DDB Mudra West rolls out a 'power-packed' instalment of Volkswagen's New Polo TVCs

The commercials emphasize the performance of the car's powerful engine with the tagline 'Power when you need it'

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Published: Nov 28, 2014 9:15 AM  | 3 min read
DDB Mudra West rolls out a 'power-packed' instalment of Volkswagen's New Polo TVCs

Be it design, performance, safety or overall driving experience, Volkswagen has delighted India with one innovative, well-put-together car after another. The same can be said about its communication too, which stays true to its three pillars of honesty, humour and human insights.

Abiding by their communication commandments, the first phase of the campaign positioned the New Polo as a refreshingly beautiful car to own and drive. In the second installment of the New Polo campaign, DDB Mudra West has used the New Polo’s USP of 1.5 L TDI engine to great use in its proposition: Power, when you need it.

Having positioned the New Polo as a refreshingly beautiful car to own and drive in the first phase of its communication, Volkswagen felt it was time to emphasize the performance of its powerful 1.5L TDI engine.

With many refreshing additions on the inside and outside, the New Polo is a car to reckon with. It has a shiny new front grille, new sporty steering wheel, new alloy wheels, advanced multimedia console with steering-mounted controls and new dual-beam headlamps with cornering lights, among other things. But, most importantly, hauling it all is a powerful 1.5L TDI engine that generates an impressive 90PS horsepower and 230Nm of torque.

The mighty engine ensures that power and time are always on your side when you’re on the road; perfect for todays get-it-done-yesterday world. Thus, was born the idea of ‘Power when you need it’.

The media roll-out consists of three sharply executed 30-second TV commercials, along with a series of tongue-in-cheek print ads. Not to mention, digital and outdoor implementations, in sync with the Volkswagen spirit of innovation.

For instance, the first TV commercial features a husband, who forgets his anniversary but saves himself from his wife’s wrath after he manages to get her a gift just in time, thanks to the New Polo.

In another commercial, a young man returns home at the end of a tiring day at work, when he gets a call from his girlfriend, reminding him that he was supposed to meet her at the movie theatre. Once again, the New Polo comes to his rescue.

In the third commercial, a woman discovers that the man she has a crush on is single again. And, as luck would have it, he’s at a restaurant with some friends. The New Polo helps her rush to the restaurant just in time to meet him.

Commenting on the campaign, Rahul Mathew, Creative Head, Mudra West said, “Car advertising has seldom taken power out of the hands of secret agents and rich playboys. But VW doesn’t make promises only for these privileged few. So, even something as explosive as power has a very relevant role every day and that’s just what we sought to capture in our communication for the new Polo.”

You can watch the commercials here:

Teasers

Complete TVCs

Credits

Chairman and Chief Creative Officer: Sonal Dabral

Member of Strategic Planning Council, DDB Mudra Group and National Planning Head, DDB Mudra Group: Aditya Kanthy

Creative Head (West): Rahul Mathew

Executive Creative Director: Manish Darji

Group Creative Director: Ferzad Variyava

Senior Vice President: Anurag Tandon

Creative Directors: Ashish Kharwatkar, Mandar Khatkul & Shagun Seda

Creative Team: Ashish Kharwatkar, Mandar Khatkul, Shagun Seda,

Prashant Kalipurayath, Pashyn Sethna, Sivaram Subramaniam & Dhrupal Mehta

Director (Brand Communications): Rakesh Varma

Account Management Team: Aaron D'souza & Rewis Dsouza

Agency Executive Producers: Achyutanand Dwivedi & Vishal Agarwala

Account Planning: Mou Roy, Pritish Mukherjee, Deboleena Chatterjee

Production House: Like-Minded People

Director: Piyush Raghani 

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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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