Global alliance on cards for TapRoot

TapRoot is engaged in conversations with holding companies such as Omnicom and WPP to consider the option of an alliance

e4m by Noor Fathima Warsia
Published: Jan 18, 2012 3:35 PM  | 3 min read
Global alliance on cards for TapRoot

It appears that another mega deal is on the cards for the Indian advertising industry. Creative independent TapRoot, that has been in the news for a good portion of 2011 not only for the kind of large advertisers that it had won in the year, but also for doing two of the most talked about campaigns of 2011 – Pepsi and Airtel – has been at the centre of attention for holding companies such as Omnicom, WPP and Publicis Groupe, among others.

While many have been engaged in conversations with TapRoot for alliance and partnerships even before it had officially launched in 2008, industry sources believe that of late, some of these conversations have reached advanced stages. The one company that has found its way in many industry conversations in this context is Omnicom.

A strong rumour that surfaced last week was about Omnicom acquiring TapRoot through its agency brand TBWA\. Omnicom India officials have said that they would not comment on “speculations and rumours” and TapRoot India officials were not available for comments, but exchange4media has gathered that TapRoot is not entertaining any conversation of a complete sellout or of partnering with TBWA\.

“Omnicom has to find some other route to woo TapRoot,” a source close to the development said.

If industry sources are to be believed, one would hear some development in this matter sooner than later.

Omnicom’s alliance with TapRoot, in whatever form, would be a big boost to the Omnicom India strategy.

In the last quarter of 2011, the second phase of Omnicom’s India strategy unfolded when the company bought majority stake in Mudra Group, further strengthening the DDB brand in India. The move was followed by various changes at Mudra, including some key structural changes. Omnicom officials such as DDB - APAC, Japan and India CEO, John Zeigler, have made India a point of focus and one can be sure that more changes can be expected.

Prior to this, in 2007-08, Omnicom brands OMD and BBDO were built ground up in India and both brands, especially OMD, have managed to build a noteworthy India operation.

When Omnicom CEO John Wren came to India in October 2011, there were two points that stood out distinctly in his conversations – Mudra was one of the first steps that Omnicom had taken in the second phase of its India push, and that he would himself be involved in the India market. Both signalled the extreme aggression with which Omnicom is viewing India.

While India has a decent list of independents, including the likes of Cartwheel, Ideas@work, Creativeland Asia, ON, Cut the Crap, Salt and Saints & Warriors, TapRoot has had an exceptional 2011, one that gave independents in India a good name.

TapRoot’s Pepsi and Airtel stories have been told innumerable times and the agency continues to see queries from large advertisers. But one of the most important points that make TapRoot attractive is its leadership team that understands creativity and has developed the rare calibre of presenting ideas that connect. The founding team of Agnello Dias and Santosh Padhi (Aggi and Paddy) are just the kind of assets that any agency would like on its side in India.

Aggi had mentioned to exchange4media in an earlier conversation that both he and Paddy had no rigid views on what they wanted TapRoot to become. To quote Aggi, “TapRoot will become what it wants to become. We will do anything that would be good for the company and for the people in it.”

The time to decide on the ‘anything’ has come closer than one would have expected.

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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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