JBC and Millenium to bring Toyland alive in India with Noddy Live Show

Just Because It’s Children and Millenium Entertainment International have tied up to bring the Noddy Live Show in India. The musical, which features the endearing little wooden boy Noddy created by British children’s author Enid Blyton, will be staged in August and September in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, among others.

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Published: Jul 17, 2008 9:18 AM  | 3 min read
JBC and Millenium to bring Toyland alive in India with Noddy Live Show

Just Because It’s Children (JBC) and Millenium Entertainment International (MEI) have tied up to bring the Noddy Live Show in India. The musical, which features the endearing little wooden boy Noddy created by British children’s author Enid Blyton way back in 1949, will be staged in August and September in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, among others.

The Noddy Live Show is being touted as the first of its kind musical in India especially targeted at family audiences. The technology and level of detailing is high end. The musical, titled ‘Noddy and the Treasure Map Adventure’, will be staged in Mumbai from August 20-24; in Delhi from August 29-31; in Bangalore from September 5-7; and in Kolkata on September 14.

Kavita Bedi, Managing Director, JBC, said, “The basic mission of the company is to provide good quality, wholesome family entertainment with world class standards. Noddy as a character has been around for 59 years now. He talks about team work, learning, loving your family, caring, patience and learning from mistakes – things that are still relevant today. We look forward to the fact that the audiences goes back with an experience that is truly enjoyable, has messages of the values of life, and some kind of learning.”

She further said, “The show primarily targets parents and children in the age group of 2-10 years. After Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata, we are looking to go to Chennai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. The tickets for the shows have been priced from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000. Being first movers in the market, we don’t have any competitors. We will be promoting this show through television, print, radio, Internet, SMS, outdoor hoardings, and cinemas. We have some key partnerships and look forward to other brands associating with the project.”

One such partnership is with HP India. Shubhodip Pal, Head of Consumer Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP India, said, “Cartoon characters are a powerful way to teach children morals as children easily get involved deeply in the character and learn faster. HP, in partnership with JBC, is delighted to bring the musical to India across four cities. Our aim is to touch a hundred thousand children through our school contact programme, which we will be initiating during the same period to create buzz and excitement amongst children.”

“To further add to the flavour of Noddy’s visit to India, we are also unveiling customised Noddy Pavilion desktops with Noddy skins. We are providing a platform for children to witness the best in world class entertainment; which our older generation perhaps missed. HP will continue to associate itself with such shows in the future with the objective of providing the best to its consumers,” Pal added.

Vikas Khanchandani, SVP, NDTV, said, “Noddy has enhanced imagination of the kids in the country for the last 30 years, and this is the first ever theatrical performance in the country. We at NDTV are very excited to partner with the event.”

Ashish Hemrajani, CEO, BookMyShow, said, “I think it is a great opportunity for kids of all ages. This show will bring the character of Noddy live on the stage, and this is a big advantage.”

Millennium Entertainment International has been doing live character shows in Asia and the Middle East using licensed characters from major entertainment property owners such as Cartoon Network, HIT Entertainment (Barney) and Sanrio (Hello Kitty and Friends).

Just Because It’s Children is an Indian company with the mandate of providing world class live entertainment to family audiences.

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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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