eBay joins Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal's festive mania with new emotional campaign

The new campaign ‘ThingsDon’tJugde’ encourages consumers to shop without inhibition from the eBay site

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Published: Oct 5, 2016 8:19 AM  | 5 min read
eBay joins Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal's festive mania with new emotional campaign

This festive month, when e-commerce players such as Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal are aggressively attempting to catch consumer attention, the strategy taken by eBay is different. India is a country that’s all heart and given that Diwali will soon be celebrated here, eBay has taken an emotional route to touch the hearts of consumers.

Its new campaign titled ‘ThingsDon’tJudge’, conceptualised by BBDO India, encourages consumers to shop online from over 10 crore products. It highlights the message that –“eBay has products that don’t judge you for who you are or what you believe in. Don’t let the voices hold you back… They say just one thing – Live and let live!”

The brand is back to advertising after a gap of almost three years and this is their first ever full-fledged brand campaign. The TV campaign is being seen across all major channels in Hindi, English, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Kannada. 10 key markets including Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Indore are being targeted. The campaign will also be prominent on big ticket movie premiers, popular comedy and reality TV shows, sports events, news and blockbuster world television premiers. In addition to this, it is also getting extended across key digital and social platforms.

Creative strategy:

Highlighting sensitive issues and in an attempt to break stereotypes, the campaign broaches topics like same sex relationship, gender bias, religion and others.

Commenting on the strategy behind the ad film, Josy Paul, Chairman, BBDO India, said, “When we started work on eBay, we had questions: Will our idea provoke conversation? Will the context last longer than the immediacy of the content? Will it influence change? We could feel the energy in the room when this idea came up.  Something happened! The passionate team at eBay - along with BBDO team - are doing what we can to create a better world even as we create greater desirability for the 10 crore products that are available on eBay."

Hemant Shringy, Executive Creative Director, BBDO India, said, "When we found out that eBay has over 10 crore products, we knew it had to speak not just like a category leader, but as a conversation and thought leader. And the eBay team really encouraged us and helped us find that voice. After an amazingly explorative and collaborative process we arrived at the idea - Things Don't Judge. With 10 crore things at the heart of the idea, it says that in a time when we are constantly judging and being judged, things have the incredible quality and power of not judging. In fact they become our allies in finding our own versions of perfect, something that eBay stands for. We hope this idea helps create change. We think we have managed to make a film that tells the brand story and really makes you think.”

Brand thought:

Giving a perspective on why they felt the need to launch a TV campaign now, Shivani Suri, Director, Marketing, eBay India, said, “Online shopping is changing how we live. It’s ushering in the acceptance of new. It’s at the heart of our evolving culture that’s gradually helping us distance from the norms around gender, age, cast, creed, social status or preferences. eBay, with over 10 crore products, is inspiring consumers to shop for their favourite item and live their passions, desires, choices, and beliefs without inhibitions. With this central theme we decided to launch this campaign to not just capture market share but drive conversational commerce.”

Competitive scenario:

The high-intensity war among major e-commerce players like Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon started quite some time before they kick-started their festive sales and offers. The deals and offers of these brands were quite visible across outdoor, print and television. From front page jacket ads on national dailies to taking pot-shots at the other player’s creatives, these brands are currently doing everything possible to woo their customers.

The tonality of these brands at the moment is more on promoting the respective sale offers on their site and their campaigns have been discount led by weaving in the festive mood. Snapdeal has allotted a budget of Rs 200 crore as marketing spends on a 360 degree campaign for a span of two months. It has also unveiled a new brand identity which includes a new logo along with a new positioning on the theme ‘Unbox Zindagi’. 

Amazon India has released the campaign ‘TyohaarBadeDilWala’ to promote its ‘Great Indian Festival’ sale. The campaign talks about how people usually splurge just before Diwali, showing instances of family and friends who don’t hesitate to buy the best things for their loved ones.

Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days Sale, which is in its third year, will continue to offer huge discounts on a wide range of products including electronics, clothing, TVs, smartphones and more. The brand’s creatives talk about the sale and comes with the tagline, ‘Ab Itne Mein Itnaa Milega’. 

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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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