International: Mags Write Up Plans to Leverage Video

As Ad Bucks Head to Web, Essence, Others Create Original Programming

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Published: Aug 21, 2007 9:47 AM  | 4 min read
International: Mags Write Up Plans to Leverage Video

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Reality TV is usually the province of big TV networks such as Fox, CBS, MTV and Bravo. Now a periodical is trying to make a name for itself in the genre as well -- and in the process, show that it can be a player beyond paper and ink. The women of '30 Dates in 30 Days.'

Essence, the magazine for black women that is part of Time Warner's Time Inc., is launching a unit devoted to original programming that can be distributed via the web, mobile devices, video on demand and TV. To do so, Essence has hired one executive from MTV Networks and promoted another with experience as a producer at CNN and NBC. The magazine already launched one effort, "Will You Marry Me?" in which readers can watch a handful of men make marriage proposals. Soon, Essence aficionados will be able to watch women go on "30 Dates in 30 Days."

'Risk being irrelevant'
Without the ability to produce content for emerging venues, including the internet, "we risk being irrelevant, frankly," said Essence President Michelle Ebanks.

But these are early days. While assigning articles for the company's glossy magazine is routine, producing a visual counterpart is not -- at least, not yet. "This is nascent programming for us. When we go out and talk to marketers, we don't have five examples of what we have been able to create in the past, and so it's a long selling process," Ms. Ebanks said.

For magazines, building their case to advertisers is key. By 2011, U.S. online-video advertising will soar to $4.3 billion from $410 million in 2006, according to eMarketer.

That estimated figure is more than the approximately $3.5 billion spent on national newspapers last year, according to TNS Media Intelligence. Meanwhile, a recent analysis of online behavior by the Online Publishers Association shows web consumers are spending more time with content sites. As a result, magazines find themselves competing not only with each other but with a broader array of rivals, including cable TV networks and Web 2.0 upstarts. Simply envisioning themselves as wordsmiths won't spur the sort of growth they need to survive.

"Without video, publishers not only risk losing share, they risk not being invited to the table," said Scott Daly, executive media director at Dentsu America. Making good video isn't easy; publishers can't simply take a print feature and extend it online, then expect marketers to coo and chirp. Advertisers want new ideas developed for all media at the same time, Mr. Daly said.

Heeding the call
Many magazine publishers have begun to heed the call. Hearst is producing three- to five-minute celebrity-gossip news videos for Cosmopolitan.com and sometimes sends interns from Seventeen and CosmoGirl out to shoot videos of teens on the street, said Christopher Johnson, content director for Hearst Magazines Digital Media. The company has produced more than 1,000 online videos through staff or partnerships, he said, in part because "advertisers are asking for more and more and more." At the website for Meredith's Better Homes & Gardens, an ad for Procter & Gamble's Charmin Ultra was recently spotted as a surfer clicked from one online video to another.

Gearing up for video will cause hiccups in the usual process of putting out a magazine. When Essence launched "Will You Marry Me?" in fall 2006, it chose six men to propose to unsuspecting girlfriends and invited readers to vote for which pair would win a honeymoon in South Africa. Essential to the contest was getting early copies of the magazine's February issue -- which contained the proposals -- into the hands of the women being proposed to, all before the issues hit newsstands and invited readers to check out videos of their responses on the Essence site.

"Between the Christmas holiday and the drop date of the February issue, we had to get all of this content ready for the website. It was already crunch time," said Angela Burt-Murray, Essence's editor in chief. "It was like, 'We are suddenly in the TV-production business.' We all got a crash course in that."

Four Tips for Titles Adding Web Video

Don't do it all yourself
Seek out TV-production studios and people skilled in TV who can help transform a print article into a video, said Christopher Johnson, content director for Hearst Magazines Digital Media.

Don't just take old print features online
Advertisers want concepts designed for multimedia, not perennial magazine features (year-end roundups, annual lists) with extra internet content.

Tap staff interests
Hearst found itself with a winning video concept after the publisher of House Beautiful took footage of a kitchen-and-bath show, Mr. Johnson said.

Be prepared to fight
Mags aren't the only ones going online. Cable TV channels targeting audiences similar to your subscribers are also making an effort. Look to broaden your vision of the competitive landscape.

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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

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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

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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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