I quite enjoy endorsing brands and doing TV commercials for various brands, says Shah Rukh
We know him, we love him. He is the undisputed Badshah of Bollywood today. He is also among the top three drivers of brands and the darling of marketers and ad agencies. And we ran into him on the Pepsi’s Blue Billion Express train ride from Delhi to Jaipur a week ago.

We know him, we love him. He is the undisputed superstar and Badshah of Bollywood today. He is also among the top three drivers of brands and the darling of marketers and ad agencies. And we ran into him on the Pepsi’s Blue Billion Express train ride from Delhi to Jaipur a week ago!
Shah Rukh Khan belongs as much to the big screen as he does to the small screen. He endorses a lot of brands across different categories even as he is frenetically busy with his film shootings. It is a veritable brandwagon that he endorses: Santro, Pepsi, Lux, DLF, Compaq, Videocon, Navratan Hair Oil, ITC Sunfeast, Pulse Polio, Airtel, ICICI, Tag Heguer watches, to name a few.
SRK was his usual charming self, no airs about him, as he invited this correspondent to the seat next to him in the special compartment. Why was he on this train ride? “I feel the Blue Billion Train initiative taken by Pepsi is a great idea. I have done three commercials for the Pepsi Blue Billion and I just loved the jingle ‘Oooooh Aaaaah India, Aaaaah Yaaaaa India!’”
Why is he so heavily into brand endorsements? He shoots back, “Well, let me tell you, I won’t be shooting for a while after ‘Don’ but will only be endorsing brands! I quite enjoy endorsing brands and doing TV commercials for various brands.”
A break from films? “Yes, why not? I have been leading a very hectic life with my shooting schedules for many years now. I would like to spend some more time with my family. And doing television commercials will allow me to have that breather. And, as I said, I love endorsing brands I like and believe in.”
Elaborating on his philosophy on brand endorsements, Shah Rukh explained that the factor he keeps in mind while choosing a brand is that he “should be comfortable with it”. He added, “This is true for all celebrities. It is a relationship that a star builds for the future of the brand. It is important for the brand and the celebrity to go hand in hand. The brand influences the consumers only if the celebrity fits the brand’s attributes well and also stays with the brand for a long period.”
So, how does he go about it? “It is important that the celebrity personally uses the brand before endorsing it. For example, I eat Sunfeast biscuits, use Airtel, drink Pepsi, and so on. After some time people start associating the celebrity with the brand. For example, I have been known to be a ‘Santrowala’ because I have been the brand ambassador for Santro for more than five years. The recent brand endorsement I did was for DLF. I believe in endorsing brands in different categories. I am open to more brand endorsements in the future.”
As we chat along, Shah Rukh suddenly wants to know more about exchange4media. For a break, this correspondent ended up being at the receiving end of SRK’s questions. His eyes lit up the moment I said we are in the business of covering news about brands, marketing and advertising. “Hey, I want to know what you write about me. Send me the link!”
I do a deal: he must first give me a ‘tete-a-tete’ for my Weekend mailer. He agrees. In listing his five favourite things, he does not mention his wife. Pepsi Marketing Head Punita Lall, sitting behind, quickly points out that this might lead to some issues back home! SRK is quick to take the point. “Hey Pallavi, please delete No. 4 and put Gauri’s name there,” he said with that famous mischievous smile.
That’s SRK for you.
Incidentally, he is the second highest paid brand ambassador in India today – second only to the inimitable Amitabh Bachchan.
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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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