Gromax and Scarecrow Communications set to change lives of Indian farmers

The new range of tractors promise to change ‘life ka track’ of Indian farmers

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Sep 1, 2017 8:31 AM  | 4 min read


Scarecrow Mumbai and Gromax Agri Equipment Limited (formerly known as Mahindra Gujarat Tractor Ltd.) have launched a new tractor brand – Trakstar in the 30-50 HP category to transform the lives of Indian farmers.    


 Most Indian farmers still rely on traditional methods to prepare and harvest their fields. They are eager to accept technology and mechanisation that can enrich their lives, provided it is simple, effective and affordable. This is where Gromax steps in. 


Gromax is an agri-equipment entity that is committed to the cause of enhancing and enriching the lives of farmers across the nation with affordable mechanisation solutions. The company’s affordable mechanisation solutions – TRAKSTAR Tractors and TRAKMATE farm endeavour to carry out this task. 


Harish Chavan, Director, Gromax Agri Equipment Limited, said, "This is not the first time Mahindra is associating with the Scarecrow team. They have previously worked on some of our brands like Trringo. We realised Scarecrow’s approach to develop brand communication is something that we resonate with and we were more than confident to award the creative duties to them. From branding of the Tractor to coming up with company and implements names to developing positioning and communication for the brand, everything has been taken care of by Scarecrow, Mumbai." 


TRAKSTAR – TRACTOR JO BADAL DE LIFE KA TRACK


Trakstar is all set to change the ‘life ka track’ of Indian farmers by enabling them to get more from their land, making them more prosperous. Trakstar will enrich and uplift the lives of farmers with its reliable range of 30-50 HP tractors, affordable price and easy EMIs.

 


THE CAMPAIGN


Scarecrow Communications has been associated with the brand right from the inception stage; including giving the nomenclature and positioning of Trakstar as well as the parent company, Gromax. As a part of the communication strategy, Scarecrow has also designed an innovative animation film for Gromax, which was showcased during the launch. 

 



Amongst other communication tools, an inspiring song for Trakstar was created for the launch. Keerthi Sagathia, the well-known singer who has lent her voice for songs in Teen Thay Bhai, Robot, Raanjhanaa and Raavan among others and Ravindra Upadhyay, Channel [V]'s Samsung Super Singer’s winner and an acclaimed Bollywood singer have sung the track.



In addition to the creation of visual branding for Trakstar, Scarecrow is also handling the creative duties for the entire ATL and BTL communication. This includes TV commercial, Digital Film, Radio, Print, OOH, Retail Visual Identity, Media Launch as well as Roadshows, Skit and Engagement Ideas for farmers.


Manish Bhatt, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications, said, “Mahindra has always been the leader in categories like Tractors and SUVs. This entire project has been a precious opportunity for Scarecrow. Though we have an extensive experience of working on similar projects where we played a key role in the formation of brands like the creation of &Pictures (for &Network, a part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. and Essel Group), our association with Gromax is still an inspiring experience.”


Arunava Sengupta, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications, said, “India being an agricultural country, it is very important to have a brand that touches the lives of farmers in the truest sense. Since Gromax and its flagship brand Trakstar meet the category’s need of the hour, we are all geared up to bring something meaningful to the table.”


CREDITS 


Client: Gromax


Agency: Scarecrow Communications


Campaign: Trakstar – Tractor Jo Badal De Life Ka Track


Creative Team: Manish Bhatt, Raghu Bhat, Mustafa Kapasi, Saikat Sengupta, Prashant Patankar, Akansha Singh, Tushar Chinchwalkar, Vinay Amritfale, Siddhartha Karmakar, Nikhil Kerkar, Raj Chavan, Gagan Bindra, Lalit Sakurkar, Arnab Choudhury


Account Management: Arunava Sengupta, Mangesh Mulajkar, Seema Kamath and Anju Dayma


Client Team: Harish Chavan, Sandeep Jaiswal, Rahul Shah and Prashant Pawar


Anthem Singers: Keerthi Sagathia and Ravindra Upadhyay


Anthem Composer: Vaibhav Panch 


Sound Engineer: Kunal Dabholkar


Voice Over Artist: Yasir Khan


Sound Studio: Sounds Good, Mahim


Animation Studio: Prime Focus


Animation Music: Kaizad Ghera


System correction of images: Cocktail Art (Vikram Bansode)

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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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