EM2 2006: Of entertainment media and housewife makeovers!
The post lunch session of the first day of the 3rd Annual Entertainment and Marketing Forum – EM2 – saw industry bigwigs discussing on topics like Digital Entertainment, retail and home entertainment, growing mobile markets and print and radio media.

The post lunch session of the first day of the 3rd Annual Entertainment and Marketing Forum – EM2 – saw industry bigwigs discussing on topics like Digital Entertainment, retail and home entertainment, growing mobile markets and print and radio media.
Yahoo India’s Country Manager, Neville Taraporewala; Tata Sky MD, Vikram Kaushik; Microsoft’s Gaming Head, Mohit Anand; exchange4media’s MD, Anurag Batra; and Indiantelevision.com’s CEO, Anil Wanvari, came together to discuss ‘Digital Entertainment’.
Kaushik said, “Due to lack of choice, lack of special interest channels and poor and inconsistent quality and service experienced by the consumers, and other problems like piracy and dependence on advertisements for revenue for the broadcasters, Direct to Home (DTH) television is likely to emerge the winner among all pay TV technologies.”
Stressing on the importance of the Internet in the digital entertainment sphere, Wanvari said, “Trends are clear. We need to learn from our Hollywood cousins, where Fox had the promos of movies like ‘X-Men 3’ and shows like ‘American Idol’ on the Internet through Myspace.com, Netflix.com.”
Commenting on the gaming industry’s growth, Anand said, “From the 80s’ Pacman to the 2001 Microsoft X-Box, gaming has come a long way. Today an estimated 1.6 million gamers play for more than two hours per day.”
Batra observed, “Broadband penetration is high in the European and American markets and it is increasing in India, too. Nowadays, commercials appear on IPTVs even before they can be seen on television. It won’t be long before a situation where there would be no media planner, just a digital planner because consumer wants content anywhere, anytime.”
“Since price is not a worry when people indulge, there is a big opportunity for entrepreneurs. So, I would advise young people to become entrepreneurs,” he added.
The next session was on Retail and Home Entertainment, chaired by Pantaloon President, Sanjeev Agarwal, with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Country Manager, N Muthuram and Sweta Agnihotri, VP and Head Films, as panellists.
Opening the session, Agarwal said, “Retail attracts 30 per cent of the urban population. It is important to talk to the consumers at home through loyalty programmes or mailers, and outside through flagpoles and store facades or may be inside the stores and malls by branding.”
He cited the example of Pantaloons’ tie-up with the Hrithik Roshan starrer ‘Krrish’, under which the stores gave a lot of visibility to the film, gave away products in ‘Krrish’ carrybags and also sold ‘Krrish’ merchandise at 40 theatres.
Talking about how brands could use retail, Muthuram cited the examples of ‘Spiderman’ having DVDs in packs of ACT II popcorn, or ‘Termintaor 3’ tying up with Sony to highlight how marriages between two products could provide added revenue and presence in consumer markets.
Neeraj Roy, CEO, Hungama Mobile; Nikhil Jain, Chief Technology Advisor, Qualcomm; and Naveen Chopra, Corporate VP, Group Marketing, Hutchisson Essar discussed on the growth of the mobile market and why it was necessary to partner with the content industry for growth.
The final session for the day was Print and Radio, with Anish Trivedi, Chairman and MD Banyan Tree chairing the discussion. Bhaskar Das, Executive President, Times Group; Tarun Katial, COO, Adlabs Radio; and Bharat Kapadia Executive Director, Divya Bhaskar were the panellists. The speakers put forth their views on how print and radio inherently need to be entertaining to succeed. Talking about the role of entertainment, Trivedi said, “The consumer will read what he wants to read, hear what he wants to hear and watch what he wants to watch. We are in the business because we entertain. The film industry has realised it, and we are just beginning to understand ourselves.”
Das remarked, “Entertainment is the new mantra. Every business is an entertainment business. The thin line between brands and celebrities is fast disappearing because successful business need star brands to attract consumers.”
Katial pointed out that radio was fast catching up with other media mainly due to changing delivery platforms, technological breakthroughs and favourable regulatory initiatives.
According to Kapadia, “Print had become a good old housewife. Television is like a girlfriend, but it had some limitations. So, print has adapted to changes and now offers 360-degree solutions through coverage, the Internet, radio, ground events, contests and outdoors. The old housewife has changed itself now!”
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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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