Kajol casts her magic on advertising too

It’s been a while since her fans got to see her on the big screen, but Kajol has been very much active on the small screen, lending her ‘magic’ and appeal to various brands. What’s more, even the current crop of top-rated actresses has to step aside to make way for Kajol, the brand ambassador.

e4m by Tuhina Anand
Published: Jul 19, 2007 9:23 AM  | 4 min read
Kajol casts her magic on advertising too

She once ruled the marquee with the twinkle in her eyes and her acting prowess, only to give it all up at the peak of her career. We are talking about Kajol. Though her appearance on the silver screen is marked by an odd ‘Fanaa’ or a blink and you miss dance sequence in ‘KANK’, she is very much the hot favourite for brand endorsements.

If the recent deluge of Tata Indicom commercials featuring Kajol minus hubby and actor Ajay Devgan is not enough, there are her endorsements for Whirlpool, Asmi, and Parle Digestive Marie. She has recently been signed up by Perfetti Van Melle for their flagship brand Alpenliebe.

If brand endorsements is proportionally related to a celeb’s rating at the box-office meter, then Kajol’s case throws a surprise as she no longer active in movies. Yet, going by the number of brands she endorses today, Kajol probably has more in her hands than some of today’s top Bollywood actresses – be it Rani Mukherjee or Priety Zinta.

Josy Paul, National Creative Director, JWT, throws light on why Kajol makes a popular choice for brands. He says, “She is seen as a person who has very competently straddled the new woman image by being a successful actor and a homemaker. She has done well in balancing career, home and being a mother and has always known her priorities. Her advantage lies in the fact that she has a brand neutral kind of persona, which is not stereotypical. Also, she is someone who has mass acceptance and the brand gets instant recognition through her.”

Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar, Group Creative Director, O&M, points out, “Kajol is a good bet among female celebrities as she typifies the girl next door persona. She also seems steady in her personal life with strong middle class values, which is a huge advantage for marketers who want a known face who could appeal to its TA and she fits the bill perfectly.”

Another advantage of signing on Kajol is that she comes across as an intelligent person who is an informed decision maker. Her association with brands does not seem frivolous and lends credibility to them. As Kajal Malik, Regional Director, OMS, puts it, “Kajol is seen as a person who choses her movies intelligently and that’s an impression one would have of her choice of brand endorsements. She left at the peak of her career and has maintained her stardom. In fact, I think the mass appeal she had has not been replaced by either Preity Zinta, Aishwarya Bachchan or even Kareena Kapoor.”

In fact, an in-house survey done by Tata Teleservices, which was later backed by Hansa Research, found Kajol to be the most enduring personality. The TA for the research was mass market, including 25-plus men and women in the B and C markets. Following which, Kajol and Ajay Devgan were signed on for Tata Indicom brand.

Abdul Khan, Head-Marketing, TTSL, said, “When we launched, we had positioned ourselves as a company that didn’t believe in hiding any facts from its subscribers or in cheating them in any way. Our creatives positioned us as ‘True Paid’ or a brand that has no ‘conditions apply’. Kajol seemed to be a perfect fit as she is known as a no-nonsense person and one who expresses herself forthrightly.”

He added, “We signed Kajol before the movie ‘Fanaa’ happened, yet there was no hesitance among us. Even now, when we have moved our positioning to be little more aspirational, we are using Kajol, who acts as a catalyst who helps people in getting the experience of Tata Indicom and feel the difference.”

Perfetti, which till now has not used a celebrity to endorse its products, gives the reason behind signing Kajol. Sameer Suneja, Head, Marketing, Perfetti Van Melle India, says, “We have not used any celebrities in our communications as our brands are salient enough due to edgy and cut through communication. Our flagship brand Alpenliebe is a big hit among all age groups. Alpenliebe is the market leader and we wanted to move its sales to be next level. In Kajol we saw a perfect fit for Alpenliebe and the messages the brand conveys.”

As OMS’ Malik aptly sums up, “Kajol leads the pack among actresses for endorsements as she is not a diva like Sushmita Sen or looks cosmetic such as Aishwarya. She comes across as a real woman who is fun loving and intelligent. Hence, she is someone many of us can identify with which makes her credible as a brand ambassador.”

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias

Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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