Honda Amaze takes an all-too-familiar road for new TVC
The car, which has been tagged Amazingly Indian, is seen negotiating chaotic Indian roads before the driver reaches the destination, something Alto has done before

Honda Cars recently flagged off the ‘Longest Drive through Amazing India’ with its family sedan Honda Amaze and an ad campaign titled ‘Amazingly Indian’.
Announcing the new initiative, Jnaneswar Sen, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India, said in a statement: “Honda Amaze has witnessed great success in the Indian market and the sales milestone further reiterates that we have been able to meet market expectations through our customer-centric innovation approach. We are celebrating this success by organising the ‘Longest Drive through Amazing India’ initiative, which is a part of Honda’s “Amazingly Indian” campaign conceptualised by our creative agency, Soho Square (Gurgaon). The drive will traverse through mountainous terrains, coastlines, flat highways, congested city roads and the interiors of India, showcasing the durability and reliability of Honda Amaze through this diverse terrain. We are really excited about the initiative and believe that the Honda Amaze shall triumph over all these conditions.”
Storyboard
The film features a family driving through the crowded streets of Delhi in their new Honda Amaze, guided by a map app. In a state of utter confusion, realising that they are lost, they make their way through chaotic markets and narrow streets, seeking directions along the way. When the family finally reaches its destination (a wedding celebration), a host asks them if they had any difficulty finding the house. After the protagonist says, ‘Not at all’, the voice over says, “India jaisi amazing jageh ke liye, hum laye hain ek amazing gadi. Honda Amaze. Amazingly Indian.”
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Most experts believe, the ad borrows a lot from the old Maruti Alto TVC.
Experts Speak
“Didn't anyone say "Hey, that reminds me of the Maruti Alto commercial!" when they were presenting the script for Honda Amaze?” said Nima Namchu, Chief Creative Officer of Cheil India.
Nilanjan Dasgupta, Executive Creative Director, Kolkata and Chennai, Rediffusion Y&R, is of a similar view. “This is not the first time that a car advertising is talking about Indian road conditions. Maruti has done it with Alto (with a similar jingle). So has Volkswagon with Polo. So nothing new in the idea. The making is decent. Few little touches like where the man says "Yeh toh deewar hai!" and we see a Deewar poster on the wall, have come out well. Overall, Indian for sure, but not so amazing,” he said.
Sharat Kuttikat, Senior Creative Director, DDB Mudra-West, says, “The TVC definitely keeps you interested till the end – it's shot well, and an average Indian can relate to it. However, Honda, to me, has always been about the machine – the car and the technology running it. The TVC, in my view, establishes how the car is a compact, easy-to-drive vehicle, but fails to showcase a clear product advantage. Maybe there is no clear product advantage. In which case, the TVC does its job.”
Makers Take
Ajay Gahlaut - Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Group-North, says, “The brief from Honda to the Agency was simple. The Amaze is a car that is built for India. All the features of the car are aligned with that single-minded thought. We decided to challenge this theory to the max. So we just simply asked a family to find an address in the most testing road conditions in the country- Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, and filmed it, and that’s our TVC.”
According to Kapil Arora - President, Ogilvy Group-North: “The Honda Amaze has seen a spectacular run since its launch last year. It is a unique combination of Honda's technical superiority, a great value proposition and the pride associated with the Honda brand. As the Honda Amaze has been designed specifically to negotiate rough Indian road conditions, and to meet the unique needs of the Indian customer, we created a campaign reiterating those very virtues of the car - that the Honda Amaze is a sedan truly Made For India.”
Fineprint
During the drive, multiple customer meets will be organised across cities where customers will not only be a part of the fanfare but also encouraged to participate in the drive. The Longest Drive is a part of Honda's 'Amazingly Indian' campaign. Amazingly Indian has been launched to celebrate the success of Honda Amaze in the country and will be promoted through ATL, BTL and other mediums.
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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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