Kolkata’s FM stations add colour to Puja celebrations
Adding to the Puja festivities in Kolkata this year, too, are the FM channels that have lined up several programmes and promotions for their listeners. If Red FM has ‘Puja Dhamaal’, then Radio Mirchi has lined up ‘Puja Parikrama’, while Power FM is out to entertain listeners with ‘Shrestha Sharad Shamman 2006’.

Adding to the Puja festivities in Kolkata this year, too, are the FM channels that have lined up several programmes and promotions for their listeners.
Red FM has already begun its Puja festivities with ‘City Centre Puja Dhamaal’ from September 23. As part of the initiative, Red FM RJ conducted several contests for the crowd gathered at the City Centre in Kolkata, while Red FM Station Head and well known DJ, Jimmy Tangree, regaled the crowd with foot-tapping live remixes.
This apart, the FM station will also air live updates from different puja locations in the city. Two popular programmes – ‘Celebs kothay ki korche’ and ‘Pujor Katha’ – are being repeated this year as well. ‘Celebs kothay ki korche’ will give updates about how Tollygunj’s stars are celebrating the festival, while ‘Pujor Katha’ explains the significance of each day of the Durga Puja, especially aimed at the non-Bengali segment. ‘Prabasi Barta Puja Parikrama’ is Red FM’s effort to connect with Bengali listeners all over the world.
‘Purono barir Pujo’ will feature live chats directly from old aristrocratic houses of Kolkata. Brands, too, have joined the Puja festivities on Red FM. There is the ‘Asian Paints Sharad Shamman’ and ‘Zip Pouch Challenge Contest’.
Speaking about the various activities of the FM station, Tangree said, “It is very important to make the radio station audible. We strongly believe in connecting with our listeners by going out on the streets. We are doing over 300 live updates on each day of the Pujas. I feel it is Kolkata’s true spirit that is being heard on Red FM.”
Meanwhile, Radio Mirchi has organised ‘Mirchi Puja Parikrama’ from September 28 to October 1. The FM station, in association with Sahul Herbal and Nyle Herbal shampoo, will take its listeners on a bus ride to some of the reputed pujas pandals of Kolkata. The station has also lined up several contests and interactions between the RJs and listeners. A special barge ride has been organised on October 1 as part of ‘Belur Darshan’. Lucky callers chosen through a contest will get an opportunity to visit the famous Belur Math.
Radio Mirchi and Nokia have joined hands to hold the ‘Nokia Mobile Photography Contest’, in which listeners will be asked to capture memorable moments of Puja celebrations on their Nokia handsets. The entries will be displayed at Swabhumi and the winner of the best photograph will be presented with a Nokia N-series mobile phone.
The station has also tied up with Maruti for a contest titled ‘Duye duye Aat’. The winners, eight in total, will get to go pandal hopping in chauffeur driven Maruti Omni cars for a day.
Commenting on the station’s Puja initiatives, Nipun Bharadwaj, Station Head, Radio Mirchi, said, “Radio is a local medium and, therefore, it talks to its local community, which is Kolkata here. So, for the pujas, we are taking that extra effort to connect with our listeners.”
Not to be left behind, Power FM, too, is organising ‘Shrestha Sharad Shamman 2006’ in association with Sonic Standard Furakuwa, and ‘Snowcem Puja Perfect’, which will be presented by Sangbad Pratidin. ‘Sarod Subeccha’ with Kotak Life Insurance promises to be a fun filled activity in the apartment blocks in and around Kolkata.
Said Partho Majumdar, Station Manager, Kolkata FM Broadcast Centre, “Power FM is happy to be part of the Durga Puja festivities, and to be able to give a special flavour and integrate with the festivities and celebrations here.”
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
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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'
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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