Does Cadbury Fuse ad stand out in the 'hunger' category?
Industry experts say the Cadbury Fuse ad makes good use of Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant but may fail in brand recall
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Two ad films for Cadbury Fuse for the IPL season have created quite a buzz. Produced by Chrome Pictures, the ad film ‘The Reality Check’ features cricket sensations like Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant.
The film also has social media influencer and face of BuzzFeed India Shayan Roy.
Vijay Veermal, Director, Chrome Pictures, has managed to utilise both Yuvraj and Rishabh for the TVCs whilst projecting a fun side to both the cricketers. The ad film has been conceptualised by Ogilvy.
With several ad campaigns being produced this IPL season, did this one bring something new to the table? We, at exchange4media, spoke to adverting industry experts and asked them if the Cadbury Fuse ad films were effective enough and instilled brand recall in consumers.
Raghu Bhat, Founder & Copywriter, Scarecrow M&C Saatchi analysed the brand message. “Don't become a victim of hunger. Hunger can make you do things that are not 'you'. There is some similarity with the Snickers proposition. The difference is that, here, seeing Fuse is the trigger to go crazy. It's a relatable insight as sometimes, in impulse food categories, seeing or smelling something can trigger hunger. Also, the execution is fresh. The casting mix is unusual and the plot has a good twist that will help recall.”
According to Jagdeep Kapoor, CMD, Samsika Marketing Consultants, the ad was effective in conveying the message of craving during hunger and the product Fuse satiating that hunger. “The pangs of hunger and the desperate desire by the celebrities, clearly invoke a desire amongst consumers, to try the product. A touch of humour helps memorability. Overall, good conception and execution. The ad brings out the core values of the brand.”
Pramod Sharma, Creative Director, Rediffusion said the ad had good use of the celebrities and a nice script to top it over. “About the use of Shayan Roy, I think the two cricketers were the influencers for this campaign. Shayan’s character could have been played by anyone. The heroes of the film are the two cricketers, not Shayan,” Sharma said.
N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research had a different take on Shayan’s casting. “Shayan Roy’s inclusion shows the importance of YouTube influencers and overlapping TG with his audience.”
Sharing more insights, Chandramouli said, “In the world of advertising, the word ‘inspired’ essentially means blatantly copied. With that background, the Fuse product and ad is totally 'inspired' by Mars-owned Snickers, the leader in this chocolate bar segment.”
“The peanut base, the hunger positioning are all the same, with only the name and packaging different. It attempts to glean customers from Snickers, but in the process it has only increased the awareness of the 'hunger' category, thereby benefitting Snickers equally,” Chandramouli added. There have been a lot of IPL ads and standing out in this pool of cricket curated content is difficult, he said. “With undifferentiated ads, consumers will face a problem of brand recall.”
Ankit Nalotia, Founder, Mo Mantra says he still remembers the Cadbury ad of the 90s, the ad which broadened their TG from kids-only consumption to adult-consumption. “What a remarkable ad it was, the song melted our hearts with the girl dancing in the middle of the cricket pitch giving all of us the ‘Asli Swad Zindagi Ka’. We could sense the consistency of emotional connect delivered through all their ads.”
Speaking about the recent Cadbury Fuse ad, Nalotia says: “The concept is more on highlighting the cast adding up the hunger element to it. Experimenting with the new age of social media can take some time for people to get used to it but to some extent it will get absorbed by the youth quickly. Also, the cricketers have performed exceptionally, making a top of the mind recall for the customer.”
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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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