Jammu-based English daily ‘State Times’ comes to Delhi

Jammu-based English daily ‘State Times’ has recently launched a Delhi edition. The newspaper is currently on a test launch phase. The idea behind the launch of ‘State Times’ in Delhi is to better the image of J&K in India and internationally. It also aims to reach the expatriate Kashmiri population residing in Delhi.

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Published: Oct 8, 2007 8:12 AM  | 3 min read
Jammu-based English daily ‘State Times’ comes to Delhi

Jammu-based English daily ‘State Times’ has recently launched a Delhi edition. Though the official launch has not taken place, the newspaper is currently on a test launch phase. The idea behind the launch of ‘State Times’ in Delhi is to better the image of J&K in India and internationally. It also aims to reach the expatriate Kashmiri population residing in Delhi.

The newspaper, with a tagline ‘Bold voice of Jammu and Kashmir’, is 15 years old in J&K and owned by Raj Daluja, who is Chairman of State Times Group. The Group also has a diversified business of trading and manufacturing Indian manufactured foreign liquor (IMFL), as well as manufacturing of mineral water, besides running two public schools and two colleges in Jammu.

“The reason for us to come to Delhi is that the image of J&K in the Indian media is projected incorrectly. The image portrayed is that of a terror-torn and poor state. There are a lot of misconceptions about J&K in minds of the common man in the country. We feel that there is a need to present the state without dilution of information,” said Raj Daluja, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, State Times.

“Another reason for us to come to Delhi is that J&K is on a constant vigil by national and international agencies and media alike, and therefore it is our responsibility to present the state in true colour to all concerned,” Ajay Kumar, COO, State Times.

Kumar has over 20 years’ experience in the media industry in various capacities. He was associated with The Times of India Group, Hindustan Times, Gujarati newspaper Sandesh, Oman Daily Observer, Oman Tribune and ETV Rajasthan.

“Our primary target group in Delhi is the one lakh expat population who are interested to know about developments in the state of J&K. Most of these people from the target group are educated and are either into government jobs, research students, business or are self-employed. Secondly, we also expect that all policy makers, bureaucrats, politicians and armed forces personnel would be interested in our newspaper,” added Kumar.

“We have all potential to attract advertisers, but media planners need to think in a wider perspective and be more positive. Most media planners come with a prejudiced image about the state, but the fact is people in J&K are prosperous, educated and employed either in government services or are self-employed, and I have statistics to prove this. What other criteria does a media planner look for, when people have the buying capacity?” Kumar wondered.

The promotional activities for the Delhi edition of ‘State Times’ would include on-ground activities like community meetings and one-to-one contact programmes, and below-the-line activities like mailers to reach the B2B readers. The Group also has plans to tie up with a prominent website for content and revenue sharing.

Twenty per cent of the content would be based on Delhi, while the rest 80 per cent would be J&K specific. At present, the newspaper has two colour pages and a supplement for Sundays called ‘Sunday Supplement’.

The newspaper has plans to initially print 50,000 copies and then hike the number with the increase in demand. The newspaper has been priced at Rs 2 and has 12 pages.

“We also have plans to come up with Srinagar, Chandigarh and Ludhiana editions shortly, as also sections on migrants from Bihar and the Southern states. We have tried to be trendy with our content. While it has hard core news at one end, it also has information related to career, gadgets and entertainment.”

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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

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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

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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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