Flipkart’s #DefineYourOwnBeautyStandards campaign: Nail or fail?

We asked experts what they think about the campaign, and take a look at other similar advertising campaigns by brands

e4m by Misbaah Mansuri
Published: Dec 27, 2018 8:34 AM  | 5 min read
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To say that beauty advertising has been selling female consumers ‘hope in a jar' for generations won’t be far-fetched. It was only in 2004 that Dove set out to challenge the world of beauty advertising. And in doing so, they challenged the portrayal of women. The brand was rewarded with a 700 per cent uplift in sales and was quick to reign over the consumer’s heart from there on.  The success of Dove’s campaign says a thing or two about how brands that embrace reality are rewarded with high engagement and emotional intensity throughout.

Flipkart’s latest campaign- #DefineYourOwnBeautyStandards features prominent personalities such as Malaika Arora Khan and Mithila Palkar. The spot encourages its audience to be comfortable with whatever their beauty choices are and to not allow society to put them down with pre-defined beauty ideals. The overall message being to never be apologetic about their choices. We asked experts what they think about the campaign and take a look at other similar advertising by other brands.

 

Over to experts

Ad-filmmaker Amrit Sharma is of the opinion that the ad scores on the creative and the execution. “While the concept has been embraced before by brands, I have to acknowledge that it does justice to the overall idea and execution.” Sharma notes that the idea has been executed nicely.

BrandWagon’s Deepti Nair feels that such ads do well on social media and is a good topic for brands to continue a conversation on. “Keeping in mind the medium for which the brand has been created, I feel that it has done a good job. Similar ideas have been used by brands before, but overall the campaign is quite decent. Such ads must be lauded for the initiative they take towards transforming the notion of beauty,” explains Nair. 

Deepak Singh, Chief Creative Officer, YAAP, says that he quite likes the concept of #defineyourownbeautystandard which holds true to everyone, but adds that he expected better from that brand. “I am not very sure about the story telling and the execution. The way the ad is shot is not very fresh. The earlier Flipkart ads have always created a benchmark for themselves. I think this is a very different idea from the brand's point of view, and I am not sure if this ad will be able to create much buzz like the previous ones. But talking about this particular piece, I think overall it is a very average film. Also lot of interesting things have been done around the concept of beauty before. And I expect better than this from a brand like Flipkart” says Singh.

 


We take a look at other campaigns rolled out by brands on the said concept of embracing individuality and breaking the pre-conceived, traditional notions of beauty

Titan Raga

Taking the brand’s conversation ‘Khudse Naya Rishta’ forward, Titan Raga recently released a TV commercial which questions the ‘ideal’ of beauty. And in doing so, it celebrates the woman’s ability to embrace who she is. How she accepts every bit of herself. And how she doesn’t believe in the world’s definition of ‘beautiful’ or ‘flawless’. Her beauty is a belief that starts with her being comfortable in her own skin. The film showcases women from different walks of life, who wear their scars with pride and flaunt their (supposed) imperfections with absolute confidence and grace. It essays how for a working woman, her dark circles are proof of her hard work; for a performer, her chipped nails and bruised feet are marks of her relentless dedication in pursuit of excellence in her passion. 

 

Nykaa

Nykaa.com launched their first ever television campaign conceptualized by Mullen Lintas. The film was helmed by Konkana Sen Sharma and features model/actor/TV anchor Tara Sharma amongst the other lead female cast and is set to an especially composed hummable track. The inspiration for the campaign is the times we live in and how beautifully women are challenging stereotypes and dismissing the status quo. The ad film taps into her confidence and unapologetic assertiveness as she embraces power and success. 

 

Jabong

 Jabong.com reiterated the idea of individuality in a unique expression to inspire and encourage the youth of India to be comfortable in their own skin by launching a new brand campaign on the theme ‘Be You. The campaign featured a 360-degree multimedia integration of television, print, outdoor and digital platforms. The core idea of the campaign message is of appreciating oneself and going on one’s own individual journey, and be true to oneself, feel good and confidently express oneself. The peppy and upbeat 130 seconder music score of the commercial is a youthful blend of melody, beat and meaningful lyrics. The visualisation of the song exudes a sense of freedom, individual journey and optimism that the brand has created through its offerings in the past few years.  

 

 

 

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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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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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