ICC CWC'11: Vodafone, Nike emerge on top amongst World Cup ads

With ICC CWC wrapping up, an e4m expert panel chose the top ads and campaigns during the World Cup. Topping this list are Vodafone, Nike, Pepsi…

e4m by Fatema Rajkotwala
Published: Apr 7, 2011 11:34 AM  | 3 min read
ICC CWC'11:  Vodafone, Nike emerge on top amongst World Cup ads

Amid all the euphoria post the World Cup win, the advertisers, too, have emerged winners and brands that had put faith into the tournament have been able to justify their big marketing spends. exchange4media spoke to media agency heads and asked them which ads and campaigns took the Ad Cup…

Two clear winners are Vodafone and Nike. The Vodafone 3G Super ZooZoo campaign has been an instant hit. ‘Bleed Blue’, Nike’s tagline and the inspiring call to the nation, was plastered all over the digital space by fans tying it to the spirit and the excitement of the tournament. Two campaigns that stood out in terms of innovative messaging were Bharti AXA Insurance TVC and the Ceat Tyres’ “There are too many idiots on the road” commercial.

Topping the list of Sudha Natrajan, Deputy CEO, Lintas Media Group, were the Pepsi – ‘Change the Game’ campaign, Sony TVC and the Vodafone ZooZoo campaign. She observed, “The Pepsi campaign was unconventional and the whole country took to it brilliantly. The music for Vodafone and the creatives were outstanding and the 3G connect came together and resurrected the idea. The second lot of campaigns flopped comparatively. The Sony ad was technically brilliant with the impactful usage of Dhoni and association with the Cup. As a brand, Sony, the ICC World Cup and Dhoni came together in an equal stature.”

And amongst her least favourites featured the Reliance ‘Mix Your World’ 3G campaign. She added, “Spice Mobiles took the cake among other telecom players. Micromax has also done a fabulous job with the new set of ads. Nokia’s checkered ad, considering the spends, did not seem justified. Another letdown was the Idea 3G commercial with Abhishek Bachchan, though the legend series was fine earlier.”

Anamika Mehta, COO-North, Lodestar UM, also zeroed in on the Vodafone, Nike and Pepsi campaigns. “Telecom or consumer durables were sectors from which we saw special creatives created for the tournament. The Pepsi ad out-and-out clicked with audiences. Another ad that comes to mind is the ICC anthem, ‘De Ghuma Ke’, which was catchy and to the point. The Vodafone ads were fun too,” said Mehta.

When asked to pick his top three, Shailesh Velandy, Vice President, Mudra Max, chose Vodafone, Pepsi and Hyundai.

Mindshare India’s Principal Partner – The Exchange, Amin Lakhani’s ‘personal favourite’ is Nike’s ‘Bleed Blue’ campaign. He elaborated, “They had incredible luck to jump in to this quarter and with India lasting in the tournament till the end, it justified the spends. The Vodafone series have also done a beautiful job at connecting and appealing to kids and adults alike.”

My personal favourite is the Nike’s Bleed Blue campaign. They had incredible luck to jump in from the quarter- finals and with India lasting in the tournament till the end, it justified the spends. The Vodafone series have also done a beautiful job at connecting and appealing to kids and adults alike

Saurabh Tyagi, Director, Starcom MediaVest Group, picked out Pepsi – Change the Game and Nike’s Bleed Blue campaign to be the best creative advertising themes with cricket as the centre piece. In terms of TVCs that did not manage to make an impact despite having big names such as MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar were the Castrol, Sony and Idea 3G campaigns.

 

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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