Delivering the goodby
No one has or ever would accuse Jeff Goodby of being partisan. The creative chief and co-chairman of Goodby Silverstein & Partners is perhaps the only ad professional in recent memory to have had two stints as head of jury at Cannes - once in 2002, heading the print and television jury, and returning to head the judging process for the recently launched Titanium Lions, this year. On neither occasion did Goodby Silverstein & Partners fare particularly well.
No one has or ever would accuse Jeff Goodby of being partisan. The creative chief and co-chairman of Goodby Silverstein & Partners is perhaps the only ad professional in recent memory to have had two stints as head of jury at Cannes - once in 2002, heading the print and television jury, and returning to head the judging process for the recently launched Titanium Lions, this year. On neither occasion did Goodby Silverstein & Partners fare particularly well.
Goodby seems wryly amused by the fact that his agency hasn't been in the best of form in 2005, with none of its most famous ads like the 'Got Milk' campaign making the grade. The only trophies it bagged were in the radio category, but Goodby's not complaining. “It was an okay year for us - not great,” he says. “The two years I have been judging, we didn't win much, so it didn't seem like I was affecting the outcome.”
His equanimity is a total contrast to the Indian delegation, which seemed ready to bring out the sackcloth-and-ashes by the end of the festival. Goodby recommends, “One thing that would really help is to have a large number of Indian creative people and clients come to the festival and see and feel the work.
If you look at it from home or on a reel, you don't get the kind of ingenuity it takes to win.” However, on being informed that the Indian delegation was quite sizeable at Cannes this year, he laughs, “Maybe they are spending all their time at the bars!”
There are some aspects of Cannes Lions that he's less than enthusiastic about, though. The client presence at the festival, which was huge in 2004, was bigger yet this year, with everyone from McDonald's to Unilever and P&G organising workshops and dinners. The new festival CEO Terry Savage is laying the red carpet out, pushing for even greater levels of advertiser involvement, and more seminars. Goodby has his misgivings: “I know how it started; it was innocent.
A creative person said let's get a client here to take in the process, and as a result, he might buy better work.” But clients have undeniably changed the atmosphere of the show. Goodby says with indignation, “Way too many of my friends are working, going to client meetings and strategy sessions.
It's not what the week should be about! We shouldn't be on our best behavior. It ought to be about celebrating the freedom of being a creative person. I do work here, but my job is to be inspired by the creations of people around the world, not to attend strategy meetings.”
Goodby shares none of the fatigue so common among judges at Cannes, overwhelmed by the sheer number of entries and the passion with which they are discussed.
He's obviously excited by the new Titanium category, describing how, even as entries were being judged, the parameters moved from campaigns that merely used integrated media to ones that took advertising forward.
He says, “Hopefully, it will inspire new forms of media. But in the future, the idea of judging press, outdoor, radio or a TV commercial all by itself will be like judging a car by its carburetor. Our job is bigger than awarding components of the campaign, and we can't stop there.”
The timing of the Titanium is interesting, coming as it does when every agency from TBWA to JWT is expressing suspicion about the abilities of the hoary 30-second TV spot. Even as ad gurus proclaim the death of the 30-second commercial, Goodby has a more guarded take on the issue: “The reports of its decline are exaggerated. At this moment in time, it's still the quickest way to reach the largest number of people.
But while it's true, even as we speak, it's becoming less and less true.” Goodby points to technological developments that make avoiding ads easier than ever before - devices like TiVo.
The solution, Goodby feels, is not sponsored content, as some people think. He says, “If the world becomes about sponsored content, people will avoid it the way they avoid bad ads now.” He recommends creating ads that people actually want to see and are willing to seek out.
He elaborates, “The main advertising will be stuff that tells us where to go to see the advertising - something like 'the new Nike commercial will be on tonight at 10:04.' And we'll respect those brands so much, that we'll want to watch their ads and others like them.
” He envisages an era, where advertisers will have their commercials as content, maybe as part of an on-demand channel, allowing people to watch old Nike and 'Got Milk' commercials, which they know are good, just the way they opt to see a movie today.
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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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