JWT Chennai creates a Mr Perfect for Nippon Paint
How do you launch a new paint in a country like ours that grew up with names like Asian and Nerolac endorsed by top-notch brand ambassadors like Big B and Saif Ali Khan?

How do you launch a new paint brand in a country like ours that grew up with names like Asian and Nerolac, endorsed by top-notch brand ambassadors like Big B and Saif Ali Khan? Fact still remains that consumers are still confused as to who endorses what. Hence the need to break free and impose a memorable property in the minds of the people.
JWT Chennai Vice-President and Senior Creative Director Jonoo Simon hit the nail on the head when he borrowed from the charming style of Broadway musicals, and created a unique and unexampled brand ambassador called ’Mr. Perfect’ instead of roping in a star as the brand ambassador. Mr Perfect is a fantasy tale magician who comes to town with his magical brush and brings colour into the lives of Lady Laila and her family members.
A simple before and after story, this commercial is about dull and dreary life of a family that is suffering from damp walls, peeling plasters and fungus infested coroners.
The TVC unfolds in a novel way. A fully decked truck drives through the countryside with ’Nippon Picture Perfect Company’ written on it. The side panel of the truck opens and Mr. Perfect, the representative figure of Nippon, appears and announces the play that they are going to present. The Nippon Picture Perfect Company presents ’The Desperate Housewife.’ Mr Perfect’s troupe also comes on stage with a flourish. Mr Perfect opens the dialogue: “Lady Laila, she’s so weary, Lady Laila’s life’s so dreary; Ooh how her little heart aches.’
And now the scene moves to Lady Laila’s house and she is seen knitting inside a damp wall, and broken furniture. Mr Perfect continues: “It’s dry and drab, it pales and breaks... Oh how her little heart breaks.” The scene now shifts to Lady Laila’s daughter and the grandpa, playing card house. Both of them are suddenly attracted by a strange sound of something peeling off. A huge piece of plaster peels off the wall causing the little girl to run back and stumble right into Mr. Perfect’s arms. She says: ‘The family is falling apart’.
Mr. Perfect sings back ‘No, it's the house.’ Now Mr Perfect’s assistants come on stage carrying larger- than-life painting tools. The little goblins energetically paint the house into brilliant tones. Mr Perfect presents the transformation to the stunned family.
The little girl is transfixed and in total awe. Mr Perfect also transforms Lady Laila and her husband to match the décor and it’s their turn now to be magically surprised. The little girl expresses her gratitude and says ‘Thank You Mr. Perfect.’ Mr Perfect’s team bids adieu so does the family from their new-look dwelling. The curtain closes and the Nippon Paint logo appears.
Major highlights of the film is an excellently choreographed dance sequence by renowned British dance diva Yana Lewis who has to her credit shows with Bryan Adams, Elton John and some of BBC’s prestigious productions. Her in-depth knowledge and exposure to ballet and Western dance forms add to the production values immensely.
Elucidating about the film, Jonoo Simon says, “This film is a theatrical spectacle in every sense of the word. Against the backdrop of a fictional travelling theatre group called ’Nippon Picture Perfect Company’, the film, in an exaggerated theatrical style, narrates the story of a dull boring family and at the end, demonstrates how Nippon Paint makes its life ‘picture perfect’.
This film, produced by Manoj Pillai of Thinkpot Productions, Bangalore, is a potent mix of music and drama and is very different in its execution. ”While it’s a classic ’before-after’ film with all the usual trappings like the family, jingle, and a lengthy product window, thanks to it’s unusual theme and dramatic execution, it creates a powerful impact in the already cluttered paints category. This film wouldn’t have been possible without a supportive client and a brave producer who took up the challenge though we didn’t have lavish budgets.’’ Simon adds.
The initial response to the commercial, currently being aired in Tamil, has been more than encouraging. Different is the word I hear whenever anybody talks about this film. As a director, I could not have asked for more, I guess,’’ says Manoj Pillai, who also directed the spot.
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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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