IPL Season 9 uses kids as protagonists for 'Ek India Happywala'
To promote the sporting event and create hype around it, Sony Pictures Network (SPN) has launched a creative campaign ‘Ek India Happywala’ in order to deliver the message of happiness across the nation

The awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) is back with its ninth season and will kick-start on April 9 2016. To promote the sporting event and create hype around it, Sony Pictures Network (SPN) has launched a creative campaign ‘Ek India Happywala’ in order to deliver the message of happiness across the nation.
This year the protagonists of the campaign are the kids, who are the custodians of tomorrow, and it carries a hard hitting social theme which takes the centre stage compared to previous year’s ‘India ka tyohaar’ campaign, which was bent heavily on emotion.
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Strategy & creative execution:
Speaking on the insight behind the 2016 campaign, Vaishali Sharma, VP, Marketing, Sony Max said, “IPL cuts across creed, culture and geographies and it is one of the biggest unifier in terms of the sporting events. It is a great mood changer; people get together for six weeks. So we thought it was a great opportunity to tap into the desires and see the world with hope and optimism. The brief given to DDB Mudra was-- can we give a larger than life dimension to IPL.”
Commenting on how the channel infuses newness in its campaigns every year for the same sporting event which has been running for the last nine years, Sharma cited, “It is one of the most challenging things to do. We work on consumer insights, then figure out how much cricket is there in that particular year, which space consumers are moving in today, based on all of which we sharpen our insights.”
Marketing platforms used:
Like every year, IPL season 9 is also supported by a 360 degree marketing initiative. The campaigns are now being promoted on the network channels and closer to the big launch; they will be marketed across networks, including genres like news, youth, music, sports and a lot of other regional channels. For the time being, an IPL anthem, plus two films have been released and just before the launch of the event, 15 seconder short films will be launched.
IPL Season 9 Vs previous campaigns:
In the last nine years, the creative strategy as well as the positioning of the IPL campaigns has witnessed a major shift. It all started with the ‘Manoranjan Ka Baap’ campaign which positioned IPL as the biggest extravaganza in terms of entertainment and sport.
The highlight of this year’s campaign is to show that IPL binds together people across age groups and gender; it spreads happiness, therefore the tagline ‘Ek India Happywala’, compared to previous year’s campaign-- ‘India ka tyohaar’, which was bent heavily on emotion. The objective was to strengthen the emotional affinity and to highlight the message that there is no other sporting event which brings everyone together during the primetime.
In 2014, the campaign ‘Come on, Bulaava Aya Hain’ aimed to emphasise that irrespective of anything that takes place in our lives, the call of the IPL reigns supreme. A set of four films were made under the campaign.
‘Sirf Dekhneka Nahi’ was the punch-line of the 2013 campaign featuring Farah Khan, urging people to express themselves whenever a wicket falls or a boundary or a six is hit. It invited the audience to shed all inhibition and enjoy cricket. This campaign was conceptualised by JWT and the music for the anthem ‘Dil Jumping Japang Jampak Jampak...gili gili ye’ was composed by the duo Vishal Shekhar.
In 2012, IPL released its campaign ‘Aisa mauka aur kahan milega’ which showcased the opportunity the cricket league brings for its cricket fans every year.
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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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