Fasten your seatbelts for Indigo’s Runway Musical
After the ‘Sheikh It Baby’, ‘Phoren Return’ and ‘Singapore Fling’ campaigns to launch its international operations, Indigo Airlines’ has come up with a new campaign to celebrate the same. exchange4media explores if the industry gives a green signal to the ad…

With Kingfisher desperately seeking a bailout; Air India pleading aid from the government; airlines selling back aircrafts -Indian Airlines Industry seem more below the ground than flying above the clouds. However, one player that has been flying high and stretching its boundaries is Indigo Airlines. Indigo Airlines is a company that has won hearts of many and never failed on its promises. After a successful grounding in India, this fastest growing airline has made a successful debut on various foreign lands including Bangkok, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat and Singapore and recently launched a campaign promoting the new Services.
Client: Indigo Airlines
Campaign: International Services Launch
Agency: Weiden + Kennedy
Medium: Television, Print
The Brief:
Indigo had launched the outdoor campaign for its international operations few months ago catching everyone’s attention on highways and high streets. With copy lines such as ‘Sheikh It Baby’, ‘Phoren Return’, ‘Singapore Fling’, the Welcome Abroad campaign enlightened fliers about the new destinations Indigo started flying to. In order to celebrate the International operations, it has launched a new campaign creating a runway Musical TVC for the same. A photogenic combination of theatre and tarmac, the film draws parallels between IndiGo’s energetic personality, its beautifully synchronised operations, and the minutely-choreographed perfection of a musical. The story is told by the core members of the IndiGo team, led by an energetic captain and supported by an all-star cast of co-pilots, ground force personnel, and the gorgeous, super-efficient cabin crew. Wieden + Kennedy worked on the whole campaign.
Speaking about the commercial, Aditya Ghosh, President, IndiGo Airlines said, “These are exciting times not only for us but for all avid travelers. Our all-new lively advertisement not only celebrates the milestone of us going international but also reiterates our promise of providing a hassle free and on time travel experience to our valued customers. It’s the strong force of our staff/crew members and the belief of our customers that keeps us going and this is clearly reflected in the fun filled moments showcased in the new commercial.”
Mohit Dhar Jayal, Managing Director, Wieden + Kennedy commented, “Every aspect of the IndiGo experience is designed to maximize customer satisfaction, and IndiGo's advertising is no different. Marketing propaganda just isn't IndiGo's style, which is why this film is such a great piece of entertainment.”
Experts Opinion:
A mixed opinion but unanimous appreciation comes from the Industry experts for this musical. The lyrics however, are too fast to catch, agrees everyone.
For K V Sridhar, National Creative Director, Leo Burnett, the ad is both good and bad. He explains, “As a consumer it’s good, it’s international and fun. But if I see it as an ad man, it is not that good. Airtel’s Har friend zaroori hota hai was a great execution in terms of music and the theatrical format was done brilliantly by Vodafone for its Facebook ad. This one lacks in terms of production values. However, the western musical, international crew, musical format and international look make the point rightly. But I am afraid people wouldn’t really get it with just one view. As a consumer I would give it a 3 and as a professional I would give it 2.”
Emmanuel Upputuru, National Creative Director, Publicis India is impressed by the execution but feels point of ‘going international’ isn’t made loudly. “It’s a nicely executed ad. However, it could have more international cues. Like the last one spoke about time and its cues were pretty clear. Here, in the end we do hear that they are going international, but it could have been little tighter on the international front,” he shares. Stars – 3/5.
Rupin Jayal, Senior Planning Director, MnCSaatchi thinks that the TVC breaks free of clichéd airline advertising showing airhostesses with fake smiles serving grateful passengers or aircraft taking off and landing and reinforces the mildly satirical, tongue in cheek tonality of the brand. He tells us what he likes about the ad – “What works for me is that the TVC is distinctive and in synch with the brand's personality and hence reinforces my perception of the Indigo brand as one that takes the "low" out of low cost and replaces it with "smart". The message however, is difficult to understand since the jingle is very fast paced; words are difficult to follow and so the message may get lost or at least requires repeat viewing. But given that the TVC is fun to watch, repeat viewing isn't really a hassle.” Stars – 4/5.
Anirban Majumdar, National Planning Director, Publicis India, gives 3.5 out of 5 to the campaign as he believes that the whole representation works well. He adds, “It works for me and there is an international appeal in the execution. The introduction of the new services has been done pretty well. However, I feel they could have introduced other facets of the airline than just the "on time" promise to a new audience of international travelers.”
Credits:
Executive Creative Director: V Sunil
Director: Steven Antin
Choreographer: Denise Faye
Creative Team: Daniel Berkowitz, Keshav NaiduAccount Management: Neha Puri, Deepak Sharma
Production house: Hello Robot
Music credits: Mathieu Josso, Vinayak Manohar, Tarun Shahani
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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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