H&R Johnson introduces ‘Red Ramp Project’ to help the differently-abled

The brand kick-started the project using their tiles on Kiri Beach in Goa, which gave the differently-abled a chance to access the sea on their wheelchairs. As part of the initiative, a video has been created by Soho Square and their ECD & Creative Head, Anuraag Khandelwal features in it

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: May 22, 2015 9:10 AM  | 4 min read
H&R Johnson introduces ‘Red Ramp Project’ to help the differently-abled

H&R Johnson, the leading tile brand in India has recently launched an initiative called the ‘Red Ramp Project’ to help the physically-challenged get more access to places hitherto unreachable. The brand kick-started the project using their tiles on Kiri beach in Goa, which gave the differently-abled people a chance to access the sea on their wheel. The campaign is conceptualised by Soho Square and the agency’s ECD & Creative Head, Anuraag Khandelwal, himself features in a video which has been released to spread awareness on the project.

Inspite of having a brand ambassador like Katrina Kaif, the brand decided to go without her in their new campaign. It is the story of three disabled people who talk about their limitations and the video captures their joy on being able to reach the beach. It leaves the audience with a thought: ‘If only one ramp on one beach for one day can make a difference… Imagine what an access-friendly India could feel like’.

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Has the brand got it right?

Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, CSO, Bang in the Middle, felt that it is clever and a moving one. “The brand seems to have a purpose in mind and wants to do something. It raises an issue, and proposes a solution. Both are very nice. They should do it on more beaches and in more cities. They should not stop at one. It shouldn’t be restricted to one day. This is powerful enough to change the fortune of the brand. In fact, no celebrity can do what this cause can do alone for them.”

Rajiv Dingra, Founder & CEO, WATConsult stated that tiles are considered a boring product and they can be made interesting. According to him, it is a great way to showcase a CSR activity, by fitting a product into it. “The content is such that it doesn’t run down a sensitive cause like disability and infact; it is used to solve the problem. It is a great way to spread awareness on an important issue like ‘building a ramp’ for the differently-abled. On whether it can go viral, I feel work done tastefully will always be shared,” he said.

On the other hand, Vinish Kathuria, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Quotient pointed out both the plus and the minus side of the new campaign. “The thought which came to my head, after watching the video is that, besides applauding the effort of the brand, how else can I contribute? I feel it leaves the user hanging as to what the next action will be. The video takes me to a website, which is an individual action, so in spite of having a nice concept, I feel the engagement and the call-to-action is slightly weak. However, brands going totally outside their product are worth applauding,” he cited. 

Echoing similar views, Sanjay Mehta, Joint CEO, Social Wavelength said, “It is a nice campaign for building awareness, but my concern is that the initiative was just for a day. So after all the built up, my question is as a brand how committed are you to the cause?”

Speaking about the project and ideation behind it, Khandelwal from Soho Square elaborated, “I was mulling over the issue for around two and a half years now, because not only the physically challenged people but the senior citizens also face the problem of accessing places like temples, beaches, cinema halls, railway stations and cafes. It was really sweet of the client to get involved in this project and make ramp on the beach for one day. However, our attempt and endeavour will be to make permanent ramps, but it requires lots of approvals, petitions from the government. So my request is to share the message and hope that this initiative sparks debates, conversations, and some change.”

Commenting on his decision to feature in the video, he shared, “I know the subject well and as a result I could come up with a certain level of honesty in it. This has really happened after a lot of personal experience; I have been on crutches since childhood because of polio. I debated and discussed with my family members on whether I should feature in the video. There was a whole lot of trauma of decision-making which I went through and it was not an easy one. I didn’t want others to think, that differently-abled people are weak and helpless, all I wanted to say is that they need your help to help themselves.”
 

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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

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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