Kids’ channels gear up for Christmas with a mix of special shows and movies
With Christmas spirit in the air and on air time, TV channels are going all out to bring in some good cheer amid times of economic slowdown and the memories of 26/11 not too far away. For kids, the channels have gone all out to reassure that good does triumph over evil.

With Christmas spirit in the air and on air time, TV channels are going all out to bring in some good cheer amid times of economic slowdown and the memories of 26/11 not too far away. For kids, the channels have gone all out to reassure that good does triumph over evil. Children probably need to be reassured about this the most as the traumatic events of last month and the resultant curtailment on their kiddie activities have left them scared and subdued.
But with the spirit of Yuletide, exams being over and a winter break to look forward to, it s also a time for healing. Needless to say, the kids’ channels have their hands full in the coming days. exchange4media speaks with some kids’ channels to find out what kids can look forward to during this festival. All kids’ channels have planned a mix of fun-filled shows and movies to keep the kids engaged.
Cartoon Network is presenting ‘Cartoon Network Popcorn: Barbie Bells’, wherein Barbie movies would be screened back to back on December 25 from 9 am to 4.30 pm. The movie line-up for the same includes Barbie as the island princess at 9 am, ‘Barbie: Mariposa’ at 11 am, Barbie in the nutcracker at 12.30 pm, and Barbie in 12 dancing princesses at 2.30 pm.
Pogo will be airing special shows and movies on December 25 from 9.30 am onwards, starting with an animated TV special ‘Shrek The Halls’; animated feature film ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Ice Age: The Meltdown’ would be aired back to back starting 10 am. Continuing with the holiday spirit, Pogo will premiere the fifth edition of India’s first kids’ awards – Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 – on December 28 at 10 am.
Commenting on the Christmas special programming line-up, Krishna Desai, Director Programming, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt Ltd, said, “Christmas for everyone and especially for kids is synonymous with family bonding, exchanging goodies and just being merry. Joining in the celebratory spirit of its viewers, Pogo showcases exciting shows and movies, making this Christmas a delightful experience.”
Nick, too, has started a ‘Nick Lift Ur Gift Contest’ from December 8, presented by Barbie & Hot Wheels, where kids celebrate Christmas with Nick by winning tons of gifts. All that kids have to do is tune in every single day from 4 pm to 8 pm until January 4, 2009, spot the prizes and the lucky winners win what they spot. Popular character Dora is being brought in town for a special Meet n Greet tour presented by Landmark, where kids get to meet, play games and dance with their favourite Dora, who will also hand out gifts to kids present in the stores across Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune and Bangalore. This initiative got underway from December 18 onwards. Other special screenings include ‘Mighty Cat Masked Niyander’, ‘Ninja’, ‘Perman and Tricky TV’, from noon onwards on December 25.
Speaking on the programme line-up for Christmas, Nina Jaipuria Elavia, Senior VP, GM, Nick India, said, “For kids, Christmas is all about family, fun and gifts. This vacation, Nick has planned a very special Christmas for all its Nicksters. With the launch of a new show, interactive contests, exciting on-ground events and lots of goodies coming their way, I wish them all an unforgettable Christmas.”
Likewise, Hungama TV has also planned a ‘Ta Ta (goodbye) 2008’, wherein the channel will feature the comedy marathons of all the best episodes of the popular shows on the channel. A unique watch and win contest will also be aired on the channel.
Jetix, too, has planned special shows and movies lined up for Christmas. This includes 12 days of Christmas celebrations which will see movies like ‘Spiderman’, ‘Storm Hawks’, ‘Power Rangers’, ‘Tarzan’, ‘GI Joe’, and ‘The Incredibles’ being aired on the channel. There will also be programmes featuring the loveable characters Herbie (the car with a mind of its own), Aladdin, Nemo, Timon and Pumba.
Play House Disney on Disney Channel will be airing a special episode titled ‘Mickey Goes Santa’ at 9:30 am on December 25. A Christmas special episode of ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ will also be aired on December 25. On December 26, the movie ‘Camp Rock’ would be aired at 6 pm, which would then be followed by a first look at the new series, ‘Suite Life on Deck’, featuring the twins Zack and Cody from ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody’.
Disney also has the Disney Xmas parade, a special Christmas parade of all the Disney stars at Disneyland, USA, at 11 am, followed by the movie ‘The Incredibles’ at 11.30 am. The programming line-up also includes the introduction of Disney Channel’s initiative ‘Talk Out Loud’, wherein the winners would be talking about their favourite shows on the channel. This programme will be aired on December 31. Disney Channel will also open audience voting lines for ‘Camp Rock’ themed ‘My School Rocks’, the biggest interschool dance competition across India held earlier last month. The capsules featuring the eight finalists will play out after the ‘Camp Rock’ movie premiere.
With so much lined up, parents can be assured that kids will stay at home in safe environs and have a time special time of family bonding.
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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
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'
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 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
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
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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