‘Do Hazaar Nau should not be Do Hazaar What’

2008 is a year most in the media industry won’t want to see a repeat of. Hike in newsprint cost, economic slowdown, the FWICE versus producers row, being stuck with repeat programmes, the Mumbai terror attacks and the I&B Ministry cracking the whip over the terror coverage by news channels. A radio honcho’s view, ‘Do Hazaar Aath has actually become Do Hazaar Vaat’, sums up the mood. But the industry is hopeful of a better 2009.

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Published: Dec 25, 2008 7:10 AM  | 4 min read
‘Do Hazaar Nau should not be Do Hazaar What’

2008 is a year most in the media industry won’t want to see a repeat of. Hike in newsprint cost, economic slowdown, the FWICE versus producers row, being stuck with repeat programmes, the Mumbai terror attacks and the I&B Ministry cracking the whip over the terror coverage by news channels. But the media industry is not about to give up and is confident that things will look up in 2009 as all hope for peaceful times.

Tapas Sen, Programming Head, Radio Mirchi, is quite emphatic when he says that in 2008 all bad things condensed into one. “Terror attacks, global economy, falling Sensex – everything possibly went wrong. At Radio Mirchi, we observed that ‘Do Hazaar Aath (2008) has actually become Do Hazaar Vaat’ and hope that ‘Do Hazaar Nau (2009) should not be Do Hazaar What?’” he adds.

Sheena Saji, Head – Marketing, DNA, observes, “Christmas and New Year is such a joyous time, but today all Indians are fearful, and are aware and conscious about their safety.” “At DNA, we have started an initiative called E&Y (Eyes and Ears) of Mumbai, where we are calling all citizens to take responsible action. In this initiative, DNA facilitates help from authorities. DNA has also filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court asking for the police to be better equipped to protect the public,” Saji adds.

Sounding more positive, Neville Bastawala, Head – Marketing, Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd, believes that despite the terror attacks everyone will stand strong and move along in a more positive manner. “Keeping a positive outlook at Mid-Day, we have launched Season 2 of our property called ‘Happy Hours at Work’, where we organise office parties for corporate executives with the concept ‘Make Work Fun’,” he adds. Bastawala, however, admits that living in the Taj neighborhood and witnessing terror attacks first hand is not going to be an easy experience to forget as no one slept in the area for three nights during the attack period.

Errick D’Suuza, National Head - Ad Sales, Readers Digest, prays for courage, peace for the country and human mind, and says that normally Christmas is celebration time, but this time the mood is despondent. He is looking at it as more of a religious sentiment. He, however, believes that things will only get better and the economy will rebound. D’Souza stresses that media should highlight positivity out of the negative situations of late.

Neel Roy Chowdhury, VP – Marketing, CNBC, prays for a happy and prosperous 2009 for everyone, a year that will brings cheer to the industry and the world. He feels that the media industry should scale higher peaks than it has in its bull run three years’ back.

Anupama Mandloi Senior Creative Director, Star Plus, informs, “This year, we don’t have a high decibel celebration on the channel in keeping with the general environment today, but we do have a couple of events designed to entertain viewers. On December 27, at 9 pm we have the Idea ITA Awards and on December 31, we have the police event scheduled at 10 pm. This event was shot before the terror attacks in Mumbai and is generally held in honour of the police force and their families when the entertainment industry comes together.”

Saurabh Kanwar, VP - Content & Communication, Channel [v], too, says that the festive spirits are muted at Channel [v] in reflection of the current times. “We have initiated on air actionable issues like ‘Youth Parliament’ and ‘Vote Ya Vaat’ with the aim to equip youth with right information and ways,” Kanwar says, adding that for the channel, it is a tight rope walk of responsibility without gimmicky advantage.

Speaking about her channel’s offering for kids during Christmas, Nina Jaipuria Elavia, Senior VP & GM, Nick India, says, “For kids, Christmas is all about family, fun and gifts. This vacation, Nick has planned a very special Christmas for all its Nicksters. With the launch of a new show, interactive contests, exciting on-ground events and lots of goodies coming their way, I wish them all an unforgettable Christmas.”

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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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