Kerala media houses partner to revive the state through the Great Kerala Shopping Utsav

Media houses, from print to television, from radio to digital will use their editorial and advertisement space and time to promote Great Kerala Shopping Utsav

e4m by Neethu Mohan
Published: Oct 26, 2018 8:24 AM  | 5 min read
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Kerala’s media group have set a prime example of how unity during tough times can go a long way through their classy gesture of providing advertisement free broadcast and responsible reportage of the 2018 Kerala floods. In spite of it being Onam season, which accounts for 60 per cent of the revenue of the media organisations, the Kerala media rose above all these factors to make people the priority. And during all the chaos, Kerala has proved time and again why it deserves to be known as an evergreen state. Like a phoenix rising from its ashes, the state has bounced back from the test of waters. With media organisations across the state joining hands for the Great Kerala Shopping Utsav (GKSU), this only means one thing - Kerala is back in business.

GKSU and its objectives

Onam, the biggest shopping season was washed out during the floods, which, unfortunately, coincided with the Onam shopping dates. The floods started on August 15 and the Onam shopping window was from August 15-30. “What we realised while meeting clients after the flood was that the local retailers have a lot of stock left as Onam was washed away by the floods and the national players have a perception that the damages happened to the state is beyond repair. The 2018 Kerala flood has actually affected only 3-4 per cent of the total population in the state. But the outside world has a delusion that it will take years for the state economy and market to get back to normalcy. So GKSU is created with an aim to rejuvenate the Kerala market and to let the world know that we are back to business,” said Kamal Krishnan PS, National Head – Integrated Media Solutions, Mathrubhumi Group.

“Though the magnitude of floods was huge, the way Kerala recovered was phenomenal and will be a case study in disaster management. The relief operations and rehabilitation were extremely well-coordinated activities. A devastation of this intensity, with the casualties being limited to less than 500 is unheard of. Within 10 days the road connectivity was established. Kochi International Airport became functional in 12 days,” said Varghese Chandy, Vice President, Marketing, Advertising Sales, Malayala Manorama.

Elaborating on the examples, Chandy said, “To give few examples, a chartered flight with 46 tourists from Australia landed at the Cochin International Airport on September 16. The Australian World Orchestra performed at the Grand Hyatt Kochi on September 25th. The 3-day sale at Lulu Mall, Kochi in September resulted in an overwhelming sales for the retailers. The 10th Edition of Kerala Travel Mart, the signature event to promote Kerala tourism which was held in September had the highest number of foreign buyers which stood at 545 coming from 66 countries. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was full when the Kerala Blasters were playing Indian Super League.”

“However, those who have been glued to the TV channels and other media got the feeling that Kerala will take ages to be on its feet. So, few of us in the media sat together and came out with this fantastic idea of a 'Grand Kerala Shopping Utsav' (GKSU). This exercise is primarily to inform that we are back to business,” said Chandy.

Through this shopping festival media across the state want to bring cheer back to the customers as well as the trade. They want to change the negative sentiments to positive. The main objective of GKSU is to tell the whole world that Kerala is back to normalcy after the deluge.

GKSU is an attempt to revive the Kerala market. We are attempting to re-create the Onam season so that the market will be active, and everyone can reap benefits out of it. We are providing brands and retailers a platform to leverage. The investment of media during this process is advertisement space worth Rs 25 crores,” said Unni Krishnan BK, Vice President Sales, Asianet News Network.

Unity is the keyword

The media houses in the state have joined hands for GKSU. The media houses, from print to television, from radio to digital will use their editorial and advertisement space and time to promote GKSU. The Indian Newspaper Society (INS), Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), Association of Radio Operators of India (AROI), Kerala Chamber of Commerce, Dealers Association of TV and Appliances (DATA), Kerala Vyapara Vyvasayi Ekopana Samidhi (Kerala Traders' Association) and Retailers' Association of India, have extended their support to this initiative. The media world is confident that the Kerala consumers will throng the shops and establishments like never before.

“Clients can use the media vertical of their choice to promote their offers. The announcement about the shopping Utsav will be done on November 1 on Kerala Piravi Day (Kerala formation day). The Festival will run for one month from November 15 to December 16. There will also be an attractive raffle with bumper prizes, weekly prizes and daily prizes,” said PR Satheesh, COO, MMTV.

“A customer who makes a one- time purchase worth Rs 1,000 or more with GST from any retail store across Kerala in Nov 2018 can participate in the Mega Raffle. The Great Kerala Shopping Utsav 2018’ is just a beginning, and it would create waves in the first season and in the years to come,” concluded Satheesh.
 

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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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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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