FICCI Frames 2008: Regional Cinema – Needed, efficient marketing & promotion
The session on regional cinema had a list of industry veterans pondering over the issues and challenges facing the regional film industry in the country. The brainstorming session focused on how language is hampering growth of regional cinema inspite of the availability of quality talent and content in plenty.

The session on regional cinema had a list of industry veterans pondering over the issues and challenges facing the regional film industry in the country. The brainstorming session focused on how language is hampering growth of regional cinema inspite of the availability of quality talent and content in plenty.
The session, moderated by Arijit Dutta of Priya Entertainment, had speakers like the eminent Marathi film director and actor Mahesh Kothare, L Suresh from the Tamil film industry, Arvind Trivedi of the Gujarati film industry, the popular Bhojpuri film actor Manoj Tiwari, and Tekwani of the Sindhi film industry. The speakers pondered over how the regional film industry can be promoted and can do great business.
While the speakers differed in their views on a number of issues, all of them were unanimous in their opinion that the main problem plaguing the regional cinema is not the absence of quality content or talent pool, but a serious lack of effective marketing and promotional activities.
Claiming that the Marathi cinema is the cradle of the film industry in the country which was nurtured by Dada Saheb Phalke, eminent Marathi film director and actor Mahesh Kothare said, “It has come a long way since then. In 2001, Dolby digital sound was introduced in Marathi films for the first time in the country. A few years back, Shwaas, a Marathi film directed by Sandeep Sawant won the Golden Lotus Award. It was after 50 years that the Golden Lotus Award was given to a Marathi film”.
Touching upon the problems of the regional films in general and Marathi films in particular, Kothare said the biggest problem facing the regional films industry is the entry of multiplexes. “While on the one hand multiplexes have brought back the elite to cinema halls, when it comes to the Marathi films, they are a big threat. The problem is that though the Maharashtra government exempted the Marathi films from entertainment taxes as part of its efforts to promote the industry, this is tax exemption is not applicable to multiplexes on the one hand and on the other they cinema chains do not want to show regional language films,” pointed out Kothare. Kothare also pointed out that even though Marathi cinemas have huge market overseas among the expat audiences, again finally it is not viable. For instance, in Britain, these films have to pay a hefty censorship fee of £2,000.
Another growing regional film industry is the Bhojpuri cinema. “We are doing very good business now, which is clear from the fact that even some leading Bollywood stars like Mithun Chakraborty and Shatrughan Sinha are acting in Bhojpuri films today. But the main problem with our films is that they are not properly planned,” said popular Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari, who added that another problem was that while male actors were keen on doing Bhojpuri films, the same was not the case with actresses, who were not interested at all in such films. He concluded his talk with an appeal to leading actresses to come forward and take up Bhojpuri films as there was no dearth of money in the industry.
Leading producer, distributor and exporter of Tamil films L Suresh began his speech by saying that the Southern film fraternity was no less than Bollywood in terms of budget, quality or quantity or production capabilities. Citing the examples of Rajnikant-starrer ‘Chandramukhi’, he said the film grossed up a hefty Rs 80 crore from the Box Office. He also buttressed his statement with the example of another Rajnikant blockbuster ‘Shivaji: The Boss’, which was released in 800 cinemas across the country.
“Regional cinema is big. We have quality product. But it depends on the individual producer to market the film abroad. My only demand is that the Central Government should give equal importance to the regional cinema. If we have proper industry forums, all regional films can do much bigger business,” Suresh concluded.
Contrary to the general lack of awareness about the Sindhi film industry, Ramesh Tekwani, representing this industry, pointed out, “There is a significant market for Sindhi films today. But the problem is that they need to be marketed well. A beginning could be made by storage players like Moser Baer, as these films do not have a concentrated audience.”
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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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