JWT Bangalore creates ‘4ever B’lorean’ campaign for Bangalore Mirror

Bangalore Mirror has come up with its highly visible ‘4ever B’lorean’ campaign, which is creating ripples among its readers. Rajesh Gangwani, Senior VP, JWT Bangalore, exclusively speaks to exchange4media about the creative and execution process of the entire campaign.

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Published: Mar 13, 2009 8:08 AM  | 4 min read
JWT Bangalore creates ‘4ever B’lorean’ campaign for Bangalore Mirror

Bangalore Mirror has come up with its highly visible ‘4ever B’lorean’ campaign, which is creating ripples among its readers. Rajesh Gangwani, Senior VP, JWT Bangalore, exclusively speaks to exchange4media about the creative and execution process of the entire campaign.

Gangwani explained, “In today’s age of the ‘citizen journalist’ and heightened consciousness of the average reader, the role of the newspaper in provoking public opinion, debate and action assumes critical importance. Bangalore Mirror as a publication is the voice of the city, echoing hopes, concerns and issues that pertain to its residents. The attempt in communication is to offer a platform for people to share their views, express their angst and demonstrate their love for the city.”

The brief

Speaking further, Gangwani said, “Over the last couple of years, the charm that was the hallmark of Bangalore has been waning. Never ending traffic snarls, loss of green cover, pubs shutting down early, and potholes that would rival the lunar surface, all contributed to making the city the butt of jokes. Even die hard Bangaloreans were feeling depressed and worried about the city. Given this background, the brief to JWT was simple. ‘Put the buzz back into Bangalore’.”

The execution

“Early on itself, we realised that for the initiative to work, it needs to be more than just an ad campaign. It not only needed to connect with the average Bangalorean on the street, but also facilitate initiatives that would go a long way in putting that buzz back in to the city,” he added.

The first step was arriving at the ‘4ever B’lorean’ umbrella concept. Phase 1 was concept introduction through press and editorial write-ups in the publication. In this phase, Bangalore Mirror took on a host of local issues to build empathy and a broad level of awareness about the campaign. This was around the time when the 300-odd pubs in the city faced the threat of closure, a topical issue that was used to launch the campaign.

Phase 2 was all about further reinforcing the approach in a manner that had the distinct tongue-in-cheek Bangalore Mirror stamp on it – young, irreverent, fun – without trivialising the issues. Outdoor, too, took the same track forward.

“Valentine’s Day, which fell in-between, gave us a wonderful opportunity to take the idea forward. What better way to showcase your love for the city than to make the city your Valentine,” Gangwani added.

Phase 3, which is currently going on, is more about literally putting the buzz back into Bangalore – the parties, the musical events, the works. This apart, Bangalore Mirror, along with the Art of Living Foundation, conducted a stress management workshop for the people of Bangalore.

The response

According to Gangwani, “The initial response has been quite positive, leading to people interacting and expressing their views on why they love Bangalore despite everything. Bangaloreans have suddenly realised that even with all the drawbacks that their city has, it is still one of the better places to live in. More importantly, they feel proud of being a Bangalorean and realise that they can make a real difference to their city and their lives.”

Comparison with Lead India campaign

Gangwani explained that both were completely different. “The closest that one can get in terms of comparison is to the ‘I Love NY’ campaign that changed people’s perceptions about New York,” he added.

Other media vehicles

Since it was all about changing perceptions about Bangalore among Bangaloreans, media had to be extremely localized, he further explained. In addition to print, outdoor was used extensively. Offbeat mediums like bumper stickers, coffee shop accessories, etc., were also used, in addition to extensive editorial coverage. Bangalore Mirror also tied up with those institutions that were uniquely Bangalore to add credibility to the entire initiative.

How will it help the brand Bangalore Mirror?

Gangwani replied, “Bangalore Mirror’s fortunes are closely tied to that of the city. Not only did the campaign succeed in building saliency for the brand, it cemented a bond with the average Bangalorean that will be difficult to break.”

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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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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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