Google hails the power of every voter
The film narrates the story of 97-year old Shyam Saran Negi from Himachal Pradesh, who is India’s very first voter, and urges Indians to come out and cast their votes in these general elections

With the elections round the corner, Google India has released a campaign that urges Indians to vote with a true and inspiring story. The film tells the story of Shyam Saran Negi, a 97-year old retired school teacher from Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh and India’s very first voter.
As the story goes, India’s first general elections were held in early 1952. But an exception was made for Kinnaur in anticipation of snowfall, and hence, the elections were held there in October 1951. That’s when Negi, lovingly known as Masterji, got a chance to cast his first vote. Since then, Negi has voted in every single election, including each of the 15 Lok Sabha elections. The years haven’t diminished his belief in democracy and the power of elections.
Commenting on the campaign, Sandeep Menon, Director, Marketing, Google India said, “The 2014 general elections promises to be a landmark in the history of this nation. Perhaps more than any other election in the past, these elections are about capturing the imagination of millions of both first-time and experienced voters. This video has been developed to inspire Indian voters to vote this election. The story of Shyam Negi is testimony to Indian voters’ belief in the power of democracy.”
Abhijit Avasthi, National Creative Director, Ogilvy India said, “While all of us have cribs about the state of affairs in the country and a cynicism about the government, we forget that the only weapon of change we have in our hands is our vote. Like so many others, Google too wants to motivate people, especially youngsters, to exercise their right to vote. But rather than being preachy, it wants to do it the inspirational and emotional way. And who better to inspire us than Shyam Negi, who has diligently and with pride carried out this duty since 1951. We are all fortunate to have him present amongst us.”
The campaign – #PledgeToVote – urges citizens of the country to vote in these Lok Sabha elections. The film works alongside the Election hub, where one can pledge to vote and tell the country why he/she pledges to vote in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The hub also has a trends section that enables voters to know the Google Score, which reflects the amount of search activity for a person in the previous 24 hours using Google Search and YouTube, combined with the amount of engagement with a person’s name on Google+. Voters can also join the hangout series with the popular leaders by submitting a question to the leader on Google+.
Watch the film here…
Expert take
Commenting on the campaign, Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle, remarked, “Really involving storytelling. It raises the pitch for democracy, it really motivates people to go out and vote. The greatest thing that this film does is that it makes you realise that there is a duty that we as citizens of the country have to perform. If the 97-year old Mr Negi can do, then we all as younger, abler and erudite people need to do the same. I particularly like the fact that the film does not sermonise, but tells the simple story of a man’s commitment simply and honestly. I for one am taking the #pledgeforvote with Mr Negi. You did make me feel very small, full of doubts and cynicism. This year, I am with you.”
Our take
Google’s campaign is an attempt to attract the first-time voters and the internet savvy urban Indian. It is extremely important to capture the pulse of the urban internet user before the elections. The campaign urges Indians to take part in selecting the right leader for the country through the inspirational journey of Shyam Saran Negi, independent India’s first voter.
The beautiful locations featured in the campaign makes it more real and helps in bringing alive the story. The insight is powerful and portrays the belief in the power of elections and democracy. It is difficult to bring about a change in the mindset of people on voting, but this real story might encourage a lot of voters. The Election hub is also an innovative concept and will help spread awareness about the balloting system in the country.
Google has established an emotional connect with the audience through its reunion campaign last year. This campaign also has an emotional angle and will inspire both the seasoned as well as the as first time voters. If a 97-year old man can vote, then why can’t we?
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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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