Grab the tissues: Vicks #TouchOfCare is back with another viral ad

On YouTube, the zero branding ad has crossed over 4,675,023 views and counting

e4m by Misbaah Mansuri
Published: Oct 12, 2018 8:20 AM  | 4 min read
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Vicks India recently launched the second edition of Vicks #TouchOfCare, its heart-warming campaign that went viral last year. Five minutes into a conversation with Ritu Mittal, Country Marketing Manager, Vicks India, and she shares, “There is always the pressure of doing more of what has worked but we really waited for the right story.” 

‘Vicks - One in a Million’ is yet another inspiring story, this time of Nisha, a young girl who has Ichthyosis, a genetic skin condition. The transformation of Nisha due to the love and care provided by her adoptive parents Aloma and David Lobo, forms the crux of this digital video.

Back with a bang

The second campaign continues to spread the idea that ‘Every child deserves the touch of care’. Created by Publicis Singapore, the story is a first-person narrative by Nisha, an orphaned girl with Ichthyosis who was abandoned by her biological parents when she was just two weeks old. Her life was transformed when she was adopted by Aloma and David Lobo, who despite having children of their own, gave Nisha a family which showered her with unconditional love and the #TouchOfCare. The film captures Nisha’s story as she sails through the challenges and complexities of life, with her mother and a family at her side.  It depicts how Nisha, who is an extraordinary girl, leads an ordinary, regular life - one of hopes, dreams and challenges - and how Aloma has brought her up in a way that is no different from anyone else. 

The ad had crossed over 4,675,023 views on YouTube (at the time of writing this article). Mittal reveals that as the brand started working on the campaign they realized that the institution of family today is not as tightly-defined as it was. “We wanted to bring the purpose of our brand to life. People today are increasingly living away from their traditional environment. So we as a brand wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge and embrace the power of family to transform a life.  And, we thought that the story of Nisha really deserved to be heard,” she explains.

 "We pondered, 'Is India ready for it?' Can we talk about care beyond the biological boundaries of our family? Our agency reaffirmed us that the consumer is actually ready and the consumer is far more evolved than what we think,” she continues. Mittal said that it took courage to ahead with a film that was minimal on branding. “Too much of the brand takes away from the authenticity and credibility of story-telling,” she reasons.

Turning to experts

Varun Duggirala, Content Chief and Co-founder, The Glitch, opines that the ad communication brings forth a genuine range of emotions with it. "The ad definitely makes us take a hard look, both at ourselves individually and as a society. Many a times brands try to portray their values in this way, but this is one of those times when the messaging and the delivery are both spot-on.  It's a well-balanced and beautifully enacted film,” he says.

Isobar’s NCD, Anish Varghese feels the team has nicely married the brand spirit with real-life events. “It’s not an easy task to tell a true story, that too without losing the essence of the real events which happened 17 years ago. Hats off to Vicks and their agency for telling us such moving stories with the #TouchOfCare campaign. Chronologically we think of the brand first and then craft a story. Here, it’s a reverse engineering of sorts, as around the real-life event the brand integration happened.  I just feel, a story of this nature evokes an eerie feeling when told visually, which may or may not work in the brand’s favour,” explains Varghese.

According to Deepak Singh-Chief Creative Officer, The Social Street, the concept is quite powerful, as is the execution and brand connect. “The emotion is nicely built in the story and I think it's got a good brand connect as well. The execution is notable as the film is nicely shot. The casting and music also complement the whole idea,” he says.

 Shrenik Gandhi, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, White Rivers Media, too lauds the focus on story-telling sans any branding. “In the age of abundance of micro videos, not all three- minutes catch the attention. It has to be 'one in a million', this one really is. Great storytelling,  strong voice-over and most of all, a very hard-hitting concept. There is no reason this shall not be viral again and win a plethora of awards. Zero brand plugin was the cherry on the cake. Great job!" he says.

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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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