Cupid strikes at Vodafone
The brand's latest 'Made for first love' proposition effectively highlights the network credentials in an engaging manner. The ad showing a love-struck teenager making long calls is fresh
Uninterrupted never-ending calls between two love-struck teens truly define the ‘Made for first love’ campaign of Vodafone. Carrying forward the message of ‘Wherever you go, our network follows’, the campaign highlights the brand’s good quality network with instant connectivity, voice clarity and no call drops. The objective behind the campaign is to enhance Vodafone’s network credentials with the propositions: ‘uninterrupted calls’, ‘widest reach’, ‘superior voice clarity’ and ‘high speed data experience’ through charming slice of life stories.
The film opens with a teenager lying in bed and confirming the sun sign of the person on the other end saying, “Virgo and Taurus are a perfect match”. He talks throughout the day and discusses the colour of clothes both of them are wearing. He is shown talking while changing clothes and even using the wash room. The film ends at dawn with the boy saying, “By the way, good morning”.
Elaborating on the insight, Rajiv Rao, NCD, Ogilvy & Mather said, “Every day, Vodafone users push the limits of our Vodafone network a little bit more. They are always trying to make phones calls from unlikely places like an underground metro or a basement disco; they have really long conversations with their girlfriends, they make phone calls from noisy places, they use internet for downloading or streaming heavy files, etc. Some of these extreme behaviours are a test for the network.”
“Keeping this insight in mind, we zeroed in on the ‘Made for’ proposition. The Vodafone network is dependable, robust and made for living up to these extreme tests,” he added.
In addition o the above, three more television commercials have been crafted to capture everyday human stories: ‘Made for moms’ is a story about a mom who tests the width and reach of the Vodafone network to connect with her well travelled and busy son; ‘Made for noisy cities’ is a story about two friends who test the superior voice clarity on the Vodafone network to find their way through a noisy Indian city; and ‘Made for the young’ is a story about a youthful old man who tests the internet speeds on Vodafone’s network to bring alive his everyday life.
It will be an extensive 360 campaign that will be led by television. The ‘Made for’ proposition will also be extended contextually in print, outdoor, digital, radio and on-ground.
How loving is the campaign?
Expert take
Raghu Bhat, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications said, “The ad is a fresh and original way to communicate the robustness of the network. The idea is insightful and many people will identify with it. The casting is also interesting as he looks the part. It also has a nice twist at the end. Overall, it is creative, relevant and impactful.”
Our take
The true test of a good network is its wide reach – availability of a signal at unlikely places with uninterrupted conversations, voice clarity and a great internet connection. And the campaign has been successful in highlighting the network credentials in an engaging manner. The ad clearly portrays the insight by showcasing the network’s strengths in extreme situations.
The message comes out loud and clear through the campaign. The idea of showing a love-struck teenager making long calls is very relatable and brings a smile to everyone’s face, thereby remembering their first love. The ad is very simple and fresh, showing just one side of the couple’s conversation because usually girls are shown having endless conversations.
The earlier ad crafted by O&M very intelligently that addressed the requirements of every user, captured the plot of customised services and was better than this ad. The telecom category has created some brilliant work in the past, with Idea ringing everywhere on slice of life situations. In order to stay competitive, Vodafone still has to create an impactful ‘love story’.
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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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