Kinder Joy Story Station receives 2.2 million calls in 3 months
The mobile storytelling platform is first of its kind among chocolate brands so far and has become a huge asset for Ferrero in a short span of time

Kinder Joy’s recently launched innovative platform for storytelling - ‘The Kinder Joy story station’ has been well-received - both in terms of audience engagement as well as garnering acclaim across the globe.
Kinder Joy from the house of Ferrero is known not just for the chocolate inside but for the toy surprises it offers. The brand, which has achieved success in a short span of time, needed a push to the next level of growth and this required engaging the core consumers beyond just advertising.
Three months since its launch, the brand’s mobile storytelling platform has received 2.2 million calls. An average call duration of 3.35 minutes translated to a consumption of 11.87 million minutes.
Sparking a child’s imagination
With changing times and priorities, fewer parents have been reading bedtime stories to their kids compared to previous generations. Stories play a pivotal role in entertaining kids and keeping them occupied. It helps to develop a child’s imagination by introducing new ideas into their world. It encourages children to realise that they can, and should, imagine anything they want and sparks a child’s imagination, stimulates curiosity and helps with brain development.
OMD India, which manages Ferrero’s media account, devised a strategy to engage with such kids and build a high top-of-mind brand recall. This key insight of ‘storytelling’ and ‘parent-child bonding’ gave birth to the Kinder Joy Story Station – where kids could call and listen to their favourite Disney & Marvel stories for free - the same character toys were part of the Kinder Joy toy surprise.
“When we started working on the brief, we were very clear - we wanted to do something which was very unique and never done before. Kids are growing up faster today – and we know their inclination is more on gadgets and technology. With evolving times, priority for parents has changed, hence making it difficult for them to spend time with their kids. With this insight in mind, we create Kinder Joy Story Station(KSS),” sums up Amit Lall, Associate Vice President, Mobile Solutions, Omnicom Media Group.
To listen to the stories, the kids/parents need to give a missed call to a toll-free number. The user would then instantly get a call back from ‘Kinderino’ to choose the characters’ story they would want to listen to. The entire story narration, which lasts for five minutes is available in six different languages namely Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu.
Interestingly, 61 per cent parents listened to the stories along with their kids enabling bonding among them, revealed branch research. Furthermore, while 94 per cent parents bought Kinder Joy, 75 per cent said they would buy it often.
Commenting on the concept, Mamatha Morvankaar, Managing Director-West at OMD, “This is a really unique and first time initiative in the kids category. The solution is really interesting as we were creating a strong engagement with an impulse brand in the kids category. In addition, we also have built a strong media asset for the brand that will now be a key medium of engagement for the brand.”
Striking gold
This concept has won seven awards nationally and internationally across various categories till date - Gold at Festival of Media Asia, Gold and Bronze at Goafest 2016, two awards at Mobbys (Awards for excellence in mobile entertainment and technology), one at Youth marketing forum awards and yet another at Foxglove.
The mobile storytelling platform is first of its kind among chocolate brands so far and has become a huge asset for Ferrero in a short span of time. The disruptive idea, which started with four states, would soon be amplified to touch hearts of millions of kids in the country.
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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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