I, proud to be Indian: 89 per cent want to be reborn as Indian

The Nielsen Company recently conducted a survey on the 60th year of Indian Independence. The objective of this survey was to understand how people perceived India's growth over the last 60 years, and understand which areas need to be focussed on for future growth. The results showed that 89 per cent of the respondents wished to be reborn as an Indian if they were given a choice.

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Published: Aug 15, 2007 9:11 AM  | 4 min read
I, proud to be Indian: 89 per cent want to be reborn as Indian

The Nielsen Company recently conducted a survey on the 60th year of Indian Independence. The survey was conducted using Nielsen India's online research panel ‘Your Voice’. The objective of this survey was to understand how people perceived India's growth over the last 60 years, as well as understand which areas need to be focussed on for future growth. The results showed that 89 per cent of the respondents wished to be reborn as an Indian if they were given a choice.

The key areas that respondents thought had improved in the past decades were business and commerce (57 per cent), science and technology (43 per cent), and education (19 per cent). However, only 15 per cent of the respondents thought that their quality of life in India had improved.

Among the list of ‘least progressed’ fields over the past decades of Independence, politics topped with 39 per cent, while 82 per cent of the respondents feel that corruption needs to be eradicated to improve politics, and about half out of them feel that uneducated politicians were the main reason for the dismal condition of Indian politics. Poverty eradication programme, and law and order formed the least progressed areas after politics.

A paltry one per cent of respondents thought India had progressed in sports, and more than 50 per cent of the respondents felt that political interference and inadequate sports infrastructure were the reasons for the poor performance of India in sports.

Path to success

Sixty five per cent of respondents felt that poverty eradication was the most important step to drive India's development in future. Infrastructure and transportation, along with improved law and order conditions, came close with 64 per cent of respondents having voted for it. About 62 per cent felt that the local education system needed to be uplifted if India had to reach the status of a developed country.

Impact of globalisation

Sixty three per cent of respondents thought that globalisation had been beneficial, while better employment opportunity was perceived to be the biggest benefit of globalisation. On the other hand, 78 per cent of the respondents thought that it would give them better opportunities in India as well as abroad. Over 60 per cent of the Indians surveyed felt that globalisation would provide greater exposure to new technologies, improve the standard of living and the state of infrastructure in the country.

Less than a quarter of the respondents see more harm from globalisation than benefit. The biggest concern for them is the harmful effect that globalisation will have on local industries. As many as 62 per cent of the respondents feel that local industries may perish due to globalisation, while about 60 percent think that globalisation will adversely impact farmers and agriculturists. Half the respondents (51 per cent) were more worried that globalisation will lead to loss of Indian values and culture.

“Globalisation will lead to greater exposure to other cultures, their customs and their ways of living. In an age of such wide reach of media, leading to higher levels of awareness of other cultures, it is a great task to prevent oneself from adopting new habits and customs if they are more appealing and suitable to one's living,” said NS Muthukumaran, Director-Measurement Science and Technical Training, The Nielsen Company, India.

What attracts Indians to India?

Fifty per cent of the people who were surveyed felt that the rich Indian culture was the most attractive factor for being proud to be an Indian.

Though patriotism was strong, 60 per cent of the respondents felt that Indians today were less patriotic than they were 10 years ago. Eleven per cent, who did not wished to be reborn as Indians, comprised mainly of youth aged between 15 to 24 years. “Young people today are more informed, curious about everything and are aggressive. It is not surprising that some would aspire to something new and different if they had a choice,” added Muthukumaran.

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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