Delhi on the lookout for the next creative young gun

By hosting Portfolio Night for the first time in Delhi, the ad industry has realised the potential of the city emerging into a new world of ideas, innovation & creativity

e4m by Twishy
Published: May 10, 2013 8:27 PM  | 5 min read
Delhi on the lookout for the next creative young gun

It was rightly said by Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever, “We need to shift our thinking to New Delhi and not New York”. Miles Young, CEO, Ogilvy Worldwide also said that New Delhi is the next destination. Everyone is eyeing the upcoming Madison Avenue and Portfolio Night happening in Delhi for the first time reinstates this belief.

Speed dating the best of creative minds and getting into the world of advertising in just one night is no more a far cry. Being hosted in New Delhi by Leo Burnett, Portfolio Night brings an exciting opportunity for young advertising copywriters, art directors, designers to meet and share their portfolios with some of the most senior and experienced creative people from Indian advertising in a fast-paced evening. Since its debut in 2000, Mumbai has been one of most popular Portfolio Night cities in the world. Participants would travel from all points of India just to attend the event. Now, it brings an immense opportunity for the young creative minds in Delhi to showcase their brilliance through the event.

Sainath Saraban, Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett said, “We are very proud to host the event. Young talent very rarely gets the opportunity to meet the legends of the industry. It is a perfect bridge which brings young talent in direct conversation with great minds behind some of the most memorable campaigns. It will be transfer of experience, wisdom and insights.”

“Delhi has been a creative hub for more than a decade. Mumbai gets a larger part of the limelight because the industry is centralised over there. Delhi has its own advertising entity which has its own set of clients and agencies doing some very good work. The size of the advertising industry in Delhi is huge and fresh creative talent is coming in every year. Not everyone wants to go to Mumbai to attend the Portfolio Night. It brings a great opportunity for people from Delhi and nearby places to get expert guidance on their work through the event,” he added.

Traditionally, the advertising industry has been led by agencies and clients based in Mumbai, but there have been a sea change in the last five – six years. With the real estate boom, some of the finest clients such as Hero, LG, Samsung, Airtel, Nokia, Coke, Dabur and Pepsi, have started setting up shop in Gurgaon.

Ajay Gahlaut, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather said, “I think it’s a fabulous thing happening in Delhi and it’s a great way to discover talent in the city. The youngsters get a chance to meet all the creative directors in one go rather than meeting the creative directors individually, which is not always easy. For the creative directors, it’s an excellent event to meet young talent and identify the good works of the young people. Delhi was always a creative destination to be, with a very large advertising market and the biggest offices. It’s an opportunity to showcase work without travelling. For a creative in Delhi to go to Mumbai to showcase his/her work always becomes a problem, hence, it is a great opportunity for them.”

“I think it should happen all around the country because there is talent everywhere and they should all get a chance to showcase their work,” he added.

In the 11 years since its inception, Portfolio Night has grown to a global event, reaching creative hubs in every continent with focus on identifying the next big hero.

“It is a great opportunity for kids in Delhi. And it also underlines the criticality of ensuring that Delhi talent is groomed and Delhi talent is given a boost. This is 10 years too late. But at least it’s happened. Fabulous that Leo Burnett is doing this and I am thankful to them on behalf of the youngsters,” said Prathap Suthan, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle.

Delhi is now a fertile playing ground with a lot of juicier and beautiful brands, and socially Delhi is a more aggressive and pushy city; hence, it is logical to host the Portfolio Night in the city.

Satbir Singh, Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide India said, “Portfolio Night in Delhi will help by giving youngsters a chance to meet and having their work critiqued by seniors. Delhi has always been a creative hub. Some of the biggest advertising names started their careers in Delhi. Nearly all Indian agencies are headquartered in Mumbai. That apart, ad film makers are in Mumbai as Bollywood and film making ecosystem is there. Which is why, all creative people have so far been moving to Mumbai as they rise in the system. It'll still be a long while before that changes but it will happen as clients are choosing Delhi for marketing offices.”

The perception is slowly changing and the industry has started acknowledging the importance of Delhi. Hosting the prestigious Portfolio Night in Delhi makes us believe that the advertisement industry has realised the potential of the city emerging into a new world of ideas, innovation and creativity.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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