Cristiano Ronaldo and Virat Kohli team up for American Tourister's Hard to Let Go Campaign
The two sports superstars come together to launch American Tourister's Curio range, evoking a sense of belonging and love that customers have for the brand.

International travel gear giant American Tourister is proud to reveal their latest TVC, featuring the champion footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and the master blaster cricketer Virat Kohli. The footballing and cricket luminaries' association in the upcoming campaign featuring the gorgeous Curio range by American Tourister has been moulded in a 360-degree marketing campaign, which includes a television, print, outdoor and digital activation.
Indeed, this is a dream collaboration between the gods of two globally worshipped sports! The world’s most marketable footballer and fashion icon, Cristiano is an inspiration to millions around the globe, young and old. His footballing talent, passion for travel, fun-loving nature and strong fashion sense have made him one of the most valuable players both on and off the field.
Likewise, the international cricket superstar Virat truly adds to the exuberance, energy and the can-do attitude that the youth exude. The two icons representing American Tourister embody a new milestone achievement by India’s favourite travel gear brand.
The campaign by American Tourister brings out a sense of belonging and the love that one has for the brand. The ‘hard to let go’ fond memories and sentiments that are usually associated with favourite products. Frequent traveller themselves, Cristiano and Virat exemplify this concept with American Tourister, Curio luggage which is their constant travel companion. The two brand ambassadors’ lifestyle is closely aligned with American Tourister’s (and Curio’s) target audience – namely, the on-the-go millennials.
“Hard to Let Go” is showcased in the campaign’s television commercial, which sees the footballer, return from his various overseas trips. Ronaldo finds it difficult to let go of his suitcase and checks himself in with the luggage. He amazes one and all, and the passengers cheer as they see him holding on to his suitcase all the time even on cargo carts and in the plane. The passengers waiting to collect their luggage near the conveyer belt are surprised to see the footballer emerging out of the conveyer belt still holding on to his American Tourister Curio. The TVC spins a twist at the next shot. We see passengers go even more berserk and applauses grow louder as they see Virat Kohli, also on the conveyer belt with his favourite American Tourister Curio luggage. Both the legends smile at each other while clinging on to their ‘hard to let go’ favourite brands. The commercials end with a ‘hard to let go voice-over’ and the TVC zooms in on the latest Curio range of luggage by American Tourister.
Sharing his views on the upcoming campaign and TV commercial, Cristiano said, “I’m delighted to be American Tourister’s brand ambassador. As an avid traveller, I love the brand, their suitcases, and the active, lifestyle they promote. I’m looking forward to seeing the fans’ reactions to the series of television commercials. It’s going to be a fun year ahead!
American Tourister is pulling out all the stops to deliver an amazing campaign in 2018 and has engaged the popular award-winning commercial director Augusto de Fraga to bring this to life in a series of television commercials to life. Speaking about his experience shooting the Curio television commercials with the athletes, the director said, “The athletes brought a lot to the production. Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to the project were world class, and their authenticity in reliving their most precious travel-related memories really shines through in the final cut of the commercial. Fans will enjoy this!”
Virat added, “This is my third campaign shoot with American Tourister and as time passes, I am liking the brand even more. Being a frequent traveller, the latest campaign messaging is very close to my heart. Luggage is a constant travel companion, and as a traveller you always want it by your side. This thought has been wonderfully presented by American Tourister and I couldn’t have agreed more! The brand has carved a niche in my heart which is indeed hard to let go.”
Mr. Jai Krishnan, CEO, Samsonite South Asia shared his thoughts on the upcoming campaign, “It’s fantastic to have Cristiano and Virat to star in our latest campaign. They represent the young spirit and adventurous personality of the American Tourister brand, and our Curio product line up. I’m confident that this collaboration of bringing two of the biggest personalities showing their love for the brand will take American Tourister to the next level.”
Building further on the irresistibility of the American Tourister Curio, the brand would be working with celebrities from various industries to showcase the goodness of the Curio and sharing videos on its social media platforms. Pitting Cricket & Football fans together we are looking for sports aficionados to predict the outcome of ongoing famous Cricket and Football matches. This is a fun engaging activity done across social media platforms.
Accompanying the fresh marketing campaign are vibrant additions to the Curio luggage series. In 2018, travellers can also look forward to lively new colors that will inject even more fun and energy into their travel adventures. These Curio spinners will be available in new eye-catching colors like lemon chrome, spicy peach and denim blue.
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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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