamental obstacles that come in the way of every Indian's journey to success. The campaign idea is symbolic of people's confidence, which empowers them to go on with their daily lives despite the tough conditions in their external environment. The messaging in the health-soap category is largely restricted to protection from germs. We have gone beyond this functional need of the product, and addressed the attitude with which people fight the on-going battle of dirt, crowd and germs."
Sunil Kataria, Chief Operating Officer, Sales, Marketing and SAARC, GCPL said, “Currently, the health soap market is focused mainly on kids. However, it is not just children, but even youth who need protection as they battle dirt and grime while following their passion. Existing health soaps are incomplete without great sensorials that Cinthol Confidence+ soap does. It is a complete health soap that meets the expectations and aspirations of the youth.”
Experts speak
Nilanjan Dasgupta, Executive Creative Director, Kolkata and Chennai, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “Well executed. Bang on confidence. The remix "Hum Honge Kamyab" version sounds good. There's scale and the variety of situations in the montage does justice to the various usage of the product. Overall a nice attempt.”
Aneil Deepak, Executive Director, DDB Mudra Group and Head of Ideas, DDB MudraMax, has a counterview. He says, “When you drop a celebrity and put that money to work, this is how sexy an ad can become. Music disappoints. The girl in a ganji looks like an afterthought. As if an AE reminded the makers of the demographic. Everything was good until, they said Alive is Awesome. Excuse me, where did that come from?”
The brand has launched a powerful digital campaign to promote the product. The video was streamed on YouTube and other social media platforms and has received 2.3 million views before it was rolled out on television.
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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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