FMCG, telecom players paint outdoor canvas bright and big
Outdoor advertising holds the potential of leaving a larger-than-life imprint on people’s minds. In the constant endeavour to scale new highs, companies in the FMCG and telecom segments in India have continually innovated with outdoor advertising.

Outdoor advertising holds the potential of leaving a larger-than-life imprint on people’s minds. In the constant endeavour to scale new highs, companies in the FMCG and telecom segments in India have continually innovated with outdoor advertising to rule the mindspace of customers in both urban and rural segments.
FMCG companies, one of the largest spenders in outdoor advertising in the country, perceive this to be the best medium to turn brands into big hits. Hence, the players have taken on innovative ways to position themselves aggressively in outdoors, with a keener eye on the B and C cities where outdoors are seen to bring in the big bucks.
The FMCG interest has also catalysed the growth of the domestic outdoor advertising industry which is approximately sized at 700 crore. The telecom players too of late have played no mean role in reaching out to customers by way of outdoor advertising. In this context, an expert told exchange4media.com, “Gone are the days when a city welcomed you through black and white hoardings of some obscure brand. Now it is the latest telecom tariffs that greet you.”
Pepsi Foods Pvt. Ltd is one of the big spenders on outdoors. A company spokesperson said that through outdoor advertising they talk about new TV campaigns, local promotions, consumer contests, new price points and other local initiatives.
Outdoor campaigns have been largely successful in facilitating the comeback of ‘Fido Dido’, the 7UP mascot. The softdrink maker supplemented the outdoor initiative with print and TV campaigns.
The new campaign for Dukes Lemonade revolves around the character of Bandya Shinde which is currently being communicated to consumers through innovative outdoor campaigns. The massive visibility drive includes attractive hoardings, paintings on local trains, bus-shelters, street banners and point-of-sale (POS) posters.
In B grade cities of Andhra Pradesh, Pepsi's movie initiative ‘Pepsi Cine Mahadam’ is being currently communicated to consumers through an outdoor campaign comprising hoardings, the company spokesperson said.
Sharda Agarwal, Director--Marketing, Coca Cola India, too believes that outdoor advertising is an important medium. New innovative ideas are being introduced regularly. For instance, Vanilla Coke is now being promoted largely through this medium, she said.
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd has been successfully encashing on oudoors to promote its popular brand ‘Amul’. Citing reasons for the brand’s success, R R Chaudhry, Deputy Manager—Marketing, said the player had adopted a two-point strategy to successfully use the outdoors. Firstly, the annual hoardings were booked well in advance. The sites of the hoardings remain the same over the years. In fact, they in due course became landmarks in different cities.
Secondly, the frequency of change was maintained and the creatives revolved around topical issues. Out of the 34 products in its kitty, only Amul Butter is promoted through this medium. The rest are promoted through print and TV seasonally. At present, the PSU’s total spend on advertising is Rs 1.25 crore out of which Rs 1 crore is spent on outdoor media, Chaudhry said.
Telecom brands too have gone the whole distance to capitalise on the strengths of outdoor advertising. “We have indeed used this medium for strong brand building exercises,” said a spokesperson of Reliance Infocomm.
Throwing more light on the subject, Arun Sharma, DGM, Marketing, (Head–Media), Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd, said that for local circles it is the most important media and its lifespan is much longer than print and television campaigns. “It is the closest to point of purchase. The need to be local is very important in telecom and in our case this need is the highest which gets fulfilled thoroughly through outdoor advertising,” he said.
Industry experts will seldom tire in stating the difficulties they encounter while opting for outdoor advertising but there is no question posed on the enormous potential this medium offers in building brands. The canvas is truly large.
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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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