IDBI Bank attempts to pull emotional chords with its friendship tale

Conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, the core idea the new campaign tries to communicate is that IDBI Bank takes care of its customers like a true friend

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Published: Nov 8, 2013 8:32 AM  | 5 min read
IDBI Bank attempts to pull emotional chords with its friendship tale

Living up to the promise of taking care as a true friend, IDBI Bank has launched four new ad films on the theme ‘Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa’. Conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, the core idea the new campaign attempts to communicate is that IDBI takes care of its customers like true friends

While friendship was always the ultimate message in all of the previous work of the brand, this time it decided to refresh the communication and say it differently.

One of the films opens with a little girl and boy sitting on the school ground and the girl says that one day she was suffering from cold and she didn't have a handkerchief but the boy gave his tie to wipe her nose. The second ad opens with a girl and fat boy sitting on a bench in their school. The boy says that everyone calls him 'motu' in school, tuition and play-ground. However, the girl next to him always calls him by his name and so she is his best friend.

The third film opens with two boys standing in their school’s corridor. One boy says that one day his pant got torn and his friend stood behind him throughout the day and even dropped him to his home after school. He concludes by saying that he is his best friend.

The fourth ad opens with a Punjabi girl and boy and the little boy is seen peeling off sugarcane. The girl says that she loves eating sugarcane. However, she is getting her new teeth and can’t peel sugarcane, so her friend is doing that for her. All the four ads have a voiceover in the end that says, “Aisi Dosti Agar Ek Bank Nibhaye toh?” and ends with the tagline, “Bank Aisa Dost Jaisa”.

On the idea behind the campaign, Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman and Creative Director, South Asia, Ogilvy & Mather said, “Our initial thrust for IDBI Bank a few years ago had been to tell the world that just because we are a big nation-building bank, does not mean that we are not approachable to address your smallest need. And now when we look at the next step in the evolution of the communication, what better than the universal emotion of childhood friendships to symbolise the role that IDBI Bank plays in its customers’ and partners’ lives.”

Abhijit Avasthi, National Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather added, “When we started work on the new campaign of IDBI Bank, we were very clear that we are changing the campaign and not the values that the Bank stands for. The idea we came up with does exactly this. In an innocent and charming way, we are telling people, ‘what if a bank would do what a friend would do’. When you say something like this, you really don’t need to say much more.”

Will the innocence of kids help?
Expert take

Bodhisatwa Dasgupta, Creative Director, Grey Worldwide said, “I quite like the entire series actually. And not because of the insight – I think the insight in itself is quite generic. I like it because all four films are very beautiful films; they're beautifully written – and they touch you somewhere. We’ve all had these ‘best friends’ back in our innocent childhood. Friends who’ve stood up for you, took care of you, loved you. It reminds us of a friendship we once had, a friendship not based on gives and takes. Is it something new or startlingly for a bank to say? No.
But has it touched the Indian heart? Absolutely,” he said.

Bodhi stated, “The job of advertising stops there as far as I’m concerned. Whether people actually convert to IDBI Bank depends entirely on their portfolio of services. Not how friendly they are.”

Our take
Emotional, innocent and cute – these are the three words that define the new ads of IDBI Bank. The films have been executed brilliantly with the kids. The chemistry between two innocent children has been portrayed very well in all the films.

The insight of a bank behaving like a true friend is not new but the little kids have played their part so well that the ad becomes memorable. The silly but sweet conversations between two friends make everyone remember that one friend in life who will stand for us in any situation. The film showing a little school boy narrating about his torn pant is the best in the series. Kudos to the team and the little stars for the dialogues and the brilliant acting.

Several brands have used kids but never with such a lovely take. ICICI Bank also used kids in their ad, but the humming jingle stood out. For Flipkart as well the childlike adults have played an instrumental role and we believe that this emotional connect with kids with a sweet taste of friendship will be a game-changer for the brand. And what’s better than the ad guru himself narrating the friendship tale.

 

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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

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

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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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