Genre Check: IPL and old titles for Hindi movie channels
The Hindi movie channels genre has had an interesting run in 2008. Even as the Indian Premier League redefined cricket and delivered unexpected numbers for Max, most Hindi movie channels played the old titles game. However, newcomer UTV Movies may just turn out to be a game-changer going forward, if its strategy of premiering new movies pays off.

The mainline Hindi movie channels have had an interesting run in 2008. Even as the Indian Premier League redefined cricket and delivered unexpected numbers for Max, most Hindi movie channels played the old titles game. Many industry observers are looking at newcomer UTV Movies closely. The channel may just turn out to be a game-changer going forward, if its strategy of premiering new movies pays off.
The ratings story for the Hindi movie channels is not much different from last year. Zee Cinema and Max battled it out for the top slot every week. Even the advent of IPL did not change Max’s fate for it to continue at a steady numero uno position after the series was over. Star Gold, which has stayed with a programming mix where at least the smaller or niche titles have premiered on the channel, is on the No. 3 position in the genre.
Filmy and UTV Movies, which move between the fourth and fifth positions, lock horns more fiercely towards the end of the year. UTV Movies brings differentiation to the genre to some extent at present, as its strategy has been to premier big titles like ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ on the channel. Despite this, at least so far, the channel has still not broken into the top three in the genre.
As is known, there are 12 Hindi movie channels on television at present, but channels like Zee Premier, Zee Classic, Zee Action, Jhankarr Movies, B4U Movies, CVO, and Bindass Movies still have no numbers to show.
Interestingly, some of the most viewed movies on the top two leading channels include the likes of ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ (2003), ‘Vivaah’ (2006), and South flicks such as ‘Chandramukhi’ (2005) and ‘Don No. 1’, amongst others.
CPRP on the genre debated
Media planners are of the opinion that Hindi movie channels are very important in their media plans, as they play an important role in building the reach. Harish Shriyan, Managing Partner, OMD India, explained, “Most advertisers like those in the FMCG sector are very active on Hindi movie channels.”
Nikhil Rangnekar, Executive Director, India - West, Starcom Worldwide, seconded this, and said, “Hindi movie channels reach the same audience as GECs in some markets. More often than not, you would find that any brand that advertises on GECs would also be on Hindi movie channels. The reason is primarily to be able to drive frequency. If you look channel shares, Max and Zee Cinema would have a share similar to Sony or any of the number four or five positioned Hindi GEC. But Sony would come at much higher CPRP because their rates, unlike a movie channel’s, would be higher.”
Presenting another view on this, Sudha Natrajan, Chief Operating Officer & Joint President, Lintas Media Group, said, “This genre used to be very efficient till about two years back, because their cost per rating point (CPRP) was fairly low. Their entry cost barriers were low because their rates were lower and they had decent deliveries. Post TAM panel expansion and proliferation of channels in the genre, the CPRP has gone up, in certain cases even higher than some GEC channels, and they have become inefficient. Hindi movie channels at present are not an extremely attractive proposition, but they are still doing well, and do add unduplicated reach in certain markets.”
The media heads also state that rating, and hence the No. 1 player, is not very important for this genre, as the difference in numbers is not significant. While Shriyan said that the No. 1 keeps fluctuating, Natrajan points out that there is clutter in the genre at present, and that the quality of the channel matters while making media plans.
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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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