Conde Nast to launch Indian edition of ‘GQ’ on September 29

GQ, the men’s luxury magazine owned by New York-based Conde Nast, is set to hit Indian newsstands on September 29. GQ’s foray follows the launch of Vogue in India in September 2007, and would be the second title from the Conde Nast stable in the country. GQ India would be a monthly magazine and would be priced at Rs 100.

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Published: Sep 15, 2008 8:17 AM  | 4 min read
Conde Nast to launch Indian edition of ‘GQ’ on September 29

GQ, the men’s luxury magazine owned by New York-based Conde Nast, is set to hit Indian newsstands on September 29. GQ’s foray follows the launch of Vogue in India in September 2007, and would be the second title from the Conde Nast stable in the country. GQ India would be a monthly magazine and would be priced at Rs 100. A GQ official informed that for its launch issue, the magazine would be printing 35,000 copies.

Che Kurrien has been appointed as Editor of GQ India. Kurrien’ earlier stints include Reuters, where he was a correspondent; Time Out Mumbai as Assistant Editor; and The Indian Express as staff writer. Oona Dhabhar, Marketing Director, Conde Nast India, has confirmed his appointment.

Quite a few niche and luxury magazines targeted at men have been launched in India in the last one year – Maxim, FHM, Men’s Health, etc. On creating a niche for GQ, Dhabhar said, “We did a landscape assessment study to get a better understanding of titles in the luxury lifestyle space and realised that there is a huge gap for quality magazines like GQ in India. Reader feedback also confirmed that there was a huge vacuum in the men’s luxury magazine space. We have also been inundated by requests from advertisers and readers to launch GQ in India, which has given us the confidence to start the second title.”

Arjun Mehra, Group Publisher, Conde Nast India, said, “GQ’s entry both coincides with and reflects the red-hot expansion of the luxury market catering to Indian men ¬who are earning and spending like never before, driving consumption in Asia’s third largest economy. At present, there is no magazine catering to their discerning needs. Hence, there is a unique opportunity to launch a luxury lifestyle product like GQ in India.”

He further said that GQ India would be stylish, opinionated and the ultimate lifestyle guide for men. The magazine is eyeing a leadership position in the men’s magazine category with a blend of Indian and international content. GQ India would have dedicated sections featuring fashion, cars, watches, technology, travel and all things luxury in a global perspective for its readers.

Speaking on the target group, Dhabhar said, “GQ India will cater to the affluent global Indian male, who is exposed to international trends, is urbane and sharp witted and aspires to be up-to-date with the latest in technology, fashion and all things luxury.”

On ad spends, Dhabhar said, “GQ is making substantial investments in India. With 100 per cent FDI being allowed in the non-news and current affairs segment, it has helped Conde Nast India, which is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Conde Nast International. In India, the magazine industry today suffers from low investments, which in turn results in low revenues and, therefore, low performance.”

On the marketing strategy, Dhabhar explained, “We plan to build up Brand GQ on lines of the classical FMCG brand model – direct marketing and subscribers. Our marketing strategy will concentrate on a two-fold plan, ensuring that we surround the target reader at the time of launch and build a long term relationship with the reader and, more importantly, ensure that we create a product that is relevant and engaging to the Indian reader.”

He further said, “At Conde Nast, we are looking at reapplying learnings from Vogue in terms of systems and processes in the editorial production values. GQ will also look at working with the same distribution partner, Living Media Group, to strengthen our positioning in the market. There is also tremendous confidence from advertisers because we have proven our success model with Vogue and established a world class product.”

Mehra added here that GQ would continue to work with the Living Media Group to drive immediate visible distribution, thus ensuring similar widespread availability as Vogue India. GQ India will be available across the top 40 towns in India, covering all traditional outlets and non-traditional outlets.

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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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