Huntsman introduces new products, plans aggressive marketing activities

Huntsman Advanced Materials, best known for super glue Araldite, is planning to further strengthen its hold in the global market by launching new products and a new marketing strategy in India.

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Published: Aug 23, 2006 9:26 AM  | 3 min read
Huntsman introduces new products, plans aggressive marketing activities

Huntsman Advanced Materials, best known for super glue Araldite, is planning to further strengthen its hold in the global market by launching new products and a new marketing strategy in India. Based in Switzerland, Rohit Agarwal, Global Marketing Director, Huntsman, Advanced Materials, visited India to review products that have been launched in the past six months and also chalk out a marketing plan for 10 Huntsman products that will be launched in the next one year.

Agarwal said, “India is the biggest growth market and we have planned to invest heavily in India.”

Huntsman has recently launched products such as Araldite Karpenter, KLAD-X and Araldite Builder in India, which Agarwal promised, were the most superior products in the adhesive market.

He further said, “Our products are used for aircraft and automobile manufacturing, construction, telecommunications as well as industry-specific products. We will now launch products that will particularly focus on construction and will be the next generation products that fit well in the Indian market.”

Huntsman’s marketing strategy will also focus on packaging products so that they are easy to use. As a part of its communication plan, Huntsman will release a TVC for Araldite Karpenter by December 2006. The ad’s objective is to introduce contractors and carpenters to a new wood glue that has a strong adhesive properties.

Actor Rajpal Yadav will endorse Araldite Karpenter and establish mass level awareness about the brand. The ad’s idea is to try and change the existing mindset of the end user and to get him to try the product once, after which the quality of the product and the credibility of the parent brand, Araldite, will do the rest.

The ad’s concept is ‘Winds of Change’, where the film starts with a shot of a fairly crowded street and Kallu carpenter is walking towards his work place holding a box of regular adhesive. He passes by a giant hoarding with Rajpal Yadav’s cutout, as he watches him Yadav suddenly comes alive on that hoarding and speaks to the crowd.

Yadav points at Kallu and admonishes him for using ordinary adhesive and Kallu gets embarrassed and runs away. He reaches a traffic signal where he takes a breather. A bus comes to halt in front and again we see a giant poster of Yadav, where he again comes to life and tells Kallu that he is not smart because he does not use Araldite Karpenter.

Kallu enters the front of his work-site and takes a breather, looks around and takes a good look at the mediocre adhesive that he has been using. Kallu drops his head with sense of failure and is about to enter his work-site half-heartedly when he sees Yadav standing besides him. Yadav gives him a reassuring pat and advices him to use Araldite Karpentar.

The ad has been conceptualised by Auvil Production and Red Ice Films Pvt Ltd.

Huntsman will continue to globally invest in the Araldite brand and increase its current market share, which is 60 per cent. Commenting on Araldite’s direct competitor, Fevicol from Pidilite Industries, which has one of the most creative ads, Agarwal said, “Our product is used primarily for trade and industry purposes unlike Fevicol, which is primarily used by carpenters and for craft purposes. Though Araldite glue is used in households, it is used to not stick paper but broken objects. The most commonly used Araldite from Huntsman is the basic glue, which has not been advertised and has only grown popular because of its superior quality.”

According to Agarwal, the idea behind advertising Araldite Karpentar was to connect with carpenters and plumbers so that they were aware of a new product being launched under the Araldite brand and buy the product because they want to make customers happy.

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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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