Kerala Tourism’s #comeoutandplay is antithesis of routine work: ECD, Stark Communications

Shelton Pinheiro explains that the campaign was launched targeting tourist’s arrival in Kerala during the monsoon season

e4m by Neethu Mohan
Published: Jul 2, 2018 8:56 AM  | 4 min read

Kerala Tourism is promoting the lush greens of God's Own country with its newly launched campaign #comeoutandplay. The state's tourism board wishes to entice travellers to visit Kerala during the monsoon. 
“Over the years, domestic travellers have been seeing Kerala as an antidote to everyday, urban experiences - the commute, the cubicles, the gadgets, the routine tasks and the concrete cities - and as all of these were generally associated with work, the idea of Kerala as the antithesis of routine work came into the picture. This also led to the growth of families and couples travelling to Kerala; Lonely Planet recently acclaimed Kerala as India’s most family friendly destination. For families, besides the break from work and the encounter with nature, Kerala became a space to connect to each other - to do things together. The destination offered a host of simple everyday activities in nature that drew them together,” says Shelton Pinheiro, Executive Creative Director, Stark Communications Pvt. Ltd.

“The idea of ‘come out and play’ emerged as an invitation to India to come out of the routine ‘everydayness’ of urban spaces - and the isolation that gadgets induce - to connect with each other and nature. ‘Play’ as the commercial depicts can be any of the hundreds of simple activities like running along with a flock of ducks, climbing a log bridge or frolicking in a waterfall - anything that can help us break out of the routines in a refreshing way. Perhaps, in a world where we’re networking constantly but losing touch with each other, this is not just a marketing theme - it is a life theme as well,” says Pinheiro.

The commercials, drawn from typical traveler experiences and targeted at the domestic market, feature stories around a family and a couple - simple Kerala encounters with nature and people that break through the mediocrity and remind travellers about the beauty of nature and the joy that they can find together with their families and loved ones. “In the domestic market, Kerala already enjoys the perception as the perfect nature-centric family destination - the brand has clearly differentiated itself with a set of experiences in contrast with the artificial tourism experiences that regular destinations offer,” observes Pinheiro.

Beyond this, the current campaign expands this brand space around the idea of ‘Play’. "One: The idea of play as a natural break involving simple, unique activities and encounters in the nature. Something that will take kids, young people and families away from the preoccupation with gadgets and offer them a new exciting world. This concept of play is not about sports, or even about just going outdoors but about unique activities linked very much to Kerala - something that everyone, from little ones to elders can participate and experience," he says. 
Also, the idea of play as a remedy for sanitised, artificial relationships and lack of communication among families and couples. “This is something that our target audience are deeply concerned about. A reconnection with each other is something that urban families and couples are seeking at this point of time. And the Kerala brand experience is something that genuinely triggers this reconnection,” Pinheiro adds.

Owning these spaces and riding on these societal insights are very crucial for the brand to set itself apart in the domestic market and draw more and more travellers in the coming years.

Talking to exchange4media P Bala Kiran, Director of Kerala Tourism says, “Kerala state is offering the tourists a chance to rediscover nature, revive relationships, and relink with life by involving in various activities like trekking, ayurvedic massage, river rafting and many more. Kerala Tourism has also been inviting travel enthusiasts to participate in #COMEOUTANDPLAY challenge. The campaign was launched targeting tourist’s arrival during monsoon season.”
The campaign was launched across markets in India involving print, television, online and OOH. The concept and script credit goes to Stark Communications. Kerala Tourism has been utilising various promotional tools in all possible ways. The campaign has also been running in cinemas across target markets along with radio and digital campaigns.

Watch the campaign video here:



The team behind the campaign:

Director: Vivek Thomas
Script: Shelton Pinheiro , Seetha Jayan , Ajith Gopinat
Creative Directors: Shelton Pinheiro, Ajith Gopinat
Cinematographer: Jomon T John
Account Management: Manoj Indira Sukumaran, Anu Praveen, Sree Shanker
Producer: Ann Augustin
Editor: Anthony Gonsalves
Music Director: Deepak Alexander
Colourist: Vineesh
Production House: Miramar Films

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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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