In my business, a whole lot of things are design: Piyush Pandey
Pandey, celebrated adman and global chief creative officer at Ogilvy, shares anecdotes and secrets behind his iconic works for Cadbury, Fevicol and Vodafone

When the maker of iconic ads and celebrated adman Piyush Pandey's elevation as global chief creative officer of Ogilvy was announced, it was not just a first for an Indian but also underlined how Pandey transformed the iconic ad agency from multinational to multicultural.
His most memorable work includes his commercial for adhesive brand Fevikwik as “the commercial of the century" and his work for Cadbury which bagged big accolades like “the campaign of the century”.
Reminiscing shooting the iconic Cadbury ad and the spontaneity behind it, Pandey shared, “Everyone has seen Cadbury’s commercial of the girl dancing on the cricket field in 1994. When Gopal asked me what will Gita from Gorakhpur (the girl cast in the ad) say about it? I said that if we had presented to her our thought on the storyboard then she would have said I don’t want to be dancing like a mad person on a cricket field. And this would have never been made.”
Pandey shared some more secrets from his experiences of conceptualising iconic ads for Vodafone, Fevicol and MP Tourism, and how constraints that came in the way were in fact blessings in disguise as it helped him push the envelope for innovation.
The ad maestro also discussed the topic of design in communication at SBAC 2019, Business Academia Conclave by SPJIMR. “I have always believed that design has an emotion beyond functionality and beyond getting it cheaper. I think Steve Jobs did a great job of mixing aesthetics with functionality.” Pandey said, “In my business, sound is a design. Editing is a design. In my business, a whole lot of things are design.”
Emphasising on the impact that design has on us, he said, “You look at Fevicol. What is the design of its communication? There is a huge design about the brand, the way it has been built and surrounded by the kind of craftsmen. It’s a very long history. Advertising came in very late in it. The design it has is very Indian, it has a sound of its own and never deviates from that. The most beautiful thing about this brand is its open design. It has an openness that allows you to design and carry on that campaign for almost 30 years now. The design never changes.”
Sharing his thoughts with a multinational executive, Pandy said, “A person asked me how could Fevicol afford to spend Rs 25 crore on advertising. We were in fact spending just Rs 3.5 crore at that time. That is the magic of design.” Pandey contended that design comes out of need. “Sometimes constraints are what build designs”, Pandey said, sharing the example of his work for MP tourism.
He revealed that the financial constraints while executing the MP tourism ad were amplifying over time. “We took on the old slides and I wrote a poetry because lack of money did not allow us to shoot at destinations. But the success of the first commercial made us believe that everyone shows destinations, we didn't do it, for good reason.” Pandey reiterated that such was the power of design communication coming out of constraints that the brand grew from number 14 as preferred destination to the 5th in the country, without spending loads of money.
Shedding light on the constraint of time and how he dealt with it, he said, “Vodafone wanted to run multiple commercials on IPL and we had only 15 days. There was no way that we could do animation. So the creative director and filmmaker came up with a design which enabled us to create path-breaking advertising. While lots of people asked me who did the animation, the secret was that it was just someone who had come up with design with bodysuits. “That is design from the heart, beyond logic, beyond structure and beyond discipline,” said a proud Pandey.
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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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