Dentsu Impact is behind the first ever India communication campaign for IKEA

The new TVC created by Dentsu Impact captures IKEA's tagline ‘Make Everyday Brighter’ perfectly

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Published: Jul 10, 2018 1:47 PM  | 5 min read

The world’s beloved Swedish furniture and home accessories brand, IKEA, is all set to foray into the Indian market. The launch of the brand has been a much awaited one. And it is not just the opening of the first store in Hyderabad that has been eagerly awaited, there has also been immense curiosity around the brand communication, with IKEA being known for its great campaigns the world over.

Dentsu Impact, the creative agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, is behind the first ever India communication campaign for IKEA. Ulf Smedberg, Country Marketing Manager, IKEA India said, “We are so excited to launch our IKEA Brand in India. Our ambition has all the time been to inspire, surprise and engage our future customers. Everything we do comes from our belief to create a better everyday life and from market insights, and this is expressed in our positioning direction ‘Make Everyday Brighter’. We think that together with our creative partner, Dentsu Impact, we have created a strong communication that will be liked and hopefully loved by everyone in India. It’s about how IKEA helps people in embracing change for a brighter tomorrow by providing affordable solutions for your home, no matter of your living situation or size of your wallet. For us it is important that all we do should be relevant yet aspirational and connects India and IKEA in a fun, distinct yet very unique way.”

The ad captures playful moments between family members and shows just how amazing our lives at home can be. Each situation brings to life a new perspective to everyday life at home and how IKEA's home furnishing solutions help make each day brighter and happier. The TVC is warm, playful and something that every Indian family can relate to.

Speaking on the campaign, Amit Wadhwa, President – Dentsu Impact said, “The IKEA launch is not like any other launch. It is a brand loved all over the world, not just for its outstanding home furnishing solutions but also for some great communication. Working with the IKEA team to create the first ever communication for India was a truly enriching and amazing experience for us. We are very happy with where we have reached in this journey, and as we go along, you will see many different elements coming together to create a robust and integrated campaign.”

Soumitra Karnik, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Impact speaking about the creative concept added, "The IKEA launch campaign is truly reflective of what IKEA is as a brand – simple, relatable and insightful. The campaign is based on the core thought of how our life at home can become brighter when we look at our homes differently. It’s not just the big things, but even the everyday that IKEA can help brighten through its various solutions. What you’ll see is something that is truly Indian as well as truly IKEA - a campaign that is real, it’s about all of us and our lives, and one that will leave viewers with a nice, happy feeling."

Amish Sabharwal, Creative Head, Dentsu Impact Bangalore adds, “You only get to launch IKEA once in India and as a campaign this is going to be a truly integrated piece of work out of Dentsu Impact. There is a very exciting digital first content series planned which is going to be a first of many novel initiatives on the brand. Also a lot of Hyderabad centric activations, on grounds and the works. All in all, a great time to be working on IKEA and in advertising.

Roopak Saluja, Founder & CEO of Bang Bang, part of the 120 Media Collective said, "Working with Dentsu Impact to produce the India launch campaign for one of the world’s most distinguished brands, is a matter of great pride for us. It was a complex production shot over nine days, the result of which is a large number of compelling deliverables including TVC, tons of digital content and print and gaming assets. To stay true to the brand's Swedishness, we harnessed the talent of Stockholm-based director, Anders Jedenfors and Cinematographer, Jallo, also a Swede. But it was supremely important to make it relatable to Indian audiences, which we at Bang Bang, working closely with Dentsu, managed to ensure."

The brand’s communication is live on TV and OOH, and is expected to release a set of digital films amongst other things soon. The IKEA store is slated to open on July 19 in Hyderabad.

Agency credits –

Creative Team:
Chief Creative Officer: Soumitra Karnik
Creative Head, Bangalore: Amish Sabharwal
Associate Creative Director: Prachi Sharma
Group Head: Twisha Ahuja
Creative Supervisor: Pablo D’costa

Films Team:
Chief Films Office: Suprotim Day

Account Management Team:
Senior Vice President: Megha Sadhwani
Account Director: Sumedha Sachdeva
Account Supervisor: Gaurisha Singh

Strategic Planning Team:
Associate Vice President: Krittika Chakraborty
Senior Planning Manager: Aanchal Sachdeva

Production Company: BANG BANG
Director: Anders Jedenfors
DoP: Jallo Faber
Produced by: Roopak Saluja & Kareena Dalal
Line Producer: Chetan Kale
Associate Producer: Zuleikha Gupta
DA: Rayit Qazi
1st AD: Edwin Quadros
2nd AD: Yashika Gor
Wardrobe Stylist: Tia Mampilly
Production Designer India: Ajay Chodankar
Production Partner Thailand: Freeland Films (Prisana Trachai)
Music Director: Philip Ekström
Sound Engineer: Jarvis Marcedo
Offline Editor: Utsav Bhagat
Online Editor: Vinay Amin
Colourist: Matin Okutay
Post Production Supervisor: Tarun Mahajan
Post Production Assistant : Mangesh Futak
Post Studios: Prime Focus, Nube, Shankh Studio

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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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