Hero's new campaign takes tech obsession to heart

Conceptualised by L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, the campaign builds the technology credentials of Hero while aiming to establish it as an innovative company

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Published: Sep 10, 2014 8:09 AM  | 3 min read
Hero's new campaign takes tech obsession to heart

With an ambition to sell 12 million two-wheelers by the year 2020, Hero MotoCorp has embarked upon an extensive advertising campaign with its latest TVC ‘Zidd.’ A statement from the company said that the ad reiterates the its “obsession with progress and excellence in technology and highlights the brand’s commitment to improve consumers’ lives.” The communication also stated that “L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, through the campaign, aim to build the company’s technology credentials and establish Hero as an innovative company that is ahead of the technology curve.”



Storyboard

The commercial spells out the story of ‘zidd’ (obsession), which characterises Hero Motocorp. So one sees an obsessive nut that refuses to budge,  an engine obsessed with shaking things up, of a wheel intent on covering huge distances, of a rider bent on making a new path, of an engineer obsessed about building exactly what he had thought of, and that of a designer driven to create something that changes how people think. As a rider gets into gear, the voice over says that it is not hope, but ‘zidd’, that makes the world. The biker takes off, as features of the bike are subtly communicated as supers. The voice over surmises that it is this ‘zidd’ that is relentlessly trying to usher in the future today. The film ends with the message 'Future is now'.

Watch the video here:



Makers speak

Sanjeev Shukla, General Manager and Head - National Marketing, Hero MotoCorp, said, “This campaign is the manifestation of zidd - a spirit deeply integral to Hero. Zidd personifies the Hero in each one of us - the relentless pursuit of excellence and tireless striving towards perfection. Zidd is not a new concept nor is it a new discovery for us; it is inherent in every Hero (bike) and perpetually keeps our wheels in motion, and ahead of time. For us, future indeed is now.”

Rahul Nangia, chief creative officer, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, said, “The challenge was that even though this was meant to be a technology-driven film, it couldn't be cold and futurist. It had to be a Hero MotoCorp film. It had to have the Hero ethic, which is never emotionless.”

“In the midst of technical terms being used by brands across categories to wow consumers, we chose to talk about the human aspect of technology instead, the people behind the technology and growth at Hero. ‘Zidd’ perfectly captures the spirit of everyone at Hero MotoCorp today,” said Debarjyo Nandi, Vice President, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi.

Experts speak

Nilanjan Dasgupta, Executive Creative Director, Kolkata and Chennai, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “What started off as an interesting philosophy for a bike manufacturer ends up in a hardcore product demonstration. Could have been a lot more interesting and engaging had it been about the rider and not the manufacturer.”

Godwin Martin, Creative Director at DDB Mudra-North, agrees. “A core idea like 'Zidd' is beautiful. Although, the examples could have come from outside the category.”

Fineprint

The country's largest two-wheeler maker recently reported a 21.43 per cent jump in its total sales at 5,58,609 units in August 2014.

It had sold 4,59,996 units in the same month last year, Hero MotoCorp said in a BSE filing.
 

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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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