Fevikwik launches ‘Broken Heart’ spot to broaden brand positioning

The new ad conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather is aimed at broadening the brand positioning beyond the already established standing as ‘one-drop instant adhesive’

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Oct 15, 2015 9:01 AM  | 4 min read
Fevikwik launches ‘Broken Heart’ spot to broaden brand positioning

The adhesive brand from Pidilite Industries, Fevikwik, has launched a quirky campaign titled ‘Broken Heart’ which is aimed at broadening its positioning, beyond the already established one as ‘one-drop instant adhesive’. The ad conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather speaks about the versatility of the adhesive to fix any broken objects from toys to sunglasses, except a ‘broken heart’.

Speaking on the concept, Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman and Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, India & South Asia said, “Fevikwik has always been about a fun way of communicating an instant adhesive.  This is another fun take on it, urging people to always keep it handy.”

The new ad tells the story of a hopeless romantic man, who is unable to express his emotions and is always misunderstood. His heart always ends up getting broken, but this doesn’t deter him from trying to impress women amidst their hurling of sandals, toys and mugs. The film in an effective manner shows that common items like sandal, mug can be fixed with the help of Fevikwik. The campaign was aired for the first time on 11th October, along with the World Television premiere of blockbuster movies like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tanu Weds Manu.

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Expert take: Did the strategy work?

Anshul Sushil, co-founder at Boring Brands said, “I found the ad quite regressive. Like their earlier ad ‘Indo-Pak’ border took the brand five years ahead. This one kind of pulled it back. It could have been executed in a much better way and as a result of which, it fell flat. We all know that Fevikwik is used to mend any kind of broken object; there was nothing which the creative said. After all it is always about that one simple insight, and it depends on you- how creatively you can execute it.”

Echoing similar views, O.R. Radhakrishnan, Executive Creative Director, Enormous Brands added, “There are infact not one, but too many iconic ads from Fevikwik. I have seen far better Fevikwik ads. The South Indian fisherman ad from the brand is actually set as an example of great creativity to young professionals. The new ad on the other hand, fell a little low.”  

Previous creative proposition:

The previous campaign from the brand was one of the most popular ads during the World Cup this season. The ‘Todo Nahin Jodo’ by Fevikwik which broke during the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match, featured an Indian and a Pakistani soldier at the Wagah Border. Ogilvy India had incorporated humour to highlight the message of peace and harmony using the theme of bonding. The film was appreciated by the ad fraternity and it came as a ray of hope among many dismal ads released during that time.

The ad was once again brought to the limelight, after BJP's Ujjain MP Chintamani Malviya tried to create a controversy in the Parliament by calling the ad ‘anti-national’ and an ‘insult’ to the soldiers. According to reports, the minister has also requested the government that the creator, writer and the director of the ad should be tried for treason.

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The film ‘Parade’ opens at the Wagah border, where one soldier each from India and Pakistan are shown marching and trying to outdo the other. In this, the sole of the Pakistani soldier’s shoe peels off and he is then helped by the Indian counterpart who applies Fevikwik and saves him from public embarrassment.

The highest ad recall for the brand still continues to be the fisherman ad which was released in 1998 and was conceptualised by Pandey himself. The ad showed a suave looking man getting disturbed by a loud South Indian while fishing. The latter comes and puts three drops of Fevikwik on a piece of wood that he dips into the water, and much to the amazement of the other man who has been waiting since long, pulls out four fish stuck to the wood. The ad puts forth the ‘Chutki mein Chipkaye’ proposition of the brand which is still stuck in every consumers mind.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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