Delhi state polls: Rs 75-100 crore campaigning spends to go into OOH
BJP and AAP have been aggressive in OOH, and Congress too is expected to spend heavily on the platform for the upcoming state assembly elections, say experts

In the run up to the state assembly elections in Delhi early next year, the OOH business is expected to see campaigning spends to the tune of Rs 75 crore to Rs 100 crore, say industry experts.
OOH has been a strong tool for political parties to reach out to voters in state elections, thanks to its location-based targeting capacities. Like other industries, OOH had also taken a beating due to the slowdown and experts believe the Delhi elections will help the sector make some recovery.
According to Atul Shrivastava, Group CEO, Laqshya Media Group, “It is a great opportunity for the industry as it will help us gain momentum. Political spending will be heavy by all parties. BJP and AAP are anyway aggressive in this medium and we are hoping in this election Congress too will be ambitious and spend heavily on the platform.”
The EY-FICCI 2019 Media & Entertainment report said the Indian OOH industry grew by 8.8 per cent in FY 2018-19, taking the industry size to Rs 37.3 billion.
Fuelled by political spends, the growth in the OOH industry is expected to touch around 10 per cent before the elections. As it turns out, Rs 400 crore was spent on OOH during the Lok Sabha elections and according to media experts the state elections will see at least Rs 75 crore to Rs 100 crore if parties with deep pockets decide to go all out.
Of the total estimated spends, the BJP will be contributing 35 per cent to 40 per cent, said media buyers.
Although the elections are almost 3 months away, OOH campaigning by political parties has started to gain momentum. “At Laqshya Media group, we are all geared up to serve political parties with new age requirements. With our new measurement tool SHARP and geo-tagged inventory across multiple cities, we can actually give a comprehensive research-based hyper local OOH plan. With the help of Machine Learning, we can help political parties hit the right chord for the target group,” said Srivastava.
Anup Sharma, an independent political campaign strategist and mentor at The Lentils Institute, told us that the BJP is one of the biggest spenders and AAP is also not leaving any stone unturned in terms of advertisements.
“After the massive win in the 2019 general elections, BJP knows the power of integrated marketing communications. Nowadays, elections are fought on mobile phones. People have got used to digital technology and the exposure has been beyond traditional media, which includes newspaper and TV. In the last five years, BJP has gone for digital integrated marketing communication, and they have used it extensively since it is how the response rates for a message goes up when an increasing number of people get exposed to different touch points,” Sharma said.
Why is OOH so effective during state elections?
According to Sharma, since people are always on the move political parties make use of all OOH platforms - be it traditional billboards, transit vehicles, metro services, government offices, hospitals, etc.
The present government in Delhi has made it first move by already going all out on OOH. The party is aggressively using the medium to popularise their schemes.
Is AAP hitting the right chords on the advertising front?
“AAP has understood that outdoor advertising acts like a force-multiplier in political messaging,” says Sharma.
Nishi Kant Thakur, former Chief General Manager, printer & publisher and Resident Editor at Dainik Jagran, agreed with Sharma. “It will be a triangular fight during this season and all three parties are set to bring their A-game to the table. BJP has understood the advertising scenario in order to woo the voters and will try to set the bar higher with their road shows, campaigns, etc. AAP has started their political campaign with ‘Dilli mein toh Kejriwal’ and is already winning hearts with their on-ground campaigns. Congress will be aggressive too, this election season.”
When asked AAP about their strategy for the assembly elections, party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “We want to create a positive narrative around governance. We don’t want any negative narrative from any party. People will vote on the basis of local issues. All our campaigns are generally government campaigns with few being party campaigns.”
“Our government campaign against dengue clicked with a lot of Bollywood celebrities and cricketers. It was a hit among the people, and a lot of school kids and residents came forward in support of the campaign,” Bharadwaj added.
Right from the ‘Farishta’ campaign to AAP’s aggressive hoardings, the party trusts outdoor advertising as compared to other mediums, he said.
It remains to be seen how big OOH emerges as a winner in this election battlefield.
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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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