JWT makes Mumbai run for Standard Chartered Marathon

This Sunday, thousands of people are expected to run on Mumbai roads. Quite a few routes will be closed for the same. The occasion is Standard Chartered Mumbai International Marathon 2004.

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Published: Feb 13, 2004 7:10 AM  | 4 min read
JWT makes Mumbai run for Standard Chartered Marathon

This Sunday, thousands of people are expected to run on Mumbai roads. Quite a few routes will be closed for the same. The occasion is Standard Chartered Mumbai International Marathon 2004. Carrying the creative responsibility for Marathon is JWT. The team handling the account is all charged up. Along with the theme commercial, they have created interesting 30-second commercials.

This Marathon offers prize money of US$ 2,10,000. The Marathon will consist of three races – 42 KM Marathon, 21 KM Half Marathon and 7 KM Dream Run. ESPN and Doordarshan would telecast the event managed by Procam international.

Stanchart has, as per Sugato Banerji, Senior Manager, Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered, India, spent a sizeable amount on acquiring the title sponsorship rights, in addition to spending Rs 1.7 crore on promoting the event. Expectations are that more than 20,000 people including several celebrities will participate in the race.

As to why the bank decided to invest in a Marathon, explains Banerji, “Actually, Marathon is the endeavour of human mind and spirit over the body. The idea is to promote a fitness culture in the country. Running is a healthy way to exercise your body and keep your mind fit.

“We believe in giving back to society what we gain out of it. Secondly, being a long race, it is all about endurance. That is what the brand for 150 years has been doing. The Marathon ties very well with our philosophy.” Standard Chartered is already associated with the Marathon in three other countries — Hong Kong, Singapore and Nairobi.

Across the world, a large number of people come to Marathon because they believe in some cause or charity. In India too, the money raised from the race will go to charity.

Standard Chartered expects the event to be beneficial in more ways than one. Explains Banerji, “We believe that by associating with the Marathon, our unaided brand recall scores will go up. Our disposition will improve. Awareness of the Marathon as a sport will go up and the association with Standard Chartered will be established. There is a good fit from overall brand fit perspective, we are not looking at specific increase in sales etc.”

He also believes that in the next few years, the number of people participating from abroad will considerably increase and hospitality and tourism industry will gain out of it.

Carrying the creative responsibility for Marathon is JWT. The team handling the account is all charged up. Along with the theme commercial, they have created interesting 30-second commercials. States Zaheer Mirza, Associate VP and Senior CD, JWT, “This is very different from brand advertising. It is for the first time that Marathon is happening in India. We wanted to do some thing innovative.”

Adds Tista Sen, AVP & Senior CD, JWT, “Marathon is about guts and glory. We had a small budget and we wanted to make a mark. The whole idea was to motivate people to run.”

The advertising to say the least is innovative and interesting. The creative duo is most excited about the 30 seconders. They enthuse, “We shot the locations in Mumbai – but the only difference is that Parvez, an ad film maker from our own agency ran and shot with a handicam. Hence, the impact is of looking at monuments while you are running. The voiceover is also in the same mode – breathless voices in various accents.” Radio jingles also follow a similar pattern.

And then there is the theme commercial shot in Mumbai with foreigners who look like runners. The backdrop is computer-generated graphics of Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China and other international monuments. The commercial shows people coming to Mumbai to participate in the Marathon from across the globe.

And now comes the most interesting part. JWT team members went to 500 buildings in Mumbai. And wherever there was a nameplate on the gate, two stickers with word run written on it were pasted — one before the name and one after it. Not only this, agency is also participating in the race as well. Run J Walter Thompson Run.

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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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