India is my focus and shall remain my focus in the next 4 years: BMB’s Trevor Beattie

The Indian advertising industry is all agog with excitement following the announcement of the foray of BMB in India via a 50-50 JV with Madison World. The man of the moment obviously is Trevor Beattie, Founding Partner, BMB. exchange4media caught up with Beattie to know more about his plans for the new entity BMB Madison in India, new pitches and more...

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Published: Sep 1, 2010 7:53 AM  | 4 min read
India is my focus and shall remain my focus in the next 4 years: BMB’s Trevor Beattie

The Indian advertising industry is all agog with excitement following the announcement of the foray of BMB in India via a 50-50 JV with Madison World. With its latest foray, BMB now has offices in the UK, the US and in India.

The man of the moment obviously is Trevor Beattie, Founding Partner, BMB. exchange4media caught up with Beattie to know more about his plans for the new entity BMB Madison in India, new pitches and more...

What was the thought process behind having a 50-50 JV with a media entity like Madison World?

This is something that I have always been interested to do – merge media and creative entities together. With something like this as a model, we would also want to try elsewhere as well. If someone did a venture with the media company in London and then added a creative director to the media company, I think we have a powerful mix. It gives me a strong foundation by joining hands with Sam Balsara, Chairman & Managing Director, Madison World, who has a great reputation and is a legend in the Indian advertising and media industry. Hence, this is what attracted us to come here and have a JV with Madison World.

We had been hearing about BMB’s plans to launch in India for quite some time. What took you so long?

Initially, we were too busy building our agency in London and then in New York. We didn’t want to get into a rush and hence, a slight delay in plans. But as I had promised that I would launch In India, I have kept my word.

Are you already in talks with Indian clients? If yes, please name them.

We will be meeting some clients over the next few days, but I really can’t divulge any further details.

Do you think some of the global affiliated clients, who are already present in India, would benefit BMB Madison India too?

Yes, global affiliation will definitely help us grow in India too. But we are also here for new relationships, and I am really open to newer ideas and newer businesses.

Please elaborate on the kind of roles that you and Prabha Prabhu, CEO, BMB Madison, would share. Any new appointments on the anvil?

I will be working out of London, while Prabha will continue to be the CEO of the newly formed venture. However, I will be introducing an English Creative Director permanently to come down from London to look at the creative business for BMB Madison advertising agency. He will report as an Executive Creative Director in London and I shall be making quite a lot of trips to India.

What are your views on the advertising standards in India and the country’s performance at international awards platforms?

I think Indian creativity is growing very strong. But we can’t win every year, and if it’s been a quiet year for India, then it’s been a quiet year for everybody. But I solemnly believe that the Indian fraternity is up there and is doing very well.

How aggressive is BMB in pitching for new businesses?

I love pitching for new businesses and that is what we do the best. Pitching for new businesses is the thing that people in agencies love doing, because everybody is working together, becoming all socialist in a sense. The best thing is the time of the result. When it is a good result, it’s a reward for your hard work.

(Though Beattie admitted that he had been pitching for new businesses in India as well, he refrained from divulging further details.)

What is the future of digital as a medium in India?

Anything and everything is digital. The world is digital now. But, we need to focus on the present and not the future. Everybody is obsessed about the future, so let’s worry about what’s happening now. And the best way of doing that is by communication – be it any medium. Communication is all about ideas and is the best tool to execute your ideas.

Which are the other markets that you would want to focus on in the next four years?

Geographically, India is my focus and shall remain my focus in the next four years.

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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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