Cyber world too driving car sales
When it comes to cars, it is not just a means of transportation, but an extension of one’s personality (finances permitting). Hence, long hours are spent consulting friends, relatives, even absolute strangers, and now, increasingly the Internet. And catering to this growing demand, several websites have cropped up offering a range of services. exchange4media takes a look at websites like Carwale.com, Gaadi.com and Autoindia.com to find out how successful it is to sell cars online.

When it comes to cars, it is not just a means of transportation, but an extension of one’s personality (finances permitting). Hence, long hours are spent consulting friends, relatives, even absolute strangers, and now, increasingly the Internet. And catering to this growing demand, several websites have cropped up offering a range of services. exchange4media takes a look at websites like Carwale.com, Gaadi.com and Autoindia.com to find out how successful it is to sell cars online.
The business model followed by most websites in this domain involves creating a strong marketing network through which the website connects car dealers with a steady and diverse stream of serious buyers, while providing both dealers and manufacturers with precision targeted brand and product marketing opportunities. The advanced web-based advertising and marketing programmes also help dealers and manufacturers build relationships with customers as well as help them to efficiently manage and convert online business.
Carwale.com claims to be one such one-stop shop for car buyers and sellers online. The website provides information regarding car buying, selling, used car valuation, recommending a suitable vehicle, comparing various models, research, instant price quotations, car loans and insurance. Carwale.com has tied up with Tata Motors, Trilogy Inc (for Toyota and Hyundai), ICICI Bank, Tata Motors Finance, Mahindra and leading Honda dealerships.
Gaurav Verma, VP-Consumer Sales, Carwale.com, said, “Consumer is the primary focus at CarWale. And we will bring more value to car buyers in Ludhiana, Delhi and the rest of North India where they will have more than 5,000 cars to choose from. The Delhi-NCR belt being India’s largest car market, contributes to more than 20 per cent of total new and used car sales in India. This year, we expect a sale of around 3.4 million new and used cars in almost equal numbers. With the used car market growing at approximately 26 per cent annually, we are working to leverage this opportunity and increase our penetration.”
Carwale.com claims to have a stock of over 12,000 cars, Dealers also get a money back guarantee if they list their car on the website.
“Carwale provides detailed research on around 300 new car make / model / versions that are available in India today. Around 300,000 unique visitors research new cars every month. Around 4,000 used cars are listed at Carwale at any point of time. On an average, each car gets 4-6 interested buyers within a month. Carwale pioneered the online auto space by putting a fee of Rs 500 for listing used cars, therefore, attracting genuine buyers and sellers of used cars,” Verma added.
Another website in this domain is Gaadi.com. The website helps users research about cars of any brand across the world. It also has content in form of reviews, discussions and comments, latest news and updates on cars. Gaadi.com also recommends a car feature, which is based on a shortlist of questions. The website also has a feature on car maintenance, regular alerts on servicing, oil change, etc.
Vivek Pahwa, CEO, Gaadi.com, said, “Gaadi.com is a research platform for users to help decide which is the right car for them. Our website helps users buy and sell used cars online. Gaadi.com is totally dedicated to cars as the tagline suggests: ‘Think Cars. Think Gaadi’. The Internet platform can bring more people together than regional newspapers or a magazine.”
AutoIndia.com aims to be the automotive marketplace for buyers, providing online solutions for buying and selling used cars, bikes and commercial vehicles. The website gives consumers detailed information about a vehicle.
Launched in September 2006, AutoIndia.com is designed to give more control on the buying process and make finding a used vehicle that meets personal needs easier.
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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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