Delhi needs to put its act together to rock the ad circuit - Part 2

What can Delhi do to become a buzz-point in the ad circuit? Industry veterans are of the opinion that there is a need for platforms where ad professionals can come together – may be by revamping the DAC. Also, creative hands in Delhi need to raise the bar and create ripples.

e4m by Tuhina Anand
Published: Oct 4, 2006 8:37 AM  | 4 min read
Delhi needs to put its act together to rock the ad circuit - Part 2

In yesterday’s article, we took a look at the various reasons holding Delhi back from shining in the advertising circuit. Having said that, there has to be a way out.

For Naren Kaimal, Executive Creative Director, Dentsu India, the Capital clearly is for the business of advertising and not for the art and craft. “With few senior creative persons remaining in Delhi, it’s like fighting a lone battle. All it takes is a few senior hands coming together and creating some brilliant work out of Delhi for the city to shine and create the buzz,” he observed.

Prathap Suthan, National Creative Director, Grey Worldwide, feels that an outsider such as the media can take some steps in organizing a platform where the fraternity could meet. There could be initiatives such as a painting competition, a cricket match or a film screening organized on neutral ground without promoting anyone. This could provide an opportunity for ad professionals to meet without carrying the baggage of their work.

Many are not averse to having an alternative platform on the lines of DAC or a revamped DAC which has majority representation from the advertising fraternity. A member of the DAC, on condition of anonymity, said, “The Delhi awards need to be on a bigger platform with proper buzz around it to woo creative guys. The awards should provide space and celebrate creative works in a more organized way. This would also require proper marketing of the awards.”

There seems to be a ray of hope as Prasoon Joshi of McCann Erickson pointed out. He said, “I am witnessing a gradual change in the attitude of Delhi; maybe it has to do with the constant interaction and access to advertising professionals in Mumbai which probably is rubbing off on them. There are youngsters who show the same level of energy and enthusiasm that’s widely seen and felt in Mumbai.”

Rohit Ohri of JWT also talks of this change. “There is a beginning of realization that to bring a change in the advertising status of Delhi, there has to be a change in the perception of the city. Calcutta Ad Club did that well when they brought up the values of the city through the club. I think Delhi should also work towards that and try to put things in perspective which would help build credibility which in turn would help attract talent, and hence do good to Delhi’s ad circuit,” he suggested.

However, not all are upbeat or foresee a change. Gullu Sen, Vice-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu India, who has been in the industry for 22 years, does not think that a change is in the offing simply because there is no need. He said, “With communication and increase in travel, I don’t really see that a divide between cities exists. I see myself as an `advertising guy’ and not bother myself with the tag of Delhi or Mumbai simply because I don’t think location is important today.”

Hari Krishnan, Delhi Branch Head of Grey Worldwide, also expressed similar views. He is all praise for the AAAI which went beyond being city-centric. It is a festival held on a neutral ground and not just restricted to awards. The AAAI agenda involves a wide range of discussions and other platforms for interaction, which help bring the advertising fraternity together.

For those anticipating a change, Charu Bakshi, Delhi Branch Head, Law & Kenneth, sums it up well. She said, “The time is right and Delhi just needs a little push to shake itself from people who are true to the profession to get things moving in the right direction. With all its achievements and reservoir of talent, it shouldn’t be difficult to make Delhi shine brighter on the advertising map of India.”

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Why hot business centre Delhi does not rock like Mumbai as an ad centre – Part 1

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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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