Emvies 2010: Mindshare’s biggest rival – Maxus

It’s been three years now that Mindshare India has been awarded ‘Media Agency of the Year’ at the Bombay Ad Club-organised Emvie Awards. Even as the crowned winner has changed, Mindshare has competition breathing down its neck in sister agency Maxus. Both agencies have won the same number of metals, but courtesy more Golds and Silvers, Mindshare beat Maxus by 15 points.

e4m by Tasneem Limbdiwala
Published: Aug 30, 2010 8:25 AM  | 4 min read
Emvies 2010: Mindshare’s biggest rival – Maxus

The last three years have seen the same winners’ picture at the Emvie Awards. In fact, the top two agencies this year were the same as last year – Mindshare and Maxus, but the awards ended in a nail-biting finish, when until the end there was no clear lead between the agencies. So, while there is nothing interesting in the winners’ results, a noteworthy aspect comes in the closely fought battle between Mindshare India and sister agency Maxus – giving GroupM its own version of ‘frenemy’.

The Bombay Ad Club had celebrated excellence in media services at the Emvie Awards on August 27, 2010, in Mumbai. The evening saw agencies in full attendance and in high spirits, and not many were surprised when Mindshare India once again walked away as the Best Media Agency of the year with a score of 110 points. In all, Mindshare bagged four Gold Emvies, two Silver Emvies and six Bronze Emvies.

Maxus, staying firmly rooted in its No. 2 spot, lost to sister agency even though it had the same number of metals. Maxus was awarded three Gold Emvies, one Silver Emvie and eight Bronze Emvies, giving it 95 points.

Mindshare’s biggest threat in securing the Best Media Agency Award next year is clearly Maxus.

R Gowthaman (also known as G’man), Leader, Mindshare South Asia, is not too perturbed. In a conversation with exchange4media, he observed, “Any strong and competing agency is always good for us. Be it our own sister agency Maxus, or any other agency. If we observe the tally carefully, the difference was just between one metal, and that changed the whole game. So, at Mindshare, we treat all agencies as our competitors, and I reiterate, any agency that is competent will always be treated as our competitor.”

Ajit Varghese, MD, Maxus India, had a slightly different view. He remarked, “True Mindshare is the only competition and inspiration for us. However, the uniqueness of this competition is that we collaborate as GroupM companies to incubate new practices in the industry, share global learnings wherever appropriate, tools and techniques and gain strength in market whether it’s on people, execution and one voice trading benefits. Like any other brand, we will do all that it takes to be the best in the market.”

Can Mindshare manage the same feat next year? G’man asked, “Who would not want to repeat the feat, especially after the hat-trick?” However, he was quick to add, “That said, there are many challenges to remain on top and we shall not take the win for granted. Every year, there are new challenges, new works and new expectations with different categories. We will work hard enough and keep the momentum going.”

And what are Maxus’ views on being crowned the Media Agency of the Year? Varghese said, “Over the last few years, we have concentrated hard on focusing on our media product and used the ‘creativities’ to get brands more noticed. The last two years saw us being a consistent No. 2 at various awards functions and in 2010 managed to be No. 1 at Ad Club Bangalore Awards, at GoaFest and now No. 2 at the Emvie Awards. Both Maxus and Mindshare won 12 awards each at Emvies, but we got less Golds. The efforts now would be to move the good to excellent. So no regrets at all, and we will try even harder for a clean sweep next year.”

Both agency heads are aware of the challenges that lay ahead for the “clean sweep win”, and they have a plan of action too. For Mindshare, the agency’s approach is going to be more widespread across other categories like research, radio and cinema. G’man explained that with this approach and focus, he was determined to have his metal count go up by another 150 points at least.

For Varghese, significant efforts have already gone into building resources and in creating an attitude to think different, challenge norms and bring about processes and tools that drive the creativity agenda for brands. A consistent No. 2 had not been so bad for Maxus, said Varghese, and explained, “That gives the hunger to keep knocking for more. No. 1 would be an icing that I wouldn’t mind at all!”

The Emvie Awards is a significant platform for both these leaders as it gives a unique forum for best work to get represented. This is where industry leaders take notice and even clients are involved in the judging process. Quoting G’man: Emvies is their Oscars.

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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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