Do Saregama Carvaan’s new ad films hit the right notes this festive season?

Ad Industry experts share their views on the latest Saregama Carvaan campaign conceptualised by The Womb

e4m by Noel Dsouza
Published: Oct 16, 2019 9:02 AM  | 4 min read
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Saregama Carvaan has launched a six ad film series in their #KyaHaiIsme campaign. Recently, the brand has launched two new ad films for this festive season. The new campaign showcases the tale of every household and how Carvaan adds a dash of magic to these special moments with its soulful music. The ad films have been conceptualised by ‘The Womb’ and the Director and Actor of Badhaai Ho, Gajraj Rao. The Diwali campaign showcases the day to day stories of a consumer’s home bringing alive the feeling of nostalgia through an interesting and funny narrative. The all-new campaigns throw light on family bonding through a product like Carvaan, making it an ideal gift for every occasion.

We spoke to Industry experts to know whether the ad films were effective in garnering consumer attention, instil brand recall and if it was clutter-breaking to stand out from a myriad of Diwali ad campaigns.

Shourya Ray Chaudhuri, Managing Partner & Creative Head, Tonic Worldwide, feels the brand's previous TVCs worked better for resonance as well as tone, but unfortunately, this one does neither. Chaudhuri remarks, “There's a lot left wanting from this TVC. If we are looking at a festive break, maybe bring elements of erstwhile Diwali in the fray. The product has so many features that can be dialled up for the festive effect. Whatever it is, this present TVC does nothing for the brand or product.”

Talking about whether this campaign stands out in terms of the array of Diwali ad films, Chaudhuri says it doesn’t. “There is little in terms of festive fervour in this TVC. There is so much to do in terms of the product features or overall promise that has been left out of the TVC”, stated Chaudhuri.

Overall, Chaudhuri thinks the brand and product have worked hard in the past for anchoring the benefits of the product to its target audience. Chaudhuri says, “The need of the hour was to draw up the gifting aspect using the festive fervour as the base. However, the present campaign does neither.”

Raghu Bhat, Founder & Copywriter, Scarecrow M&C Saatchi feels that Diwali gifting is a crowded space. "Instead of telling a new story, this campaign reinforces the product positioning as a gifting option. It's a reminder campaign with a simple message. The biggest thing going for it is the casting that adds to the continuity and will help to create recall efficiently. Though not very creative, it's an effective campaign that will do the job provided there is decent media exposure", commented Bhat.

Alvin D’souza, Managing Director, 121XP says that the festive season is a time for gifting and many brands are leveraging this opportunity. "The film breaks the clutter of a conventional Diwali film by bringing alive the essence of nostalgia which the product carries. The strong insight it stems from and the way it communicates to its target audience, like the brand's previous campaigns, will fetch its 'top-of-the-mind brand recall", remarks D'souza.

Does this stand out in the pool of festive ads? D'souza states, "With a variety of ads on the platter which are either loud or deal-oriented, these films have bought in a unique point of view which is very genuine and relatable to the target audience."

"The narrative is beautiful and brings a string of emotions with it. Loved the seamless product integration", commented D'souza.

Sharing his views on the ad films, Ankit Nalotia, Founder, Mo Mantra said, "The natural mannerisms of the parents portrayed in the ad are endearing and the brand is successful in establishing an instant connect with the audience. Though one may debate that the campaign lacks the festive feel, in my opinion, this is a sort of testimonial campaign where the objective is to showcase sentiments of the existing users enjoying the product thus endorsing that Carvaan is a perfect gift for your parents this Diwali. Having said that, there was scope for the film to have better festive designs on the end slate."

Finally for Chandramouli Saregama’s ad film is a marvellous story of an organisation’s rapid adaptation to new age media and technologies to not only stave off possible obsolescence but to create phenomenal growth. “This creativity was also visible in its ads, and knowing that the product is largely a gift purchase, they have targeted the ad well. However, could have approached the festive season more aggressively and directly as it may have had more impact”, shares Chandramouli.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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