Here's why Piyush Pandey won't use a brand ambassador for MP Tourism anytime soon
MP Tourism ads need a different kind of storytelling, says Pandey

How often do you see a tourism film which shows monuments without any touch up,
no fancy angles used to beautify the place further, and where crowds have not
been deleted from frames to give the feeling of exclusivity when you imagine
yourself on a holiday there? If you watch the MP tourism film you are definitely
not going to get a rude shock when you see the place swarming with people on
your actual holiday, because the Ogilvy team has kept it as real as it gets
in their ad campaign.
Not surprising that the effort has been appreciated by international advertising
award juries this year with the campaign winning a Silver and Bronze Lion at
Cannes for the ‘World’s most honest tourism film’ and another one ‘'MP main
dil hua bache sa’ having bagged a Graphite Pencil at D&AD Awards 2018. Incidentally
it is also the first time that a state tourism ad from India has won such accolades
at Cannes.
Taking
about the campaign, Azazul Haque, CCO, Ogilvy South, says, “We had never shown
the destinations in their real form ever in any of our previous MP Tourism ads.
We have either shown shadows, or silhouettes through colours, faces, or toys.
And the client said it’s high time we show what they really look like. When
we approached our Director Vijay Sawant, he said ‘what if we shoot real people
at these locations and put them all together’. That is where the idea was born.
And the execution was really tough.”
The team shot 10000 pictures in one month. Selecting and stitching together
the final 500-600 pictures took close to three months and creating that catchy
audio which matches beautifully with the frames took another month. Not surprisingly
the campaign bagged a silver lion for its impressive editing and a bronze lion
for its addictive music at Cannes International Festival of Creativity this
year in the highly competitive Film Craft category. And yet this was not a film
which romanticised a tourist destination.
Haque says, “We expected a lot more wins from the ‘Toy’ film too and were disheartened
when it didn’t win at Cannes but it won a Graphite pencil at D&AD. That
film also took six months to make. Very rarely a mainstream campaign which is
entertaining, wins at international festivals, generally social causes win more.
We wanted to show a fun side of India through these films, why should we only
portray poverty as the face of India. So when something like this wins, it kind
of gives the confidence to clients and agencies that if you do entertaining
and interesting work, it can also get you accolades from across the world.”
Interestingly the latest film also marks Haque’s on screen debut. “I am called
the selfie man of advertising because I keep uploading selfies, so my team felt
I deserved to be there in this film,” he adds on a lighter note.
MP state tourism campaigns have had a distinct treatment ever since Ogilvy won
the account in 2006. Unlike other states they have steered clear of using a
brand ambassador too. Elaborating on that, Piyush Pandey, Executive chairman
and Creative director, Ogilvy South Asia, says, “We keep changing the expressions
while the soul stays the same. After all templates tend to get boring. Each
state has a different story to say, for Rajasthan tourism we used the theme
‘Jaane Kya Dikh Jaye’. In Gujarat we were following the ‘walk the talk’ kind
of approach with Amitabh Bachchan which could be possible only because of Mr
Bachchan’s commitment, otherwise it’s impossible to take celebrities to locations.
Over 2-3 years we shot at least 40 days with Mr Bachchan in Gujarat. However
a similar approach would not have worked with Madhya Pradesh ads. Each place
has a need and you need to own the theme you pick. Like MP Tourism has a rustic
heart. Each element has a sense of nostalgia attached to it be it a toy, or
Holi, bioscope etc. It needs a different kind of storytelling. If we use a brand
ambassador for MP, it may end up looking like a Gujarat Tourism ad.”
Meanwhile Hariranjan Rao, MD of MP Tourism Development Corporation, a native
of Karnataka, while confessing that all his holidays now revolve
around MP agrees that the state does not need a brand ambassador. Talking about
whether they plan to take MP to an international audience after the wins at
international award shows, he says, “Well, we haven’t targeted this campaign
for an international audience as of now, neither by releasing this ad on
international TV channels nor through international magazines. But, I feel that
if we tweak it just a little bit and release it for the international audience,
this ad has the potential to catch their imagination. And we might be doing
that in the days to come.”
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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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