Good copywriters are hard to find, say advertising experts
Good copywriters are hard to find these days as visual imagery is holding centrestage in advertising. Long copy is fast disappearing from the advertising landscape. And, sadly, copywriters who can transverse between English and Hindi are a diminishing species, is the view of some advertising experts.
“No one is going to read all that copy, are they?” This is a stance taken by most marketers, which is why 95 per cent of ads in India (both in print and on television) continue to be dependant on strong imagery and visuals, rather than strong copy.
In the category of strong copy, the short copy ads -- which are set in poster style and contain only a few words or syllables, accompanied by larger than life images -- rule supreme. Consequently, good copywriters are hard to find these days and long copy is fast disappearing from the advertising landscape. And, sadly, copywriters who can transverse between two languages (English and Hindi) are a diminishing species.
Says Preeti Vyas Gianetti, Chairperson, Vyas Gianetti Creatives, “So many advertisements virtually say little more than ‘Hello —our product is wonderful — Good-bye’. That’s where the entire deal ends. In years gone by, you had people like Alok Nanda, Alyque Padamsee and Mohammad Khan who could write splendid copy, and consequently consumers took notice of each and every syllable used. What’s happening today is that you cannot remember a single ad where the copy stands dominant and the words are meaningful or distinct. Good copywriters are indeed hard to find.”
Gianetti says that advertisers on their part shrug away from compelling copy and continue to invest in imagery. “The advertising industry is facing a downturn where good copywriters are fast disappearing, and the spotlight remains on art and visuals. When you have a situation where work from copywriters is devalued and underplayed, and most campaigns are visual led, it is but natural that there would be a dearth of copywriting talent,” she says.
In a similar vein, KS Chakravarthy ‘Chax’, National Creative Director, Rediffusion DY&R, asserts that in yesteryear, there were copywriters who would excel in both English and Hindi. “Today you have South Mumbai accented copywriters who cannot do justice to either of the languages. And a South Mumbai accented yuppie writer is no good because most of the time you don’t get compelling copy, either in English or in Hindi. What you need is a whole new crop of copywriters who do as much justice to the brand as the last generation of compelling writers. It would be an advantage if they can think and write in both languages. While one view is that marketers are not seeking compelling copy, I think that it’s the lack of sufficient talent in copy that accounts for so many visual-led campaigns,” observes Chax.
Anup Chitnis of the art director-copywriter Chitnis-D Silva combo at O&M, however simply disagrees with the views expressed by Chax and Gianetti. “I reject the notion that there is a dearth of talent on the copy scene. Today’s copywriters are guys who make an impact in a fleeting moment, they make you stop in your tracks and look at the ad, and in an instant say all that needs to be said about the brand. Copywriters today function differently from their counterparts of yesteryear. It would be unfair to compare them. You now have copywriters who have adopted the cluttered media environment by saying everything in a few words,” asserts Chitnis.
As Chitnis sums it up, “The attempt is to be brief and yet furnish compelling copy.”
Copy relies on intellectual processing. It has to, since converting the squiggles on a page (which is, after all, what printing is) or the random noises coming from someone's mouth (which is, after all, what speaking is) must be translated into meaning in the reader's or listener's mind. Ads today may be brief and informative. But the issue is: Are they compelling enough? The jury is still out.
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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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