International: A Matter of Scale: Who's Snapping Up Mobile-Ad Networks
Telecoms, Handset Makers Join Usual Suspects Pooling Third-Screen Inventory for Advertisers

SAN FRANCISCO (AdAge.com) -- Telecommunications companies, software companies, hardware companies. They're hardly the partners marketers would expect to turn to when they want to buy digital ads.
But those are some of the unlikely players emerging in the mobile-advertising space, which experts predict will be an $11 billion business by 2011.
Determined not to get burned digitally again as they did in the first dot-com boom, when upstarts such as Google took advantage of the "dumb pipes" to emerge as the beneficiary of a new-media windfall, they're snapping up and partnering with mobile-ad networks, which will pool mobile inventory to sell it to marketers.
Consolidation
"It's an arms race," said Eric Bader, managing director-digital at MediaVest. Mobile-ad networks such as AdMob, Millennial Media and Quattro Wireless, a mobile-ad facilitator particularly strong in the Hispanic sector, are targets for those looking to tap mobile-ad revenue. And for marketers, Mr. Bader said, more acquisitions are good news because they consolidate and concentrate mobile-marketing offerings, making it easier to buy mobile ads and making it easier for publishers to sell inventory on their mobile sites.
Last week, handset maker Nokia bought Enpocket, a mobile-advertising company that will take over Nokia's mobile marketplace when the deal is closed later this year. The deal, said Mike Baker, CEO of Enpocket (and head of mobile advertising at Nokia), will quell many of the concerns about mobile marketing -- that it's too difficult, too fragmented, too confusing, and hasn't had measurement and reach. "If one company can establish a standard, it's Nokia," he said.
And then there are the telecom companies, hoping to cash in on ads on their decks -- the landing pages they make easily accessible -- by selling ads directly or employing networks to represent that inventory to advertisers. So far, Sprint is selling ads on its deck but others have announced plans to experiment.
Mr. Bader is skeptical they will succeed over the long haul as ad sellers. "The deck is going to go away gradually and be gone in a couple of years," he said, adding that the PC has already accustomed people to roaming the web without walled barriers.
News screens for old hands
Traditional online players are also in the game. Earlier this year, AOL bought mobile-ad network Third Screen Media, and Google recently announced it will sell ads on the mobile web through AdSense for Mobile.
"We believe in a healthy ecosystem -- as more people compete, the better solution to the end user," said Dilip Venkatachari, product-management director, Google Mobile. "We welcome the competition."
For marketers, and the mobile ecosystem, there are also other questions from new players that have come to participate in the media game. Will Sprint allow an AT&T ad on its deck? Will a Nokia network run a Motorola ad? It's not an insignificant question, as telecommunications is the No. 3 ad category, with spending of $10.95 billion or 7.3% of all U.S. ad spending in 2006, according to Advertising Age data. Only automotive and retail spend more.
And, of course, there remains the concern over whether consumers actually will want ads on their mobile phones. Most surveys answer that question with a resounding no, showing only a little leeway if mobile costs are offset. What's more, mobile will have to prove itself as effective as online advertising if it wants to gain digital dollars -- and not everyone believes it's there.
Jeff Minsky, director of Next, Omnicom Media Group's digital unit, calls the mobile phone "at best, a direct-marketing tool, and a rather clumsy one at that."
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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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