From 1989, Fevicol’s campaigns have been refreshed by us every year: Piyush Pandey

Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, says the media spend for the new Fevicol campaign in the first round has been Rs 20 crore

e4m by Noel Dsouza
Published: Aug 20, 2019 8:30 AM  | 4 min read
Pidilite 60th Birthday

Marking the occasion of completing 60 years, Fevicol on Monday unveiled a campaign that resonates with the target audience and shows that loyalty for the brand has stuck through generations.

Since its inception, the brand has been able to give a quirky spin to its content. Right from the 1997 TVC ‘Dum laga ke haisha’ to the latest one, all campaigns have highlighted Fevicol’s journey over the years in its typical human and humorous fashion. The TVCs showcase the strength of Fevicol while drawing parallels with the changing paradigms of India’s social and cultural scenario.

Fevicol and Ogilvy have a client-agency relationship of over 3 decades. On this association, Piyush Pandey, Chief Creative Officer Worldwide and Executive Chairman India, Ogilvy, said, “From 1989 till date, Fevicol’s campaigns have been refreshed by us every year. It is the same campaign but it never remains the same. With Prasoon Pandey, we believe we are doing justice to a brand like Fevicol and its birthday. We have ensured that the campaign has covered the revolution of India with the evolution of Fevicol.”

The last time Ogilvy and Fevicol came together to celebrate like this was when the brand completed 50 years with the moustache ad.

Speaking about the campaign, Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, said: “Fevicol is the only adhesive brand, which is among India’s top consumer household brands. If you look at the brand story of Fevicol, three words exemplify it. The first is building bonds with all its stakeholders from a carpenter to a dealer to an agency. The brand philosophy of Pidilite is forging long-term relationships. The second is innovation - there are 75 variants of Fevicol, like Fevicol Marine, Fevicol Express and many more. The brand has become much more than just sticking two surfaces together. Lastly, the word that actually builds the brand’s analogy is that we believe we are always rooted but still contemporary. The essence of a brand like this is how do we keep it relevant and contemporary but never lose its basic character.”

Puri shared that the media spends for the new Fevicol campaign in the first round has been Rs 20 crore. He said the company would review its way forward according to the impact of the commercial and the reviews it gets.

A lot has been said about catching the viewers’ attention within a short span and any content beyond 15 seconds is not able to do that, especially on digital, Puri said. “If you have a story to tell, say it properly and people will watch it,” he added.

A key insight that Puri and Pandey shared was that they never give subtitles on their commercials even when they showcase them in Cannes. The strategy was to invoke a human element beyond the language.

For the first time ever, the campaign will be placed as content on OTT platforms like Hotstar, SonyLiv and Zee5. They believe that an ad’s message shared by an icon will excite a younger audience.

“Fevicol is a cultural glue that salutes the people of India. As a brand, it has followed this principle for 60 years. Advertising came into the picture much later. The 60-year TV ad and the entire communication salutes the carpenter and her or his craft. Fevicol is the message, Ogilvy is only the messenger,” says Pandey.

Speaking on how they have developed a long-time relationship, Puri said: “Ogilvy co-owns the brand with us. They have the same aggression and hunger they had years ago. All agencies are as good as their clients.”

The latest campaign will be rolled out in six regional languages - Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi. The commercial will be shared for public viewing in a couple of days.

The brand will be going across Africa and emerging in the Middle East as well. Last week the brand announced two new ventures - one for a Spanish company and the one for an Italian firm.

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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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