JWT partners Rotary on its first ever India campaign

The campaign, christened ‘Making Miracles Happen’, celebrates the eradication of Polio in the South East Asia region. The campaign is driven by TV and print, along with digital

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Published: Mar 31, 2014 8:14 AM  | 4 min read
JWT partners Rotary on its first ever India campaign

JWT India has partnered Rotary on its first ever India campaign, christened ‘Making Miracles Happen’, celebrating the eradication of Polio in the South East Asia region.

A journey that has spanned over three decades has finally reached its destination as the World Health Organization (WHO) certified South East Asia region Polio free on March 27, 2014. Due in part to Rotary’s relentless efforts, India has not had a single outbreak over the last three years.

To celebrate the milestone of a Polio free India and to showcase its other India initiatives, Rotary International invited top Indian agencies to pitch for Rotary’s first nationwide media campaign. By virtue of its experience of creating social communication programmes for organisations such as UNICEF as well as different State Governments, JWT Kolkata won this highly contested multi-agency pitch.

“It is a great opportunity for JWT to design Rotary International’s pilot programme for India to showcase their unrelenting efforts over the years that has created history and helped eradicate Polio from India. Our 360 degree campaign across TV, print and digital showcases the multiple initiatives of Rotary in India and encourages more people to join hands with them to make a difference. It is a rewarding experience to partner an organisation like Rotary that is striving to make the world a better place for everyone,” said Raji Ramaswamy, Senior Vice President, JWT Kolkata.

The campaign, named, ‘When we join hands miracles happen’ is a creative expression that focusses on making the impossible possible, thanks to people joining hands with Rotary to carry through its key initiatives in India that are transforming lives such as eradication of Polio, free heart surgery and an e-learning programme that aims to ensure 100 per cent literacy in India by 2017, among others.

Commenting on the creative thought process, Senthil Kumar, National Creative Director, JWT said, “Logic says you can’t change fate as it’s sealed in the fate lines on your palm even before you are born. But the magic of two hands coming together can change fate and make miracles happen. This was how JWT came up with the idea of bringing these fate lines to life as a new lease of life lines to change the fate of newborns.”

He further said, “Team Eeksaurus spent over three months on the amazing craft and has truly created a masterpiece in film with some phenomenal music craft as well, bringing alive the pain and the percussion in the boy’s story as he breaks free from his fate lines and holds on to a new life line. The rich baritone voice-over by Amitabh Bachchan, UNICEF and Rotary’s brand ambassador for Polio, expanded the appeal of the campaign.”

The task was to design a communication programme that would enhance brand linkage of Rotary with its initiatives in India and create a strong affinity towards the organisation and its efforts. The campaign will also provide Rotarians of over 3,000 Rotary clubs in India a supportive communication environment and an opportunity to showcase the good work they are doing every day.

The campaign is driven by TV and print, along with digital. The TVCs have been created by JWT Kolkata in association with Studio Eeksaurus, a Mumbai-based animation studio.

Campaign Credits:
Senthil Kumar, NCD
Arjun Mukherjee, VP & Senior Creative Director
Partha Chowdhury, Senior Creative Director
Uttaran  Chowdhury, Copywriter
Altaf Hossain, Art Director
Shubrakanti Mondol, Illustrator
Account Management - Sayam Bhadra, VP & CSD, Tapan Sen VP & CSD (Social)
Digital - Surojit Sen, Client Services Director, Digital
Director - Suresh Eriyat
Production House - Studio Eeksaurus

Rotary launched its Polio immunisation programme, PolioPlus, in 1985 and became a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988 with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 1988, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99 per cent, from about 350,000 cases a year to slightly more than 400 cases in 2013.

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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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