It was Ranveer’s idea to have a paunch and balding head in MakeMyTrip ad
In the third part of our series on the people behind the most talked about ads of IPL 11, we caught up with Hemant Misra, Brand Strategy Consultant to Publicis, who created the MakeMyTrip campaigns featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh

In the third part of our series on the people behind the most talked about ads of IPL 11, we caught up with Hemant Misra, Brand Strategy Consultant to Publicis, who created the MakeMyTrip campaigns featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. In a conversation with exchange4media, Misra shares several interesting behind-the-scene stories.
Read on:You have been working on the MakeMyTrip ads since you won the account in 2015, how was it different this time?
Our objective is to convert the offline buyers to become online buyers. That remains a consistent strategy and the objective. And invariably Ranveer is the offline buyer and Alia is the smart one --the MakeMyTrip buyer-- in our ads. Two ads of the series have already come out-- the gym and the airplane commercial-- and the third one is on its way. This time, the focus is on how the word about online booking is spreading. So this time, the circle widens and goes beyond two people and others are seen joining in the communication. The whole idea is--the world knows about MakeMyTrip, where are you, honey? We tried to bring that out humorously.
Watching Alia and Ranveer on screen is a delight, how are they behind the scenes?
For the first time we really got Alia and Ranveer trapped in one place. They are such bubbly characters, they just can’t sit in one place. It was one quarter of a plane set made by turning boards. I mean if you saw it, you wouldn’t have believed that this could be an airplane. So, when you see it from inside, it’s beautiful, but there is nothing behind or in the front. The airplane shoot is a great example of what post production can do to a film.
Do they improvise during the ad film shoot?
Both Ranveer and Alia love the MakeMyTrip shoots because they can totally get into the skin of the characters and enjoy themselves as opposed to just looking like film stars. And I must admit that a lot of the ideas for the ad come from Ranveer and Alia. Remember the first ad where Alia was playing the receptionist at the hotel, it was her idea to get the character to lisp, because she thought it would help the character look more like a regular person. Also, in the last film, Ranveer is shown with balding head and a paunch. This again was his idea. In fact, in the hospital film, where Ranveer plays the doctor, he changed his appearance so much that the client couldn’t recognize him. That’s the beauty of it and that’s how they enjoy it.
How did the airplane idea come up?
The glamour of advertising hides the boredom behind it; hours and hours of boredom and discussion are behind every ad. The plot of the airplane ad simply came from a discussion on how a typical Delhiite enjoys boasting of connections. We wrote seven-eight scripts, out of which these three emerged as the best. Plus, earlier we have used places like a reception area, a taxi driver talking to a customer, it was always one on one, there is no third person involved. But this time, we wanted to widen the world of Alia, Ranveer and MMT and divide it into a non-MMT person and lots of MMT persons.
What was the brief given to you by the client?
Our Goibibo ad is focused on the IPL. For MakeMyTrip, the only specific thing we were told is that we need to make sure the ad plays out in 20 seconds. It usually is a 50-seconder, but we were told to keep it short because for IPL, nobody can afford to run an ad which is more than 20 seconds long. Otherwise it really has no cricket connect.
About Hemant Misra
Hemant Misra has been in advertising for more than 25 years and has worked with agencies like JWT, Mudra, Publicis. Currently he is working as an independent brand strategy consultant to Publicis. The most memorable brands he has worked with include McDonald’s, Orient PSPO, Nestea, Intex Swift, Apollo Tyres and Pan Parag.
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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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