Internet for me is a second life with real people and real feelings: Malini Agarwal at Goafest
At Goafest 2017, the popular blogger spoke about entertainment, engagement, and storytelling

From being a blogger to creating a mini empire of sorts, which has gone beyond the digital space with TV shows and online radio; from being the go-to influencer for brands looking to connect with the millennial consumer to now becoming an author, Malini Agarwal, or MissMalini as she is popularly known, has had quite an interesting journey.
Agarwal who is the Founder and Creative Director of MissMalini Entertainment created her niche by focusing on Bollywood and Indian TV news, celebrity gossip, fashion trends, beauty tips, and lifestyle updates. It was no surprise then that the keyword for her session was ‘entertainment’.A product of the internet age, Agarwal drew similarities between the internet and other mediumssuch as television, print, radio, etc.for consuming entertainment and more importantly, the ‘story’.
Using the internet to tell a good story
Proclaiming, “I love entertainment”, Agarwal said “entertainment made me feel something—happy, sad, angry, sometimes confused, and that’s the secret to good entertainment.” Drawing parallels with a good story,she said that a good story makes you emote even without any human interaction. She cited examples of good storytelling, courtesy Bollywood, which taught her several lessons in life. Similarly, she spoke of brands that tell really good stories, elaborating, “Nike has taught me to have the guts to ‘Just Do It’, Apple has taught me to think differently, Airbnb has taught me that I belong anywhere, and Redbull has given wings and that is what’s important. When you tell a story that reflects a human experience, you form a connection that resonates with your audience.A story must inspire an emotional reaction. The trick, however, is to be authentic because consumers aren’t stupid,” she said.
What makes a good brand story?
With brands being driven a lot by perception, Agarwal says a brand story isn’t what you tell people. It is also based on the signals a consumer sends, with the story being made up of facts, feelings, and interpretations. This can also mean that your story is probably not told by you but by the company you keep.“The beautiful thing about the internet is that you don’t have to tell your story alone. You can find your virtual BFFs (best friends forever) and do it together,” she said.
Decoding influencer marketing
With the term‘influencer marketing’ on everyone’s radar, Agarwal decipheredit to say, “Influencer marketing means that you are connecting with people who already have virtual families and they are helping to take your audience to the best parties in town with the most popular people and as a result, you are going to become popular as well.”
Go to where the party is!
Agarwal went on to equate the internet with “a never-ending game of tag where you have to go out and find your audience, which means that you have to go where the action is and you have to go dressed the part.” This means that one must have an understanding of the different mediums and how to use them. So, while Facebook is a great place to share links, content, and multimedia formats, Twitter is great for conversations and interaction with your idols and celebrities. Instagram is visually appealing with Insta Story helping to build engagement while Snapchat helps create stories.
Interestingly, while many believe that digital will lead to less consumption of television, Agarwal has a different take on this. “People think that in the age of the internet, you have to ignore terrestrial media, but that’s not true. In India, television is still important but what’s interesting is that the content that millennials are consuming even on television is the kind of content that is being created for the internet,”she said.
Agarwal also stressed that the internet is a two-way conversation and it is important that you interact and engage with the person on the other side. “The internet for me is a second life with real people and real feelings and if you treat it that way then you will tell me a great story. In fact, you will tell a great one,” she concluded.
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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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