India ranks third in The Gunn Report for Media 2013 rankings
India has scored 241 points and is placed behind the US (302 points) & the UK (254 points). OMD tops the Most Creative Agency Network list; while GroupM is Holding Company of the Year; McDonald's is Advertiser of the Year

The Gunn Report for Media, the global evaluation of media creativity launched in 2004, has released its new report. It has combined winners’ lists from the world’s most important award contests to establish the only global ‘league tables’ for the communications industry.
The report covers several categories, including:
• The Most Creative Agency Network
• The Most Creative Holding Company
• The Most Creative Campaign, and
• The Most Creative Advertiser
Agency Network of the Year: OMD
OMD has retained its top position since the launch of the Gunn Report in 2004, scoring 367 points. Starcom is placed second with 326 points. In third place with 319 points is Mindshare.
Holding Company of the Year: GroupM
GroupM (WPP) has come up tops, scoring 876 points. In second position is the Omnicom Media Group with 751 points. Publicis Groupe is placed third with 617 points.
Advertiser of the Year: McDonald’s
As advertisers recognise more and more the importance of media creativity, several are setting the pace for the future. In 2013, 10 advertisers were recognised worldwide for their media creativity.
McDonald’s takes the first place with 83 points and campaigns from 22 different festivals, demonstrating the quality and originality of their work all over the world. Coca Cola is placed second with 79 points, while Samsung, which has scored 49 points, is placed third.
Country of the Year
The US has leads the list this year with 302 points, which is 98 points ahead of the UK’s score of 254 points. India follows in third place with 241 points.
Campaigns of the Year
In 2013, five trends were noticed in the media campaigns that have received awards throughout the world – bravery, integration, speed of communications, universal values, and the growing importance of earned media.
To ensure a balanced representation the Gunn Report for Media only highlights those campaigns that obtained a significant number of points and which won awards in four or more regional or global festivals.
This explains why there are only three Media Campaigns of the Year in 2013. But the Gunn Report for Media has also chosen to highlight some of the winners of the global festivals, which have been praised for their creativity, their innovation and results.
These campaigns are:
• Dr Dre “Virtual 2Pac at Coachella”, USA
• Puerto Rico Correctional and Rehabilitation Department “Follow2Unfollow”, Puerto Rico
• DELA Funeral Insurance “Why Wait Until It's Too Late?”, The Netherlands
• University of Engineering and Technology “Potable Water Generator”, Peru
• Dove “Real Beauty Sketches”, Brazil
Isabelle Musnik, Editor, The Gunn Report for Media remarked, “The context in which marketing is taking place is changing dramatically. Advertisers are fighting against an increasingly competitive and tough business environment, where ROI is vital. They are also faced with customers, who are very unpredictable, expect to be surprised and entertained, and are more and more influenced by their friends and networks.”
She further said, “Contact has become as critical to the success of a marketing campaign as content. The right media connections can make or break a campaign, or even a brand, and change behaviour as a result. Media innovation and creativity are more than ever, key to brand success.”
Methodology
Similar to the methodology used by previous Gunn for Media Reports, this year’s scoring system assigned each agency and campaign 3 to 5 points for a Best in Show award/ Grand Prix; 2 to 3 points for a winner or gold; and 1 to 2 points for a silver or bronze. Campaigns could also receive points for awards in different categories (that is, Best Use of Sponsorship, Best Use of TV, etc.). Every show in the Report features all of the media – TV, cinema, radio, magazines, newspapers, outdoor, special events/ stunts, internet, mixed media and sponsorship. Some have special categories on target audiences such as youth, young adults, all adults, men and women. Single media festivals are excluded.
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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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