IAA tour of Israel to focus on imbibing start-up culture
International Advertising Association India Chapter (IAA) kicked off the week-long IAA CEOs Tour to Israel on July 23

International Advertising Association India Chapter (IAA) kicked off the week-long IAA CEOs Tour to Israel on Sunday. The delegation from India led by Neeraj Roy, President of IAA’s India Chapter and Founder & MD, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment is on a tour of Israel to engage with leading Israeli start-ups in the field of technology and media.
Before flying to Tel Aviv on Saturday, Roy gave us a lowdown on what he hopes to achieve from this trip. Edited excerpts:
What is the purpose of this tour?
Since I took over as the president of the IAA it was fairly evident to me that we needed to bring in and infuse a strong element of technology into every aspect of what we do across industries. The purpose of this visit is to connect with as many media tech, ad tech and retail tech companies. We are also looking at the various happenings in the field of VR. There is a stronger theme centred around media, advertising etc. but we have not consciously restricted our interactions to companies only in those areas. This plan for the tour was initiated 3–4 months ago.
What kind of companies will you be meeting with in Israel?
There is a range of companies that we have lined up, around 20–25 companies. We wanted to look at areas like VR and innovations around content as a big theme. We are also looking at a theme around Internet of Things that will link to the Smart Cities programme. Some of the companies we are meeting are: Lumos Global (solar power technology), Mobileye (global leader in autonomous driving technology), Curio (immersive publishing platform provider), Nanorep (virtual assistant and chatbot solutions) and Playbuzz (publishing platform).
What else will the delegation be doing other than meeting companies?
We also have an India-Israel Media Summit on July 24 in Tel Aviv. Around 300 Israeli start-ups have signed up to attend this summit. Normally, when these tours happen we tend to restrict ourselves to meeting companies. I was very keen that we establish a certain kind of continuity. That is why we have planned the media summit. We want to do this with a certain periodicity given the interest that emanates from the tour.
What, according to you, will the delegates gain from this tour?
An element of basic learning is one of the primary objectives. Emanating from that, there is bound to be a broader business opportunity that’s going to flow through. The India Israel Chamber of Commerce will be present at the media summit. Several other cross border chambers have come forward such as incubators in Israel, OurCrowd (a crowdfunding platform). The fact is that India is a tremendously opportune market for Israel. Whether it is big data analytics, innovation across ad-tech and media-tech, innovation with drones - Israel is at the forefront of these innovations. India is going to be a very large consumer of these innovations. Our delegates don’t come from just the media and advertising industry. All the knowledge gathered will flow back into the 25–30 industries they cater to; from healthcare to retail and automobiles to pharmaceuticals. We hope that this sets off conversations for them.
Why Israel—how is this going to be different from the past IAA tours?
If you take the vision of start-up India or digital India; essentially leveraging digital technology in every aspect of our lives and helping the nation leapfrog, it becomes essential to imbibe the start-up culture. As far as that is concerned, Israel is pretty much the start-up capital of the world. The objective here is not just for some solution but for businesses to understand what is out there and what kind of disruption is taking place. The major learning will be about how to incubate a start-up culture within their organisation to effect change. In the early days, trips to places like Silicon Valley were just exposure trips, whereas here we are hoping for a deeper level of understanding which can then come back and help in implementation.
Can we hope for an Israeli delegation to visit India for a similar tour?
We hope that we will be able to enthuse upon them to have our counterparts from the Israel companies to visit us. It would certainly be something that I would like to see happen.
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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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